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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    Muzzleloader season starts tomorrow
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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    First choice archery deer tag for me! Drew elk last year and deer this year after a very long drought. They must feel sorry for me.
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    2024 Elk Hunt Gear

    Dude Wipes!
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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    Just about cried when I saw green last year. Probably means another twelve years of red starting next week😳
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    Elk Hide Help

    That’s crazy. Almost looks like they dyed the hair darker on the face. Doubt there is anything you can do other than use a different cape.
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    Are the New Mexico hunt codes messed up?

    I received my email last year on April 20th. Results were out on April 19th.
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    CO 2023 Estimated Harvest is up

    NM has mandatory harvest reporting whether you kill or not. If you don’t submit the report you will not draw the next year. Colorado should do the same.
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    Driving thru CO with a Head

    I have brought bulls from Idaho and Utah back thru Colorado. Spent several days fishing in Colorado on my way home. Nobody seemed the least bit interested. Don’t recall ever seeing a CWD checkpoint in Colorado. I bring all the long bones home as well for the marrow. Power wash the skull if it’s...
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    Archery Elk shoulder blade shot

    NM this year. Bull shot thru the scapula. Sevr 1.5 42 yards 505/28.5/70#
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    Closed

    Time spent in those units is the only way to find what you are looking for. 285+ class bulls are few and far between where I hunt.
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    Bought my first montana preference point

    Preference points in Montana are not the same as in Wyoming but I assume you know that. Pretty sure you have to apply in Montana 2024 or you will lose that preference point you just bought. Montana Bonus points carry over year to year and go on sale in July.
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    Is 5 PP's going to be enough in the WY General Elk

    Outfitters can pair you with higher point holders to insure that you draw with 5 points if that’s the route you are looking for.
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    Elk broadhead poll

    Really impressed by the Sevr 1.5 this year. I had previous bulls with both the Iron Will solid and the QAD exodus. Used the Sevr this year in NM and it punched right thru the near shoulder and broke the skin behind the far shoulder. I was worried about a quartering to shot with a mechanical. Not...
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    Guided vs DIY - Your experience

    I have always been DIY up until this year. I drew a NM tag I probably won’t ever draw again. I was worried about going with a guide because I like doing things my way. Ended up being a great experience. He was a part time guide and the real benefit was him being familiar with the unit and access...
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    Elk Ivory jewelry company

    I just had one made for my wife. Kim Bon does great work. She is out of Nevada.
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