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If anyone has the time or interest I got the book “wilderness warrior” for Christmas one year talking about Roosevelt’s overall lifetime of conservation and I recommend it.

The book basically solidified my belief that he was probably the hardest President to serve in office. The guy was a machine when it came to getting outdoors.

Edit: Amazon Link for those interested. (https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Warrior-Theodore-Roosevelt-Crusade/dp/0060565314)

If you want a great book resource, I would highly recommend Steven Rinella's Complete Guide to Hunting series. It covers a wide range of topics from gear selection, hunting methods, and some recipe ideas. His show and podcasts are also good.

Amazon Link

Read the guide to hunting, butchering and cooking. Vol 1 is big game, vol 2 is small game. Check out the show Meat Eater on netflix. Also watch a guy on youtube named Randy Newburg.

That will cover a lot of the basics.

Sorry forgot to attach my recipe. I marinade in a local sauce called Andria's Steak Sauce amazon for a couple of hours. Then I use my hands to scrape away any residual marinade before searing for a minute on four sides. I don't use any oil but do use a non-stick pan that is very hot. Once I have a good sear I will tent with foil and rest for 10 to 15 minutes as my oven comes to a temperature of 350 degrees. I then lightly sprinkle with a six pepper blend that I get from Walmart or really any grocer. Careful though because this stuff is spicy and you don't want to overwhelm the flavor of the meat. Then I place in the oven until a probe thermometer hits 130 or 135 degrees. Pull from the oven and rest another 10 minutes before slicing on a bias.

Fuck over priced yeti garbage. I still have the tried and true Stanley thermos, $30 and keeps coffee hot for more than 24 hours if you don't open it. Well over 12 hrs as you drink it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Insulated-Bottle/dp/B092K6YHTW&ved=2ahUKEwiIjN3N_fHyAhWmY98KHXieD8kQFnoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3uAkXylpkTzL0w-Irw_C3D

It would probably be better to get it in the mouth and into the throat to make it bleed out in the lungs, etc.

The top of skull especially with brown bear (Kodiak, grizzlies, etc) is way too thick from the top, but you might be be able to do something significant from the underside of the skull, through the roof of the mouth, etc.

See this Article for an expert opinion:

Handguns for Protection in the Field

In general, standard armament for the man on watch vs bears is a 12ga shotgun loaded with solid slugs.

YMMV

See this pic

On purpose. They make broadheads just for this purpose. https://jet.com/product/detail/79dd8367424c451fa2dab024dff79450?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Sporting_Goods_a3:Sporting_Goods_Hunting_Arrows__Shafts__Broadheads_a3:na:PLA_783891034_42653265338_pla-293679790508:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15

You shoot for the head/neck and it decapitates them.

https://www.amazon.com/VINGLI-Folding-500lbs-Capacity-Utility/dp/B08FBKBYYK/ref=zg_bs_3413561_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EZKWNNNTX5NNDNPB4S1D I picked one of these up on sale for $60 at rural king. Worth it's weight in gold. I take off to the stand, leave that thing in the truck. After I shoot a deer, it's about half an hour to walk back to the truck to grab the cart and a ratchet strap, start tracking.

That's not bad at all.

Are you familiar with the following as well? My brother and I have one, and it is very handy!

https://www.amazon.com/HME-Products-Truck-Hitch-Hoist/dp/B06ZZS6M9L/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Deer+Skinning+Rack&qid=1610461850&sr=8-3

Like everything, this to shall pass. I hope that you are not planning on recovering it for display. If so, may I suggest https://smile.amazon.com/Kuman-Resistant-Detectors-Unearthing-Accessories/dp/B074GP3QBD before you go rooting around.

While I agree it is brutal and savage, it is absolutely hunting. See definition of hunt, verb. This does not fit your definition of ethical hunting for sport, but this is still hunting. How do you think first peoples hunted? In packs. When th3y discovered horses, they would hunt on packs from horseback. When they domesticated dogs, they would run the animals down with dogs and shoot them in trees. What you are seeing is the same exact tactics hunters used for centuries when hunting was necessary for survival, with a modern car and shotgun attached.

I've been struggling so far this year (undertrained dog flushing birds too far out makes me want to scream and then when I go without the dog the birds are nowhere to be found!) but they are definitely as low down as they ever will be right now and will stay relatively low at least through September As long as you are seeing grasshoppers during hot afternoons and there are some nearby aspens or leafu shrubs other than oak, you are probably in the right place. Hunting in the morning seems important, I think they only hunt when grasshoppers are still slow from the cold so you see a lot more of them early in the day as they run around in the sage. They tend to hold tight under trees and shrubs in the afternoon (maybe eating berries?). When without a dog, I just walk slow, keep a close eye out, and stop often when in habitat that looks good. They rarely get hunted so in a lot of areas, especially where they are used to hikers, they hold really tight so you cannot rely on them flushing while walking normally. Stopping and looking around seems to make them nervous and they will a lot of times either flush, move to try to get a better look at you, or break and run. Either way, it gives you a chance to get them.

