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Here We Go Again – Oil & Gas Leases in Western Wyoming’s Legendary Hoback Mule Deer Migration

I believe Albert Einstein is credited with the expression, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Over the course of time we routinely see the same threats descending on our wildlife resources, whether it be urban sprawl, the sale of public lands, irresponsible energy development, etc., yet decade after decade we refuse to learn from lessons previously learned.

Recently the Jackson Hole News & Guide published this article on resurrected threats to the famed mule deer migration route that runs through portions of western Wyoming. This area has long been the target of oil and gas exploration due to the rich mineral resources that exist.

Some of the region’s wildlife can handle the development and should see us taking advantage of the much needed oil and gas below the sagebrush surface, as long as it is done in a responsible manner. Other parts of the region, though, are in a far different category.

At the turn of the century this area saw vast energy development, yet some areas were left alone due to their importance to migrating mule deer and those of us that pursue them in a chunk of Wyoming that is historically significant to mule deer populations. And with additional research recently conducted over a 17-year period, there is no doubt that this new round of potential development would adversely impact an already struggling deer herd.

One thing that drives me nuts about politicians and political parties is that the left wants to protect everything at all costs and stifle the economy, while the right (which is the direction I lean politically) tends to take the rape and pillage standpoint as long as it is good for business. Why can’t there be middle ground on some of these issues? It IS possible to be a hunter-conservationist, while at the same time promoting RESPONSIBLE energy development. This recent news for western Wyoming, however, is the opposite of responsible.

It is the time of year when special draw elk permit results are coming out, and applicants have low chances at a tag. Nevertheless, every year I find myself thinking that I will defy the odds. However, with most of the draws now behind us, if you’ve come up empty, it’s time to start considering Plan B.

A good jumping off point is to compare units by accessibility. Which ones have the most public land? Is the public land reachable?

From there, take a look at past hunter success rates to identify the places where people have the best luck at killing elk. Take the top five overall units based on these categories and turn them into your preliminary hit list.

With these units in mind, call the state’s Fish and Game office and ask for the biologist that covers those areas. Biologists are especially helpful to a hunter that has done his homework beforehand. This time of year, biologists will have just been finalizing the results from their post-winter aerial surveys, so their knowledge is as up-to-date as it gets. Ask the biologist about elk population trends and herd locations throughout the year. After all, it does you little good to hunt a promising looking area if elk numbers are meager or if the elk migrate out a month before the season starts.

After gaining the biologist’s insights, dig into your scouting. Although it would be ideal to make an actual scouting trip during the summer, I realize that this is not possible for everyone. Fortunately, we have electronic mapping tools like Google Earth and onXmaps that allow for virtual scouting trips.

Rocky Mtn. sheep and goat licenses in Colorado exploded this year, 279% and 467%, creating an enormous logjam of new license seekers that will make it far more difficult to draw a license for Rockies or goats in Colorado if you are not already sitting on weighted points.

Last week the results came out for moose, deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear. So, what happened?

Moose

If you thought the 467% jump in mountain goats was big, Shiras’ moose applications jumped 567%. Unlike sheep and goats that are in a weighted point draw that new applicants are not eligible for until three more years, moose are in the regular preference point draw and if you haven’t put in by now, you are behind nearly 41,000 resident and over 12,000 nonresident applicants for 444 licenses per year. Good luck with that.

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The past decade or so Idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. However, this seems to be trending up, as Idaho is now back in the #2 slot with a whopping 284 book entries since 2000, pushing past Wyoming and Utah by a notable margin. This is an encouraging fact to consider for the mule deer hunters of the west. The southeast corner of the state suffered a severe winter kill in 2016, so this information is purposefully omitting these units until we see the deer numbers bounce back, hopefully sooner than later.

South Hills Unit 55 (early) – Early is the key word here. With the season starting in mid-August, this is a truly unique any-weapon hunt choice. Rifle hunting muleys in the velvet is not something just anyone can say they have done. Draw odds are par for the course, harvest success is holding steady and percentage of bucks harvested 4-point or better is about as good as it gets. Trophy quality is also top-notch and 160-180 class deer are achievable.

