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  1. luckydraw2014

    Illinois?

    I live in McHenry but when moved here from Texas, I move to Joliet...no jokes please. Hunted Midewen for 10 years, great place if you know where to go.
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    Thanks Ratbeetle for the podcast info,
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    that is great advice and will change up my routine, at my "advanced" age of 46 i want to save my knees and joints as best i can. Thanks again.
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    i have a dumb question, what is approx weight of an elk quarter and skull? My full kit and backpack is approx 45 lbs so i want to know what kind of weight I am looking at. can anyone share what kind of workouts, hikes etc that they are using to prep? I live in IL so mountains are hard to...
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    Meindl USA vs Crispi

    Thanks I think I will take your advice and order a couple pairs of Crispis and see what fits best. The bigger toe box is the reason I love my Meindls so much so it good to know I may be on par with the boots from Italy.
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    a good friend of mine tells a story that he was solo hunting in the Unitas and got to the trailhead and a guy on horseback said....." i wouldn't put that pack on my horse son" he said it was the most miserable hike he's ever been on and he used to climb mountain. after that my buddy bought...
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    I think it suck way before that :)
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    shoot my a text and lets grab a beer. 262 339 3803
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    When does it start to suck?!??

    Great thread. I was wondering myself about all these hunters that I hear doing 5 miles treks with 100 plus and if i could keep up with them. I usually train 3-4 miles with 80 on hilly terrain with a old Cabelas Outfitter Extreme Frame pack and it sucks. Now I am rethinking that maybe I...
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    Meindl USA vs Crispi

    Looking to pick up some new boots, have an old pair of Meindl by Cabelas that have suited me well over the last 10 years. Looking at early season so the 800G insulation in my old boots arent going to work. Has anyone has experience with the newer Meindl that they are puttin out? Looking at...
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    Uncle, that is close. Where you headed to? Wyoming? any interest in CO for Elk in 20?
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    SE Wisconsin? I am in McHenry just over the border. Give me a shout and we can catch up. 262.339.3803
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    Hey Elk rookie, i am looking good for 2020, why did you pick 551, lots of hurt in the Gunnison area. Where are you located in IL
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    I haven’t heard about the possibility so thanks for the heads up. I am actually putting in for Utah LE for deer and elk cause a buddy lives there and has horses, will add MT and ID to the list.
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    Thanks! have a good Memorial Day. I used to hunt in your neck of the woods in Massac County.
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    Flatlander in IL looking to head to Colorado in 2020 for elk need partner

    New to the forum, stumbled on this site during my elk hunting research. It has been almost 9 years since I got a chance to go to Utah to chase Elk , back to back kids and life has just gotten in the way. I have been hunting whitetail in N IL for the last 15 years since I moved from Texas...
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