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    Montana House Bill 676 - This could sell off 1.25M acres of State Trust Lands - that's almost 25%!!! This is not the Homesteading Bill

    Email sent to my state senator asking him to vote “NO” and to spread the word to his fellow senators. Thanks for the heads up on this. I can’t wait until these jokers are out of session.
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    Fairbanks, AK things to do/places to eat?

    I’ll be flying into Fairbanks as a starting point for a hunt in September. I’ve never been there before. Are there any must do activities or things to see there? How about the best places to eat? The airport here in Missoula is closing that week for 5 days, so I will likely start my trip...
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    AK draws

    Unit 23 caribou for me.
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    I was going to send you a private message, but I think you need 10 posts before you can send/receive them. I had a few questions if you don’t mind answering. Did you have any fishing opportunities where you were camped? Any ability to fish in Kotzebue while you waited for the weather to...
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    I totally understand the unpredictability of flying in the bush. I’ve fished and flown in Ontario for 20+ years in float planes, and almost every week there were “no fly” days due to weather/visibility. It seems like the problem with Artic Air is magnified by their habit of overbooking. Did...
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    I was curious how your friend was unfortunate enough to get evacuated by the Coast Guard but you guys managed to get out? Tight weather window? It’s crazy that Unguided Alaska just left the area with hunters still in the field. It seems like that should be grounds to lose their license.
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    Thanks for the honest report. I’m unfortunately in it for the long haul because I paid deposits for 2 people that they won’t refund. We did pay for and rent the gear package including tents and cooking gear, but will be bringing our own food. Would you also recommend bringing our own tent...
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    CO front range fitness: Mt Morrison ed.

    Those pictures bring back some memories. I did that hike a lot when I lived in Lakewood, but I’ll bet it’s been 8+ years since I last hiked it. Great challenge for those in the Denver area!
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    What the hell went wrong?

    100% agree that you are buying an opportunity and not an animal, and that’s the way it should be on a fair chase hunt. I was disappointed that my opportunity to hunt was cut short. If I truly believed my shot was fatal I would have happily punched my tag, but I think to say “that elk won’t...
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    What the hell went wrong?

    I agree with the “draw blood “ clause you referenced. In my case there was no blood, not a single drop, even after 2 days of searching for it.
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    Recently hunted in South Africa. Anyone want a recap?

    @LopeHunter Fantastic journaling of your African safari. I was there in 2023, and it definitely gets in your blood. It’s impressive how quickly you dropped your buffalo with a crossbow. Congratulations on your trophies and hunt!
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    What the hell went wrong?

    I learned several things: 1). If you’ve fully paid for a hunt and are past the point of being able to return the hard-to-draw tag, carefully consider signing anything that wasn’t in the original contract. This includes “wounded animal” addendums handed to you at the trailhead. 2). If you do...
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    What the hell went wrong?

    The same thing happened to me this year on an elk hunt in Wyoming. I shot a very nice 6x7 bull that was standing on the edge of a small meadow. He immediately went down at the shot, and my guide high fived me and said good shot. We hiked over to where he had been standing, but the bull was...
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    Sheep feet custom insoles

    The only problem I would have is my custom orthotics are not full length. If I pulled out the factory insole first, I wouldn’t have any cushion under the ball of my foot.
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    Sheep feet custom insoles

    Does anyone have recent experience with Sheep feet custom insoles? I’m particularly interested in durability, since they are pretty expensive. For background, I have big (size 15) relatively flat feet. I have a pair of custom orthotics made by a podiatrist some time ago. I normally put that...
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    I contacted Russ with Outdoors International (the booking agent we used for the hunt) and he said they are making decisions for 2025 and will be emailing all of the booked hunters this month. If I could get my 50% deposit back I would probably do so and give up on this hunt. The reports I read...
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    2024 Wyoming Elk

    You should see what some of the other outfitters in that part of the state charge. I know one charges $13k for a 1:1 hunt for 7 days, and only 5 of those days are actually hunting days.
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    Anyone hunt with Unguided Alaska/Arctic Air this year?

    I paid a deposit on a transporter hunt with Unguided Alaska for caribou in September of 2025. Has anyone hunted with them this season? I understand that mid-season they changed their base from Kotzebue to Fairbanks. I’ve read a few less than encouraging trip reports on other forums regarding...
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    Guided Wyoming Horseback Elk Hunt Recommendation

    The 3 bulls taken ranged from 320ish to close to 350. I did not get one. Long story there…
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    Guided Wyoming Horseback Elk Hunt Recommendation

    Bob Sundeen sold that operation a few years ago. I hunted with the new owner this year. That area takes around 13 points to draw currently.
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