Pioneer Unit 36A & Salmon Unit 36B – Not a great choice for nonresidents due to the limited tags, but these hunts are top-notch. Very high public land percentage, perfect harvest stats and nearly all the deer harvested are 4-point or better. The terrain is rugged, ranging from open foothill country to giant alpine peaks, so there is truly something for everyone within these units, front country to backcountry.

Salmon Unit 28 – A very different hunt from the two hunts previously mentioned, this hunt located just west of Salmon, ID is almost completely public land. Big country, steep mountains, difficult spotting. Much of this region in Idaho has been logged or is being logged, which makes for great mule deer habitat. It also means there are roads cut throughout much of this unit. A good look at a forest service map would help to see what roads are open or closed. Either way, this hunt takes place during the prime time for mule deer, early October when bucks are relaxed and feeding up, or late November during the three rut phases. Hard to go wrong with these season dates. Harvest odds are very consistent, and 4-point or better stats are sitting at an 85% average.

Smokey-Bennett Unit 44 Holding steady on the charts, this is one of the best nonresident opportunities. Tag allocations are high, harvest success is top-notch and 4-point or better is up there as well. Hunter pressure is the major drawback here. The unit is not huge and there are hunters crawling all over it. Trophy quality will reflect this pressure and therefore hunters are not as likely to find a cranker buck.

Idaho has a good list of pronghorn hunt opportunities that allow for a great pursuit and likely harvest if you draw a permit. Harvest success is quite high for rifle hunters, muzzleloader drops a bit and archery is at the bottom of the heap, but when compared to other archery stats, these harvest odds are actually quite good. There are four unlimited permit hunts offered in the archery-only category. This is quite appealing to the avid bowhunter and will offer you a challenging adventure that is sure to sharpen your wits prior to your deer and elk hunts should you choose to spot and stalk these guys. Pronghorn make a great warmup hunt and can leave the best of the best hunters with their head in their hands seething in frustration at yet another failed stalk.  

Last year IDFG cut back on Unit 68 permits due to a heavy winter kill, but new hunts were added in Unit 38 for rifle season and Unit 55 for archery and any-weapon. After looking at the Unit 55 results, I would say there must be something in the water down there. The highest horn length average statewide came from this new unit, both with rifle and archery tackle. We upgraded this hunt to a green chip status and will monitor it as we move forward. Definitely one to keep an eye on for you resident hunters.

Unit 52A-1 – Located northeast of Twin Falls, ID. This is very accessible. Bucks are solid, with a current 3-year average just over 13”. Terrain is varied, with something for everyone, some broken country and open flats. You can even hunt the Craters of the Moon National Preserve! Draw odds are tough as to be expected, but it’s a worthwhile choice for those willing to wait.

Unit 54 – Harvest odds are steady, averaging 70% plus over the past three years. Trophy quality is solid, terrain here is broken and treed in the foothills. Lowlands are the go-to place, but the foothills are solid producers and offer excellent stalking. Don’t be afraid to look high for these guys. It’s not uncommon to find them on the ridge tops chasing does.

Unit 55-10 – This unit is new to the list as of 2017 and from early reports we see excellent harvest stats – 100% on the 10 permits and the average trophy quality was the best we saw statewide. Draw odds here are tough, nonresidents didn’t see any permits for rifle, but they did get 1 archery permit. Definitely a worthy unit for those willing to wait the odds out.

Idaho elk hunting is as good as it has ever been, herd populations are above objective in most units, while other areas are holding strong and only a handful of areas are showing decline. These are wonderful times to be an Idaho elk hunter! Idaho does not offer a bonus or preference point system and therefore odds are a bit tougher to calculate, Idaho also caps nonresident permits at no more than 10% of the current year resident quota. These are actually good factors, and in my opinion, are the way draws should be handled throughout the west. If you are wanting to apply for a top-notch hunt with high harvest success Idaho has a long list of opportunities, however, if you are looking for a trophy elk unit, the list gets short quick. Here are a few of the chart toppers from the Gem state that have the highest potential for both harvest success and trophy opportunity.

