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    How long is too long before it goes bad.

    Okay, So I ran into some elk hunters over the weekend discussing how long an elk will last not being dressed out. It appears one in their party had shot a “good sized” cow and followed the blood trail for about ¼ mile. Due night falling in and not wanting to bump the elk they decided to pick up...
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    Tarp, Tipi, Tent's for Winter Outings.

    With my hunting adventures now over for the year I am starting to gear up for some winter outings here in CO and trying to determine what the best setup will be and one that will give me a wide range of use without compromising safety and comfort. The plan is to do some overnight snowshoeing...
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    NorthWest CO Elk hunt 2012

    NorthWest CO Elk hunt 2013 2013 elk hunt has begun. Off to the airport to pick my cousin for his first Colorado elk hunt then off to north west Colorado to set up camp. Should be there around 2 am. Just enough time to catch some zzzz’s before a hike into a remote bowl to see if the Elk are...
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    Scouting once seasons open

    Just a question. How may rifle hunters still scout once Archery season opens? I normally do not go running around once the first season opens, but this year I really screwed up and drew in an area I have not been in. going in this weekend to scout for a place to camp and the best access into...
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    New Bow Recomendations

    Need some help from all you seasoned bow hunters out there. I am looking at picking up a new bow for next year’s deer hunting adventures. I have been looking at a Bear® Archery Encounter, Diamond Infinite Edge, or PSE® Archery Stinger 3G. Anyone have any recommendations?
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    ID and WA fishing road trip.

    I decided to take a little time off from work and head to Boise ID to check on my Mom and do a little fishing, then go on to Twisp Washington to check on my Aunt and fish a little there as well. So i loaded up the wife and kids last Wed morning and headed out. got to the Middle Fork with...
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    Reaper1- Elk Recover Vehicle Build

    Okay. After a few outing in my 09 F-250 Crew Cab Long bed I have come to the conclusion that it is not the most nimble off road vehicle to get me into the backwoods. Due to it long wheel base it distributes the weight great, sometimes too great. (see pics of winter camping, though tires with...
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    Weekend Walkabout

    Taking Friday off and going to go get lost in the Grand Mesa area around Orchard City. Put in the wrong Unit (411) for my 4th choice for 3rd cow elk and wouldn’t you know I drew it. I have never been down in that area so I figure I will take a few days and see what I see. Seems to be a few lakes...
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    Stick n String

    So I guess it is time to upgrade by bow. Some hunting buddies went out last month and outfitted themselves with some new bows. Cannot remember what they got but want to go out this season and giver a try. I have access to land owner tags so I was the go to guy for a B or C Colorado deer or cow...
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    Sleep System

    Okay, after going on the Winter Backpacking trip with Aron and others from the forum I found that my sleeping system needs a little work. Normally I stuff my 20* Featherlite into my quilted canvas bedroll and all is good. Now that I am going to do more backpacking and leaving the horses at home...
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    Be cautious of tracks that disappear

    After 3 - 70+ hour work weeks (with a few all nighters) I was told to take Friday off. So with fresh snow from Thursday’s storm I set out for a little time out on the trails. Headed for the south side of Mt. Evens. Followed someone’s tracks for about 1.5 miles. The snow on this part of the...
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    Deer and Elk Hides.

    What is everyone doing with their deer and elk hides? I have inherited all my grandfathers and fathers deer and elk tanned hides. I have enough to make a million moccasins. What has everyone else done with theirs.
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    Camera suggestions

    Hi all. Looking to replace my old point and shot camera and was looking at the Sony NEX 6. Looking for something to take when I ma out scouting and to for the wife to take pics of the kids riding in the local rodeo’s. Would like to be able to digiscope with it as well. I know the NEX 6 might...
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    Winter Boots

    HI all, It is time to spend some more money on gear now that the after xmas sales are on. Looking for some new boots for winter hiking (with and without snow shoes). Would also like to wear them while riding the horse. Been looking at Kentriks but have seen mixed reviews. Found a good price...
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    Winter Migration - how much snow is too much

    hi all, well it is down to this last week for me to bag an elk for 2013. i have a cow tag for 4th here in CO. the unit i am in had 6-8 inches above 9500 and a budy saw elk in the adjacent unit down around 8500. so i have two questions to ask as i never really have given it much thought. 1. how...
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    CO Elk Camp 2012

    And so the adventure begins Animals feed, wife and kids kissed (not in that order). Leaving Elizabeth CO and heading north west to set up Elk and Deer camp. Already had half the hunting party cancel for numerous reasons so we will see who shows up Friday night, day before opener. Truck is...
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    Camp Setup

    Hi all, Thought I would pose the question to everyone and find out if anyone is religious about how they set up base camp. Example… entrance to their tent is always pointing south, east, west. Cook setup to the right of the tent… to the left. I really never gave it too much thought and will...

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