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    Central Mountain Nebo Archery Elk

    Was spectacular. I was limited to a week of hunting because I drew a CO archery ram tag for dang near the same dates and had to dedicate all my time both scouting and hunting to that. I passed multiple bulls in the 320s waiting on a giant and had my opportunity. Shot a 350ish bull in the...
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    Gunnison Deer

    I've been scouting for several years now and plan on hunting this coming fall. Deer are doing well this year. Average winter in the basin with great snowpack surrounding so should be a good year to have a tag. Happy to discuss options.
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    Central Mountain Nebo Archery Elk

    Thanks for the kind words, Scott. Hoping to do this tag right though I've got a sheep tag same dates. Thanks to those who have reached out with intel. The hunt is sounding better with every new thing I read/hear. I drew the single NR tag. There are 12 total bull tags. If anyone has any...
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    Central Mountain Nebo Archery Elk

    Wondering if anyone would be willing to share any info on this unit/hunt. I just found out I drew and would love to hear any opinions or info you're willing to share. I'd be glad to return the favor if there's anything I can help folks with in terms of hunting intel. I know this is a...
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    CO Spring Draw Turkey

    I’ve bow killed some toms on the platte. Lots of birds. Fun hunt for sure. About like Nebraska ;)
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    Moving to either Utah or Colorado... OTC archery concerns

    If politics are a deciding factor of where you'd like to live then I'd agree with the negative comments on CO. That said, it's not a factor for me and I love Colorado for its wilderness and hunting opportunities. I kill at least 4 species on public land, easy to draw hunts every year here and...
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    Kowa 553 vs swaro ats/atx 65

    Kowa 77 with the 11xTZ eyepiece. It ain't much to carry and is every bit as nice if not nicer (IMO) than the swaro 65.
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    7'' prongs

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    CO 8 points: elk or deer?

    Both tags sounds nice but it’s a mistake. Very rarely will you find both in the same places. Hunt elk first. The deer tag won’t creep nearly like elk will if at all and you’ll catch 76 NR archery deer in a few years. Good luck regardless
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    CO 8 points: elk or deer?

    Elk. Not a lot you can do with 8 nr elk points but tons of options for deer with those points.
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    Looking for opinions on 15x56 binos

    I looked through both the swaro and meopta before buying the meopta 15s. They are close enough that the difference in cost wasn't worth it for me. I also got a killer deal on the meoptas. I will say that unless your vision is absolutely perfect, you won't notice a difference.
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    How did you find it?

    A combination of what others have said. I’ve actually found a few from guys straight up telling me,”There’s elk up there but no way in hell im going up there to kill one.” Mostly GE and boot leather though. I look for places with specific similarities to other honey holes and check them...
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    Kowa 77 vs Swaro ats 65

    I've tested them from 1-3 miles in the mountains and off my deck from about 6-7 miles to the foothills. Also looked at the moon with both. I'm not an ounce counter myself but if you put ounces>$ then maybe consider the 65 swaro. The Kowa slightly outperformed it in low light at all distances...
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    Kowa 77 vs Swaro ats 65

    I just bought the Kowa 77 after putting it right next to buddy's swaro 65. I have perfect vision and the only difference I could see was that the Kowa is brighter in low light and less expensive. Easy decision. Both are top quality
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    Hiking style Elk Hunting Boot decision: KEEN vs Salomon vs Merrell

    Of those brands, Salomon is the most durable. For a light weight hiker, take a look at the Lowa Innox. You won't be dissappointed
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    Colorado Unit 36 or 82/86?

    I've been in both those areas. Between the two, I'd go with 82. Some tough country that most hunters won't go. Good luck!
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    Elk down... pack antlers first or last

    Good point Brad. I hadn't considered point restrictions Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk
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    Elk down... pack antlers first or last

    I'm aware. I'd have contested it. Having worked and talked with the C.O.s in the areas I hunt, I do as I've been instructed. I have had them check for EOS many times but never asked to see any antlers as we almost always stash them out of sight so that hunters won't notice.
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    Elk down... pack antlers first or last

    Meat first. I often go back the following day for the rack. In CO there is nothing fishy about not having the antlers as long as you have EOS naturally attached to a quarter. There is no law requiring you to take the antlers. A C.O. might have questions about why you have the rack but no...
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    Hate to beat a dead horse here...OTC unit questions regarding stats

    To answer your first question, no I don't worry about success stats. But, if I wasn't getting into elk at least every couple days I'd move. The key for you this season will be being mobile. Pick out more spots than you could possibly check out within your hunting time and just keep moving and...

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