Grouse hunting, in my experience at least, can be an extreme test of patience. I'll spend 3 days hiking around not finding a single bird only to shoot my limit on day 4 only 10 minutes after getting out of the car. It's definitely worth doing, but fuck it gets tough sometimes.

I would highly recommend giving this a read. I have no idea who wrote it and it seems to be incomplete, but it is the closest thing there is out there to a dusky grouse hunting bible. It's clearly well researched and extremely informative which makes it even stranger that it has no author and I have only found it on that one weird site.

>most internet hunters are sellouts who bs their fans by taking sponsors from companies who sell shitty producamp.

Those are the worst. Luckily I can always trust NordVPN to keep me safe online. Now smack that like button and click the link

https://www.amazon.com/Stabilized-Crystal-Liquid-Peroxide-HC-50409/dp/B00TP1IZDE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=40+volume+peroxide&qid=1627356340&sr=8-3 Thats the closest I could find right now as I am not home to look but no just use that straight. I tape the bottom of the antlers so as to not bleach them and put paper towels over the top of the skull and fill a small tub about halfway up the eye sockets.

You need one of these. And one of these.

I have the Vortex Crossfire HD in 10x42. Love them for white tail hunting. Vortex is also my favorite optics brand. They have a great warranty.

This system is real slick: https://www.amazon.com/LEM-Products-Ground-Packaging-System/dp/B002L80DUQ/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=lem+ground+meat+bags&qid=1605754951&sr=8-4

A pair of electric ear muffs like the Howard Leight ones are really nice to have. It will protect his hearing when shooting and allow him to hear more of what's around him.

I have a 3.5" fixed blade Kershaw and I love it! I have had it for 8 years now and I actually use it. It's great! http://imgur.com/YAmBSE3

Best thing you can get it on amazon for 25 bucks!

Kershaw Echo Knife-Camo Fixed Blade Hunting Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ACQNOU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_MJ01vbRESWT7W

I just read “Tenth Legion” by Col Tom Kelly. From what I understand, it is considered to be The essential turkey book. It’s also very funny and enjoyable. I bought it from the authors website and he sent it to me autographed with a turkey feather inside the cover.

The other one I was looking at was Turkey Hunting A one man Game, haven’t read it though. There are a few turkey books on Amazon.

If you are going to pick one though go with Tenth Legion

If you look up tanning, you'll see it. Let me check Amazon a sec.

I think you can find it cheaper:

https://smile.amazon.com/Deer-Hunters-Trappers-Tanning-Formula/dp/B00T1S6C5E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542558865&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tanning+solution+for+deer+hide&dpPl=1&dpID=41Zj64lvYjL&ref...

I use an Anker SD card reader , it just looks like a USB stick. Plugs into my phone and I pop in the SD card, look at and transfer pics, then clear it and put it back in the trail camera all while I'm in the field. My phone is an android though, Samsung S9.

Second this and when I went out first time last year his book had all the info I needed to, 1 stay safe and 2 tactics in hunting and 3 how to field dress it.

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Bg5QBb59ZXHR1

I was here for 8 days, but am home now. Awesome trip though.

This storm fascinates me. It was used as an example of preparation when I took hunters safety at my middle school in Minnesota years ago. I bought this book: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-hell-broke-loose-william-h-hull/1100869228 last year, and it is really worth the price. First-hand accounts of that day.

I drive that exact same vehicle (minus the awesome Cabela's sticker).

Information on becoming a field tester for Cabela's. Looks like the easiest way is to simply work there.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/wild-duck-gumbo/detail.aspx

Did this recipe on Monday except I didn't put in celery and added okra. Also I used a crockpot instead of a dutch oven and just put it on low for 8 hours. You can put the rice on the side if you wish, that's what I did.

I've made this Slow Cooker Venison Recipe twice now using deer roast. I add lots of potatoes and carrots, as well as some extra beef broth to cover everything. Will likely make this again in the near future.

