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  1. OkiechasingElk

    What time do you come off the mountain durning archery elk hunting?

    One of the reasons I've decided to ATV up and backpack camp in instead of stay at the cabin with my buddies for my week of Archery hunting next month. First light and last light. If I have a 1 hour ATV ride and a mile to hike every morning/evening to get back and forth from the cabin. Not to...
  2. OkiechasingElk

    Thoughts from Backpacking Experts - Hiking in from Up Top

    Interesting. Can you be more specific on what you typically do? Kinda out of left field. Lol. But I definitely get the risk of showing back up to gnawed on wires.
  3. OkiechasingElk

    Who else uses AllTrails to E-scout?

    Have been using AllTrails quite a bit as i decide which drainages I plan to (start my) hunt around a specific mountain. Most drainages in this area have a lengthy hiking trail going up from the bottom on OnX, so supplementing what I'm seeing eScouting with what is being said about the trails...
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    Thoughts from Backpacking Experts - Hiking in from Up Top

    Sitting at 1100' at home....LOL Last year I was up in the same area for 2nd Rifle. Cabin was around 9400' and same day we arrived we went up for an evening hunt and I was suffering a bit hiking around. (I also had been awake for 32 hours straight. Probably had some additional effect....lol)...
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    Thoughts from Backpacking Experts - Hiking in from Up Top

    Hunt Style - Solo Bivy/Spike camp. 2nd week of Sept. Colorado. I'll have a basecamp at a friends cabin about 8 miles via ATV trail from where I plan to hunt. I plan to spend 6 nights in the field, with a mid-week run back to the cabin for a shower, clothing change as needed, and reload on...
  6. OkiechasingElk

    First elk scenario

    First E/S Archery Tag for me. Going to have 6 full days mid-Sept. I'm 100% a go with your gut guy. Same on judging Whitetail Bucks at home. If it makes my heart race when I see it and I willingly pull the bow back, then it's the right one for me. If I put my release on, but relax the it's...
  7. OkiechasingElk

    Sept elk hunt

    Hunting Mid-Sept, Southern CO. Planning on: Light Merino baselayer Bottoms with Non-Insulated Cabela's Instinct Stalking Pants (Thick but not insulated) UA Tech T-Shirt, Light Merino baselayer Top, Long-Sleeve Poly Camo Top Packed Puffy Jacket and Rain Gear Top Any reason to pack anything...
  8. OkiechasingElk

    When was your first year hunting OTC Elk in Colorado?

    2022. OTC 2nd Rifle. Going back in with a draw Archery tag in 28 days...
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