I was hoping someone on here may have some advice on how to freeze my turkey. I’ve plucked and gutted it now just wondering best way to freeze it.

I usaly shoot sitting down or like a knee position i tried a tall primos thats 1m + when compacted. This for me was a hassel to bring on a spot and stalk hunt. Any good sugestions for a lightweight tri or bipod that i van easy have with me while hunting?

Just wondering if hiking boots (I have Lowa Camino GTX’s) are suitable for hunting when it’s warmer in bow season/September. I live in Canada and have only hunted in November with my Kenetrek Mountain Extreme which are insulated aka not suitable for warmer hunts/archery season which I’d like to get in to. Packed out a couple of small WT deer and one absolute bruiser of a mule deer and they held up great so I’m wondering if the Caminos are up to the task as well. For reference I’m 6’1, 215lbs. Thanks all!

Looking for something to carry my rifle on my pack but also be easily accessible. I’ve seen options from Mystery Ranch and FHF gear. Just got a Mystery Ranch Pintler pack, so I was leaning that way but it has mixed reviews. Is anyone using something they really like?

Strapped to the back of the pack really sucks when you have seconds to make a shot, but the sling sliding off my shoulder all day is really annoying.

Based in New Zealand. My husband has a 40 things to do in his 40’s list. We’ve been nailing the list and for his birthday I want to organise the go hunting one. Now he’s a corporate guy and I doubt he’s fired an actual gun before. But it’s on his list and I’m the wish genie.

So I need some help- what are the questions I should be asking of him and any company i engage with? Does anyone have Nz based company recommendations? Is this something I can surprise him with or should I really let him plan it? Any assistance would be appreciated.

I'm looking for a light weight rig for day hunts. Last year I used Alps OutdoorZ little bear (fanny pack with harness). It's about the right size (8L) but I didn't like the fanny pack flopping around.

Hoping to avoid a backpack to make rifle carry easy (across back with sling).

I'm still pretty fresh to hunting (2 seasons under belt).

Hunting elk in Oregon coast range.

Thanks in advance.

How much would a mint condition Dbal A2 Full power be worth?

So, turns out I have a SHIT TON of vacation time I have to use in the next 12 months. I figure at least one of these multi-week stints should be used for a unique or interesting hunt that I might not get another great opportunity like this for.

Hit me with your thoughts or recommendations of what you’d do if you were in my shoes (those shoes being basically a LARGE amount of time to go anywhere and hunt anything (in the US))

Caveats and considerations:

• Still need to maintain a reasonable budget so DIY preferred.

• Preferably drivable from Northern NM for ease of meat transport, but open to flights for the right thing.

• Bow, rifle, (buy a) muzzleloader.. any method.

• Limiting, but obviously OTC since I’m past most application periods.

• For me: Meat & Adventure > Trophy

edit: 90% chance it’d be solo. Don't have a lot of friends that would be able to swing X adventure.

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Just wondering what everyone is using for their rifle transport? I bought a very sturdy soft bag with firm foam, feels very safe but after my first couple of times going out I’m in doubt, car get’s tossed about on bad roads, there’s usually 2 or three of us in the car, 4-6 rifles/ shotguns ( we usually do big game in the mornings/ evenings and small game during the day) , backpacks and crap flinging around😅 if we take the pickup rifles are in the back,…)

I’m thinking of a hard case just to be sure my rifle does not get nocked off zero… I already own a medium sized hard case but that thing weighs 10 pounds and takes up heaps of room… anyone know of a decent, slimmer option?

Thanks!

Hey folks, this poor thing hit a window in my house and broke its neck. I spoke with the local fish and game office and now it’s mine. But I can’t explain this. I removed no feathers. This is how it was when I picked it up. Is a large bare patch in any way normal? I’ve never encountered this myself and when I called the office back I got no answer! The lower portion is I believe moult, but the naked patch is stranger to me?