This is a pretty accurate chart on lbs per size. It goes up extremely quickly but as you can see a 6’er doesn’t weigh a ton. https://plot.ly/~prancingoctopus/33/length-and-weight-of-florida-alligators.embed

Here is a heat test

Here is a video one. http://www.wideopenspaces.com/yeti-tumbler-verses-walmarts-ozark-trail-tumbler/

Sounds like you have more than enough to hunt anything in North America. Well if you are going after deer and hogs check with your local Game and Wildlife offices and find out the rules. Here in the Virginia what you can hunt with varies from county to county. Most places have no limits on hogs and they usually can be shot on sight. Once you know the rules and you know what you want to hunt. The next step is finding a place to hunt. From what I have learned so far if you can snag some private land you don't have to compete with other hunters and you can hunt animals that are not under hunting pressure. If you are already a good shot then no worries but practice as much as you can and learn proper shot placement on each animal you want to hunt. Next up is where and when you are hunting. You want to have the proper clothes so that you are not to hot and not too cold. You don't have to worry about buying the most up to date and expensive cammo, all that stuff doesn't really matter. But if you have money to burn then go for it. As far as the AR goes I think you can go after hogs with it, and if so go it! Again just watch your shot placement in order not to ruin much meat. The course should go into the rules but if not this should help. http://issuu.com/thebinghamgroup/docs/hunt_trap_guide_2015-2016?e=18073349/14694585

I use the "MAVERICK" app because i find it easy to navigate for what im looking for. You can also use it in combination with "mobac" to create custom offline maps that are preloaded. Mobac has access to US geological survey maps which would be an added bonus for me if they also had access to a canadian equivelant.

Heres a link to mobac for anyone interested, Theres a list of devices and apps yhat its compatible with http://mobac.sourceforge.net/

Im not sure what that means?

anyway I looked it up and found that this is a shutterstock image

Blitzkrieg2003 Here is one of the 2 podcasts I listened to, not sure if it is the one but I will try to find the other. I have a great interest in microbiology and am most likely going to become a medical microbiological researcher. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/racksfurandfeathers/episodes/2019-03-10T11_33_12-07_00

AOFAR HX-1200T Range Finder for Hunting Archery, 1200 Yards with Angle and Horizontal Distance, Shooting Wild Waterproof Coma Rangefinder, 6X 25mm, Range and Bow Mode, Free Battery Gift Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JG9LSBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M62E2N06D9WVNS0RGB0V this is the one I bought they have a bunch of ones with different ranges on Amazon have a look and check em out

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Get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Blinds-R150-RTE-Hunting-Realtree/dp/B07KXQ8VPM/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/132-1410710-4712554?pd_rd_w=FZjAw&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=5AVN3YMTCANY0Z9SJERT&pd_rd_r=ca7fd089-30bf-483b-949f-e519a6c0e004&pd_rd_wg=t0xzo&pd_rd_i=B07KXQ8VPM&psc=1

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Get 2 chairs: Get comfortable chairs, so you can sit there for a while. Swivel are best. Note the type of ground that you are going to sit up on, when you buy the chairs. You don't want post leg for soft soil. The folding bag camp chairs are great, but difficult to maneuver in to get a shot. The folding camp director style chairs work pretty good, an have bars on the bottom so as not to sink into the soil.

I'd suggest OP gets a wetstone and starts practicing knife sharpening if that isn't already a known skill, in and of itself.

So, I started looking more and I found some things like this on Amazon. Not too expensive. Based on your comment I’m thinking I might oughta’ pull the trigger no pun intended on this:

LUMENSHOOTER A8Plus Long Range Zoomable Hunting Flashlight Spotlight Kit, Green Red White Infrared 850nm IR Interchangeable LED Modules, Predator Night Light Torch for Coon Coyote Hog Fox Varmint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB122TF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TJ480R5VQA73FB2W90ZX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If you need it to be dependable you can't get much better than this

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I highly recommend you buy this cook book it gives you recipes that can be used for any cervid whether it's moose, roe deer, white tail etc. This cookbook completely changed what I do with my venison and everyone I recommend it to has agreed.

Honestly, a Victorinox paring knife has become my fast favorite.

• Blaze orange so you don't lose it in the leaves
• Decent steel, holds a good edge and touches up easy
• Pretty close to ideal blade length
• Thin keen blade, good for precision tasks
• Synthetic handle
• Cheap, under $10
• Light, under an ounce

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-Paring-Straight/dp/B005LRYEVI

I would take Steven Rinella's advice way before I would take my own. I would read this. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X

I am an easterner and don't know the first think about Elk. I have spent some time in the backcountry in your fine state. I think it might be wise to consider going deer hunting first. It seems to me that it would be a lot easier to learn butchering on a deer. Maybe that is just my eastern perspective, or lack thereof.

For what it's worth, it has good reviews on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TK97FC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_u988FbVGMNK5P

I'm waiting for UPS to put a turkey scope I bought from Midway on my porch.

