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SB 63 - Revise law related to the use of motion-tracking devices while hunting
The hearing for SB 63 is tomorrow at 3:00 in the Senate Fish & Game committee. If you think using thermals and drones to locate animals isn’t fair chase, I encourage you to testify in support of the bill, and send a message to the committee. In my opinion, the bill falls short, and I plan to say... -
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HB 139 - Creating restrictions on the closure of mule deer buck hunting during the general rifle season in November
Watching the House Fish & Game committee meeting today, I learned that the public participation/messaging feature on the Legislature's website isn't working. The bad news is, if you sent a comment through the website, they didn't get it and you need to send emails to the committee members... -
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Your Personal Wounding Rate- Archery Elk
This topic seems to keep coming up and I'm curious to get some actual numbers, at least amongst the Hunt Talk crowd. I get the feeling that most state game agencies probably have no idea what the numbers are either. If you've got thick skin, post up some more details in the comments. Please... -
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WTS Vortex Razor 11-33x50 Spotting Scope
Glass is clean. $475 shipped- bigsky2
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Montana Proposed Black Bear Season Changes
I wanted to put this in a separate thread because I feel like it is flying under the radar and could have some big effects on our bear populations. Commissioner Cebull from Region 5 is proposing a statewide bear season closure of June 15th. Additionally, hunters will no longer be required to... -
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SB 298 - Crossbow bill rears its ugly head
Molnar is relentless. Please contact your senator. https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/billpdf/SB0298.pdf -
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Wyoming Unit 107
Im thinking of cashing in my points in Wyoming and I’ve got it narrowed down to a few units. Has anyone hunted 107 or have any experience with the area? If you don’t mind sharing, please send me a PM. -
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More Bad MT Elk Legislation LC2343
You can't make this stuff up. Not at all surprising though considering who the sponsor is. https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/lchtml/LC2343.htm -
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NM Oryx
I have unsuccessfully been applying for the coveted WSMR oryx tags in New Mexico for the past few years. This year I decided to put in for off range tags for my second and third choices. As luck would have it, I drew my second choice. I immediately called my dad and told him the good news. He...- bigsky2
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WTB- Colorado Land Ownership Card
Looking for a micro SD land ownership card for Colorado.- bigsky2
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Looking for a lab in MT
I'm looking to get a lab puppy this spring or summer, does anyone know of someone who is having a litter soon or can anyone recommend a good breeder?- bigsky2
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MR Metcalf w NICE Frame & Accessories
MR Metcalf with NICE frame, medium belt, large yoke - Foliage $300 TYD Large NICE Load Cell Foliage - $30 TYD Forager Pocket (older model) Foliage - $15 TYD Flip Top Box Foliage - $30 TYD -
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Commission Meeting Agenda
For your reading pleasure (or displeasure in my case): http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/insideFwp/commission/meetings/agenda.html?meetingId=51258458 Send comments to [email protected] -
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New Mexico Oryx Question
I was planning on applying for Oryx in New Mexico this year but reading the regs it looks like you need a guide to hunt the White Sands Missile Range. Is this correct? It sounds like the off range hunting is pretty tough since they get hunted most of the year. Can a non resident still have a...- bigsky2
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Velvet European Mount - Anyone Done It?
I am going to be hunting velvet bucks next week and if I am lucky enough to fill my tag I would like to do a European mount. I do all my own European mounts but have never done a deer that still has velvet. Has anyone ever done this? I know I have to preserve the velvet first of all but I am...- bigsky2
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Anyone Hunted the Kaibab?
I drew a Kaibab archery tag and so far I have talked to a game warden and a few other people familiar with the unit. I have never stepped foot in the unit, so I'm trying to get as much info about it as possible. I feel like I've got a decent idea of what to expect, but I'd still like to hear... -
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Favorite Trail Cams Under $100
I know there was a thread about trail cams recently but I'm looking for suggestions on good trail cams for under $100. All the models I have been using have been discontinued and are really hard to find anymore. I'm most familiar with Moultrie and Stealth Cam, but would be open to trying new brands.- bigsky2
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Interior Proposes Expanded Hunting Fishing Opportunities On National Wildlife Refuges
What is everyone's opinion on this? I'm definitely not thrilled about their proposal for the mule deer hunting on the CMR. The last thing the mule deer need is to be hunted for another two weeks. Maybe some of you that are familiar with these other refuges can chime in on how it will affect...- bigsky2
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Confused by MT Elk Drawing Statistics
Looking at Montana's 2017 elk drawing statistics, it shows that 2,757 residents applied for the 900-20 tag as their first choice. It shows that 2,751 of those people drew the permit. It also shows that 566 people drew the same permit on their second choice. How is it even possible for people to...