I didn’t know what the best sub to ask this was but I figure you guys here might have some answers. I work for a company that tests all sorts of different seeds, pretty much anything you can think of we’ve probably tested it. Pretty much any clovers, turnips, radishes, soybeans etc. that we test I have been saving up in case I wanted to use it for a food plot of sorts. Problem is I don’t have a drill or any sort of planter or know anyone that has one. Would it be worth my while to just go out and broadcast some seed or would I need a way to break the ground up first? The seed cost me nothing so I really wouldn’t be out any money, but don’t want to waste it if it wouldn’t ever come up. Anyone here ever tried this? Im in Missouri if that makes a difference.

Henry model X 30-30, Trijicon Credo, Sandman L, Ranger Point Precision.

White tail hunting in southern Missouri.

I bought this scope for deer hunting season this fall. I will be using a 7.62x54r round to hunt. Will this scope hold zero for this particular round and has anyone had experience with this scope before?

I am wondering if people could explain to me why you hunt? I understand it’s a skill and a sport, I guess I’m asking more on the animal side of things. me and my best friend both love animals, but I have always been a vegetarian and he has always loved hunting. it was confusing that he liked animals, but would kill them and he tried to explain to me that he does love and admiration for the animals, but I don’t really understand that? I don’t understand how you kill something that you love? Am I missing something? Genuine question!

edit: to be clear, i’m not trying to debate the morality of hunting. I am not against it. I am more trying to understand. Mostly the reason I am vegetarian is because in school they made us watch those awful factory farming videos and I just couldnt keep eating meat without thinking about it. I am just trying to get a more personal pov, Also if you own pets yourself, do you think (this is just a hypothetical) but if were normal to hunt dogs, would you? Personally knowing how smart and loving they can be? Or would it not change anything for you? Not asking morality wise but just personally, not debating ethics here people.

So currently I’m getting tired of rooting thru a couple storage totes for the right layers. I’ve seen scent lock has a portable enclosed wardrobe to hang coats etc and keep relatively scent free. But this includes the scent lock price tag for scent protection that I don’t really need or want to pay for.

Has anyone found a decent wardrobe storage that is enclosed in plastic instead of the fabric material that is very common and have it stand up to hanging multiple jackets/bibs?

Really just need something to keep dust/ moisture out and will hold some weight. There’s a lot of options but hard to find something that would be sturdy.

I've been seeing more and more pigs recently on my farm. They cause massive damage.

We've been trapping for 6 months and have destroyed at least 10. Individual hunters usually always get one within 20mins, but don't come often enough. Helicopters have come and shoot dozens in minutes, but again don't come often enough.

One pig that's evaded all this is a ~18kg sow. I've caught her a couple times on my motorbike. I gave her a big kick in the face today. I don't have a rifle or firearm licence through pure laziness. I'm looking for advice on how to destroy her.

If I get I big knife in her lung will that do the job? Or should I try to slit the neck?

She came at me when I cut her off on the bike. I think I could throw a loop of rope around her neck if I'm ready. Would the rope slip off a pigs neck? Should I try to get a rope around her?

Or can I just ram her, drop the bike on her and tackle? And should I wear armour for this?

Should I try to run over her with the bike first? (This is a strategy with 4 wheelers but I might crash with two wheels and fall behind.)

What strategies do you recommend for destroying the pigs in this manor?

So roebuck season starts here (in Finland) in about 13days and I can not decide wether to use my 308 with 168gr bullet which I use for moose or should I reload and try a new to me bullet in 222rem? I do have some old softpoints for the 222rem but I would rather use a monolithic bullet hence reloading? I could also use a shotgun but I rather use a rifle. Any ideas or discussion is apreciated.

I have a magpul hunter stock and am thinking of installing qd cups. It’ll need a MLock mounted one up front and a standard one in the butt.

First, Are they as reliable as the stud fixing? Don’t want to have it unexpectedly detach for obvious reasons.

Second, is it important that the cup is steel to prevent wear against the steel qd mechanism? Most of the mlock ones seem to be aluminium. Are the Magpul ones steel?

This is Harri Merimaa's Leuku knife, made from C80CrV2 carbon steel. I'm currently using olive oil for lubricant, is it suitable for this knife or should I use something else? I've heard that many people also use mineral oil.

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Whats your expirience with this rifle? Whats her good and bad sides! Im planing to use her for mountain hunting