One like this. Just a fair warning though it obviously will not hold up walking through brush and it will catch on briars.

https://www.amazon.com/Zicac-Outdoor-Camouflage-Clothing-Woodland/dp/B06ZZSKJYC/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?dchild=1&amp;keywords=leafy+suit&amp;pd_rd_r=7b4dc3a6-5ad6-43b7-b8bb-ef7ca4c54b7c&amp;pd_rd_w=44MkV&amp;pd_rd_wg=eEPaP&amp;pf_rd_p=5d249daa-c586-46f5-9...

You put them on when you're on the ground. Just use one. And please, don't just wrap something around your waist. Either practice with the one you've got or do some research on some harnesses that you feel you'll be more comfortable with. They're not too expensive considering they can prevent you from becoming paralyzed or, you know, dead. I also recommend using a lifeline too so you're always connected to something.

I have this harness. It's simple to put on and I forget it's there once I do have it on. I also connect to a lifeline like this one. Just clip into it on the ground, slide the knot up as you climb up, slide it up over your head when you're seated, and if you fall, it automatically cinches tight to catch you. The reflective thread helps finding your stand in the dark too (I use a red headamp which doesn't disturb the deer).

Yup sorry, should have added a link in my original comment. You can buy them on Amazon. I bought mine at Cabelas. I think its a bit cheaper on Amazon, but you don't get that instant gratification :)

https://www.amazon.com/LimbSaver-10809-Precision-Fit-Browning-Winchester/dp/B00KCS5SNY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468243253&amp;sr=8-10&amp;keywords=limbsaver

You can get either a slip on one, or one that actually screws onto the gun. You remove the original butt plate piece with two screws, and screw on the new one. Five minute job. I linked the screw on one.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Diamondback-4-12x40-Dead-Hold/dp/B001EC7KMY

Here you go bud. I like that it goes up to 12 power since you may get longer shots in MT. Vortex offers great value and a killer warranty. I normally get a commission from Amazon, but I'm not supposed to post those links here. Please check out my website when you get a chance.

The sketchiness, low quality, and amateur feel of the website design combined with the oddly low prices leads me to be very suspicious of that site.

The fact that the OP is the seller seals the deal on this feeling scamy as shit.

EDIT: Also, Amazon has it cheaper

I didn't really put 2+2 together before, but that beep you are hearing is probably called a "roger beep." I have had a few different FRS radios and they all had the ability to turn the roger beep off or on. So, you may look for that under however you define your settings. Most have a "mode" or "setting" function, but obviously all are different. If you don't have your manual, I am sure you can find it online since they are Motorollas.

As for the suggestion, Motorola's are pretty good. I have also had Cobra, which were so-so, Midland which were OK, and Fanon which were great. Within a single line, like the Motorolla's, the cost difference is going to come down to features (like some have weather built in), ruggedness and waterproofing. Just remember that range is largely derivative of power, they all pretty much have the same power.

For the ear piece function, I just did a 2 second amazon search and found many options. Here are a couple. Earpiece for Motorola

and Another earpiece for Motorolla

Just start reading reviews.

I bought this range finder off amazon for $145.00. I found it to be very accurate, easy to use. The only downfall is that the battery that it comes with SUCKS! I barely got 3 uses out of it before it would not cut on ... thought it was a dud all together. Went to walmart and bought a pack of 3 batteries for $10, fired right up. I have measured known distances of 200yds, 100yds, 50yds and 25yds out and it was spot on each time. I have ranged out to 1200 and believe it to be accurate, however I cannot confirm as I did not walk it off/measure it.

This RF can do vertical distances as well as horizontal distances - not to mention SPEED! How cool is that! It doubles as a golf range finder as well due to the "Flag Stick" locater function ... which worked great when I took it out to the range/links. I have found the Vertical and Horizontal distance measurements to be of great use in the deer woods, looking for trees to put our ladder stand in and how hight, branches that would need to be cleared etc based on distances. If you are on a budget as I was and are in need of a great little RF as I was ... This is it! Hope this helps!!

FYI - I looked at the Nikons/Vortex in their lower options and that is exactly what it is (LOWER OPTION) they do not put their bells and whistles on them as this particular model below does ... and it's accurate! Look at the reviews!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016QSHFYI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

The flashlight can be purchased online several places, cheapest I found was Amazon. Can also buy retail at places like Cabelas.

Blowgun is a 4ft cold steel professional model, used the mini razor for the shot. Here is the link to it on Amazon. Shot was about 30 yards in a top of a tree.

