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36 hours in the whitening/degreasing solution and you can see that the bone has gotten extremely white. Were this an ungulate, it would probably be pulled, but due the the density of the grease in a bear, it will be left in for several more days as the peroxide continues to draw out the grease. There are many degreasing methods that different people use, but based on the several degreasing studies/tests we have read, watched, and tried, this method has yielded the best long term results for us.

Thanks. It is a 6% peroxide solution.

Here are couple a post from the past with a lot of similar info, including my recommendations. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/72209-which-tripod-do-you-use/?hl=tripods http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/73539-need-help-from-the-experts/?hl=tripods&do=findComment&comment=729894

Dang, a bit too late. Went to a good guy though.

Wow, no muzzle brakes whatsoever? Looks like I'll be finding a new place to shoot. It is a shooting range, it is supposed to be loud.

Is this SPF?

I have not used them, but I have heard good things about these guys in Show Low. http://hdhydrographics.com/

LOL, just privacy. Most have no clue how many organizations and companies track everything they do online. Ever notice how after visiting a website you get lots of banner, Facebook, etc. ads for that company?

For NFL you mainly need Fox and CBS. For Diamondbacks you need Fox Sports. The only single non-cable/satellite service that offers all three is YouTube TV.

I use PIA (Private Internet Access) and have been with them for a few years now. They are $40 a year but you can usually find a discount to get it down to about $30. They do a great job of blocking what I want blocked. I use it 95% of the time I am online, even when on CWT. My family's internet history is no one's business but ours. I have yet to run into issues since using them. I've been told their customer service isn't great, but I've never had to use it. I believe they will allow 5 different devices to be logged into and using your account at any given time, so I split my membership costs with a buddy and we share the account. We've never run into an issues where we needed it on more than five devices simultaneously. I doubt we have ever had more than 2-3 going simultaneously. It also comes in very handy if you are using WiFi somewhere that has firewalls or blocks. It usually allows me to get right through those. There are some free ones out there, but they are crap and I would not trust them. PIA guarantees security and does not keep logs of usage to protect users.

Used them all last season and still going strong.

I can get that on Kodi and will just have to deal with buffering.

I use these on the bottoms of my poles to resolve the issue mentioned. They work great and are cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032IPKRU/ref=asc_df_B0032IPKRU5120640/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0032IPKRU&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194884170462&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=185069914799969962&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9053836&hvtargid=pla-315856919901

Went through the same thing recently. Kodi WITH A VPN is a great option for shows and movies (just don't do it without a VPN), but is frustrating for watching live sports as anything live tends to buffer a lot. Check out the new YouTube TV. It is new this year and only in a few limited markets as they grow it. The Phoenix area happens to be one of the markets. It is a live streaming service that gives you 40 channels, including all 4 cable networks (including CBS), ESPN, and Fox Sports. I don't think any of the other live streaming companies (Sling, Hulu, etc.) offer CBS. They offer a free 30 day trial and $35 a month after that, no contract. We are still in our 30 day trial period, but will probably stick with it through the season for the Dbacks and Cardinals. It will allow you access from any smart phone or tablet and you can cast it to your TV using a Google Chromecast (you get one free after you start paying or you can buy one for about $35). You also have unlimited DVR storage through the cloud. Unfortunately, it isn't free, but a heck of a lot cheaper than Dish or Direct TV. An antenna is the cheapest one time payment option, but I've become spoiled and hate not having the ability to record, pause, rewind, etc. Hit me up if you have any questions.

I also have ankle issues and have had to have my left ankle surgically repaired. I always thought trekking poles were stupid till I decided to give some a try for similar issues to what you listed. Outside of my shooting equipment and optics, it may be the best and most important piece of gear I own. Total game changer for me. I was walking slowly and taking very deliberate steps to protect the ankle, especially with a loaded up pack. The poles have probably doubled my speed and stability.

I've been working on my elk calling over the past several seasons and have gotten pretty proficient with external calls. I practice a lot at home, but primarily while commuting to and from work (I get funny looks sometimes at stop lights). I've also taken the opportunity to head up to elk country in early October (after early bull hunts are over so as not to mess up anyone's hunts) in past seasons to get some field experience and practice. I have been successful at calling in a fair amount of bulls. Next up, I would really like to learn and get good with diaphragm calls. Unfortunately, I have yet to have any success making a sound with a diaphragm call (elk or turkey) that resembles anything recognizable. I was hoping that some of you might be able to share some of your experiences or ideas for the best way to learn. Any good Youtube videos, DVDs, or physical classes that you might recommend to a diaphragm newbie who needs instructions, even the basic 101 instructions (like proper mouth placement, right/wrong way to blow, etc)? I did attend a turkey calling class last spring that had some basic diaphragm instructions, but my level of sucking could not be solved in this brief class. Thanks

What are you shooting out of that rifle Chris?

