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    PA elk drawing

    I'm not sure if any of you guys apply for the PA Elk hunting license draw . the draw system for the PA elk tags has been getting scrutinized . I've felt a few times it's not 100% legitimate , but then again , how would I know . I'd have to look , but I think I have 23 preference points...
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    The Vertical Grip Trend

    I too prefer a vertical grip for prone shooting . I'd rather the conventional style for all other shooting .
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    Whitetail bullet options

    that's the one I switched to . that bullet sure made a believer out of me .
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    .25-20 WCF

    what's a " bottle hop " feeling " ? Devin , you wouldn't be a spammer would you ??
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    Made my contribution..... 2026 Maybe not...!!!

    I'll have to check on this . my birthday is June 27 . new licenses go on sale , I think , July 1 . maybe I can get my lifetime this year ?? EDIT to add ; in your second post , the link , it says birthday before June 30 . so it looks like I'm eligible this year . thank you for...
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    Whitetail bullet options

    it was my sons 243 that got me into using partition bullets . I had varying results with bullets , some needing long tracking jobs . after I switched to the partition bullet , my tracking his deer was over . most , or all , fell withing his sight
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    Whitetail bullet options

    the partition will penetrate that , for sure . I'm a shoot them tight behind the shoulder guy . the ballistic tip or partition works well for me . a lot depends on your velocity . higher velocity cartridges can benefit from a more robust bullet . I see your using a 308 , or a 30.06 ...
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    Whitetail bullet options

    the partition will work on small deer .
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    Public Land Turkey Hunting Tips

    as was mentioned public ground is tough . chances are you will have company . so keep safety in mind . there is a collapsed blind lying beside this open field on the woods edge . in the middle of the pic , a camera watching the woods . mounted on the tree right under the...
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    Public Land Turkey Hunting Tips

    we took our morning walk in an area I keep bumping into turkey , and seeing turkey sign . I took a few pics , maybe they'll help you . turkey will walk down open roads , or gas lines . this line is a fiber optic line . turkey scratching . turkey are where you find...
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    Whitetail bullet options

    the Partition is a fantastic bullet . if I could only have one bullet for hunting everything , it would be the partition . the soft front mushrooms and makes a good wound , the rear stays in one piece and drives through . the partition would be a step up from the core lokt . both are...
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    Public Land Turkey Hunting Tips

    you can hunt them in the trees , I've taken them in thick woods , and big open woods . if you have an opening , or a grassy road , the turkey tend go there . you'll cover more ground by walking the high ridges , listening for gobbles around daybreak , than walking looking for sign . go...
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    Made my contribution..... 2026 Maybe not...!!!

    I fear it will only get worse .
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    Made my contribution..... 2026 Maybe not...!!!

    in PA , I can Hunt coyotes with my regular hunting license , $20.97, during a big game season , "IF" I have an unused tag for this season / game animal . so to shoot a coyote during archery season , I need an Archery license , $16.97 . PA sells a furtakers license that is needed for...
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    Green Dot Vs Red Dot Sights

    I "THINK" there is something about color blind people being able to pick up on the green easier than red .
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