> Range is limited (I can reliably hit 100 but I've heard of dudes reaching out to 200 accurately;

I hunt w/ a 1895 .45-70 and you don't suck. Sitting at a table or laying in prone, I got no problem binging the 300y board accurately all day. I'm zeroed at 200y, so +6" at 100y, -27" at 300y, on my kit with a 325gr hornady hunting round. I also use a Vortex Crossfire 1-4x cause getting old sucks.

In actual hunting situations (ie: grabbing a tree, firing over my wrist or some kneeling position in the woods), my personal rangefinder limit for the lever action is 200y atm. I just can't guarantee a 6" probability past that with my level of practice and want good kills.. mostly because I'm lazy and don't want to track all night looking for a bad shot.

> "Whatever I want."

Exactly, lol.

I always make things up so they're different every time. For both recipes I either cut all the meat off the rabbit, sometimes dip it in flour, sometimes not, and saute it (coconut oil is my favorite). Or I toss a rabbit or two in the crockpot and then pull off all the meat (wine or broth can be added here).

For the curry I get baby carrots or cut up carrots on the boil until they're soft. I steam fresh cauliflower in the microwave and something green--snow peas or sugar snap peas are great. Then I put everything together in a big skillet and I add a couple curry blocks (they're not that expensive; you get a bunch of boxes on Amazon, but I buy it at the grocery store). I add a can or two of coconut milk (full fat) and I serve it over rice. Sometimes I add a little honey.

For mac and cheese, just add cooked rabbit to your favorite mac and cheese recipe. The trick is mixing different cheeses. I make a roux (flour and butter) a bechemel (add milk to the roux) and thicken it, then add lots of cheese. I mix in the rabbit, add some frozen peas or slightly cooked snow peas if I want something green. Sauteed onions are also great. Put into a baking dish, cover in bread crumbs, and bake on 350 or 400 until it's bubbling.

It’s a Pulsar XD75, if you are US based you can get a XD75A (more zoom). Good prices 2nd hand as a lot of guys upgrading to the new Trail models.

Amazon Scope Link

I love my Columbia Pilsner peaks, I own 3 pairs and they are perfect summer/early season hiking pants - amazon , colbumia site

I own commando (grey,bluegreen color), Cyprus (army green), Gravel (grey green)

All great, very good warm weather hiking pants that have a bit of stretch in them, and absolutely don't break the bank.

I wore a pair on an 16 mile over night up to the base of Eagle Cap, worked out great.

I picked up a Centerpoint Whisper 380 earlier this year and I am a big fan of it. Currently at $300 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y268DMR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iAdpBbH7Y726X

Seemed to be one of the better entry level crossbows recommended. I’m not sure if it’s still available, but when I purchased it there was also a $50 rebate, so I ended up getting it for $250 total.

As with any package, the scope isn’t anything special, but it works well enough. I’ve had a lot of fun practicing with it, and I look forward to getting it into the woods this fall.

Steve Rinella's book will get you started. The Complete Guide to Hunting Butchering and Cooking Wild Game Vol 1 (Big Game). It has a section on elk that should help you with the basics, but there's a ton more to learn.

There's plenty of books on amazon about elk hunting. I don't own any of those because I'm an east hunter. https://www.amazon.com/Public-Land-Hunting-Black-White/dp/1492176990/ref=pd_sim_14_4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1492176990&amp;pd_rd_r=21a6a86f-8db4-11e8-aafc-3933c5359799&amp;pd_rd_w=HINMK&amp;pd_rd_wg=Uasi7&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_... This one in particular is listed as perfect for people who "don't know where to start".

You said you were in AZ so you have a lot of options: Deer, Elk, Antelope, Coues Deer, and javelina can all be taken with a 30-06.

Here's my suggestion:

• Take hunters ed to learn the safety, even if your state doesn't require it, cause other states will.
  
• Read Steve Rinella's book to get a general idea on things: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/
• Look at all the free content Randy Newberg puts out, it's entertaining and educational: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOcUD2aFxEjc-_4JJBLYyg - He also has a bunch of stuff on Amazon Prime Video for free as well.

amazon sells them. may not be the same exact one OP has but they have a couple models to choose from.

https://www.amazon.com/HME-Products-Truck-Hitch-Hoist/dp/B06ZZS6M9L/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_200_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=TM0WM1FQTHN1JRQ7SKNR

Amazon Link

I ordered these because, why not. They are mostly mesh but with runs of “leaves” in a more solid material. Extremely lightweight. No pockets but they are so thin you’d need to wear a pair of gym shorts or something under them anyway. Those could have the pockets. Elastic waist and cuffs. Might not be exactly what you’re looking for but they would be pretty cool on 80° days still. They won’t help against mosquitoes either I’m guessing.

