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My elk bowhunting soapbox.
Hunt with a frame and a couple pouches to carry the essentials for the day, kill kit, first aid kit and water. Comes in at less than 10#. Have a Trautman hip quiver that’s older than dirt. It’s been reworked over the years and I like it. Unfortunately, it’s hits the load shelf on the pack, so I... -
What Emergencies Have You Had Before Season Start?
Compound miter saw will do a number on ya. -
What Emergencies Have You Had Before Season Start?
Also not gear related. 8/24/96 cut my left hand off and had to have it reattached. Missed that season completely. In 2013 I had my right shoulder rebuilt in May, broke my right ankle in August 3 days before I was released on my shoulder. Didn’t know I broke it so went to Colorado for 2 weeks... -
Hardwood camo ok or do I need mountain camo?
I agree with Paul that camo pattern is not that important. Most whitetail hardwood camo is cotton. In the mountains of Montana, cotton can kill you if the weather goes south, and it can happen in a hurry. -
Island Park, ID archery
Haven’t hunted Island Park in years , glad to hear the numbers are back. -
Getting close to opening day!
Headed out the 31th, set camp on the 1st and hunting September 2. -
What and how do you carry your sidearm in the highcountry?
You assume correctly, 95% of the time archery, 80% solo. It’s not about stone size, it’s about being smart IMO. Always keep a clean camp, always be situationally aware. If you’re sitting around the campfire, your pistol better be in your hand. Most folks never fire a gun in a high stress... -
OTC 2025 Bear
Definitely agree with Idaho and Alaska. Idaho has 2 bear units on the western side close to Coeur de’Alene. A very beautiful area to spend some time after the hunt. -
7mm Rem Mag Ruger M77 mark 2 for elk
Won’t help with recoil but grouping maybe. Only time I don’t clean my rifles is when I’m shooting all copper Barnes bullets. -
What and how do you carry your sidearm in the highcountry?
Agree with IS, water is much more important. I’ve hunted Idaho and Wyoming around Yellow Stone and never cut a grizzly track. If a cracked out sheep herder comes after me, I’ve got 5 nice sharp broadheads to fight with. -
7mm Rem Mag Ruger M77 mark 2 for elk
Fine rifle and a great elk round. I never shoot that many rounds in a sitting for fear of developing bad habits. Clean the bore, fire a fouling shot then shoot 3 rounds. See where you’re at. Recoil is relative to each person. I had a Mark 2 in 7 mag, laminated stock and didn’t think it was too... -
I Found the Average Rokslide Elk Hunter
What’s up with the 14’ pole racking, guess I’ve been doing it wrong. Anyone else notice that the buddy changed camo? At the shot he was wearing woodland and at the recovery he was sporting subalpine. Sure glad I skipped though it. -
Which rifle for black bear?
Either will do just fine if you do your part. Bears are not hard to put down. -
What camo pattern are you going to wear this archery elk season?
Subalpine pants and vest, solid color shirts and t shirts. -
Elk hunters. What’s your favorite bow to take to the mountains
Still shooting my 2020 Hoyt Axius Ultra, only good thing that came out of that year. Paired with 5mm Axis arrows and 125 Exodus heads. -
Is your life revolving around your upcoming Elk hunt?
About half my day is devoted to getting equipment ready. I’m a tad OCD. -
What caliber do you like for predator/ varmint hunting?
I’ve got a REM 700 Classic in 22-250 that just doesn’t seem to miss. Hard for me to change to anything else. If I did, I’d grab my 257 Weatherby.- Elkhntr08
- Post #138
- Forum: Predator/Varmint Hunting
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Bow Hunters….
Turned 63 a few days ago and planning a Colorado archery elk hunt. I’ve been shooting 65# for several years now, but it’s the extra weight I’m carrying that is my biggest issue. Very easy to put it on and difficult to get off!- Elkhntr08
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- Forum: The Over Sixty Hunter
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2024 Elk Meat Transport Strategy
One thing I don’t see factored in is the airline issues. Your short 4 hour flight can quickly turn into a 2 day nightmare. You could easily have to spend the night somewhere with your meat thawing in baggage storage. No way I would fly to a hunt in North America. Drove 22 hours by myself to... -
Smooth bow for bad shoulder
The smoothest bow I’ve ever owned or shot was the Elite E35. Wish I still had one left. Finding one used can be an issue, guys just don’t seem to let them go. A small local shop has a brand new one that I’ve been looking at, 29/70, perfect for me. Trying to justify it so I can pull the trigger.
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