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Do-It-Yourself Hunter • The Original • Est. 2009

  • LoRa Meshtastic Radios For Backcountry Hunting and Backpacking
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    Brady Smith
    Jan 29, 2026
    Meshtastic radio nodes
    LoRa radio nodes on my dog and with each of us in our group helps us communicate, drop pins of locations and see each other's location in the backcountry.

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  • Durst Mountain CWMU Cow Elk Hunt
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    Brady Smith
    Dec 17, 2025
    Lots of elk on Durst Mountain.
    Breaking in my new 28 Nosler X-Bolt 2 Pro with no shortage of elk on Durst Mountain.

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  • 2025 Muzzleloader Bull Elk Hunt
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    Kaden Smith
    Nov 15, 2025
    Muzzleloader elk hunting in the Uintas.
    We were walking bright and early in the morning at a slow and steady pace, and a cold breeze rushed through our hair. We were cresting over a hillside when all of a sudden Dad, who was leading our group, stopped in his tracks. His face paled as he slowly turned his head to the left. He whispered the words we had been waiting to hear.

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  • 2025 Mule Deer Muzzleloader Hunt
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    Kaden Smith
    Oct 18, 2025
    Muzzleloader deer hunting up Farmington Canyon.
    The deer crossed over the ridge right at daybreak, just as I had predicted. I was in the perfect spot, prepared for them. I gripped my muzzleloader tightly as I prepared to shoot.

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  • Bastian Reservoir Tiger Trout Fishing
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    Brady Smith
    Oct 18, 2025
    Tiger trout from Bastian Reservoir
    Taking a break midday from scouting for mule deer on the Henry Mountains to catch tiger trout in Bastain Reservoir

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  • Where to Hunt in the Henry Mountains - 2025 DIY Muzzleloader Deer Hunt
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    Brady Smith
    Oct 16, 2025
    Henry Mountain Mule Deer
    With nine days on the mountain this is where I hunted, the bucks I found and where I wished I would have hunted the Henry Mountains.

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  • 2025 Golden Trout Wind River Trip
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    Kaden Smith
    Jul 12, 2025
    Backpacking fishing trip up Wind River.
    The big, beautiful trout flashed its spotted gray body as it tossed and turned in the water; the fishing rod was bent to confirm its big size. 

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  • I Hate Golden Trout! - 2025 Wind River Backpacking Trip
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    Brady Smith
    Jul 03, 2025
    Wind River Golden Trout
    Beautiful but so difficult to catch.... Golden Trout

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  • 141 Boost QR Rear Hub - Mountain Bike Wheel Solution
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    Brady Smith
    May 04, 2025
    2018 Trek Roscue 8 with 141 boost rear axle.
    My heavy duty 141 boost rear axle solution.

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  • 2024 Rifle Deer Hunt - 300 WSM X-Bolt 2
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 17, 2024
    This is a photo during the muzzleloader season of a buck that gave Kaden the slip. I find this buck again weeks later during the rifle season.
    Breaking in my first X-Bolt 2 rifle with the buck that gave Kaden the slip during muzzleloader season.

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  • X-Bolt 2 in 300 WSM
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 17, 2024
    Mule Deer Hunting with my X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite in 300 WSM
    My first X-Bolt 2 rifle. An X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite - 300 WSM.

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  • Best 1x Muzzleloader Scope
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    Brady Smith
    Oct 19, 2024
    CVA MR-X muzzleloader with a Primary Arms 1x microprism scope.
    We have tried a few different 1x scopes on our muzzleloaders over the years. Here is what we think is the best option out there right now.

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