I have an SX4 and I've been a big fan of Carlson's chokes.

For turkey I have a this. It groups fantastic when using Winchester Longbeard shotgun shells. I haven't tried it with anything else, since Longbeard is the ammo it is intended to be used with.

For goose I went with these. Gives you a bit of flexibility depending on the range you are hunting.

All of these chokes have served me well, but practice has probably done me more good than anything. Of course check and make sure your preferred ammo works with the chokes you want to use. Carlson's has a ton of options for chokes so it can be kind of easy to get overwhelmed when trying to choose something.

I don't think yo will go wrong with those gloves, I have use similar for years.

Honestly, I seldom use heavy gloves. I almost always have a neoprene handwarmer, similar to this, that I slip my hands into, and pop a chemical handwarmer in there, it is like an oven. Thus my strategy of using light gloves, and I can put my gloved hands in the warmer. The biggest thing for me keeping my hands warm is keeping them dry.

I do, however, have a pair of heavy gloves in my bag, just in case. That pair is a pair I picked up at Cabela's a decade ago that has a Gore-tex trigger finger, probably a precursor to these gloves. You can shoot with them, but I don't shoot very well with bulky gloves of any sort.

I started turkey hunting for the first time this past spring. I bought a couple reeds and a slate call. I got this call pretty cheap. . It was easy to learn. I got gobblers responding to my calls, and 3 jakes walked up on me that I spooked. I’ll probably buy a nicer one but for now I’m gonna stick with this one.

I like the Regal model 2007 that comes with some browning products. Most (all?) gun locks can be very easily picked in a few seconds by a total amateur like myself. I haven’t tried to pick these, but they do a really good job of making the trigger physically inaccessible. It doesn’t fit all models, but I have found that when it does fit, it generally fits very well, with the top curving around the sides of the stock.

https://www.amazon.com/Regal-M2007-California-DOJ-Approved-Trigger/dp/B075LRG5X8

Edit: you can’t twist this one apart but I don’t know how pickable it is.

I suggest you use these products to repel ticks:

Sawyer Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Lotion, 4-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VV5KRD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jSMo7wxFWxVQ9

Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear & Tents https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ANQVYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UA-xFbQEG0D6H

Been down that road years ago....best advice I will give you is pick up the ASAT 3D suit. It’s inexpensive and you can wear whatever clothes you want underneath. I’ve hunted in all sorts of different terrain and the way the pattern is combined with the 3D aspect made it the best purchase I’ve made regarding “camo.”

Companies spend millions of dollars in marketing their camo but like others have said you can wear a bright red plaid jacket and kill a deer. Deer pick up movement and you want something that breaks up your pattern and the ASAT 3D suits works. I’ve used it bowhunting and during gun season. I’ve had deer stare right at me less than 20 yards and not notice me.

ASAT Vanish Pro 3D System Poly/Nylon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060CR6FY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BpbqFb7A0M10A

From my experience IOS hates 3rd party adapters. If you laptop is no good than something like this is going to be your best bet.

I have the Halo XL450 and love it. As a new hunter, I didn't want to dump tons of money into gear YET. I did lots of research and landed on this guy. It's $80, goes out to 450 yards, and even has the angle compensation mode. I also use it to zero my rifles and bow, and practice shooting the crossbow in the backyard. So far I've taken 2 deer and 2 groundhogs with it (all with crossbow). I'm approaching 1 year of use and I've had no issues with it.

Get the biggest bell you can find. Vortex and Leupold would be great options.

Something like this Nikon ProStaff 3-9x50 with a BDC reticle would be great.

Here's a great app with property boundaries. You can see where you are and what property you're on. I assume it's not perfect in 100% of cases, but has been very accurate in my experience: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huntstand.core

Plus it's free.

This isn't 100% true. Smartphones have a GPS receiver in them that receives the signals from GPS satellites. There are a few reasons why someone would say that GPS phones use. One reason is that Google maps does not preload map data for you. So if you try and pull up the maps without a cell signal, it will eventually show your blue dot in the middle of an empty screen. It knows your lat/lon but doesn't have a map to show it on. This can be solved by getting an app that preloads map data. Something free like open street maps or like onxmaps which is a paid app but it is aimed at hunters and shows property lines for public and private land. The other reason people may claim cellphones need a connection to make GPS work is that phones uses assisted GPS (A-GPS) This uses land based antennas to get a faster first fix. Normal GPS devices still need a bit of time to get a first fix after being turned on. So a phone can work as a standalone GPS. The disadvantages are that they are not rugged and the battery doesn't last as long. For some people that may be enough to make them get a dedicated GPS unit. For others, they may just get a tough case and a backup battery for their phone. A lot of new phones have GPS and GLONASS receivers along with an accelerator, gyroscope, compass, and barometer, so their GPS accuracy should rival most stand alone GPS units.

