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    Hearing protection advice

    I have a pair that are corded, they work ok. I purchased for waterfowl hunting so, hopefully I would not lose one in the water. i purchased the electronic in ear buds with no cord this summer. I am not able to get them to work. I've called and emailed Axil, maybe it's me.
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    Gratuity/Tips for guided hunting

    Besides the whole anti Military anti America stance of Starbucks
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    Gratuity/Tips for guided hunting

    And I get the guide who constantly uses inappropriate language in front of the women on the boat. We tip well. I contact outfitter afterwards and am essentially told so sad, too bad.
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    Boots for Dall Hunt in NWT

    I use uninsulated Kenetreks for work and hunting - I’m an old guy with bad feet who ranches …. sorta. Anyway I keep thinking about something lighter, but when I look at weights on the quality boots it is just a few ounces different. Haven’t done a sheep hunt, but been in some fairly rough...
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    Most accurate non custom

    Be wary of Bergeraa - we are seeing very poor accuracy on a regular basis. Majority shoot great, but a few not so much and Bergera has not been making it right,
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    Labradar help

    Thank you, I’m pondering buying one this is helpful
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    Baiting or normal ranching practice?

    i don’t know anything about this situation, but have a fair amount of experience taking folks hunting and ranching. First question is was this a cultivated field in past years? If so, sorghum or maize is a good crop when it’s a dry year and the price of sorghum is good. Also, as another stated...
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    How to keep water from freezing during the hunt

    What he says, and we use Drip Drop and Zipfizz for recovery and electrolytes. I’m sure there are others as good, these work for us. And be sure you are walking a lot to prepar.
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    Dear Nosler and Berger,

    Yep, me too
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    300 WM bullet for Elk

    180 grain partition or accubond
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    Does anyone hunt with 22-250 anymore?

    63 gr Sierra sp killed a lot of whitetails from the late 70s to about 2000
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    Does anyone hunt with 22-250 anymore?

    New yes, questionably improved…
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    Looking for outfitter recommendations on hunting Africa.

    Call Brendon Wood at Safari Live Taxidermy in San Antonio, TX. We have been twice. Brendon has the contacts and knows many of the outfitters personally. You will be glad you did.
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    Boot recommendations for someone with tendonitis ( Achilles)

    What he said plus - inner soles that work for you. Crocs not bare footed. Kenetrek boots ( I wear them daily for ranch work and or guiding or hunting) have pretty much kept my plantar fasicitis and gout under control - along with anti inflammatory herbs daily like cherry tart, garlic, and...
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