I've had both the Cronus G2 and Ares G2 spotters and recently had to file warranty claims for each. I accidentally knocked the Cronus off a cliff while it was on a tripod, and the Ares got over-cinched in my pack. The company replaced both of them incredibly fast without asking any questions...
A major reason why guys do not like scouting early is that when the bullets start flying, the animals are often moved into different country.
If you can scout the weekends before, get there a day or 2 early to relocate, then make sure yours are one of the first bullets flying, it will help you...
My brother in law is heading out from AL to join me for a backpacking elk hunt. I am wanting to find a decent deal for him as he won't be using it very frequently. He needs the L/XL frame size and has a 34 inch waist.
(I have already extensively searched the classifieds and reached out to those...
Start by setting out to find the more easily identifiable "Elk Rocks" or even the "Elk Stumps". After you can predictably find them, move on to the more elusive "Elk Elk"
Durango Silverton Train
Brickhouse 737 in Ouray
Hot Springs in Ouray (There are private spots too )
Hot Tomato Pizza in Fruita
Brown Dog Pizza -Telluride
Dallas Divide (You are probably driving past it already)
Blue Lakes (Its the last year before that area goes on a permit system)
Taco Del...