South Hills Unit 46 is one of the best units in Idaho, excellent public land access, mild to medium terrain, and one of the more likely places to shoot a cranker bull. There are three seasons for any weapon hunters, all of which perform very well. Take a look at the stats, each hunt choice is noteworthy. The muzzleloader hunt in this unit has great season dates, however, the stats don’t reflect the best of odds. Nonetheless, there is excellent potential and likely harvest for those willing and able to put in the miles.  

Smokey-Bennet Unit 44 – The early hunt here is a rifle rut hunt opportunity. Season runs from September 25th through October 10th similar to the Owyhee unit previously mentioned. However, in contrast to the Owyhee unit this hunt does not run in conjunction with the archery hunt. So as best I can tell you will have the area to yourself in regard to elk hunting. Season dates scream potential, draw odds are very low, but harvest of 6–point bulls is way up there at 72% average over the past three years.

Owyhee Unit 40-1 is probably one of the best for bigger bulls. With the season running in late September and into early October, this is a rifle rut hunt and that is a unique opportunity. These elk herds are not bursting at the seams, but when you find bulls you are likely to see a shooter. There are only five permits allocated, thus nonresident permits are not likely, however, IDFG will allocate a single permit here on rotation, so keep an eye out! The terrain is varied, some areas are pretty rugged and others are medium, but either way you are likely to put some miles in and be prepared for a rugged pack out. High public land and good access make this hunt choice excellent. Draw odds reflect this and are slim at best.
The archery hunt choice here is also a chart-topper. Draw odds are tough for archery but a solid bet, harvest stats are absolutely incredible for an archery hunt. The downer here is that IDFG has the archery hunt and the any-weapon hunt running simultaneously, something that isn’t found very often. The stats don’t seem to be hurt by this but it sure could make for some interesting encounters.

South Hills Unit 55-1 – Located on the southern border along the Nevada/Utah junction. This hunt is lacking in the harvest stats, the 3-year harvest average is sitting at 55%. However, last year harvest success came in at 75% and 83% of those were 6-point or better and rumor has it there are some big bulls being killed down there. Public land percentage is decent and the terrain is varied, ranging from lowland agricultural to mildly rugged islands of mountains. Trending back up, this is a unique opportunity and has potential for someone willing to unlock it.

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The antelope in Wyoming have done very well this year. With a mild winter and spring, the habitat nearly statewide should see some very good improvements. I think this could be the year for good antelope in the Cowboy State. The southern counties of Carbon and Sweetwater should be back to big buck production after a nearly five-year slip. Both quantity and quality of antelope this year should be better than last year. And with a statewide buck quota increase of over 1,800 tags this year alone, the odds of drawing a good tag should be much better. Nonresident applicants could even see an entire point shaved off the draw odds in some of the better buck antelope areas. Most of the quota increases were seen in the better antelope producing areas in and around Carbon, Natrona and Sweetwater Counties. As we all know, quota increases seem to be the only cure for point creep inside most draw systems, and Wyoming has sent a shot of 1,800 tags into the veins of a once sick and decaying antelope draw system.

“We had good pronghorn survival and reproduction over fours years and populations have really rebounded in the Casper region. We were able to bring back a lot more hunting opportunity — there’s been an increase of nearly 6,000 licenses since 2014.” -Justin Binfet, the Game and Fish wildlife management coordinator in Casper

1) 114-1 (98/100)- A relatively liberal season, over 90% public land and very limited hunting pressure with a quota of only 50 tags, this area is about as good as it gets this year for Wyoming antelope. The trophy potential in this area is very good and the winter and spring have been fairly mild here. This could be the year for this area.

2) 53-1 (95/100)- With 65% public land and an increased quota, this historically good antelope area sits smack in the middle of the best records book producing antelope county in the entire country. With a mild winter and a wet spring, this area should be back to its old big buck producing ways this year.

3) 58-1 (94/100)- A Sweetwater County hot spot that could finally be back to big buck production. A very liberal hunting season and an increased quota could put this area in a big buck hunter’s cross-hairs with 11 or 12 preference points.

4) 60-1 (94/100)- A mild winter and improved habitat should put more antelope on the landscape in this area this year. Near to max points will be needed to hunt here, but the wait could finally again be worth the pain as this area has finally bounced back off of a five year down cycle.

