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  1. Dakota Dude

    Roasts or Burger?

    I burger basically everything except for the tenderloins. My kids don't eat the steaks, so burger it is.
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    Fighting boredom in all day sits.

    Sitting all day is a commitment. I used to do it 2 decades ago, but I don't think I could do it today. Even elk hunting (which I primarily do now), I only go for 2-3 hours in the mornings/evenings. If I chose to sit all day today, I would take naps and be on my phone.
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    Do you hunt from home?

    Yes. my hunting buddies travel to my house from all over to sleep in an apartment in my basement. We laugh every year because our "hunting camp" comes with beds, heat, recliners, big screen tvs and a steam shower. We hunt elk, deer, bear, coyotes, turkeys, grouse, ducks, and geese all within...
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    NW Colorado Beatdown

    Great job. I bet that trip is going to be a tough one to beat! Congrats.
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    Do you tip your game processor?

    No I don't, but I bring them multiple animals each season and refer all of the people I help harvest animals to them. We are on a texting basis now and always lets me and my colleagues drop animals off even when they are "full". Typing that out it made me think, "Maybe I should tip."
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    Trophy Elk: What's it to YOU

    Hope you didn't forget to round up!
  7. Dakota Dude

    Best beginner archery hunts for learning

    I'd say just dive in. Archery elk is by far the most fun of those you listed. Shoot a couple of grouse along the way. Archery is much more about preparation and practice than what species you are hunting. As long as you get a bow and start practicing consistantly you can target whatever species...
  8. Dakota Dude

    Best week to hunt mule deer

    Middle/late November.
  9. Dakota Dude

    Different bullets for cow elk

    Just shoot the shoulder and you should be good. Only bummer is you'll lose a little bit of meat.
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    "Shoot the first legal bull" - a solo public land Alberta elk hunt

    That is one bad ass bull! Congrats.
  11. Dakota Dude

    Colorado add on bear tag - 2nd rifle

    They are crusing during rifle seaons looking for last minute meals before their big slumber. You'll find them in wide out in the open or in creek bottoms. I'd focus on scrub oaks near think creek bottoms (that's just me and my experience). Carcuses are always your best bet though, and it needs...
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    Injured in the backcountry

    "Some may call me a glutton for punishment, or perhaps a masochist." I bet you aren't a glutton for that type of punishment! sorry that happened and your one tough guy to get off the mountain like that. Hang in there and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Sounds like you'll be on top of it...
  13. Dakota Dude

    Socks

    Another for Darn Tough.
  14. Dakota Dude

    Colorado GMU 34

    The only meat processor remotely close is Holy Cow Processing Plant in Silt.
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    Colorado add on bear tag - 2nd rifle

    I see them pretty regularly during 2nd and 3rd in CO. I know they aren't hibernating yet (why would they its been so warm) I had one terrorizing my house last night.
  16. Dakota Dude

    Colorado GMU444 ELK 2024

    No 3. - No Jackrabbits that I've ever seen. No 5. - El Korita.
  17. Dakota Dude

    Unit 44 CO Elk 3rd Season

    Sure. Shoot me a PM. But I think you need a few more posts.
  18. Dakota Dude

    2024 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE

    ^^^ Nice of you to head in early and set up his tomb stone! Great story.
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    What age do the kids start carrying packs?

    My kids are 8, 6, and 4. They all carry their own packs when they go with me. Usually just water, jacket, and snacks. I never saw a reason not too. They wear backpacks to school everyday. The back packs are also small enough that if it gets really thick and becomes a hinderance, I will throw...
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