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  1. M. Ireland

    Looking for camping info around SE Montana

    We hunted that area for the first time last year and had the same concerns, but all of them were unfounded. There are endless places to camp, although we didn't see any places that looked like designated camping spots. Granted, we never set foot in the Custer, but there are plenty of good spots...
  2. M. Ireland

    Protection of a Duck Roost

    I hunt with a buddy who's dad enlisted USFWS and California Waterfowl Association to help improve and develop some pasture into marshland. They were owners, however, but I believe the agreement was a 25 year non-development clause? May be worth researching.....or talk your Aunt into it now?
  3. M. Ireland

    Hard-Earned Public Land Buck

    I like the narrative writes up! Congrats on the buck. And kudos for letting him go out in style.
  4. M. Ireland

    "Unleaded" bullet performance

    Being from California inside the "Condor Range," I've been using non lead bullets for over 10 years. I've had nothing but good luck with them on deer, pigs, and antelope. This year was my first elk with non lead. 230 yard frontal (and slightly downhill) shot on a cow elk 180 Gr. TTSX out of a...
  5. M. Ireland

    EOY - What Equipment Worked, What Didn't?

    Worked: 1. Outdoorsmans Optics Pack. This was my first full season with it. I used it to haul out 4 different animals and on two backcountry trips. It's just the right size for up to 7 days or so. 2. Sea to Summit pillow. Love that thing. 3. Thermorest glassing pad. I'll never not have it...
  6. M. Ireland

    She whacks em...she packs em!

    That's an outstanding buck!!! Way to go. Proud Father moment for sure.
  7. M. Ireland

    Nice To Be Done

    That's a nice looking buck! Being meat rich is always a comforting feeling.
  8. M. Ireland

    Lower-end scopes vs higher-end?

    I have a few mid range scopes (Leupold) and a few lower end like the entry level Vortex. I've had very few issues with any of these scopes. They are on everything from a 243 to a 375, and a handful in between. I had a Bushnell that was 30+ years old that eventually lost part of the reticle...
  9. M. Ireland

    SE MT: Family Traditions

    Not bad for two days of work! Great story. Glad to see you Uncle come back to it.
  10. M. Ireland

    binocular harness/pouch

    I should add that this is my most recent evolution. I've used harnesses from Sitka and Kuiu previously. I like the Kuiu, but my wind checker was constantly falling out, plus I had to keep my range finder in a separate pouch. This one is well worth the money....
  11. M. Ireland

    binocular harness/pouch

    This was my first full year with this harness. I can't say enough good things about it. Love the rangefinder pouch. Both bino and rangefinder's have lanyards. I put my phone in the open topped back pouch. The side zippered pouches have diaphragm calls, a havalon, extra bullets and a wind...
  12. M. Ireland

    What's a Quartered Elk Weigh?

    We killed a mature Roosevelt this year in Northern CA. Our best guess for a rear quarter was about a hundred pounds. Looks like we were probably pretty close.
  13. M. Ireland

    Another no dead deer pic hunt.

    We got it this year in Montana. Surprised the hell out of us.
  14. M. Ireland

    Southeast Montana First Timer

    Well, I took all of these pieces of advice and we managed to put together a pretty darn good hunt. First off, the people we encountered were among the nicest people I've ever met. I can't say enough things about the folks at Powder River Taxidermy. We had mild weather for our whole trip, saw...
  15. M. Ireland

    Southeast Montana First Timer

    I know we are early, but other commitments with family and work left only this window. Depending on how the weeks fall, we see a bit of the blacktail rut on certain years, and yes....a WHOLE different ball game. I'm hoping we will still be able to find some decent bucks. I'm usually a meat...
  16. M. Ireland

    Southeast Montana First Timer

    Whoops...fixed it. We will be in Southeast. I'm figuring we will be too early for most of the rut, but we will make the best of it. We have a plan A, B, C, etc....Depending on what we find/don't find, we will keep moving and looking into new areas. Weather looks like it will be getting cooler...
  17. M. Ireland

    Southeast Montana First Timer

    Me and a buddy are headed to SE Montana. It will be my first time there, although he's been (further north in Eastern Montana) a couple times. I've hunted several Western states, but this will be the first time I set foot in Montana....and I couldn't be more excited. I have watched about every...
  18. M. Ireland

    Montana Deer Results up

    This was the first year a buddy and I put in, although I had a preference point from last year (point only), so that increased our chances. We drew.
  19. M. Ireland

    California Blacktail in July

    And yes....A zone tags are OTC. But even easier is to get them online. Our big game draw deadline isn't until June 15th, so you could get a preference point AND an A zone tag (as your second choice).
  20. M. Ireland

    California Blacktail in July

    Lots of good info here. If you are thinking July, that is "A" zone. A zone is the biggest of California's zones and is much of the coastal range from northern to southern CA. Don't let "coastal" fool you, because as people have mentioned, it is HOT during A zone archery. This year it starts the...
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