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  1. MountainFeral

    Fjallraven vs born primitive pants

    I have some Fjallraven Keb Trousers, which look pretty similar to the Vidda. They're extremely versatile- I've used them for work, general wear, hunting, scouting.... prettymuch everything. My only complaints are that the wax application does almost nothing for water resistance compared to a...
  2. MountainFeral

    Partially Waterproof Pants- women’s cut

    I have a pair of timberlines that are too big for me now after loosing some weight. They were ok in the water resistance area, but some side vent zippers would be nice. I’ll probably end up with those in a smaller size if I can’t find anything else.
  3. MountainFeral

    Partially Waterproof Pants- women’s cut

    I had the privilege of testing out a pair of pants last winter that were mid-weight with waterproof panels from the lower legs to about the middle of the thigh in front and on the seat. The rest of the fabric was dwr water repellent with a lot of stretch, so they were easy to move around in and...
  4. MountainFeral

    Shed from the Same Elk, 1 year and 15 miles apart

    The closer I’m looking at the details of these, the more convinced I am that they’re from the same animal… and if what I’ve read about convex vs concave pedicle seals indicating good vs poor health, it would make sense that he didn’t grow much considering the bigger shed is concave at the pedicle…
  5. MountainFeral

    Shed from the Same Elk, 1 year and 15 miles apart

    The rear tines are what do it for me…
  6. MountainFeral

    Shed from the Same Elk, 1 year and 15 miles apart

    I've spent the last 5 days bear hunting (unsuccessfully, but that's another post :rolleyes:). Saturday, I picked up a little elk shed. Today, in a totally different area, I saw another shed, picked it up, and immediately said out loud to myself, "you gotta be _____ing _____ing me..." (I'll let...
  7. MountainFeral

    Colorado Unit 471 Camping Question

    Ha! I usually hunt 86, so it's been a bit of a reprive from the steep stuff. ;)
  8. MountainFeral

    Sorta FNG - SW Denver

    Nah. Looks cool, but I'm not one for crowds and lots of noise.
  9. MountainFeral

    Colorado second season boot insulation

    As long as I'm moving, I've never had my feet get cold in uninsulated boots and merino socks- including some mountain lion hunts in the teens/snow (all hiking- no snowmobiling/side-by-side/etc). Sitting still is another story. I don't sit very often, so my solution is battery heated socks in my...
  10. MountainFeral

    Sorta FNG - SW Denver

    Hello from out in the Salida area. I'll get nerdy af about anything hunting related.
  11. MountainFeral

    Colorado Unit 471 Camping Question

    I've also got an early rifle high country deer tag for the unit in question... just posting in the Elk Forum because I figure more people have been in the area in September for them since it's an OTC unit. I've got my honey holes over here in 86 that I plan to hunt after the deer season, but...
  12. MountainFeral

    Boot recommendations

    I'm in the CO Rockies, and I have problems with plantar fasciitis, so I try to get the stiffest soled boots that I can find. I'm also mega hard on stuff, mileage/terrain-wise. I've used both the Crispi Altitude and the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme, and I had durability issues with both- the Crispi...
  13. MountainFeral

    Let's help some guys/gals get their first archery elk!

    I’ll second this… I harvested an archery bull my 2nd season of archery hunting, but it only happened after scouting that end of the unit all summer and hunting nearly every day with several close calls until I finally harvested one on the 20th of the month. When you’re new, efficiency is...
  14. MountainFeral

    New to squirrels

    My husband and I hunt together… he carries the Ruger 10/22 and shoots CCI velocitors and I carry a .410 double barrel with whatever lightweight shot we’ve got. He snipes the ones that are doing “squirrel statue” and I take the ones that decide running is the better option.
  15. MountainFeral

    FNG from Western Colorado

    CB is an amazing spot. I am in the Salida area. I don’t know Jack about honey holes & whatnot around there, but I’d be happy to share what I’ve learned about finding them in my area if you ever need help.
  16. MountainFeral

    Elk Broadhead Suggestions for Low Poundage Archers

    I shoot similar poundage with a 26.5” DL, and l shoot a 150gr IW single bevel with an insert (I think 75gr, but I played around with the weight a bunch and forget if I ended up with 50s or 75s in there). Total arrow weight is around 470gr. I’ve only had a shot (about 20 yards) at one bull with...
  17. MountainFeral

    What are the odds this is a micro-chipped Antler?

    Come on... 60 year old white dudes gotta get in trouble for something.
  18. MountainFeral

    Found an old trap in the woods...

    I've applied to join their forum and waiting to hear back from their admin. Apparently he has to screen everyone to keep the anti-trappers out. I sent a pic to Colorado Trappers Association as well. From some more searching, I'm reasonably sure that it's an S. Newman Oneida Community No. 2 1/2...
  19. MountainFeral

    Found an old trap in the woods...

    Any trapping historians here? I found a cool old trap in an old mining area near Salida, Colorado. From my hour of internet searching of S. Newhouse Oneida Community traps, I haven't found one with riveted teeth like this one.
  20. MountainFeral

    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Well, I'd talked to the guys a couple of hours beforehand. It was a really unique mountain bike race, and I was leading, so I let them know that there'd be more people on mountain bikes coming over the pass during the night. If that hadn't been the case, I probably wouldn't have done it. I don't...

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