This year was my brothers turn to chase LE elk in UT. We started putting some trail cams out in July knowing we likely wouldn't get much until closer to the hunt.
As the hunt drew closer we really hadn't keyed in on any bull or area, but had made some great memories on the mountain.
The...
Last year I faced a similar situation. I pretty much decided I was going to pass but wanted to practice drawing on a deer. He was only 15 yards, so I ended up throwing a rock over him. Took a couple rocks before he stood, and wasn't long before he laid back down. Went through the process 2 more...
Just returned from my CO 3rd season hunt. What a fun experience. After first electing to pass on this buck he continued to stand there tempting me. In the end the logic of my circumstances won out and I pulled the trigger. One of these days I'll learn how to hold out for bigger.
Two years ago during hunting season there was a one antlered buck. Thought he was broke. Then on Halloween I spotted a shed buck. After he walked off I found his one side, 4 point. Was the same buck from the hunt. The following year I'm fairly certain I harvested this buck. Was worried to drag...
It may have been a quick trip, but I'm glad I went and did it. I'll have to save Moe's BBQ for another time as they close on Sundays. Did eat at Grand Avenue Grill and Casa something. Both pretty good. Saw one good buck but he was in city limits.
The storm kept us from venturing too far into...
Heading to CO (5-6 hours one way) for a quick trip to get an idea of the area. The last time I was planning to go I ended up not because I-70 was closed.
Hunt is still a month away. Guessing there could/will be a lot of deer movement between now and then?
Hope driving around for one day is...
I used a BTX 65 exclusively last year. I wanted the 85 but I was using cabelas bucks and they didn't have any. I never felt like the 65 was detrimental, first light it worked great glassing deer in the sage. I still would like the 85 mostly because I feel like it would be the best trade off for...
Didn't realize wallows come and go so often. This one has been there for the better part of 10 years to my knowledge. I might dig it sometime just to see.
Have you ever had a favorite wallow that disappeared? Did it ever come back? Did the elk continue to use the same trail to and from?
No tag this year, but I have a wallow I was banking on sitting when I get the tag. Last year and again this year it is dry. We had a decent winter this year...