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  1. FirstTimer

    Why Solo? Why Not?

    Last year was my first year hunting. I spent the first half hunting with my father-in-law and second half alone, when he had to get back to work. I really did enjoy both. I learned a lot having an experienced hunter out there with me and the company was enjoyable. I have to admit though, I had a...
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    Colorado novice adult hunter program

    I spoke with the guy heading up the program yesterday. He said it's just getting off the ground this year so he didn't have a ton of details yet, but this is what I got: - It'll probably be 1-2 days in the field with an experienced hunter, and you might be paired up with a fellow newbie. You'd...
  3. FirstTimer

    Colorado novice adult hunter program

    Gotcha. Honestly I worry about the same thing from the other side, that I could end up with someone who just wants to ride around road hunting the whole time. I came up short last year but I busted my ass up and down mountains all day every day. Inexperience is definitely what cost me. If I...
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    Colorado novice adult hunter program

    According to the website, you're eligible if you've never had a tag, or if the previous year was your first year. That's the boat I'm in. Learned a lot last year and had a close encounter, but came up short. What did your friend dislike about it as a volunteer? Just having to deal with new...
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    Colorado novice adult hunter program

    Yea, I thought it might be that they include the tag. But I don't know how limited the availability is so I thought it would make sense to apply for the draw in case you don't get selected. Would just have to hope that getting a tag through the normal draw wouldn't make you ineligible. If it's...
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    Colorado novice adult hunter program

    Got my 2020 brochure the other day and saw there's a new adult novice hunter program here in CO where they take new inexperienced hunters on mentored hunts. Last season was my first ever, so I'm eligible to apply. I looked on the site and stopped by CPW office but the person I spoke with didn't...
  7. FirstTimer

    Colorado Dark Timber Wind Challenges

    I know you guys are talking archery but I've learned so much from this thread. Thanks everyone. Wish I'd read it before this past weekend. This was my first year. Did first rifle in CO and only had Saturday-Monday to hunt so I felt like I needed to rush the whole time, but even given the fact...
  8. FirstTimer

    Full Moon Feedign

    I'm a new hunter, so obviously take what I say with a huge grain of salt, but I was skeptical when I started looking into elk and heard people talk about the full moon changing their behavior. I had (and have) a lot to learn though, so I looked into it. I've yet to find a study that shows any...
  9. FirstTimer

    Avoiding spoilage

    Thanks for all the info guys. I'm watching tons of videos and learning as much as I can. @Sportsman the podcast you just mentioned is exactly what raised my question lol but it was really helpful overall. Made me realize I hadn't done much thinking on the initial approach after a hit. My...
  10. FirstTimer

    Avoiding spoilage

    If I don't explode with excitement first, I'm headed out to chase my first elk during CO first rifle in a couple weeks. I've never hunted big game and it'll be my first time ever breaking down anything bigger than a duck if I'm lucky enough to get one, so you can imagine I'm apprehensive about...
  11. FirstTimer

    Bad shot

    I'm new to hunting and newer on these forums but I'd just like to say that as a guy who's still working through (and probably will always be working through) all the ethical stuff here, I really appreciate that you guys are willing to admit mistakes and admit that they matter. I've been a little...
  12. FirstTimer

    Reading Elk Rubs

    Following, since it's my first year and I can definitely see myself having similar questions.
  13. FirstTimer

    First rifle wardrobe

    Thanks a lot everyone. Tons of stuff for me to go off of in this thread. (y)(y)
  14. FirstTimer

    First rifle wardrobe

    Hunting antlered elk, most likely sleeping in the truck and day hunting. I've got great boots all broken in; that seemed like something I shouldn't skimp on. The only things that I absolutely need for this year that I don't have yet are my pack and some of the clothing items. Heading over to...
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    First rifle wardrobe

    New here, will do man; thanks (y)
  16. FirstTimer

    First rifle wardrobe

    If you were putting together a list of clothing to take for first rifle (12-16 Oct.) in N. Colorado at 8-11k feet elevation for 4-5 days, what would you pack? Obviously will be checking weather at the time, but for now, just getting a general idea of what I should have around and what folks in...
  17. FirstTimer

    Elk and elevation

    @Wrench, that is hilarious and I feel like a dope for wondering about it now when it's that much of a non-issue lol but hey, you don't know what you don't know. Thanks guys, I appreciate all the info. I'm sure I'll be around with plenty more questions
  18. FirstTimer

    Elk and elevation

    For those with experience chasing Rocky Mountain elk, I'm new to this and have lots of random questions, but I'll try not to go too crazy here. I'm aware there are exceptions to every rule, and everyone's had anomalous experiences here and there - just trying compile all the info I can about...
  19. FirstTimer

    Last Minute Partner for Colorado Elk

    I know how it is trying to appease the wife man; definitely the way to go. Guys love to talk about how they don't give a shit what their wife wants, but I prefer mine happy, even though she'd be just as good to me whether I held up my end or not. I'm going on my first elk hunt this year too, in...
  20. FirstTimer

    Iron Will Broadhead and Reinforced HIT System - Winner Announced!

    Hey, gives me an excuse to reach my 10 messages that get me into PMs and classifieds. Thanks (y)

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