My wife didn't find nearly the humor in it that I did. Glad you found it fun, also. Thanks for watching and good luck this season.

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Derek Lecount I live up here northwest also where up do you hunt +

Natosha Hernandez around the flathead Valley

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That's good to hear. Thanks so much for following our platforms.

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

Hope it treats you well.

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Thank you. And thanks for watching.

Thanks. Was a ton of fun. Didn't expect that one.

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Congrats on your bull. That's a whopper. Thanks for following along.

They were about the same, but the back bull provided me a much better situation.

Thanks for watching them. When we started this gig 10 years ago, the "experts" told us nobody would watch public land hunts. Those experts are now in different jobs and thanks to folks like you, we are still chugging along, filming public land hunts. Hope 2018 is a great year for you.

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Yes, that is what I shoot in my .308 Win and I get complete pass throughs on most shots, with the exception of two elk at 300+ yards, when the bullet was recovered under the hide on the opposite shoulder. Thanks for watching.

+Sea Pee - Fortunately, very few of the places I hunt have a tick issue. I'm not much help with that question. Best to you in 2016.

That is a Champion, but I also use a Harris. They need to be pivoting bipods for me.

That was a Champion 23" (?) pivoting bipod. Thanks for watching.

Chopper mitts with a rag wool liner is most of it.

Probably a 7mm.-08.

Sitka Timberline Pants and Jetstream Jacket.

Because ID has the latest drawing results of all states. By the time the other states have done their drawings, we usually have the tags we need. As a result, ID ends up being left off the list. I will be there this season for a late archery deer hunt. Thanks for watching.

about an hour.

Curious Jason, where are you moving from? A few years back, Randy wrote a magazine article, in which magazine I don't recall, but he talked about having lived in Minnesota much of his life then in moving to Montana he had to learn to hunt all over again because it's a whole new ball game. Having moved from northern Michigan to northwestern Wyoming, I found his story rang clear and true with me because even though I was a successful hunter in Michigan, I struggled for several seasons in Wyoming. It was Randy's article that showed me what I was doing wrong and once I set out to learn the ways of hunting in the mountains, I found success. Maybe Randy can recall which magazine it was so that you can hopefully find it, but I would heartily recommend reading it. By the way... thanks for that article Randy, you helped me a bunch.

I am moving from Washington state. Thanks for the heads up, I love learning new ways to hunt. I've hunted in Montana a few times before. The terrain is very similar to what we have here in Washington where I hunt. I can't wait to learn the area and techniques and to meet some people to show me around. Let me know if you find that article, I'm very interested in reading it. Montana is my idea of heaven on earth. I can't believe I actually get to finally live there!!!

I feel the same way about Wyoming. I didn't get to move here until I was 44 years old, but I dreamed about it most of my life. There's an old saying that if you want something too much you'll likely be disappointed when you get it... let's just say that after almost 10 years I'm still living the dream without a moment's disappointment. I had considered Bozeman first, but the housing costs were extremely high because it's a college town. It was also a pretty big town (I left a town of 350 in Mich) and I really wanted something smaller. Cody just seemed to fit my desires and although I'd never set foot in Cody or Wyoming before, as I drove the moving truck into town I had the deepest and most sincere feeling of coming home. Unlike most transplants, I don't refer to Michigan as "home" or "back home" or anything of the sort. Wyoming is home, the place I was meant to be. I actually have nightmares occasionally about visiting Michigan (which I do because I have family there) and not being able to get home to Wyoming. You won't be disappointed my friend... dreams do come true.

Thanks for the encouragement! I've never been to Bozeman, I'll be visiting there this summer and moving there next summer. I do know it's where I'm supposed to be. Wish it was a little cheaper cost of living though!

Thanks. I used a .308 Win.

A .308 will definitely put meat on the table! And the antlers don't suck either! Great hunt Randy. Thank you for taking us all on your hunt with you via video. I enjoy your hunts that you record so much. We're right there with you!!! Thanks again!

I use Mystery Ranch packs. I have the Metcalf, the Pintler, the ScapeGoat, and the Marshall. It just depends on how long of a hunt I will be on. Link here - www.mysteryranch.com/Packs/Hunting Thanks for watching.

@@Fresh_Tracks they named there packs after Montana wilderness areas? That's pretty cool, Montana is beautiful country.

Yes, I was using a .308 Win.

In think the elk-deer combo is now close to $900.

+kelbin kjuylbi - You should could, depending upon which state and which species you want to hunt. Send me an email at contact@randynewberg.com. My family came to the US from Kourtane Finland.

Lots. Deer only is $602. Combined deer/elk is $1,010.

Unfortunately, they do not.

Randy Newberg, Hunter thanks for replying back to me! I have a couple twenty plus year old savage model 110’s that are ok. What I’m looking for is quality left handed bolt action that won’t break the bank?? Maybe in the 700-900 dollar range?

VicJackpotRider the tikka t3x lite stainless is a good one that comes left handed. They have it in everything from .223, 22-250, .243, 6.5 creed, 30-06, 7 mag, .270 WSM, .300 win, etc. ranges from $700-900. 5.9 pounds for non magnums, 6.3 for magnums. Tikkas are very good and have an MOA guarantee with a very smooth action. Of course, there are many other options, but that seems to fit your needs quite well. You can check sportsmanswarehouse.com for more info on it!

@@Fresh_Tracks I'm a lefty myself. Tikkas are nice but I want American made, I'm going with Remington 7mm Rem Mag with a 3-9 Leupold

Congrats.

Hunting units have population objectives determined by wildlife biologists. "Over objective" implies the population is above sustainable levels, and more hunting tags are issued to establish equilibrium.

Yes, which is why we were diligent about a clean camp, hanging our food far from camp, etc.

Every study shows elk prefer to be away from roads. Yes, they at times will be near roads, especially when it is not hunting season. I live in MT, too. When it comes to rifle season, I am hunting areas away from roads. The mature bull elk have figured out where to go when the shooting starts.

+Thetinebroken - Yeah, it should have been, but for cameras I was hoping for a better encounter, as it was shaky and far off. Stupid me. Such is what often happens when we are filming and we set certain criteria for how close we need to be and what footage we will find acceptable. Thanks for watching.

I wouldn't feel too bad. You tagged a really fine buck. One consolation: You got to pack out a "Lighter" animal. Great hunt and I really like the way you spanked that buck!! Good job!

When it is coming toward me and will be presenting a better shot, I will wait every time.

There aint nothing wrong with waiting for a better shot, don't be a dick. Randy has some great ethics which is more important than bagging an elk

MontanaMountainMen people take that shot all the time?People also end up chasing them all over creation also

@@fredwaldon2068 Well true if you don't practice enough.

See you opening day