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The name Kofa NWR brings thoughts of yellow, curly horned glory to most southwest hunters’ minds. For nearly a century, hunters from all parts of this country and abroad would travel to this unforgiving region of Arizona...
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I gasped as the cold water splashed over my head and back. Momentarily I lost my breath as goose-bumps covered my skin. Bathing in this freezing cold mountain water was not fun at all,...
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Basic Description:A 3+ season bag that is lightweight and utilizes Montbell’s patended Super Spiral Stretch System. This is the big reason why I liked this bag so much! The bag stretches with you and forms...
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I have to admit, I really don’t enjoy pumping water in the backcountry. You wouldn’t know it by the amount of different water filters I own; in fact you would probably think the opposite after...
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Whitetail hunting usually doesn’t take place in what we like to term as the backcountry. It isn’t above 10,000’and usually not very many miles away from civilization at times. But hunting these critters is very...
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CRISPI SPIDER - HTG GTX Boot Review www.ireviewgear.com Editor: Randy Johnson, HIGH DESERT WILD SHEEP GUIDES Rating: 5 Stars Basic Description of item: Outstanding, mid-height, insulated hunting, hiking, backpacking boot featuring innovative Crispi Technology. Designed...
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Generally when archery seasons begin out West, most mule deer will still be in the velvet stage of antler development. When a bowhunter is lucky enough to take a trophy in velvet, oftentimes they want...
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Penetration is a crucial element to consider when choosing an arrow. There are many theories out there concerning which arrow has the best penetration performance. There are also many factors that contribute to the overall...
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I cannot stop talking about the new Equalizer release. I honestly believe this unique and innovative release will change the world of archery hunting especially for women and those with short draw lengths. I was...
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With over 16,000 archery tags issued in the state of Utah for mule deer each year, the odds of harvesting the largest buck in state were less than .000062 %; not exactly numbers worth betting...
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On August 14th, 2012 I received a phone call that no person ever wants to get. I learned that one of my very good friends, Darrell Bozarth had passed away at his home in Indiana....
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As a woman hunter I have always struggled to find hunting clothes that will provide protection, functionality, and durability for all hunting conditions. For years I have watched my husband and other men have access...
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