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  1. hoosierhunter11

    Layering System for a western hunting newbie

    Appreciate all the feedback so far. I ended up purchasing a Sitka Ambient jacket (40% right now!!) to throw in the mix. I'm thinking for upper layers I go with Wick crew, kiln 1/4 zip, Ambient Jacket, Nano Puff, and Dew Point. All 3 of those jackets are super packable.
  2. hoosierhunter11

    Layering System for a western hunting newbie

    Thanks man, good tips! I have all other gear dialed in (Exo Pack, good sleep system, good boots, Garmin Inreach, etc.) and am enjoying the training intensity when I have something like this ahead of me. Cannot wait! You have a good point about the soft shell. I am considering ditching that...
  3. hoosierhunter11

    Layering System for a western hunting newbie

    Hey folks, I have been reading threads similar to this one and it has been very beneficial. I would like to get some input on my specific system for an upcoming mid-September (9/12-9/23) hunt I have in CO at 10k+ feet. I likely have all the necessary pieces but am struggling to figure out what I...
  4. hoosierhunter11

    2023 Whitetail Meat Pole

    1-day draw hunt on a national wildlife refuge. We had to drag him out 2.5 miles... good memories with my dad.
  5. hoosierhunter11

    Possible First Elk Hunt, Looking For Advice

    This is great. Thank you!
  6. hoosierhunter11

    Possible First Elk Hunt, Looking For Advice

    I realize this is very naive but it is something I am nervous about. I drew my first archery elk tag for CO and will be joining my dad and his buddies who have a lot of experience. Any resources you know of that will compare legal vs non legal bulls just to get my eyes/mind trained? I know this...
  7. hoosierhunter11

    Im going Tarp Bivy this year. Give me you tips and tricks

    Following as I just purchased a DST tarp this evening!
  8. hoosierhunter11

    2024 Co deer recaps

    Was planning on a muzzy deer hunt next year in a unit that jumped 3 points ... there goes those plans ;/
  9. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    Congrats man! I've been doing MTN Tough programming since Jan and feel amazing. I'd recommend it if you're looking for training that is easy to follow.
  10. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    I drew my first tag! Group of 4 us will be heading to the Gunnison Basin with 2 bear tags, 1 muzzy cow tag, and an archery either sex tag (me)... wow, cannot wait!
  11. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    Awesome, congrats man!
  12. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    Deer point showing up but no email yet. Now elk....
  13. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    You are correct about usage of the word "should". I was just trying to speak positively lol. Agree that point creep could really get interesting due to the allocation adjustment and slew of other changes.
  14. hoosierhunter11

    Fingers crossed for CO

    Should draw my first elk tag this year. Last year 100% of folks at 3 PP drew and I put in with 3. It will be interesting to see how the recent changes impact draw odds. Good luck, y'all!
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