I bought a pair of HDS7 GEN2 Touch’s from them a couple years ago. I put them on my scheels credit card. One of them died this summer. I called the store and they told me to go through their credit card claim (warranty is extended if you purchase on their card.) Sent the unit in and they are cutting me a check for the exact amount I paid for it at the time of the original purchase! I can buy the unit for $100 less right now and have an extra structure scan ducer. If I would have went through the extended warranty from Lowrance, I would had to pay $375 for a reconditioned unit with a 6 month warranty. Now I have a new unit with full warranty (plus the extended because I put it on my card). I love that store. They seriously know me by first name.

Crispi, Hanwag, Lowa, Zamberlan, and Solomon are great boots. Sierra Trading Post has some killer deals on the Hanwag Dakotas right now. Just picked up another pair for a backup boot (98$). I have all five brands. Kenetreks are awesome as well. My hunting partner loves his. The 90 mile break-in period is a bit for you to get through before your hunt though. Love my Lowa Cevedale Tech Light Hunters. They are all stiff before they are broke in. My feet actually ache the first few days of break-in. After that, you can’t beat boots with good support and no “hot spots” or blisters.

FYI… Kuiu usually has an Easter Sale. You have to be quick or everything will sell out. My advise to you is add things to your wishlist and save it. Plus add everything you want in your cart the day before but don’t close the browser. The minute the sale hits, checkout.

I have almost the entire systems from Kuiu and Core4Element. I love both. I own much of the First Lite system too. As far as systems go, Kuiu, Core4Element, Firstlite, Kryptek, and Predator all have good lines. I originally bought my Core4Element for going out west. It is now my everyday hunting clothes. The layering system is awesome and I am happy with the fit and finish. I am switching to Kuiu simply because I could not get the Core4element in Mountain Mimcry camo anymore. My decision to go with the Kuiu system over Firstlite, Kryptek, and Predator was simply personal preference. Now, after picking up a handful of the Firstlite line, I would put them on the same platform as Kuiu. I actually prefer their Fusion camo pattern and highly suggest anyone to go with their Allegheny bottoms over Kuiu’s zip 210 bottoms. The zip off idea is great but they are too tight on your legs and difficult to keep up if you don’t have a butt. I am a huge fan of down so the super down pants and jacket are a deal maker for me. Kuiu’s snap shirt is really nice too. I may pick up another in solid color for an everyday jacket. I only have 2 items from the Teton line but the entire line will do the trick for 80% of hunters. The Teton pants fit just as nice as the Attack. I can tell difference between the 2 way stretch vs the 4 way of the attack but if you never try the attack, you’ll never know. Polyester layering shirts are fine for short hunts under 3 days. If you plan on hunting longer than 3 days in the same shirt, go with merino. If you are looking for rain gear, I still prefer my Core4Element. Kuiu is too loud for me.

Pretty quiet here in Jackson Co Wi. Onlt one small 8pt and a doe yesterday. Nothing but turkeys today. South wind stinks but its a nice morning. 22 degrees when I left the truck.

I wouldn’t break the bank. There are many fine used bows out there. If you know your draw length, search craigslist until you find something that fits you. Look for something without a radical cam (one with a cam shaped more round than oval). I suggest something like a Mathews Legacy, Outback, or Switchback. The only reason I only mention Mathews is because I have shot all of them and know they are effortless. I am sure PSE, Hoyt, Bear, Bowtech, Elite, G5, Martin, etc all have smooth cams as well. Accessories shouldn’t be a factor. 3D/target shooting wouldn’t require an attached bow quiver and you can pick up a quality rest and sight for good prices. People get caught up in having the latest and greatest, especially hunters. If we think it improves our odds we will buy it. Same reason guys buy every new grunt tube, camo pattern, or cover scent to hit the market.

