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    Ive got there really cheap Klymit packraft. It...

    Ive got there really cheap Klymit packraft. It really is a raft and not a kayak. I solely use it to cross rivers and have 60 meters of paracord so two or more people can cross with one...
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    I had a few weirdo firearms that I couldn't do...

    I had a few weirdo firearms that I couldn't do online, so Rang them in. In all honesty after trying the two processes Id recommend ringing them in. It was far easier than the clunky online system and...
  3. When I was in Sweden I was offered to do this...

    When I was in Sweden I was offered to do this hunt, but ran out of time. Would have been a cool experience i think.
  4. Thread: Crispi boots

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    Yep I have the Nevadas. Most comfortable boot Ive...

    Yep I have the Nevadas. Most comfortable boot Ive ever strapped on and they have actually helped improve my knee issues from a life of wearing red bands. I use them every day on farm and for hunting...
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    The morning after a good storm is great hunting...

    The morning after a good storm is great hunting too as the animals get out and feed and dry out.
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    You shouldn't be taking any bigger risks with...

    You shouldn't be taking any bigger risks with companions than you do solo. The fall etc will still kill or hurt you just the same. Have an epirb, spare clothes and a bivy bag with you in your day...
  7. Congratulations! nice painting too.

    Congratulations! nice painting too.
  8. Thread: Back steaks

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    Also Too much steak is turned into steak. As...

    Also Too much steak is turned into steak. As someone else mentions Schnitzel is often an awesome way to cut meat and so much can be done with it. The other idea is minute steak, which is essentially...
  9. My two cents. Whats more important than the...

    My two cents. Whats more important than the projectile you chose, is where you naturally aim.

    I once had a major disagreement with a guy. we both used .270 win. I used and swore by corlokts. He...
  10. Thread: Back steaks

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    If you have some tough steak, Coca cola is your...

    If you have some tough steak, Coca cola is your friend. I kid you not.

    Either just drop it in the cola overnight, or do something a little more chef like....
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    Yeah, keep there thawing process slow and cool...

    Yeah, keep there thawing process slow and cool and do it as soon as you can cut it and you will have no problems.
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    Im just off on an overnight trip, so thought id...

    Im just off on an overnight trip, so thought id chuck up my kit for comparison.

    First up the real important stuff. Pack, tent, sleeping bag and mat. Pack is a hyperlite mountain gear 70 litre and...
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    Im not doing alot of bowhunting right now, but...

    Im not doing alot of bowhunting right now, but when I was, I worked on being proficient out too 30 meters with both compound and trad, with most of my shots with either being taken within 20. Closest...
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    Hugshe did really well. Originally Id planned on...

    Hugshe did really well. Originally Id planned on camping in a high basin, but along with everything else, we kind of lost our weather window too, so I opted for a lower elevation with more shelter...
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    The Chamois with the broken leg was really...

    The Chamois with the broken leg was really strange. It was smashed right through the femur, and was so fresh there was no discernible swelling. Due too its position Im kind of wondering if the Bull...
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    Yep it turned up at Hokitika, but too late....

    Yep it turned up at Hokitika, but too late. Probably because we didnt have it with us, we could have easily shot 4 animals with bow, all within 30 meters.
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    Update on this thread. Hugshe had a horror start...

    Update on this thread. Hugshe had a horror start too his trip with the airline stuffing up his flights and costing him two days in travel, then they lost his bow. Luckily we managed to salvage a plan...
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    Given the criteria you have set out, here's my...

    Given the criteria you have set out, here's my thoughts. all else aside the Tahr ballot is your best option for a fly in bull tahr. the core blocks with highest returns will see you with really good...
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    I can't answer about the east coast. But for a...

    I can't answer about the east coast. But for a first time hunt and if you are older, consider the Tahr ballot through may and early june. You get to fly into prime country with tahr close about you.
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    Value is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems...

    Value is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems hard to justify when you can get one of these for half as much.
    https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/southwest-70

    I have been using one...
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    Was scrolling down to write pretty much the same....

    Was scrolling down to write pretty much the same. Get up high and hunt down once you feel the breeze.
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    Its one of the neatest spots around I reckon....

    Its one of the neatest spots around I reckon. That camp spot can tell some stories! Dont be scared to shoot some of those hinds and fawns. The stags up there really are not much in the way of...
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    Early 90s and i was 18 and studying in Hamilton....

    Early 90s and i was 18 and studying in Hamilton. Used to hop on bus during duckshooting season with a shotgun, get dropped off at the city centre station, and walk over to Maeroa with it over my...
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    I think the "caught anything?" question is...

    I think the "caught anything?" question is because too the non hunter, it probably feels harsh to ask if you have killed anything. A Russian girl I dated years back used to ask if I had killed...
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    Cool Youtube channel

    Probably some of you already watching this one. Somehow Ive missed it until today. Its a father daughter team and they are awesome. Just really what hunting and family are about and proper hard work...
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