The mule deer outlook in Wyoming remains somewhat bleak. Keep in mind, that a large proportion of our biggest deer reside on the Western side of the state and this area was hit very, very hard during the brutal winter of 2016-2017. The effects of that winter will be lingering for years to come, in all reality probably three more at least. Given this very tough situation I have again chosen areas outside the nucleus of the area hardest hit by the weather last year. I do think there still remains some very good mule deer to be had in Wyoming, however, the volume of deer will be noticeably lower than usual again this year. Another fact to keep in mind when talking about Wyoming’s big bucks is the basic premise that Wyoming does not really manage for huge deer and older age class bucks like Colorado or Arizona does. Wyoming’s biggest bucks generally come out of the general regions on the Western portion of the state. Regions such as G, H and K contribute the most, big bucks to the pool for Wyoming. The sad part is these are the regions that were the most devastated from the winter. The top five hunts for Wyoming deer this year are mostly concentrated around the central and southern regions of the state. Any of these five hunts will more than likely produce a good hunt for a good buck even on a year like this. Bucks in the 160-190 class can be expected on any of these five hunts.

“Deer hunting will still be difficult because of last year’s winter — that’s why we shortened the deer season, reduced the nonresident quota, and implemented a 3-point or better restriction in 2017.” -Doug McWhirther, WY G&F Jackson Area Wildlife Coordinator

1) 87-1 (95/100)- Again this year we expect the buck hunt in Area-87 to be the best deer hunt the state has to offer given the current weather and habitat situation. This area sits right in the heart of Carbon County, one of the country’s best big buck producers. Now with 125 tags available ten or more points will be needed to hunt here. The buck to doe ratio here is an outstanding 58/100 and growing while hunter success remains solid at around 82%. The last two weeks of October season should be good for a nice staged up 170+ buck for those that hunt hard.

2) 101-1 (94/100)- The hunt in this area remains very solid with limited hunting pressure and only 25 tags available in 2017. The buck to doe ratio here is also very high at 47/100 and hunter success has also climbed to over 90% the past few years. A nice buck in the 160-180 class should be the reality here with the potential for a giant in the 190 to 200-inch class possibly in the mix. This area has the best potential to produce a true giant buck. A mild winter and wet spring could be just the ticket to create such a monster buck on a year like this.

3) 89-1 (89/100)- The mule deer hunt in this area just seems to get better and better each year. Coming off a very drastic drop in 2012 this area continues to rebound nicely. A buck to doe ratio of 38 and holding is a sign of a stabilized deer herd. Hunter success here has rebounded back to the 90% range and the state has increased the quota here to 125 tags recently, a further sign of a rebounded area. Access here is very good with over 138,000 acres of Walk-In and 60% public land to hunt on. The two-week season at the end of October could be a bit tough as the bucks being to stage for the rut in the brush and the weather becomes more unpredictable. I expect this hunt to be a very solid option in the 8 to 10-point range for a nice 160-180 class deer. The bowhunt in this area should be very solid as usual.

4) 102-1 (87/100)- Creeping back into good graces, this area seems to be getting a little bit better each year as the deer population rebounds and the habitat improves from the 2012 drought. The wild horse and elk explosion in this historic big buck haven have not done this area any favors over the past twenty years. The buck to doe ratio here has climbed back up to 47/100 but the deer population here still remains down from the objective by nearly 52%. A quota of 200 tags and a hunter success that has crept back up to over 80% shows yet again that the Area-102 hunt can be a very relaxing hunt for a good Wyoming buck. I would expect a buck hunter with max points to kill a nice buck in here this year in the 170” and up category. The occasional monster buck might be lurking the juniper country in this area with such an easy winter and mild spring.

Yup, you heard it correctly, it’s your fault as a hunter that a lion recently attacked two Washington State cyclists. According to Brooks Fahy the Director of Predator Defense, hunting and killing adult male lions puts the “social structure” of a cougar population into “social chaos,” with younger animals making up the bulk of a population.

With more young animals in the population the likelihood of encountering a lion that hasn’t learned that humans aren’t food is higher and therefore the resultant deadly interactions are just a byproduct that we can expect from hunters taking mature, mostly male, animals out of the population.

