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    CO Mosquitos

    In three years hunting mid to late September in Colorado between 8000-11000’, I’ve seen zero ticks and zero mosquitos. …seen a lot of mice some years.
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    Your gear upgrades/changes/additions for 2024

    Going to try the Elk Bros soloist bugle tube as I’ll likely be calling for myself. And I got an Ultimate Predator Decoy I may mix in. Everything else from my bow, pack, and optics down to my socks and underwear will be the same.
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    Archery Hunting CO high country for mulies. Do I HAVE to glass?

    I have killed 0 mule deer nor have I attempted to so my opinion is probably useless but I’ll give it anyway. Hunt how you’re comfortable and skilled, within reason. If you can’t sit still to glass, you’re not going to have fun and you’re likely not going to watch for detail enough to really...
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    Truck Suspension Upgrade

    Gotcha. Ya. I went down a similar search last year after washboard road kicked my ass for a ten day elk hunt. I think this year I am going to try airing down to 20ish PSI and see what that does before I go crazy spending money.
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    Truck Suspension Upgrade

    Have you already taken it out on rough roads and weren’t happy? Just curious. Speed bumps don’t necessarily equate to off pavement performance, but I found it to be a buttery smooth ride over any pavement bumps. I also drove a non FX4 and the difference was noticeable.
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    Truck Suspension Upgrade

    @SteveAndTheCrigBoys did your F-150 come with the FX4 package? Just curious because when I test drove one, it was eating speed bumps at 35-38 mph that knock me out of my seat in the Tundra at 27-28 mph.
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    Tarp - Argali vs Seek Outside

    Unsolicited third option warning: I’ve considered the DST for years, but honestly think the Warbonnet Ground Tarp is far superior for my uses. Having the ability to close off the sides to keep weather out without using a bunch of material and losing floor space is a big deal to me...
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    In vehicle navigation while hunting

    Spend $1000-2000 on an aftermarket screen. Recommend at least 9” but 6-7” will do. Can run OnX and Gaia in CarPlay. It’s going to be way cheaper than buying a new truck.
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    Necessity of Sleeping Pads

    So most of us wouldn’t spend the night without one, but I will say a former marine hunting partner went three years without a sleeping pad and his sleeping bag wasn’t that great either. We finally pressured him into buying one for next season and a better sleeping bag. He’d just sleep on his...
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    Can company keep my last bonus?

    Just politely ask for a copy of the contract and for them to tell you where the language is that states you have to be employed at the time of payout. It is pretty standard in manufacturing for this to be the practice, but I can’t speak for medical field.
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    Black Ovis Merino Boxers

    I have three or four pairs. They work well for me. No complaints. I previously wore meriwool but they jacked up their prices and the groin area on them wears out very quickly…maybe that’s just me though 😜
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    NM Archery Elk Advice Needed

    Bring all the water you’re going to need for the trip in the truck. Some units in NM literally have no businesses where your can replenish your water. In our unit last year, we only found one water source on public land that wasn’t a livestock tank, and that was a wet year! It rained almost...
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    The wind is swirling
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    Packing List & Weight Critique Needed

    Seems heavy for a first aid kit. It’s obviously a personal preference, but depending on the area, I’d op for bear spray over a pistol and save 1.5#. Amazon has a tripod that is fine for binos and weighs 1# for like $100. I’ve never needed bug spray in September in the mountains but that is...
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    @fngTony think Guanella would be crowded even on a Monday or Tuesday?
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    Tent camping. And open to areas that aren’t designated campsites
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    Campsite/Campground Near Evergreen, CO

    Have a family vacation in mid June. My in-laws rented a house in Evergreen. My wife and young kids are going to come out early and camp for a couple days before the rest of the family shows up. Would like to stay within 90 minutes of Evergreen. I’ve checked out all the USFS sites in the area…a...
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    2 person Trekking pole tent

    If you’re open to floorless, hard to beat the weight and size of the Warbonnet Ground Tarp. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/review-warbonnet-ground-tarp-spoiler-its-awesome.353047/
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    What do you run in your elk pack???

    Is there water all over where you hunt? I drink at least 2.5 liters per day. Even if you only drink 1.5-2, that’s filtering like four times a day. I can’t remember a single day elk hunting 4-5 units in two states where I found more than two decent water sources where I was hunting.
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    What do you run in your elk pack???

    Exo K4 5000 2.5-3L Water bladder CNOC 2l dirty bag and sawyer squeeze Anker 10000 with USB-C and iPhone cables Compass Leatherman Whistle Inreach Several diaphragm calls and one external reed Bugle tube Game bags Outdoor edge EDC plus 3 extra blades Lighter Waterproof matches Ferro rod...

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