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WY 1 Point Antelope Units 45 or 50? Help
I live in area 45, so that's where I normally hunt. True, there's not as much public land as some of the other areas, but there's still a ton of public land (plus HMAs), and with a good map system, you can find the legal access with no problem. Don't expect a B&C buck though. They generally... -
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Blaze Orange
Nailed it. Their vision is just too good to really hide with camo. I live and hunt in Wyoming and have taken dozens of antelope over the years. Two tips. 1) use the terrain as cover, not camo. 2) in my experience, orange doesn't jump out to antelope like it does to humans, but blue (even a... -
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Wyoming 2018
Keep in mind there's no guarantee that the special draw will actually improve your odds. This is just my advice for anyone looking to apply in Wyoming. Apply for the regular draw, and look up units that have good odds (perhaps based on your accumulated points, or perhaps good odds for 0 or 1...- Bydand
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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show notes?
Maybe a dumb question, but I wasn't able to easily find what I'm looking for. Does the Hunt Talk podcast post show notes somewhere? The most recent moose hunting podcast also had several book recommendations. Normally if I'm listening to a podcast I'm not in a position to write anything down...- Bydand
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- Forum: Hunt Talk Radio Podcast
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When do people have time to listen to podcasts...
I'm building my own house (against Randy's advice), so I have a whole lot of time to listen to podcasts.- Bydand
- Post #44
- Forum: Hunt Talk Radio Podcast
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Spring Bear Hunting - Camo Question
I know there are guys up in SE Alaska who hide behind a black umbrella to sneak up on them, apparently to look like another bear... Honestly, they're nearly blind, so camo doesn't really matter. Their noses are incredible though. There is no way to fool a bear's nose if you're upwind of him...- Bydand
- Post #7
- Forum: Other Big Game
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1/2 pound food per day
Not sure I could give you an exact calorie count without some laboratory work, but I'll reiterate that I did a 40-day self test while working construction in the winter, and had zero weight loss, so I'm going to say it's "enough." I think the trick is to make sure you're in 100% ketosis before...- Bydand
- Post #15
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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First Timers- Wyoming
I agree with everything that's already been stated. Also, one of the things that makes antelope hunting fun is the number of animals you can see from a very long distance (miles), and then going after them. In my opinion, you want to look for a unit that has huge swaths of unbroken public... -
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Horn Care
I've done this dozens of time. I'm sure lots of methods work, but here's what I do: 1) Boil the skull with the horn bases submerged until the horns twist off 2) Use whatever method you like to clean the skull like any other skull (boiling, dermestid beetles, etc.) 3) Pack the horn interiors... -
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Sunglasses - best tint for hunting?
On a related note, regardless of the type of sunglasses, does anyone have any pro tips on transitioning between sunglasses, rangefinder, spotting scope, binos, and riflescope? I do generally take my shot through my sunglasses since they are also safety glasses (being down to one eye, I'm not...- Bydand
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- Forum: Other Product and Gear
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Crossbows OUCH!
OOOH! one of my favorite topics. What about a self-made crossbow? I've been trying to get my dad (3-time brain surgery survivor) to get a crossbow so we can hunt the archery season together here in Wyoming. Just remember, the spear-throwing guys will always think the atlatl guys are cheating... -
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Moose hunt this weekend!
Can't wait to see pics. Good luck, and good hunting.- Bydand
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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1/2 pound food per day
Yeah, I totally get that, but what If I could get my nutrients from my crappy lightweight food and eat a really small meal of something really yummy (does mountainhouse make a pizza/beer/hotwing/popper/waitress packet)? I guess if you look at a couple pounds difference for 3 to 5 days in the...- Bydand
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Are all ballistic charts for a rifle caliber uniform for different ammunition?
This is the best response I've seen to any question of this type. Even more specifically, though, don't use any ballistic chart unless you've made it. If you're talking about 100-yard shooting, there are way too many variables to address. If you're talking about 1000 yard shooting, there... -
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Wyoming Points Options (Blended vs Non)
11 points is a lot for pronghorn. The other thing I might consider is putting in as a party for antelope, and combining it with a red desert elk and/or deer hunt for either/both of you depending on what you can draw. If you have the time to make it a multi-species hunt, there are some great...
