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Slowest Two Weeks of The Year!
Work. Just gonna work. It'll be hunting time and then it'll be back to work. This year looks like im gonna be focused on the last 2 weeks of the season... the beginning part of the season just didnt pan out right with events.... i will hit that first day, cant miss the golden hour, but then... -
Quick Tips Archery Elk
I agree with the act fast in situations but i wanna follow it up .... dont take a "half decent shot" in a hurry.... slow down in the moment and try to make sure you make a great shot. It's been said, and it should be said again having lived it myself as well, you want that elk dead in less than... -
Do I need more clothing items? Sept CO Elk hunt
I normally wear lightweight longsleeve camo over a T shirt. Keeps the stink off the camo shirt for a couple days and i can change the T shirt while using the camo a day or two in a row. Solid rain gear at a budget... hmmm.... thats tough.. not the budget part, but mostly what you want from... -
Do I need more clothing items? Sept CO Elk hunt
Yea i'll agree on gaiters - ive actually gone to pull over full leg waterproof on the bottom in my day pack now up from gaiters - i end up in thick brush in my hunting spot usually first thing in the morning and with the dew ive soaked myself head to toe just getting up the mountain before... -
What Emergencies Have You Had Before Season Start?
Dry fired my bow a few days before season one year.... accidents and stupidity go hand in hand.... never pull your bow without an arrow in it.... even if you intend to let down..... in that situation nothing broke.... but man did it require an emergency trip to the bow shop to have it get a... -
How many days before your hunt do you scout
if i arrive early to a camp site before season starts im staying on roads and glassing if im scouting at all. I will not be walking off the road anywhere until season starts and i have a weapon in my hand.... opening day those elk could be sitting just 200 yards off the road .... and if i... -
Help with possible first western hunt
I'd park where there arent trucks and start looking - less pressure - once you pick an area - call a ranger office in the area to learn what the camping restrictions are on the national forest / BLM land there is - most will allow you to disperse camp so you wont have an issue. Since its your... -
Getting close to opening day!
If it wasn't the wife's brother's wedding i'd find a bad excuse to not show and spend that weekend hunting.... but thats just not the reality. She did say i could go hunting if i wanted... and miss the wedding... but the alarms started going off that it was a trap... pain makes wisdom... -
Getting close to opening day!
Whatever long weekends i can get away from work and people who arent considerate of my elk hunting time.... honestly who plans their wedding during September..... comon....... Labor day and opening day fall a bit weird this year, will be interesting. -
Help with possible first western hunt
Guess i'd follow that up with - pick a unit with ample amounts of public land (easy to find). It's a personal preference but i like the idea that i can get to the elk if i work hard enough to find them.... i cant stand when elk sit on the private land and i can sit there and just watch them... -
Help with possible first western hunt
Man if that's the case i'd just go grab an OTC rifle tag and see what its about. Go with the intention of learning, enjoying, and taking it all in, if you find success all the better but there is a learning curve that youtube channel videos, hunting mags, and TV encounters just arent gonna help... -
Help with possible first western hunt
I'd be honest with yourself on your physical health as well.... are you in good enough condition to go high altitude in an OTC unit in CO ? If so... just go.... more boot miles = higher chance of success. OTC's have a ton of pressure, thats totally accurate , and yes, its difficult unless your... -
Big tag with Little Experience
I agree with the above post that you just need to be confident with what your doing while your calling .... if the rut's on you can make just about any sound with that bugle tube so long as you do it confidently. Last year my step dad came out for a weekend with me ... pulled out his tube to... -
I Found the Average Rokslide Elk Hunter
I need to straighten the brim of my hat out a bit more.... flatter the brim the bigger the dead bull. its been confirmed. -
What camo pattern are you going to wear this archery elk season?
whatever pattern upper - solid pants - cause its what i own. Not worried on the pattern, just need the moving parts when i draw broken up a bit - so i wear a camo top. If brand matters ... not sure it does.... i wear sitka and first lite tops and i wear first lite pants (the obsidian foundry)... -
Covering Ground Efficiently
Just take it at as near a sprint as you can and bugle every 20 yards...... elk make a ton of noise in the woods..... I think the other advice in here to look where hunting pressure is and avoid it is the best advice.... elk can and will be in any area where they arent being pressured. Even... -
Non resident OTC archery elk is over in Colorado
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Old guys packing elk!!,
Depends on distance to the truck and what time of day we are looking at.... if i kill a bull in the evening, temps are cooler, im gonna get that elk hanging in trees and i may take a trip back straight to the truck with a load. Unload the unnecessary stuff, sleep, go back in the morning and at... -
CO National Forests and Accessing Via Roads/Trails
was but 3 years ago? or so. my hunting area saw 12" of snow in september... it doesnt happen often... but its happened. Actually, edited, i have a photo somewhere from last year of it snowing while i was hunting in September too. That said, i wouldnt say it gets real icy during September and...
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