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  1. SoloWilderness

    What is on your hunting bucket list?

    1. Mountain Goat 2. Bull Moose 3. Bighorn Ram 4. 7x7 Elk - 330+ 5. A truly big Muley - killed a lot of little bucks but, never a really big one 6. Mountain Lion 7. Literally anything in Alaska
  2. SoloWilderness

    First elk I ever killed

    My first elk was a 3x4 bull, on the 14th day of hunting a 1 pt draw unit. I had hunted the unit hard twice before and had dozens of blown encounters to learn from by that point. Was glassing a big bowl that had been holding elk almost daily, but very hard to approach, as they hung out mostly...
  3. SoloWilderness

    Anyone use Kinikin Processor in Montrose?

    Butcher I use in Denver (Meatcleaver) weighs on check in, and gives a cut and finished weight, which is what you pay at the per/ lb price. This is for elk. For bear its a flat fee, but he still weighs it going in and out. I figure about 25% loss for trim, and I am meticulous about keeping my...
  4. SoloWilderness

    Colorado Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Citizens Initiative.

    I have started a dedicated email to collect information offline that anyone may have to offer in support of this effort. [email protected] (dedicated email to collect and organize information related to this effort) I will be posting up a tentative schedule and timeline...
  5. SoloWilderness

    Is the western hunting bubble bursting? (Or at least shrinking?)

    I have a half dozen Gen Z guys at work that ask for all my old hunting magazines and are in my office all the time drooling over pictures of elk and high mountain camps on my screensaver. These guys bust ass at work, don't know it would be any different in the woods once they got their feet...
  6. SoloWilderness

    SpaceX Starlink Rate Increase….

    We were paying $220 a month for Viasat, which was absolutely garbage service, slow, high lag, etc. Our bill just went up for Starlink to $120 as well, due to being in a high demand area. Starlink's service quality is in an entirely different tier and is multiple heads and shoulders above...
  7. SoloWilderness

    Knives Being Banned Across the Pond

    I recall when they did something similar in England, they banned chemical irritants (mace) and incapacitation devices (tasers) and rapes and assaults on women went through the roof. Europe and Australia are just following along the English model. Constant mass CCTV surveillance, welfare state...
  8. SoloWilderness

    Colorado Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Citizens Initiative.

    Thank you Randy! I'll send you a PM in the next day or two. I would love to pick your brain on this.
  9. SoloWilderness

    For you Elkoholics

    Haha... I know which ramp that is...
  10. SoloWilderness

    OTC Honey Holes

    This. Laminated my USGS topos and carried a sharpie and notebook. Every single encounter got a number and mark on the map with detailed notes in my notebook. Also drew in the elk trails, wallows, and viewpoints on them in different colors. These maps and notes are absolute gold. I still...
  11. SoloWilderness

    MADE IN THE USA LIST

    They list the American made stuff on their website, some of it they make a domestic and an import version. I have several pairs of their US made work boots, and they are excellent quality.
  12. SoloWilderness

    MADE IN THE USA LIST

    Looking for kids outdoor gear/ clothing - any good quality domestic manufacturers?
  13. SoloWilderness

    OTC Honey Holes

    My favorite area I have been hunting for close to 20 years. It took 4-5 years of hunting the general area pretty heavily to get the elk patterns figured out. This was prior to E-scouting, all USGS topographics, and still learning to hunt. I stumbled upon the area that I would call my honey...
  14. SoloWilderness

    Sold Kuiu Ultra 6000 pack and frame with belt pouches and gunbearer

    Bump for an excellent pack. I've carried loads over 100 lb comfortably for miles with my Ultra 6000, many times. Super light, excels at everything from a large daypack to hauling camp for 10+ days.
  15. SoloWilderness

    A scary day in the elk woods

    I have orange on my decoys, and I would be hesitant to hide behind them. I used to, until I really thought about the associated risks. Sounds like probably not hunters, but if they were poachers, it might at least clue them in that they weren't shooting at an elk. Lucky you were ok, scary day...
  16. SoloWilderness

    Colorado Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Citizens Initiative.

    Was looking at the average cost to get an issue on the ballot, with all associated fees, etc. It looks like North of $100k-$1 million +. So once things progress further, will be looking into how funding for these is managed, probably through the creation of an organization specifically to push...
  17. SoloWilderness

    Amazing SKRE Gear Giveaway-- Spring into the season 2023

    Colorado - 0 I am much better at hunting everything but turkeys. I suck at hunting them.
  18. SoloWilderness

    For you Elkoholics

    Here's a few recent ones from CO.
  19. SoloWilderness

    Colorado Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish Citizens Initiative.

    https://ballotpedia.org/Hunting_and_fishing_on_the_ballot I think this is a great starting point, and brings together other states efforts, both positive and negative, into one place. Time to settle in for some reading.
  20. SoloWilderness

    Wide foot, higher volume suggestions please.

    Danner Santiams are nice set of US made wide insulated boots. I love mine, for later seasons in less steep terrain. They have a softer sole style that is really quiet, at the expense of some of the steep country traction the stiffer soled Vibram boots give. I have the La Sportiva Makalus for...

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