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in reply to: Backcountry College #10 – Knots & such #13575

Good stuff! Thank you Clay.

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in reply to: My Stumping/Small Game Head #9536

No,I haven’t tried sharpening the ears, but I have tried putting the bottoms to a grinder to take off material to lower weight. ie: wingnuts weigh 85 grains, used 85 grain field tips.(170 grain total) Ground bottom of wingnut so that entire weight of both is 150 grains to match normal field tip weight.

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in reply to: Need Cold Weather Gear Recommendations #63789

Having spent the last 3 decades or so in arctic or near arctic conditions from all day to all month believe can provide some info. If interested pm at herdering@earthlink.net

Having said that so far you haven’t got bad info but very expensive and IMO not required.:D

Mike

PM Sent Mike

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in reply to: Need Cold Weather Gear Recommendations #63055

I have been looking at the ColdPruf Platinum line which is a combination of polypropylene and merlino wool. Anyone have any experience with it?

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in reply to: "Hunter's" groups: the good and the very bad #50922

The NRA has been very successful driving a wedge between sportsmen using the 2nd amendment rallying cry,therefore more hunters and anglers have become what I call “corporate conservationists” and I don’t know how to compete against it other than stating facts of the dangers of corporate conservationism.

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in reply to: New bow to show off! #22880

Nice!

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in reply to: Update on Larry Fischer vs The Bastard #57810

Prayer said in Colorado. God Bless ~ <

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in reply to: Scout Mtn (Idaho) Traditional Shoot – June 28th & 29th #57290

Sounds like a great time. Best wishes on it’s success. Traditional bowhunters and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers share many if not all of the same values. I will look into the same co-hosting in Colorado next year

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in reply to: Why the need for so many different sportsmen orgs? #38458

Doc Nock wrote: That is a good question to raise.

But all the “what ifs” in life are often good questions. The rub comes in “how would we know the answer?”

I know people who find fault in some or one of the BIG nationals…so they bolt. I am reminded of marriage: It’s hard enough for just 2 people to figure out how to get along, temper their individualism and focus on a harmonious compromise between them…when you get bigger and bigger and bigger…the view gets more broad and less specific.

When that happens, you’re not doing “site specific management” and we often see that problem arise with State Game agencies… what works one place is a disaster elsewhere.

I tend to believe we need both… local and national. But it’s hard to know when it’s too big and other views are needed. But you can only slice the pie so many times without cheating everyone a taste!

A conundrum for sure!

I think that a national organization with state chapters is a good example of having teeth where needed to recognize local issues, but have the full force of a national chapter behind them when there is a need for legislative lobbying.

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in reply to: Why the need for so many different sportsmen orgs? #38317

I’m not plugging for any particular organization, and the ones I mentioned were just for conversation purposes, but I guess the point of my original question is: doesn’t a strong, central organization have more teeth behind it’s bite then all of the loose small organization? It seems like a strong national organization with state chapters would have more “clout” with lawmakers than a loose knit group of small individual organizations.

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in reply to: Episode #7 of the Backcountry College: Survival Gear #24041

Great video. I took a survival class from “The Wilderness Insitute” (now defunct) taught by the late Papa Bear Whitmore. It was within the first year after moving to Colorado from Pa. Knowledge of survival techniques and using a map and compass gives me confidence, and eliminates much of the fear associated with embarking deeper into the wilderness knowing I can get myself out of a jam. ie. 1st year after taking survival class I followed some elk way back in and with daylight waning, decided that it would be better to spend the night rather than risking injury traveling several miles in rough terrain, blowdowns etc. at night back to my vehicle. Because of this class, I carried all of the things in Clays video, plus a few, built a fire, shelter, drank pine needle tea, and spent a reasonably comfortable night, finding my way back to my vehicle in the morning light. Another time (3 years ago)I was several miles back in when a surprise snowstorm moved in. I immediately took some compass readings, triangulated my position on a map using terrain association while the peaks were still visible and was able to know which direction to travel. Well it turned into a whiteout, and I couldn’t see more than 3 feet in front of me. I kept my bearing on the compass and relied on it and God to arrive back to the trailhead maybe 50 yards from my parked vehicle. I would not have survived either situation without the training, and the tools taught to me. Kudo’s to Clay for these backcountry videos, for educating folks on proper survival and map/compass reading techniques.

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in reply to: Lyme Disease #15185

I have had it. Contracted it while living in NJ in the late 80’s. I had a bullseye rash on my thigh. Followed by flu like symptoms. Was being treated for antibitics 1st regimen was for 14 days, then symptoms returned, had to follow up with a 28 day regimen. After that, no return. My father in law not so lucky. He got the rash but not the flu symptoms, so he blew it off. Now suffers from debilitating arthritis. My wife’s uncle also contracted it, and also blew off the rash symptoms. Now has severe heart issues and loss of memory. Walks around with a waist mounted devise the is constantly injecting him with medicine. Has also forgets where he is at, kinda goes into a dementia like state. all of these are the long term effects of lyme disease untreated. I guess I was lucky enough to recognize the rash

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in reply to: Walsh Obituary #51366

Good stuff! I actually met him when I was 12 years old. He was in the hospital bed next to me (semi-private room) when I was having my tonsils out. He was in for hernia. He told many of great stories in those 2 days. I was in awe.

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in reply to: Backpack Hunters–Check In #24834

donthomas wrote: I have a complete packing list I can send you if you wish.

PM sent to Don Thomas

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in reply to: Caroline & David Petersen #22379

Prayer said. God Bless ~<

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