I drew a secondary tag last year🤷🏼♂️
But there were a handful of tags in the draw, and it was archery so I’m guessing less youth put in for such tags.
Scouting the days leading up to season should be done with glass from a distance if possible. If a herd sees and smells you they can be over a 12,000’ ridge in a heartbeat and you will never see them again on that hunt.
My critique of your overall plan is that you seem pretty locked into one...
My theory is after that 2018-2021 the point creep curve got real steep and a lot of people realized that the tag they though they would get a shot in in 5-7 years just became 12-15 years and either A) they just didn't feel like waiting that long for a tag or B) they didn't think they would be...
Success with an OTC Archery tag in Colorado is not about finding the Unit with the least amount of people or reviewing data to find the one that is 0.3% better than another. There are elk in them all and hunters in them all. Your best chance of success is learning one unit or area (if it falls...
A thin liner glove with a mitten large enough to go over that liner glove easily and put a handwarmer in each one. It's like small portable toasters for your hands.
I saw several comments on the wind...specifically slowing down. I can't disagree with that at all, but something I wish I had done the first couple years that I hunted elk is back out completely when the wind will not cooperate. Go to another drainage, or slope....or just go to town and get a...
How much for the John Deere? Does it have the AM Radio converter as well, I don't pick up many FM stations while planting food plots? Do you have the original trailer? 4-wheel drive? Do you have a bucket attachment?
Don't hold out on us.
I think in general the stiffer the flex of the boot the less tolerance you have for additional room in the toe box or heel cup. They need to fit perfect. Hopefully that helps. If you have the stiffer flex I would go with the 1/2 size down.....if they are more flexible then you'll probably be...