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    Samick Sage

    I have 6 trad bows (recurves) ranging from 36# to 55#, and 2 compounds at 65# and 70#. I’m far more a accurate with the compounds at every range, but especially over 25 yards; and they are much easier to draw and shoot. But the trad bows are more fun and enjoyable for me. I'm in good enough...
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    You take gun or bow

    You must figure out your top priority: - Fill your tags. - Have the most fulfilling, memorable, and rewarding overall hunt experience. A gun raises your odds of one, and a bow raises your odds of the other.
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    Yay trad section!

    This is me too...
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    Howdy from Utah!

    Wow, I'm excited to see another Utah guy sign on here! Thought I was the only one. Welcome! Go put a pin on the saddle hunter map so it will show 2 of us now (HERE). I'm a ways north of you (up in the Huntsville/Eden area), but it will be good to have another one to share info with. I just saw...
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    Heavy arrow build thread

    Just try shooting various combinations and see how they tune and fly. Spine charts are only ballpark recommendation for a starting point. I thought my .300 spine shafts wouldn't be stiff enough for 550 grains total arrow weight, 28.5" length, 250 grains up front (insert and COC broadhead combo)...
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    Not 1 Moose hunt but 2!!

    Moose is a once-in-a-lifetime one-and-done draw here in Utah. Usually takes many years to draw. I got extremely lucky and drew out with only 4 bonus points several years ago. Wasn't expecting it. Bagged a bull just before dark on the last day of the hunt. I was alone, and stayed up all night...
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    Fletching your own arrows: prepping and cleaning

    Yes, I use either a Bitzenberger or AAE EZ-Fletch jig. Just apply the tape (Bohning Fletching tape) to full length of vane/feather that is already in the jig clamp. See these two videos (HERE, and HERE for two different techniques). Super easy.
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    Fletching your own arrows: prepping and cleaning

    2-sided fletching tape. Maybe not the cheapest, but by far the easiest to use. Instant bond (no wait time), way less messy, and works as good or better than any glue I've used. When I was still using glue it was Gorilla super glue gel. Amount applied to vane was critical. Too much was sloppy...
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    When does pre-setting trees become littering?

    So if you were out scouting or hunting public land and found a preset cord in your favorite tree, or one that looked like a very promising tree to hunt from; would you pull it down and hunt that tree anyway? I would. I don't think anyone has the right to pre-mark a spot on public land and try to...
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    Good “How to” video for Repelling?

    I recommend the vids posted by "boyne bowhunter". He rappels with the safeguard.
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    Browning Trail Cams

    My go-to is a Browning Recon Force Extreme. Best cam I’ve ever had.
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    Picking my first recurve/trad bow

    It also has a lot to do with aiming style and using a sight. Most compound shooters use some kind of pin sight, and pin sights don't work too well unless the bow is upright level. Instinctive or point gap aimers can get away with canting the bow, and it might feel more natural.
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    Zinger Fletching

    For trad guys, can they be shot off a riser shelf like feathers can, or do they require a drop-away or shoot through rest? Anybody tested them with big blade broadheads?
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    PLEASE CLOSE: Prime Ion, 55-65#, 29", RH

    Decided to keep it.
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    Best value non cellular trail cams

    I agree, Browning cameras are among the very best, and are worth the money if you have it. But if not then... I do have one Browning and it's my favorite. But I have a few of the cheapies too, and they're working ok, for now. Durability might be a long term issue.
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    Best value non cellular trail cams

    No visible light on this one. Any camera with "940nm" LED bulbs are out of the visible light spectrum for the human eye, and probably most animals too. Lots of trail cams have these lights, and they are often called "no glow" lights. The other popular bulb for trail cams are 850nm. These do have...
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    Best value non cellular trail cams

    If you want to go really inexpensive, and don't care too much about fancy features and super hi-res images, I've found THESE (click here) LESHP RD1000 cameras on ebay to work pretty well. $30 and free shipping. They do pics only, video only, or both. You can adjust number of pics taken per...
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    Thumb release to improve accuracy??

    I switched from wrist strap to thumb trigger (Stan Perfex). Took some getting used to, but will never go back. I shoot MUCH better with the thumb, plus it has helped me correct some shot execution sequence and form issues. Anchor point will change. I had to lengthen draw on the bow a little...
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    Idaho archery regulations

    The 2020 regs say this on page 100: "it is unlawful to pursue or kill big game animals: ...With any electronic or tritium-powered device attached to an arrow, bolt or bow." I would interpret "electronic device attached to an arrow" to include lighted nocks, especially since Idaho has never...
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    FS 2018 Prime Centergy RH 55-65# 28.5" and 29" Cams Please Close

    @Flee - There is a set of TRK #9 cams (26" for Centergy) on ebay right now, but kind of expensive at $119. Also a set on ArcheryTalk for $75 (HERE). Might possibly need different length strings/cables too, I'm not sure...
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