Recent content by jblenker
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Hammock - pros, cons, options, thoughts...
Has anyone used a hammock in the backcountry? I'm curious what your thoughts were or what you used. I've been contemplating the idea for my next hunt. Typically we pack on horseback but this next hunt we won't be. Finding trees won't be an issue, I'm just trying to figure out if that'd be...- jblenker
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The Preferred Puffy
I want them for classing or sitting on a ridge all day. I'm thinking for later in the year where it's more likely to snow than rain. I don't have any hunts planned to coastal state anytime soon it'd be for MT/WY/CO areas.- jblenker
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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The Preferred Puffy
Hey All I've been upgrading my gear and was wondering what everyone's preferred or most effective puffy/insulation layer is for backpack hunts. I'm more curious about puffy bottoms as I have a decent top layering system already.- jblenker
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binocular harness/pouch
I've been following this post as well and appreciate everyone's input. It's been very helpful in my decision on what to buy for my next harness. -
A Minnesota Secret...
The biologists took a bunch of different hair and tissue samples but I never heard what the age was. We were required to stop to get him registered and so they could take all the sample. They were supposed to get back to us about the age and some other things. Right after this hunt is when... -
A Minnesota Secret...
Thanks everyone. This one is from the very NW corner of the state. There is a smaller herd SE of there too but they don't have a season due to lack of numbers. -
A Minnesota Secret...
Its definitely a lot of back and forth between the farmers/dept. of ag. and the DNR. I got to witness first hand both sides of the issue. It was very interesting. -
A Minnesota Secret...
Not a lot of people know that there are quality elk in Minnesota or even know there are elk in Minnesota at all. I was fortunate enough to draw a once-in-a-lifetime tag two years ago so I thought I'd share a couple pictures. After doing a lot research and talking with locals I was able to get... -
Elk .... Let's see them!!!
Hey all just joined the forum and can't wait to browse around some more. Here's my bull I took a few weeks ago opening weekend in Montana
