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I've got an Eberlestock "just one" pack. Its similar to (but a bit smaller than) the dragonfly... My thoughts - Negative: its a bit heavy for a day pack. It seems to distribute the weight a little farther out from my back than I am used to with other day packs, especially when the water bladder...

I can not speak to the 700 BDL as I have never owned or fired one, however, I own both a 2009 m700 CDL in .30-06 and a 2011 in 270. Both are outstanding rifles and are more than accurate enough for hunting. Fit and finish is what I would expect for a rifle in their price range. If you dig iron...

Processing a spike elk is usually a 4 + hour chore with the help of one to two additional people. By the time you cut roasts and steaks and grind the remaining into burger it consumes the better portion of half a day. If we make sausage in casings and meatballs you can add another hour or two of...

I have never tried to correct a gun shy dog. However, I have a good bit of time training hunting dogs as well as family dogs. In gun training I always start with small abrupt noises during feeding time. Bang a pot with a spoon, once or twice, while your dog is fully focused on food. Pay no...

I put grouse hunting in same category as walking the dog. At the end of the day... well at least we got some exercise. I routinely flush several per day with a .30-06 in hand when I'm out for elk, sure do scare the heck out of me sometimes. I'll often see them along side the forest roads when...

I've got an .06 scoped with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9X40. Great scope. Clear optics and durable. If you can return the Bushnell, do it. As stated above, lower power settings are advantageous in the field. However, if you will take a loss on the return, keep it and replace it later. Doesn't hurt to...

You likely have a greater exposure to risk on your drive to your chosen camping destination than you do in the forest, if you use a little common sense. Unfortunately LOTS of people forgo the use of (un)common sense and display an absolute disrespect for the outdoors, wildlife and other people...

I'll hop on the short list wagon... 30-06 bolt action: big game .22 LR (rifle): target practice/small game 12 gauge semi-auto:upland game, waterfowl, bear/home defense, backup big game .44 Mag wheel gun: personal defense against anything in N.A. Ought to cover it for a minimalist...

There is a small car museum in Gateway Colorado. could rout from there through Canyonlands and Arches national parks to the Browning museum in Ogden (?) Utah. Good travels, chris

An old Rem 700 in 30-06 is my go to elk rifle. Used to use it for everything, however, picked up a .270 win recently. I use the .270 for deer (and pronghorn if I ever draw...).

I purchased a Fort Knox safe several years ago. Its a defender series (a more modestly price fort knox product). I selected it for several reasons. Great fire rating, 10 gauge steel construction, large (2"?)locking bolts on all sides of the door, made in the USA close enough to home I could...

I scoped my .22 lr with a Nikon prostaff fixed 4X. Plenty of magnification for me on a .22 used for target and small game hunting. chris

My vote is for Remington. My main hunting rifles are both remington 700s. An older .30-06 and a new .270 both CDLs. Good fit and finish. Both group plenty tight for a hunting rifle, a bit better accuracy out of the .270 likely due to lighter recoil. My experience with Ruger is with their...

I usually clean my hunting rifles 4 or 5 times a year. Several times in the "off season". I try and run at least 100 rounds or so through each rifle prior to September/October. I'll clean them again prior to the first big game hunt I'm using them for. Last cleaning is post hunting season. .22s...

The future of the Grey Wolf in the lower 48 is by no means clear. Management of our game animals as well as predators is an exceptionally difficult task. Choices are made based not only on science but economics and public opinion as well in an ever-changing environment. Thanks to the information...