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Billings MT Taxidermist?
Purcell in red lodge!- fishantler
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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What did you learn?
What did you learn from last years elk hunting season? I think its very important as a hunter to always learn from what went right and what went wrong while hunting. I believe that the more you put the pieces together, the easier they'll fall into place the next time. I started this thread last...- fishantler
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- Forum: Elk
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Hunting magazines
The last time i read the Huntin Fool the Montana hunting section was quite a bit off. So that makes me sceptical on whether other states hunting units are right. I think for the money Eastmans is hard to beat!- fishantler
- Post #32
- Forum: Elk
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how to pack out a rack
Bambistew's method using a stick for extra stabilization is by far the best way to pack out a large set of antlers.- fishantler
- Post #15
- Forum: Elk
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Pedestal mount with deadfall and brush with pine trees as base?
The pedestal elk that you have posted is more than likely a competition piece and not a commercial piece. Some taxidermist spent countless hours recreating that mount so you'll more than likely have to fork out a few extra bucks to have that done. However on the same note, you ought to because...- fishantler
- Post #5
- Forum: Elk
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Montana Bull
Here's the short version... First off it was a solo, otc, public land hunt and i am a weekend warrior on a budget.... Early Saturday morning i spotted a large herd of elk feeding about 3/4 of a mile away. Knowing that they would soon feed up into the timber to bed i hustled to get ahead of them...- fishantler
- Post #8
- Forum: Elk
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Montana Bull
Here's the bull i was fortunate enough to get yesterday. I'm not much of a story teller but figured you'd enjoy the pics.- fishantler
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Mule deer summer patterns???
Thank you for your input. Its much appreciated.- fishantler
- Post #4
- Forum: Deer
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Mule deer summer patterns???
At what point and time will mule deer abandon their summer patterns in the high country? Is it after they shed their velvet or first snow? Lets assume we're talking about Montana mule deer. Please give me your thought....- fishantler
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Frame Pack Tips ?
Regardless of what pack frame you buy make sure that it has good padding on the shoulder straps and hip belt. Also invest in a pair of treking poles to use while packing large loads. It make a huge difference...- fishantler
- Post #27
- Forum: Elk
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What did you learn elk hunting this year?
Here's something i wish every hunter would learn... If you find a good hunting spot don't tell anybody about it. Because if you tell someone then they'll tell somebody else and it will eventually just snowball. Then the next thing you know they'll be 18 horse trailers at the trail head...- fishantler
- Post #138
- Forum: Elk
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What did you learn elk hunting this year?
Here's my two cents for Jon Boy... Do what works for you. Who cares about what everybody else thinks. I don't think you need to carry a 40 pound backpack filled with $10,000 worth of gear for a day hunt. If you're killing elk doing it your way, good for you.- fishantler
- Post #124
- Forum: Elk
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Home Hide Tanning?
I just looked at Yost Fur Dressing's website and they are selling whitetail buckskin for $60. It won't be your hide but it might save you some trouble.- fishantler
- Post #11
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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What did you learn elk hunting this year?
As an elk hunter I believe it is so important to try and learn from each elk encounter. Every time I see an elk I go through a long list of questions starting with, Why was that elk there? Then analyze everything from there. So to keep this short i'll start... I came away with from my elk...- fishantler
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