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    Archery Turkey Hunting

    Anyone here spend much time archery turkey hunting? I am giving it a go for the first time this year. Have a blind, decoys, call, etc. Have spring hunted once before but didn't spend a lot of time. I have a few friends who have hunted from a blind with a bow and they act as if the birds are...
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    "Off" Brand Crankbaits & Effectiveness?

    So the other night we were sitting around having a conversation we have had many times before. Why does it seem that the "off" brand crankbaits just don't catch as much? Is it the fact that we don't fish them as much? Less confidence? Or do they just not work as well? For example, before...
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    Sakakawea Trip Timing Help?

    We fish the N end of Oahe mainly and have been less than impressed the past few years. Fishing sucks, at least compared to the glory days of 10 years ago. Thinking of heading up to pillage Sakakawea for a long weekend sometime this summer. I have fished the East end a bit, staying at the...
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    I hate tipups- other options?

    Over the years I have slowly developed a dislike for tipups. I used to have good success with them but it seems like I am catching less fish on them. I'm using Polars and have disassembled, cleaned, and relubed them. They still get too stiff for me in the cold, enough that I think fish are...
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    Favorite Craft Beer?

    So all this talk of a storm and stocking up took me to the local store. I stood there admiring all the great craft beers on the shelf. Lots of options these days. While I did pick up the standard Blue Yummys, I grabbed some Hot Streak IPA from Blacktooth Brewery in Sheridan, WY. A few other...
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    Leasing Land to Hunt- Is it becoming the new normal?

    So in my little neck of the woods we don't have a ton of good waterfowling opportunities but there are some pretty consistent late season fields that hold birds. For the most part hunting access has been good with landowners graciously letting multiple different people hunt. But, as I found...
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    Small Food Plots for Deer

    Anyone here do any small food plots for deer? When I say small, I am talking 1/4 of an acre at a max to very small, say 50' x 50'. We have several small areas we would like to plant. Some will be bow hunting stand locations while others may be general attracting and feeding plots. We will...
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    Remington 700 Light Primer Strikes?

    Anyone give me some input here- have a Remington 700 that is all of a sudden striking primers light. It is inconsistent but enough to cause the gun not to fire on occasion....not a good thing. Gun and bolt looks clean and has been taken care of. My first thought is dirty firing pin/hole but...
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    Scrap metal/crushing service in S ND or N SD?

    Can anyone recommend a scrap metal/crushing service that operates in south central ND or north central SD? We have a place right on the border and are looking to have things cleaned up. Decent bit of scrap iron from the farm days along with various other iron implements. Also have some old...
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    Tell me about ground blind hunting.....

    I've done a fair amount of treestand hunting all on private land with little worry of treestand theft. My wife is bowhunting now as well and has really only hunted out of very secure ladder stands. I'm not close to those hunting areas anymore but have decent access to public lands in my area...
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    Salmon & Downriggers- Tackle Recommendations

    After doing some salmon fishing in Alaska last summer I have gotten some interest in chasing them on Lake Oahe. Seems to be some guys on here that chase them on Sak so figured I could get some advice on tackle. I've acquired a two downriggers and mounts for the boat for basically nothing. Am...
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    Another grill recommendatiion thread!

    The discussion on Traeger/Big Green Egg was interesting. I am currently shopping for a new grill. Nothing crazy, looking at a budget max of $1,000. Currently I have an old gas Weber along with an electric Masterbilt smoker. The Weber is a good grill just rusting out. I am not terribly happy...
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    The tiny house craze.......

    What does everyone think about the new tiny house craze? Watching HGTV tonight and watching these folks look for tiny houses was interesting. Living in a "house" that is 100-250 sq. ft. is interesting. The concept is interesting to me but not realistic in many ways as well. I have designed...
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    Conservation organization fundraising in today's world?

    A conversation today about conservation organization fundraising made me want to see what other opinions you guys have. I've been a member of several conservation organizations for years. I've been on committees, been the chairman of the event, been the chapter contact. Been through it all...
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    Portable Ice House- Heater Options

    Curious what you guys are using for heaters in your portable ice houses? I've got an uninsulated Guide so it does take a bit more heat than many of the newer houses. I have a catalytic style heater that does OK in warmer temps. Plus side is that it's small and no open flame. But, just not...
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    Deer Based Breakfast Sausage???

    Can anyone give me some guidance on some deer based breakfast sausage? I have a great ring bologna type sausage that works for breakfast. It's really heavy on the garlic. I'm looking for something more sage based and perhaps a country style. I have tried a few recipes I've found online and...
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    Dog urine killing yard?

    So this winter we didn't have much snow and I had my dog and an extra one doing their usual business. My grass got totally destroyed by urine and I attributed it to the lack of snow cover and two dogs peeing in similar spots. After much work I've got all the spots reworked and growing grass...
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