I use a (now discontinued) Cabela's Northern Flight handwarmer, geared towards waterfowl hunting, similar to this one. The outside is made of neoprene, making it both windproof & waterproof. It is also insulated. I use a Hot Hands Super Warmer inside, with a very light glove liner, and get a full day of warmth.

You could warm a Runza in there for lunch.

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game.

Let’s just do easy mode.

Rifle

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/tikka-t3x-superlite-stainless-bolt-action-rifle-308-winchester/p/1434430

Glass:

https://www.amazon.com/Burris-Fullfield-Ballistic-Rifle-Scope/dp/B000MM2QU8/

Get a set of knives for processing deer.

https://www.amazon.com/Old-Timer-Dressing-Filleting-Skinning/dp/B0837L1K1F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=33P2WDZTJOD9E&amp;keywords=old+timer+deer+processing+kit&amp;qid=1670486069&amp;sprefix=Old+timer+deer%2Caps%2C161&amp;sr=8-3

I bow hunt pines like this and bucks dont mind it, BUT you get busted real easy in thin pine woods. Especially when trying to get in bow range. The thing that works best for me is to wear leafy camo cover clothes and to go up high. Like 30' up. I do a 15' leaner stand, then three 5' ladder sticks. Obviously i wear a harness, but it works great. You get out of line of site and deer cannot wind you.

Here is the camo i wear. LINKIt is cheap and convenient. Sometimes i will have my office clothes on underneath them.

It's cool you want to do it yourself. To be honest there's something special about skinning by yourself in the woods. When you go hunt next, bring one or two 12ft ratchet straps if you don't have a gambrel. Stuff some scent less heavy duty garbage bags in your pack and Pick up some game bags too I'll leave a link. Then you gut it, drag to a decent tree and ratchet him up to where you can skin it. Put the head and cape in one game bag or garbage bag if you plan to mount then roll the game bag over the deer. Usually easier if you quarter the legs off since they come off easy and place in their own bags. Pack it out and it's honestly relatively mess free to finish boning it out in your apartment. I bring some gallon zip lock bags for the heart, liver and tongue because what's better than a fried heart biscuit to finish a hard day of processing.

https://www.amazon.com/Koola-Buck-5-Pack-Reusable-Hunting/dp/B085MPGHKK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=55525712785&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19ehQng9tH-mo6fDfsIgBV9y1sNLnIgAdBkeJaY-MDvJOGZO23w2MGtxoCqSkQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=410069581427&amp;hvdev...

If they don't already have a set, get them a pair of electronic ear muffs. It will protect their hearing and still allow them to hear what is going on around them. Great for the gun range and for hunting. I would recommend either the Impact Sport or the Walker's Razor. Both work well, but the Razor has bluetooth ability. This would allow them to listen to music or a book on tape wirelessly while they shoot/hunt.

Thermacell

Forget the bug spray, get them this. Silent, scentless, extremely effective in most situations. Toxic to kitty cats, so warn them about that.

https://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Double-Front-Dungaree-Washed/dp/B000FXW3MK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3S6EDZ7P8VDQZ&amp;keywords=carhartt+double+knee+pants+for+men&amp;qid=1669588727&amp;sprefix=carhart+double+knee%2Caps%2C88&amp;sr=8-3

You crushed your scope. Most scopes are only tightened to ~19in-lb. Get a new scope and buy an inexpensive torque driver (looks like a screwdriver).

https://www.amazon.com/Screwdriver-Maintenance-Gunsmithing-Repairing-Mounting/dp/B099N5VY7P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2Z4GLGCEBVL9U&amp;keywords=torque+screwdriver&amp;qid=1669484994&amp;sprefix=torque+scredriver+%2Caps%2C215&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySURCRFA4WjlGSUlVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ3MjQ1MlRKS0NSRkRHUkdOTiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjgyMjM4WUVVNzE0STNKUlMxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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Live and learn. We all make mistake. Original mistakes are acceptable and encouraged, unless they involve safety. Just don't repeat the same mistake.

this one’s not bad for $40

Wool fingerless gloves

Hand muff

Inside the muff get a rechargable handwarmer

I end up having to keep it turned off most of the time because my hands get too hot

“I think” is a ticket in every state I’ve hunted in. Failure to identify in hand.

