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    2024 Turkey Meat Pole

    After 5 years of hard hunting chasing gobblers in the Colorado mountains, I finally got it done! After completely missing a shot at a Jake at first light, I began chasing after a rafter of 8-10 turkeys. They were moving up a hill and I ran after them after they crested the top. Luckily, some...
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    Pack Stock For The Dedicated Mule Deer Hunter

    You can google, Craigslist, or look at Rocky Mountain Llama Association for a few options. Check out a few llama ranches first before buying. I volunteered at a llama ranch for a bit which provided valuable experience and allowed me to see a variety of llamas before deciding on the ones I...
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    Elk 308 vs 6.5 PRC

    I use 308 for all big game -deer, antelope, bear, and elk. I have shot 6 elk with my 308, between 60-250yards and all have gone down within 20 yards. I wouldn’t hesitate shooting out to 400 and would expect similar results. I currently use Barnes TTSX 168gr for my last 3 elk, but any high...
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    Field Dressing

    I prefer to gut all my elk and deer. Makes it easier to get the heart and liver which are some of the most nutritious parts of the animal. I also grab the trachea for my dog.
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    Trailer for 2 llamas

    4 llamas do fit in a two horse bumper trailer
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    Trailer for 2 llamas

    Ha! I started by convincing my wife I needed two llamas. Shortly before I was going to pick them up, I convinced her three was the right number. Several weeks after I had taken the three home, I picked up one more. Going to stop now that I have four llamas....for now lol
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    Antler rattling for 4th season mullies

    Anyone have any success rattling antlers during a 4th season mule deer hunt? I'll be hunting in Colorado next week in any area with limited public land which is typically pretty wooded, meaning no long glassing spots. My plan was to hang out on the edge of a few small openings I have scouted and...
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    Pack llamas cost?

    Nice bulls! Looks like it was a great trip full of great memories.
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    Pack llamas cost?

    I was looking for llamas for a couple years before I finally pulled the trigger and got a few this summer. Pack llamas are not easy to come by. I have seen between 1k-10k for one 1-2 year old llama, with 2.5k being average for llamas bred from packing sires. I have a long-term knee injury which...
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    Is 308 good enough

    I have killed 5 elk with my 308 (and 8 deer). First three with 165gr Nosler partitions, and the last two with 168 Barnes TTSX. All elk have fallen within 100 yards, with most not making it more than 20-30 yards. I personally feel caliber is the least important (within legal caliber options)...
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    Trailer for 2 llamas

    Just measured the inside space of the trailer at just over 6’ x 7’ or 42sq feet giving me just over 10 sq ft per llama. My llamas aren’t overly big so thinking it should work.
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    Trailer for 2 llamas

    Are you able to fit 4 llamas in your trailer?
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    First Buck

    I recently did a rough gross score as I was cleaning the skull for a euro mount. Came out to 153 after rounding down half an inch. Pretty happy with the heavy set antlers and the 5th cheater on the right side for my first buck!
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    Decision is IN!! Shoulder Mount or Euro Mount?

    I am cheap so started doing my own Euros. However, cost is only one factor. I like the fact that I can make it myself, in addition to taking out down so my friends and kids can hold and admire the rack up close. In my opinion they look pretty cool too!
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    First Buck

    By far the furthest shot I have taken in the field. I was practicing up to 400 yards and am set on that being the longest range I am comfortable taking on an animal. It was fun to challenge myself with the 300 yard shot and glad it put him down quickly
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