My buddy got one free with his LEM as part of a rebate/promo LEM did last year. He let me borrow it. I now plan to buy one prior to this season.

I run the 3/4 HP LEM. I bought it at Bass Pro on discount for about $400. Since I bought it a few years ago I have dumped another $200-$300 in upgrades (sausage accessories, jumbo cutting boards, meat bins, etc.) It has been a great grinder and fantastic investment. I've done 5 elk, as many deer, a couple of antelope, and at least 150 pounds in domestic meat. If you do the math, it has already paid for itself in butcher fees at least five times over, and my meat tastes exponentially better. The grinder is still going as strong as the day I got it. The only time I have had an issue with it was the result of operator error, I put it together with a plastic washer in the wrong place. It didn't damage anything, but it didn't grind correctly until I discovered my error and moved the washer. Here is an old post and review of mine about it. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/56953-sausage-fest-and-meat-grinder-review/?hl=%2Bsausage+%2Bfest If it broke today, I would buy a LEM again without hesitation. The only difference is, I would probably spend about $100 more and upgrade to the 1 HP (on sale now on the LEM site). It isn't so much a power issue, the 3/4 HP is a beast and has as much power as I need. Speed wise, it chews through meat faster than I can feed it. Rather it is the meat feeding hopper/throat opening. When you jump up to the 1 HP you get a big jump up in the hopper/throat size from the #12 to the #22 to stuff the meat into. A bigger opening would allow me to dump a lot of meat in quicker, especially on the secondary fine grinds where the meat tends to stick to the sides of the throat, and more than gravity (you use the stomper) is needed to get it through to the auger . http://www.lemproducts.com/product/big-bite-grinder-22/butcher-meat-grinders One other suggestion, a heavy duty fillet knife may be the second best tool (next to the grinder) that I purchased for processing my own game at home in my kitchen. I'm not referring to the cheap $10-$20 dollar ones, I use the Knives of Alaska (KOA) Coho Fillet knife for about $70. When I process game I usually do it with my wife or a hunting buddy. After using my KOA Coho compared to their kitchen knives, hunting knives, or cheap fillet knives, it always turns into a fight for the KOA. I can break down a quarter CLEANLY in big chunks at twice the speed using this knife as opposed to any other knife I own, and yes I have and have used Havalon, Outdoor Edge, etc. Those others are fantastic for in the field, but don't even compare in the kitchen. The KOA is long, very sturdy and holds an edge like no other "kitchen" knife I own. I got so tired of fighting over the KOA with my wife and buddies, that I went and bought a second this summer, http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Knives-of-Alaska-Coho-Fillet-Knife/productDetail/Fillet-Knives-and-Processing/prod9999000095/cat101133

Get in touch with Tom from the Arizona Elk Society's Hunts for Heros program. He will walk you through the whole thing. Here is a post of his about the program from a few days ago. On here he goes by Lv2hnt. If you do decide to transfer and can't get a hold of him let me know. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/74700-disabled-arizona-vet-hunts/?fromsearch=1

Looks better in your home for sure! I see all those kids toys in the room, and it brings to mind my biggest fears regarding my mounts. I have nightmares of my kids throwing lassos, using them as target practice for Nerf guns, etc. Good luck and many prayers/blessings for long-term safety on that beautiful bull.

We bought from Monterey Tile and were very happy. Wish I had know about the Imperial CWT hookup. We did ours early this year and opted for a wood pattern tile and upgraded the baseboards as well. It was a nightmare for a while, but glad we did it now. If you need baseboards, check out Discount Door and Trim in Mesa. The same baseboards were about half the price of Home Depot or Lowes.

Thanks Tom. I appreciate you keeping us posted on these opportunities to give back to these great individuals. I hope to get out and help as much as possible. Please keep me in the loop.

Thanks

Hey Ernesto- Thanks for answering my question yesterday on Facebook. I have another for you or anyone else. How far in advance do you need to start send permit stuff in (rifle, truck, etc.) Thanks