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If I read correct your vehicle can not support your spotlight while in use correct? Not to change the subject but something to consider.

There are 2 local gun shops in town. The Gun Trader(928-684-2149) and some new one where the rancher bar used to be. Give them a call they might have guys trying to pawn it or turn it in. Call WPD(928-684-5411) just in case a good samaritan turned it in. It could happen...

To each their own.

Freedom of the press.

This gives a whole new meaning to "backpack" hunting.

But it was ok to pass them as they were to the road before you were? sounds like they beat you to the punch and you had to hurry and pass them. Who leapfrogged who? Now since they were ahead of you ..why not stop and say hey you beat me to the punch what is your plan? Maybe work something out before getting there. Kinda tortise and hare. you were ahead but they still won the race. If some body blew by me on a dead end road that I was on first( would not happen) I would do the same thing. total d!ck move passing someone that beat you to the punch on a dead end road. Unless you were waved by(would not happen from me).

Seems like there’s more deer in 20c every year There is not. Multiple years of 1200 tags and december hunts has ruined this unit unless you can get on Maughn ranches or do your homework. Congrats on your success.

Keep glassing with your 10x. Put the money away that you will spend on Vortex and save up a little longer and get the Swaros. There is a difference. Don't drink the Vortex Koolaid..Just my.02

Does the long shot require wearing a flat brimmed hat as well? Long distance shooting requires money and gadgets A good recurve shooter has skill and no flat brimmed hat..

6 inch skinner

Good video

And remember if you take a elk to a processor full of bone you pay them hanging weight (.90-1$ a pound) for bone they are chucking out as they chuckle to themselves. One more reason to DIY. That walk in will pay for itself in no time if your family kills a lot.

Way different feel and shape. A skinners curved blade could work for some, but actual breaking down off the bone(boner) nothing beats it. I have butchered-processed javelina to a giraffe with an ostrich thrown in now and then. If you never have used a real skinner you don't know what you are missing.

Having used the stiff boner and the flexible boner I have settled on the semi-stiff. My friends wife had to go to the Knife store at Arrowhhead( if any one remembers that store) to pick up knives one time for work. She never batted an eye and asked for them by name.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/victorinox-40514-5-curved-semi-stiff-boning-knife-with-fibrox-handle/35340514.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxOqv3avS1wIVAtVkCh0A5AweEAQYASABEgKRPvD_BwE https://www.webstaurantstore.com/victorinox-40535-5-beef-skinning-knife-with-fibrox-handle/35340535.html These are my goto for it all. With that being said I was gifted a rmef buck combo skinner-boner. I have done 3 elk with that set and have been pleased http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/img/products/large/buck_knives_paklite_trophy_kit_1469701_1.jpg Mine doesnt have the gut hook. for processing at home nothing beats the semi stiff boner. I have the same skinner i started with 20 years ago. The others have been replaced multip[le times but they have boned out hundreds of animals.

It's only a semi stiff boner so its all good.

Move the guts for the fish only. I did 2 cow elk this year on the ground. Took one hour start to finish for each. A real skinner and semi stiff boner. A retractable razor knife with break away blades does serve a purpose sometimes. But 4 inches of razor sharp scalpel is just stupid imo. I'm sure I've butchered more beef and hogs than most here and the same knives used for that are my field knives as well. Plenty of how to videos online. Javelina to buffalo its the same process.

but the warranty is so good........cuz you have to use it.....

So do you get all your points back? Even though half were used for your son? Havent figured out this point guard bs yet. Thx for input if you know.

at least you know how fast it was going...))

I believe his name is Dick.

Havalon thumb?

After spending 10 days chasing bulls in 7west I can't describe nicely how upset I am with the amount of tracks on all the closed roads. You entitled(lazy a$$) hunters disgust me. If i wasnt a better person there would of been lots guys walking back to camp. Apparently I have the only copy in existence of the closed forest roads. You are the illegal aliens of hunting. Monday rant complete...

Shorter the brace height the less forgiving on your form it will regardless of technology.7" is a safe number. Look for an elite 35 used and you will be well pleased.

Well take your wife on her first archery elk hunt and walk miles in the dark daily to get f@cked by side byes and diesels. Then tell me your feelings. I will continue not to break the law dumb as it is. I might not see it happen but Karma is a B!itch.....