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  1. shmelton

    I need help with a Turkey Vest mod

    I set up on a bird this am on a slight down hill incline, and I kept sliding down the cushion. I was wearing pants that were made from a breathable material which exaggerated the situation. I’m sure one or some of you have had this happen, and come up with a solution. I was thinking about...
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    Apache Gun Cases

    Has anyone ever flown with one of these? I’m needing a new 2 Shotgun Case for an upcoming trip. I rarely fly with a gun. I usually fly with Archery equipment. That being said I don’t want to spend SKB money on a shotgun case. The local Harbor freight has these in stock, and they seem sturdy...
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    Sig Sauer Canyon 4-16x44 scope

    Anybody using one? I’ve got a cheaper rifle I want to put something on, and looking at cheaper options. My go to budget scope is usually a Burris Fullfield E1 30mm tube, but I can’t seem to find one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I’m One Proud Father

    My 8 yr old shot his 1st deer ever today! When we got in a shooting house about 1.5 hrs before dark I thought we wouldn’t see a thing. To say the least we weren’t quiet at all getting to the stand, and it was dead still. Well about 15 mins after finally getting him settled, I see a deer moving...
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    What’s wrong with this doe?

    I’ve never seen a deer with this condition. Does anyone know what it is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Blood trailing help

    I need some input on blood tracking. I’ve tracked a lot of bow shots in my life, but I’m stumped on this one. My Pop shot a deer at 7:05am. He said the arrow was still in the deer when it ran, he could see the lighted nock center rib cage running off. I tracked for 40-50 yds before pulling out...
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    Water Bottle Holder

    I was sitting in my saddle the other day, and got tired of not having anywhere to put my water bottle. I found an extra gear tie lying around, and came up with this genius idea. I’m sure I’m not the 1st person to do this, but I bet not all of you have ever thought of this. Anyway, it’s cheap...
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    Kansas Hunt 2023

    I have the pleasure of taking 2 of my clients hunting in KS every yr. We always go from the last Sat in Oct to the 1st Sat in Nov. This yr was quite an adventure! The wether was cold, and windy which kept the deer on their feet most of the week. The 1st afternoon one of my customers had a very...
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    Black Gold Sights

    Any of you fellas use a Black Gold sight with the PhotoChromatic shell? I’m looking for something with a brighter pin in lowlight conditions. I’ve been shooting a Trophy Ridge Pursuit single pin for a few yrs now, and I don’t think it’s as bright as a sight could be. I dont like using a sight...
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    Bow Emergency Need Help

    My brother cut 1 strand on his Matthew’s VXR just below the D loop. We leave for KS on Friday. I don’t think there is enough time to get a new string before we go. I’m of the opinion to cut it at the next serving, and drive it like he stole it. He is concerned that the string may break on him...
  11. shmelton

    1st Bear Hunt

    I was lucky enough to get invited on a Western Ontario Bear hunt by a customer of mine. Our trip was to the Nestor Falls area. Prior to the hunt I had only seen one bear in the wild, and had no idea what to expect. We arrived at the fishing lodge we were basing out of on 8-25, had our pre hunt...
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    Question for Bow Junkies

    I’m not a bow junkie, and haven’t really paid attention to what came out in 2023. I’m planning on buying used a 2023 bow in January, after all of the bow junkies buy their 2024’s. What bows really stood out in 2023? I’ve been shooting an Evolve since 18, and I love the bow. It’s just time to...
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    The Good Old Days

    How many of you that hunted in the 80’s and early 90’s killed bigger deer then? I’ve been doing some pondering, and it seems to me like more big deer were killed before trophy management became a thing.
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    Backpack Straps for platform

    I need some backpack straps to hook on my platform so I can carry my sticks and platform strapped together. I had them strapped to my backpack, and after I weighed it I was at 25lbs. That’s ridiculous…I stuff to much crap in my backpack, lol. I decided to change to an old Avery duck hunting...
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    Cheap Steel Stand Off

    I broke a stand off off a steel stick, that looks to be 1/2” square tube bent at a 90*. It was an old Guide Gear stick I use in my urban areas with a cheap lock on for theft reasons. Anyway, if I use a 1/2” rigid 90 in its place do you think it would work? I’ll use it as the bottom step so as...
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    Nap Speed Fletch Twister

    Shoot me a pm if you can use them. I bought the wrong size and can’t return them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    High shade Food Plot Mix

    What have y’all been successful with? I’ve been looking at the Tecomate Shake and Rake. It claims to grow in about anything. I’m wanting to put a plot in a creek bottom that is prone to flooding a couple times a yr. The soil is sandy from the silt, and it’s high shade. The polt will be just a...
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    Screw Up’s

    I made a post on the “Who’s left their bow in the tree overnight” that brought back some real gut wrenching memories…I just thought I’d share them. I’ve screwed up on 3 BIG deer in my life, and by god it still all three situations give me chills to this day. I’ll share my stories if you share...
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    Rechargeable Thermocells anybody?

    Has any bought and used one? Are they as good as the butane thermocells? I asked this question in my thread about my Canada bear hunt, but no response. I figured maybe some of you have used them, but didn’t see my ?. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help me figure out which sticks to get

    Right now my 2 choices are XOP X2’s, and Trophyline Mini’s. I really don’t want to spend more than $250 on a set, and these two seem like the lightest choices. I can get the XOP for $179, and TrophyLine Mini’s for $229 new. I wear a size 13 so I’m leaning more towards the XOP’s since the...
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