May I recommend

https://www.amazon.com/Waterfowl-Identification-LeMaster-Method-Richard/dp/0811729826

Happy hunting

If his socks aren't merino wool, you still might consider picking up one pair for him to try out. They're legitimately superior for hunting, they keep you warm and wick away moisture produced from hiking that normally makes your feet freeze after you stop moving.

There's plenty of other kinds of useful stuff for hunting though. Does he have special knives that he cleans with or would he appreciate a particularly useful one? This is a great knife for the price.

What's his cleaning setup like, does he have a proper gambrel to hang his deer from? Just one example, there are many other varieties, including winch setups that slot into the hitch on a truck.

No worries, you can still get a lil fanny pack with some insulated pockets to stick your hands in. I've got one with a single zipper pocket and then the fleece equivalent of the front pocket on a hoodie sweatshirt to keep my hands in while sitting.

Similar to this.

5 gallon buckets will suffice, but a bigger bucket is better.

These are alright, but it'll break at the ropes eventually.

I currently use a wide pan feeder, about 10 gallon. Much better at catching the mess.

I wear my Sitka long johns in every weather imaginable once it gets below 50. This last weekend our wind chill was -5 degrees and I never felt chilly.

https://www.amazon.com/SITKA-Gear-Lightweight-Control-Baselayer/dp/B07Q74HK5W?th=1&amp;psc=1

That one deer has that old gag gift where an arrow is sticking out your head like this

The electric earmuffs alone are usually enough, especially for just one shot. If I'm shooting more than that I put in some low-rated earplugs because I don't want them to block the earmuffs too much.

These are the earmuffs

What I'm gathering from all the comments is that I would not be able to kill the animal within my neighborhood regardless if I use a bow. So I will probably end up going to the hills to hint one. While I have never hunted personally, I have been on hunting trips many times. When I lived in Texas I was learning how to trap, my grandfather who was a long time trapper and actually wrote a book ( https://www.amazon.com/North-Bound-Drifter-Norman-Gann/dp/055722621X ) was the person who taught me how to trap, skin, butcher and tan pelts. I learned how to track animals and set steel traps. Over the 4 years I spent with him in the woods of Texas living in a cabin that I built next to the one he built and was living in for the past 8 years. He definitely was a real man and once upon a time he was even a cowboy. Well towards the end of my time with him just before he passed away I got a job with an exotic game ranch that had world class New Zeeland red deer, I was the guy that skinned, butchered and tanned the deer for the hunters. It was an amazing time but the only thing I regret is not being able to have more time with him. Well if you are interested please check out his book. It will really give you a good idea of the man he was. As for the remains of the animal I will probably donate to the local wildlife park to feed to the lions. That is actually something I can do. Only reason I know that is because my mom has donated a recently deceased horse to them and we got to watch as they fed it to the lions. Honestly it was pretty savage to watch. Hopefully that answers your questions and concerns. I'm really wanting to actually do a hunt for myself for the first time and I'm kinda curious about some of the recipes I've seen online. Cheers

So like this one?

Ok so there are a bunch of really great YouTube videos. Also highly recommend Steve Rinella’s books. The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering and Cooking Wild Game

I picked these up last year and I'm pretty pleased with the quality and performance once they're set up, plus they're relatively inexpensive

GardePro E5S Trail Camera 32MP... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999G2XN4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Explained on the foto in link, every spring chamois horn starts to grow for few months and you can see the line between every growing season chamois age

I am currently using the Walker's Razor with bluetooth. If you want a wired set for a little less, I would go with the Honeywell Impact Sport. Both do a good job with amplification and have audio playback capability.

Congrats!

In all seriousness though, this will save your bacon next time. It clips on to your watch. I also recommend you learn to read a map with a compass. As a hiker who bushwhacks, there is no reason not to have one. Even a basic direction based on knowledge of the area can help. For instance you could say "the river is south" and then you can hold a bearing using your wrist compass, even in fog.

https://www.amazon.com/Suunto-SUUNTO-Clipper-SH-Compass/dp/B016V0ZZKC/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?crid=1SBDX1ECUIH9J

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https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-GWP-RSEMPAT-FDE-Hunting-Earmuffs/dp/B01N0WEFQ8/ref=sr\_1\_2\_sspa?crid=3O37SF20U9TWX&amp;keywords=electric+ear+protection+shooting&amp;qid=1667403464&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjgyIiwicXNhIjoiNC43MSIsInFzcCI6IjQuMTgifQ%3D%3...

Here ya go. It's marketed for youth, but only 2" shorter than my 55lb recurve. I got this for my kid to stay on and I've shot it with a 27" draw no problem. SAS Spirit Recurve