OR…

By making the hunting of lions with dogs illegal those states, like Washington, who have adopted this practice have unwittingly created a situation were lion hunting is, in effect, a fruitless endeavour and therefore an entire generation of cats has come to view humans as something other than THE apex predator in their ecosystem, making the animals bolder and more aggressive toward humans.

Now for the fun part, what’s your take?

As the spring season progresses and hibernation comes to an end, there is always the unplanned risk of encountering a bear in the field. Amber Kornak was unfortunately an example of this experience and was mauled by a grizzly bear on the job.

Kornak, a 28 year old bear researcher in northwest Montana, had just begun her job a few days prior. Alone on a trip into the field, Kornak was busy collecting hair samples near a stream when a grizzly attacked her. Because she was a near a stream, it’s possible that Kornak did not hear the bear coming due to the noise from the water. Luckily, she was carrying bear spray and sprayed the bear during the mauling, which stopped it from continuing. Immediately following the attack, Kornak used a satellite communication device that she brought with her to call 911. Kornak suffered a fractured skull and multiple lacerations to her scalp, neck and back. Despite her injuries, she walked the two miles back to her vehicle and drove to get help. Upon getting help, Kornak underwent four hours of surgery and is now in stable condition.

While travelling and working in bear country, being prepared and constantly aware of your surroundings is of the highest importance. Kornak, despite her bad experience, was well prepared for the attack by carrying bear spray and a satellite communication device with her in the field. To learn more about being safe in bear country, check out the videos below:

Please Welcome All Your New Friends

The Colorado numbers are out. In 2018, applications for sheep and goat are way, way up and your future draw odds will drop dramatically for bighorn sheep and goats.

If you applied for Colorado Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep as a nonresident in 2017, you were 1 of 3,728 applicants going after 28 licenses. For 2018, you are now 1 in 14,134 applicants. That is not a misprint. That is 504 applicants for every license. If they cut off all new applications forever, it would take 504 years for everyone to get a license. Not planning on hunting that long? Bummer.

If you put in as a nonresident for Colorado mountain goat in 2017 you were 1 of 1,951 nonresidents going after 20 tags. Man, those are steep odds! Well, in 2018 you became 1 of 11,054. Cut off applications forever and you’re looking at 550 years.

Step 2 For The Trophy Of A Lifetime – The MRS: Using Your Tools

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The MRS sections in each subscriber issue also help you formulate a “4 year plan” for your hunts just like the system for drawing tags and hunting the West every year that Mike Eastman pioneered over twenty years ago and details in his book Elk Hunting the West Revisited.

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Step 1 – For Your Trophy of a Lifetime

Getting started in hunting western big game can be a daunting process and is certainly one where breaking it down into manageable parts, much like breaking down an elk in the field, will make the daunting task of where, when and how, much less intimidating.

This is where subscribing to Eastmans’ Hunting Journals and using the included benefit of our Member’s Research Section (MRS) in the back of every subscriber issue makes the process of hunting “out West” much more simple. We do the leg work for you and provide draw, tag and trophy information on a State by State basis to our subscribers.

What this means for you is that Step 1 of the western big game chess match is to get ALL the latest information on hunting the 11 western states by subscribing to both Eastmans’ Hunting Journal and Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal. The MRS, Tips & Tactics, and Gearin’ Up For The Backcountry sections in the Journals are also available in a digital format so you can have complete control of your interface and user experience.

Do Convicted Poachers Pay Enough to Deter Others?

All of us get frustrated when we hear about poachers violating the public trust and illegally taking the wildlife that we pay to see flourish and that every citizen has the right to enjoy. Law-abiding hunters that wait years to hunt that species grit their teeth as they see trophy animals wantonly wasted. For loss of this public resource, courts in 42 states have restitution in addition to other available measures such as fines, community service, forfeiture of equipment and animal, in rare cases imprisonment or even felony charges. Sometimes, the restitution is pursued as part of a separate civil case.

Restitution Varies a Lot State to State.

If you poach a cow elk in Colorado, there is no restitution, though you may have a fine. Next door in Wyoming, restitution on that cow runs $6,000. In Utah, the restitution is only a recommendation and the same cow elk runs $750.

