Recent content by AmateurSeason

Lucked out on an elk tag this year and getting my pack-out setup dialed in. Looking for two things and used is great, blood stains only mean they work!: 1) A meat-hauler frame. A bare freighter frame (ALPS Commander or similar) is the target, but I'd also consider a frame + load-shelf pack...

Beginners luck with only a single point to my name. Time to get that garage freezer! Haven't been to FHL before, going to try and get an earlier quail or fishing trip in to learn the area. Anyone hunt there before?

Took home a couple of ringnecks from Barrett this past Wednesday. I followed Ryan Callahan's guide on how to cook divers and completely stand by the advice. I dry brined the breasts in salt and sugar for an hour in the fridge before cooking to medium rare on cast iron. 1 breast I left the skin...

I just tried to order through Rogers and got this email. Congrats to y'all who got in quick:

Made a great hearty soup. Slow cooked in the dutch oven for 5 hours and you can just pull all the tendons out. Wife is counting down the days for me until next season! Here's the recipe: https://www.themeateater.com/cook/recipes/southwestern-turkey-soup Would recommend adding bay leaves and...

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My pleasure, was a fun day! I'd like to stay under $500. Are the Vipers worth it compared to the $250 Diamondbacks or Leupold Alpines? Can I use any basic camera tripod?

Thanks for the tips. For binos do you have any recommendations for power? I have a small pair of 10x25s which I wouldn't mind upgrading. Have you had any issues getting parts or accessories for your Tikka's like scope mounts, etc compared to an older model like the Rem700? How about finding...

Message sent, looking forward to some good summer scouting!

Absolutely open to checking out IV. Anything like the Turkey Tune up for Sep 1st so I can meet more dove hunters in the area to help learn the ropes?

Great tip! Can't believe I assumed after Spring everyone at the meeting is just sitting around, counting the days till next one

Hey everyone, thanks for letting me into the forum. My wife and I moved to SD back in 2020 and have settled in north county. This year is my first one hunting and more than anything I'm looking to get more time outdoors and learn as much as I can. I'm a diver and have a couple of lobster...