Most Useful Thing You’ve Learned on HuntTalk

[HerkHunter]

I haven’t been on the forum too long, but in the year-ish I have been I have learned a-lot from it about hunting and had lots of laughs along the way. This got me thinking; what is the most useful thing I’ve learned on here? I’d also love to learn what stuck with you guys most after joining the forum. Maybe it’s a hunting technique you learned, facts about an animal, stats, etc. Whatever it is let me know I’m anxious to hear what everyone else has taken from here.

 

[noharleyyet]

To never, ever complain about moon phase and elk hunting seasons.

...never



....ever.

 

[Marshian]

In No particular order, Kifaru gun bearer sling, Randy’s deer break down video and Mystery Ranch packs.

 

[HerkHunter]

In No particular order, Kifaru gun bearer sling, Randy’s deer break down video and Mystery Ranch packs.

That deer breakdown video is a favorite of mine as well

 

[44hunter45]

Open links from @Hopzone Freak in a private window

 

[Hunting Wife]

Tillamook has the best cheese and ice cream (I knew, but it was confirmed).

Meeting Internet strangers for a hunting trip is a hoot. Bonus when they are excellent cooks.

Vintage firearms are meant to used.

The email addresses of every commissioner, representative, governor, committee member or other official responsible for wildlife legislation and management in Montana.

Recipes.

 

[ccc23454]

When asking for waypoints include following key words: disabled vet father, kid(s) dream, not asking for honey holes.

 

[rogerthat]

“Welcome to Hunttalk” doesn’t actually mean you are being welcomed to Hunttalk

 

[BirdManMike]

Ive learned to pay attention to proposed Montana hunting legislation. That, and to really think about quality, opportunity, and how one affects the other.

Id never really given either much thought prior to joining up here, instead just taking whatever comes.

 

[Tradewind]

what to look for when I'm buying snooty shotguns
My relatives aren't so bad after all, neither is the girlfriend
how to get rid of bear spray residue

 

[Straight Arrow]

Not to Freak out.

 

[Redman]

That I obviously don't drink too much...

 

[thomas89]

If someone says, “not looking for hotspots”, they are, in fact, looking for your hot spots.

Also the gutless method videos are a huge help for a quick brush up on the technique.

 

[TN2shot07]

There is absolutely no excuse for people to shoot magnum cartridges, they’re just extra punishment on your shoulder and the ballistics are b.s.

 

[DFS]

APR is awesome and if you don’t agree with that statement you’re an idiot.

 

[jpc01101]

That Montana, Wyoming, Idaho are, in fact, full...

 

[Stone_Ice_1]

The latest legislative BS that is making the rounds.

 

[rjthehunter]

1. Don't put a whole elk in the bed of your truck, a lot of people around here hate that.
2. Most people here bleed gold rings. If it isn't a leupold or sworo, it's not worth owning. Also, Vortex is the worst optics in the world despite being backed by some of the biggest names in hunting.

 

[blueridge]

“Welcome to Hunttalk” doesn’t actually mean you are being welcomed to Hunttalk

Lol, I almost launched a water, pimento cheese, multi-grain cracker combo out my nose. Funny and so true.

 

[Dave N]

+1 on the Tillamook ice cream being awesome. Learned some tricks for smoking meats. Travel tips for several locations I ended up going to. Most importantly, I found there are indeed some very nice people on this site.