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To be more specific I have Pelicans 1750 rifle case, and I order the foam directly from them. They send it in a card board box, that I then use to store the foam in when not in use. There is actually 3 layers of foam in the case. I cut and swap out the center piece of foam as needed. When I...

I’m the same size as you OP, and carry a Glock 19 at about 3:30 IWB everyday. The only time it is visible is when bending over. You would be amazed how many bystanders have absolutely no clue about concealed carry. It is not even on their radar. 10 years ago when I first started concealed...

I’ve used the pelican cases for years and have no complaints. I trace my rifles out on the foam then cut it with an electric fillet knife. Also you can buy new foam inserts for the same case, so you can cut out foam for different rifles. I have 1 pelican rifle case with 4 foam inserts. This is...

If you have never tried binos on a tripod you don’t know what you are missing. You can spend double or triple the time glassing in a given session because your eyes aren’t tired from the binos shaking, and your arms don’t get tired from holding up the binos. And when you do pull your face away...

I have various items from kuiu and first lite. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. That being said I have kuiu zip off, base layer, merino pants and zip off down pants that I wouldn’t trade for anything. The zip offs are great because you don’t have to take off your boots when...

I own a Liberty Fatboy JR. I couldn’t be happier. I feel it is a decent safe for the money. That being said I know what I have. A safe that would be lucky to save my valuables in a fire, and it’s a burglar deterrent. Bottom line is if someone wants to steal your things, they will.

Hunting boots have come a long way in the last 10 years. Gone are the days of just “dealing” with heal lift and blisters. Take your time and try on a few different brands (Crispi, Medeil, Lowa, etc). Buy what fits best and has the least amount of heal lift. Also make sure your toes don’t touch...

Where is there a BHA chapter??

I forgot to mention B zone and D3-5 are deer zones but all species works off of the points system. Pig tags are over the counter.

Welcome to CA. Don’t drink the water down there it turns you to a liberal dip ****. All of California big game works on a draw system where you put in for your top 3 zone choices. It is a points system so the more points you have the better odds you have of drawing your first choice. You earn...

Additionally IMO box calls are the easiest calls for beginners.

The best practice I have found is to get out and hunt. Locate a hot bird (by calling of course) then get as close as you can before calling again. If he is with hens it’s going to be hard to call him off. But try to emulate the hens. That’s how you will become a better caller. In my experience...

I use Howard Leight impact sports usually while at the range. Decent enough without breaking the bank. But I’m not a huge fan of them while hunting. The wind noise can be terrible. For hunting in the field I use Howard Leight Qb1. They are a very low tech, around the neck band, with ear plugs on...

I picked up a savage model 10 “used”, but brand new from one of my dads friends, in .243. I slapped on a cheap redfield scope and have had more fun with that rifle, and shot more critters then any other rifle in my safe. It’s cheap to reload for, low recoil, lightweight, and just a fun gun to...

I have 4 cases of 100 low base shotgun shells laying around. I duct taped the cases up so they stay together and stuff them in my hunting pack + a few courts of water.