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  1. J

    Lighter recoiling elk rifle

    I just bought a 300 win mag and put an area 419 sidewinder muzzlebreak on it. Believe it or not it kicks a lot less than my 270. I’ve always liked at least 30 cals for elk because of the velocity and drop at longer ranges. My son just shot a mtn goat with it and the goat hardly moved. I...
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    How common are B&C qualifying mountain goats?

    Here is what I found in regard to horns and bondo: Horn Preparation Shrinkage of horns (pronghorns, goats, etc.) has been a concern of many trophy owners over the years. It is acceptable to remove horns from the skull, clean them, and then have them reset with bonding substance as long as the...
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    How common are B&C qualifying mountain goats?

    As Justin mentioned, B&C in Colo is just about impossible. There are only around a dozen listings from Colo. I helped a buddy get one years ago before the CPW started increasing tags and killing off older age class billies. As Decker9 mentioned, B&C is quite common in the right locations in...
  4. J

    Co. Mt lion ban on the Nov. ballet.

  5. J

    Best tent for Alaska sheep hunt

    I’m also a hilleberg fan. Nice having a large vestibule for gear, drying out, and cooking. I also use just the fly early season for an ultralight version without the weight of the inner tent.
  6. J

    Colorado goat redemption

    Congrats! Treasure those father-son experiences in the outdoors! It’s possible to fix the broken side if desired or enjoy it how it is.
  7. J

    CO draw stats not posted anymore?

    Once you figure it out it’s not too bad. There doesn’t seem to be any links that go directly to them. You have to scroll down and look under each species.
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    Co. Mt lion ban on the Nov. ballet.

  9. J

    Is a hot tent needed for second season rifle Colorado?

    I usually leave my truck well before light and am back at my truck after dark so don't spend much time around a fancy camp. If you want to live vivaciously, renting a trailer is another option. There is a website here in Colo where people rent them. You would have a heater, stove, and beds...
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    Co. Mt lion ban on the Nov. ballet.

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    Has anyone figured the best time to buy and sell a truck?

    It certainly seems like used trucks, especially with low mileage are a hot commodity right now. New trucks are a premium price. One of the few advantages I see with a buying a new truck if the one you have still runs ok is that the hybrids likely get a lot better gas mileage and new trucks...
  12. J

    CO Mountain Lion Ballot Initiative: Continuous Updates

    https://savethehuntcolorado.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1sKHWcFA9D-vB3mr-gq5vNnMzYgwVi9iJiKpghB97M9pDMm_c6_FZoF_Y_aem_0laS2dfjqsX8HJyJf-zXjA
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    CO Mtn Lion hunting ban ballot initiative

    https://savethehuntcolorado.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1sKHWcFA9D-vB3mr-gq5vNnMzYgwVi9iJiKpghB97M9pDMm_c6_FZoF_Y_aem_0laS2dfjqsX8HJyJf-zXjA
  14. J

    Colorado Unit 20 Bear

    You are correct that there is a lot of scattered private/public access. It's likely a matter of covering lots of country with legs and glass. Having access to decent private parcels will likely help.
  15. J

    Need a Thick, Warm, Windproof Hoody with Kangaroo Pocket- recommendations?

    Not always bulky leads to warmth. A lot of the Kuiu hoodies are an example of super light and less bulky still having warmth. My preference would be to have several layers rather than just one bulky layer. You can strip and add different layer options but only have either super hot or nothing...
  16. J

    Protect Oregon's Spring Bear Hunt!

    Colorado has some of the same things going on with predators and predator hunting. One thing I noticed while researching this was how many lion and black bear attacks have occurred in recent years. In fact, in California mtn lion fatal and nonfatal human attacks have gotten out of control...
  17. J

    Bivy vs tent.

    One option that has worked incredibly for me is to use the fly off my hilleberg 4 season tent. It is bomberproof and weighs about the same as a bivy or tarp. A fly has way more room for you plus all your gear and e we I’ll hold up to wind and even snow. I’m going on a goat hunt in a couple...
  18. J

    Camo for Goats in the open?

    I generally bring an assortment of camo patterns and colors along. The ones that blend in the best are what I wear. Obviously camo colors can change from one time of the year to the next. The one thing I try to do is wear different tops than bottoms to get rid of the human profile. Generally...
  19. J

    WY BLM camping snakes

    Beware of falling asleep on a waterhole! I woke up and had one coiled up next to my head! Several buddies have also had them slither into ground blinds with them.
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    Shoulder Mount vs Wall Pedestal Mount

    Nice mounts and rams guys! I have always liked pedestal table mounts. You can turn them any direction and they really don't take that much room. They also bring a lot of life to a mount. Keep in mind that a good taxidermist can customize any sheep form and add additional shoulder and back...

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