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  1. George Hamrick

    New to Elk hunt

    Been a while since I learned on a turkey call, but it’s fairly simple.Plenty of videos on YouTube explaining how. Corey Jacobsen, elknut, dirk durham to name a few.
  2. George Hamrick

    New to Elk hunt

    About like asking what’s the best truck brand or bow. You’ll get a lot of different answers. I would say the most mentioned brands are Phelps and Rocky Mountain calls. Depends a lot on if you can use a diaphragm call or not, or just looking for the easiest option.
  3. George Hamrick

    Backcountry Solo; How Many Days? Backcountry Partners; How Many Days?

    I was spending 4 days and 3 nights out last season about 3-4 miles deep. Was coming out to resupply on food, but primarily to spend some time fishing with my dad. Made the trip better to spend some quality time verses leaving him at basecamp by himself the whole time. Was definitely worth...
  4. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    Why do you feel it’s unsafe? Other than not having teeth, as long as I use a ratchet strap I don’t see it being any more unsafe than a modern hang-on.
  5. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    I appreciate the information. I knew it was fairly old due to the style, and how the top section slid into the bottom. Seems like it would’ve been fairly top of the line for back then.
  6. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    I knew it was missing the top section. I’m just planning on using it as a hang on. It’s originally gray, but my friend painted the brown on there. It is pretty lightweight though, so I’m not sure.
  7. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    I appreciate the information. It’s lightweight, so I am hoping to make it a run and gun type of setup somehow. I figured that it would take at least one ratchet strap if not two.
  8. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    That is my mistake. I had a LocOn as well, and got them mixed up.
  9. George Hamrick

    Loggy Bayou Treestand, which one?

    I have a Loggy Bayou treestand that I got from a friend, but I’m not sure which one it is. Does anyone know which model this is? I am also looking for any tips on mods to make to the treestand. I’m planning on switching out the rope for a ratchet strap and adding some stealth stripping. Any...
  10. George Hamrick

    CO Bow elk necessities

    A good pack and good boots are number one and two. Don’t skimp on those. Everything else you can buy cheaper gear and get by with. Keep an eye on the classifieds. You can get essentially everything you’ll need on here.
  11. George Hamrick

    New from Ohio

    Welcome! Seems like a pretty good number of OH folks on here.
  12. George Hamrick

    Thumb Release Suggestions

    Considering trying a thumb release for next season. What are some hunting options that people are using and having success with? Does anyone know of any places in OH where a person could go give different releases a try before buying?
  13. George Hamrick

    Solo hunting advantages and disadvantages

    It could definitely go either way, and I think it is mainly based on the person hunting. I handled the solo hunting fine, but I did find it a little easier to get discouraged without having my brother hunting with me and to talk to. I will say that I would hunt solo over having someone that I...
  14. George Hamrick

    Solo hunting advantages and disadvantages

    I could see that being an issue for sure. I had a few elk this year that I called to and in. I didn’t have that scenario happen, but have heard it is fairly common for solo hunters. I just tried to move up 15-20 yards after every call.
  15. George Hamrick

    Solo hunting advantages and disadvantages

    I did not for this trip, but it is definitely something I plan to buy before my next trip out there. Wanted to get one for this trip, but wasn’t going to let it stop me from going.
  16. George Hamrick

    Solo hunting advantages and disadvantages

    So I just finished my second elk hunt, and thought I would make a post to hopefully help some hunters out in the future. This was my first time backpack hunting and solo elk hunting, so take this with a grain of salt. ADVANTAGES: 1. Stay out in the woods, or head to the truck. It’s your...
  17. George Hamrick

    Elk Hunt Colorado

    I just got back from my first solo backpack hunt, so I know it can be tough to plan. Going with a group will make your first trip easier. I had 3 takeaways from my trip that I was glad I thought of. At least other than the obvious keep your pack as light as possible. 1. Stay hydrated - it’s...
  18. George Hamrick

    Calling etiquette

    Yes I understand it’s all part of the public aspect. I think what annoyed me the most is that there were 4 or 5 other bulls bugling that the other guy could’ve went after. Oh well I guess. Still fun to be the first bull I’ve really worked, just wish it would’ve ended differently. At least if I...
  19. George Hamrick

    Calling etiquette

    I appreciate it. I thought maybe that was what it was at first, but he walked 50 yards in front of me like I wasn’t going to call the bull in for him lol. He then circled upwind of the bull and spooked him. Not my happiest of moments that’s for sure.
  20. George Hamrick

    Calling etiquette

    Second time hunting elk, so I could be completely off base here, so forgive me if that is the case. I have turkey hunted out east quite a bit on public land, and I’ve always had the impression that if someone else is calling to a bird when I get to it, it’s their bird to call to. Is elk not the...

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