This reply is horribly late but I want to put my 2 cents in for future reference. I too struggled with what to wear on an elk hunt. My first trip out I settled on a cheaper pair of Hanwags (Dakota) that worked just fine. In hindsight, I should have had a little stiffer boot but I made through the trip with no problems. It rained an INSANE amount the entire time we were out. To the point where we came out a day early and I took an 8 mile detour to get the four wheeler off the mountain. I never had wet feet from water. You will never stop your feet from being wet from perspiration. I like the Hanwags so much they became my upland hunting boot. This year I bought a pair of Lowa Cevedale Tech-Light Hunters. I have extremely narrow feet and the Tibets were just too wide. The Tech-Lights were perfect. Even though there was nowhere near the break-in time of Tibets or Kenetrek boots, they worked great. I plan on getting many years of use out of them. I packed out 2 elk and put on over 60 miles in the back country with the Tech-Lights. I was happy with every step. One note to add; since trying the Synergy foot beds from Lathrop and Sons, I have put them in every boot I own. They truly make a difference.
My hunting partners have had good luck with Meindl Denali, Lowa Tibet, and Kenetrek Hardscrabble. I will be buying another set of boots in the near future for a backup mountain boot and upland boot. I am looking hard at Crispi and Zamberlan as well as the brands already mentioned.

No dragging. Only had to cut a few trees to get him in the bucket of the tractor. Took 4 of them to roll him though.

That is a heck of a deer! Congrats!

I spend quite a bit of my time here. Deer population has went way down in the last 5-8 years. That’s not to say its not worth your time but you have better places to go closer to home. I would check out the public land in western Jackson County or anything in Trempleau County first. We have a large population of wolves and the rifle hunting pressure is still pretty strong. Honestly though, archery season you pretty much have run of the place.

We hunt Just north of Steamboat Springs. It’s all DIY OTC. We pack in and stay in a 4 man tent. We hunted out west together for the first time in 2013. One of my hunting partners had a baby last year so we skipped until we could all go. After this year, I’m not sure we will ever miss another year. I am very upset with myself for not doing this earlier in my life. I was 31 when I made my first trip. It should have been 21! After making two trips out west, I have learned a few things.

1.) You either love this style of hunting or you hate it. There is no middle ground.
2.) No matter how far you hike in, someone else has the same plan.
3.) Elk are where you find them. Which can change daily… if not sooner.
4.) You find out exactly how well you and your hunting partners can get along. In my case, I can’t ask for better guys.
5.) Round is a shape. But not the shape you want to be in.
6.) The definition of Camouflage: When you and your hunting partner’s body odor is so powerful, it becomes indistinguishable who actually stinks.

Awesome hunt! I went on my first Elk hunt in 2013. My Whitetail obsession has been put on the back burner!

Pearsons Sport Shop
Address: 108 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone:(715) 284-9562

Little far for ya though. Rhino Limer is what they have. It holds 2000lbs. I’m sure someone closer to you has one.

It’s funny this post popped back up. Since my original post, I purchased a 2005 Duramax then switched back to a 5.3 in 2011. I like my 5.3 but really miss my Duramax. I was looking last fall at possibly switching back to a diesel but with the price of fuel and the sticker shock I decided it wasn’t in the cards. New vehicle prices are just plain crazy in my opinion. Gas or diesel!

Lots of Woodcock in late October. Nothing since the swamps iced up.

I love to grouse hunt once the leaves fall but I’m usually still deer hunting. Hunting after muzzy season is great. We hunt public land and have it all to ourselves. It’s a workout but when you get in to birds it’s crazy. Numbers are still down but obviously still plenty to hunt. Key for us is food. Find the seeds/berries, find the birds. High bush cranberries, choke cherries, tag alder, etc…
Crops were plum full of alder seeds in all of these.

That’s a good $40 night! I’d like to see/hear more about trapping in Alaska. Some day I would like to live there.

I vote for jordanb

Awesome skull. Make sure to post pictures when you get the rug back too!

Heck of a buck! You will have to ask your taxidemist if you get a black friday deal.

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I will be looking for a doe or two. I enjoy using a smoke pole more than my rifle.

Awesome! I took my son out last night with hopes of harvesting a doe. It didn’t pan out but he was asking when we can go again before we got back to the truck. Good times!

7 does and 1 small buck today. Rain, rain, and more rain… with fog. I had my 6 year old son with me and planned on shooting a doe. A simple task that was magnified by 10x with him next to me. Oh well, we will hit it again starting Thursday.

Team #3
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No question he would be on my wall! Way to go!

They don’t get much better than that! Congrats!

Good luck everyone!
Stay warm and Shoot straight!

Buck roar for me too. I like the can as well but haven’t carried it in the last 2 years.

That is a stud! Congrats to him!