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  1. Dakota Dude

    Help me out

    How did his turn into Western hunting is easier than whitetail hunting? That's not what the OP was saying. He was saying that Elk/Mulies/Pronghorn are "dumber" than whitetails. I get what he is saying (excluding elk). Whitetails spook very easily, are much more cautious, and even have a white...
  2. Dakota Dude

    Truck Downsizing Question

    Definitely get a four door. I just bought a 2015 Ford Eco boost extended cab. I have two kids under four years old (about to have 3) and I regret not getting a four door. Extended cab works, but its really tight, and opening suicide doors are a PITA in a parking lot.
  3. Dakota Dude

    CO GMU 65 Road Access - Bring ATV??

    I'm not familiar with 65, but if there are roads (regardless of whether they are accessible with 2x4 or 4x4) there will be hunters --probably a lot.
  4. Dakota Dude

    Cell Phone VS GPS

    I didn't even use my gps this year (oregon 600 with ONx chip). I used my phone and an inreach. If you aren't using Onx on your phone you're missing out. The high definition maps are fantastic. You can follow all your tracks and waypoints online once your hunt is over and make plans for your...
  5. Dakota Dude

    Asking where you hunt

    I lie unless I discover they are locals/have mutual friends and we can talk in detail about the areas.
  6. Dakota Dude

    onX hunt inaccurate property lines

    If you think OnX property lines are inaccurate, then you probably have bigger problems that you aren't aware of yet.
  7. Dakota Dude

    First Elk hunt... it was an adventure.

    Good write up. Sounds like elk hunting. 1.5 miles is not far from camp regardless of the terrain. I think it's likely that you weren't looking in the right spot. It happens all the time when you are going 300 yards down one hillside and up another. One time it took me 2 hours to find a bull that...
  8. Dakota Dude

    Successful hunt report - things that worked and things that didn't...

    If you can drive fifth wheels up there, then my experience says you should expect campers even closer than 70 yards. Every area is different, but it sounds like you're on a relatively easily traveled road. Other people are going to camp there. To expect otherwise is nieve. Sounds like you...
  9. Dakota Dude

    Successful hunt report - things that worked and things that didn't...

    Great write up. I do have to say though, guys setting up 100 yards away seems pretty respectable. If you are at the end of a road, you should expect others to want to camp there too.
  10. Dakota Dude

    CO 1st Rifle

    Ha, so true.
  11. Dakota Dude

    Sophomore Success!

    Awesome!
  12. Dakota Dude

    Right or left helical

    Ha! I had no clue. That's hilarious.
  13. Dakota Dude

    Right or left helical

    Dkime, what differences do they make?
  14. Dakota Dude

    CO Rifle - First ½ or Second ½ of Season

    I hunt close to your area. There tends to be a little less pressure during second weekends of both the 2nd and 3rd seasons, but I don't think it really makes a difference for success. Maybe you should take advantage of the second weekend because there aren't going to be second weekends for the...
  15. Dakota Dude

    Do I buy an elk tag too?

    I like to think that 10% of the hunters kill 90% of the elk. If you have the heart, will, and know withall you will get a chance. In other words, the CPW percentages are not the best indicator. Many hunters kill a bull every year on the public. With that said, it will take away from your...
  16. Dakota Dude

    Utah Longhorn Hunt With My Boys

    I am impressed and jealous! I cannot wait to get my kids out (3.5 and 1.5). Awesome story, and awesome picture!
  17. Dakota Dude

    Aberdeen SD Lodging

    MyPlace is nice. Owned by the founders of Super 8.
  18. Dakota Dude

    Best Processor near Aspen/GWS/Rifle area

    There aren't any in Aspen or the Roaring Fork Valley, at least none that I'm aware of and I just tried to hunt one down last week. There is one in Silt, one in Rifle (though I hear it's terrible), and 2-3 in Grand Junction/Fruita. I spoke to the owners of the shop in Silt and the shops in Grand...
  19. Dakota Dude

    Moving to Colorado

    I moved from Denver to Basalt just over a year ago. I'm an attorney as well and joined a firm in the Roaring Fork Valley. We absolutely love it here. Glenwood is a decent place, but there are better views and easier access to public land if you go up valley. Shoot me a PM if you want to talk...
  20. Dakota Dude

    Boot help

    If you're hunting late season there is going to be snow. When I hunt in the snow, I wear 800 Thinsulate Irish Setters with Darn Tough socks. My feet generally stay warm throughout the day, but are usually cold and wet by the time the day is over. It might be a little overkill, but my feet get...

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