Most states don’t set restitution very high for non-trophy animals but set a steep price if it is a trophy animal. Again, it varies by species and state. Montana figures a buck antelope with less than 4” horns is worth $300, but a trophy buck is $2,000 and a trophy mule deer is $8,000. Poach a trophy bighorn in Oregon and you’re looking at $50,000.

Mathews once again has stuck to the Halon era style bow for 2018, introducing the Triax. Coming off 2017 with the Halon 32, the Triax is essentially a shortened version of the Halon, with a 28” ATA. Now this short ATA scares a lot of shooters off because it is such a compact bow and allegedly tough to shoot, right? I beg to differ. The Halon series of bows have always shot and felt like a longer ATA bow, mostly due to the tall oversized cams.

The Triax has some mild changes to the riser (it’s shorter) this year which have to do with the dampening system. You will see the protruding EHS dampener just in front of the bottom limb pocket. You may also notice, that the limbs, cams, and AVS system appear the same, which is excellent. Why change something so good?

The draw cycle of the Triax is noticeably stiffer when compared to Halons of the past, but that’s too be expected because of the shorter ATA. As you first put pressure into the draw, you’ll feel that stiffness into the first third of the cycle, but it exponentially smooths out well before you approach the valley and finishes just like the Halon that we know and love. The Triax does have a slightly steeper string angle at full draw than the Halon, but it’s still easy to shoot and be consistent with. I sure haven’t had any shootability issues. In addition, the Triax is a compact bow. I see the Triax being popular with tree stand and ground blind hunters, but I know I will enjoy it as a Western hunting bow as well. I feel like I can put it in my back pocket and take off for a backcountry hunt hardly noticing it being on my pack.

Guy Eastman mounts and reviews a cutting edge scope mount. The Triad ZL and Nomad ZL scope mounts by iota Outdoors is the new standard for durability and stability for precisions shooters and big game hunters. Aluminum construction and under-angled screws make these rings and bases almost indestructible. These lightweight mounts also feature Zerolight technology for turret visibility in low-light shooting conditions.

Photo taken by Mike Eastman

After a very rough winter last year- it will go down in history as one of the toughest winters in nearly half a century, this winter has come as some welcome relief for our wildlife and big game herds. The long and short of the situation is that this winter has been relatively mild, with good snow pack at the higher elevations where it belongs.

Most of the state is currently sitting on a snowpack of 115% of normal levels. The biggest snow averages seem to be in the Snake River and Shoshone River drainages followed by the Wind River and Green River drainages. This bodes well for our high-country deer and elk herds to the West. The further south we go, the less snowpack there is. The I-80 corridor has seen less than 90% of normal this year which would be the Platte, Lower Green, Bear River and Little Snake River drainages. After last year, this is also a sign of good things to come. The Bighorn Mountains are right about normal or just a touch shy of normal, but that is not out of the ordinary considering April is generally a huge month for snowfall in the Horns’.

The preliminary data shows that our deer went into the winter months with some of the highest fat reserves ever recorded, mostly due to a very green and lush summer and early fall. The early fall weather was very mild but the state did get hit with some very significant snow storms during the mid-fall months of late September and early October. The late fall weather turned out to be a very nice and comfortable Indian summer which further increased the health and fat reserves of our deer, elk and antelope.

As for the spring so far, March was relatively mild but cold. We have yet to see much spring rain as most of the spring moisture is falling in the form of snow still, due to the cooler than normal temperatures seen nearly statewide, even at the state’s lower elevations. The extended forecast is for a nice and even spring warm up with ample rain and moisture through the month of April. May can be a wildcard month for the wildlife of Wyoming as the calves and fawns begin to drop, and the critters lose their warmer winter hair. A nice warm May and early part of June would be a very nice way to finish off a relatively good weather year on an already battered deer herd.

Guy Eastman reviews the new release from Zeiss optics, the Conquest V4 rifle scope. With an updated 33 mm tube to maximize light transmission, this could be the ultimate hunting rifle scope. Its functional zoom and focus rings plus a zero-stop turret make the Conquest V4 a powerful option for the all-around big game hunter. This durable low light scope is available in 3-12×56, 4-16×44 and 6-24×50 to suit any hunter’s needs.

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