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Here you can read some "not so useful" facts about wildlife.
- Q: What is the average lifespan of a muledeer?
- A: 4 years in a hunted areas
- Q: What is the average lifespan of a wolf in the greater YNP area?
- A: 2-4 years
- Q: What is their leading cause of natural death?
- A: Other wolves. They are very territorial
- Q: What triggers mule deer to lose their antlers?
- A: Length of daylight. This triggers a glandular reaction that controls the production of testosterone which in turn promotes new antler growth.
- What are your odds of hitting a deer with your vehicle?
1 in 108 in WY
1 in 278 in UT
1 in 93 MT
1 in 377 CO
However look at the total numbers of deer collisions:
WY 3,796
UT 6,190
MT 7,959
CO 9,826
Average property damage per collision: $3,171
- Did you know Lumenoks are illegal to hunt with in MT?
- Did you know that you cannot use trailcams during the hunt in MT?
Several times over the years the topic of variable scopes and ballistic reticles has come up. The question is whether these hold over lines are accurate as your crank the power of your scope up and down. In most cases the answer is no. 
I’ve had the MSR Hyperflow filter for about five years and have relied on it every year as my primary water source on backpack hunts, even horseback hunts. It’s very easy to use and pumps water fast. It’s rated at 3 liters per minute and weight 7.4 oz.
Imagine that you have drawn the limited entry mule deer tag for which you’ve been patiently waiting for over a decade. You’ve done your preseason homework and located a great buck. All the preparation and time that you have applied to this hunt finally pays off and you find yourself just at the brink of closing the deal on a trophy buck. 
The first thing I consider when packing for a hunting trip is the weather. I look up the forecast for the area and check the daily temperature, humidity, pressure and the moon phase. I can make do with most conditions but the two that I dread most are high winds and full moons. 
The Zeiss Conquest is truly one of my favorite rifle scopes. I've used it for a few years on my varmint rifle and it's seen some tough conditions but it has never let me down.
Opening morning of the Wyoming Archery season had come and I could not think of a better place to be than on the mountain. September is my favorite time of year to be hunting in the high country, perfect temps with warm days and cool nights.
There's a few of these wearable cameras on the market now that can be a great way to start filming your hunts. They are simple to use and provide good video quality. The main downside is that the wide angle lens can't film a deer sized object at much beyond 50 yards.
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