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    Excel spreadsheet for Hunt Apps

    Hey just wondering if anyone has a good template for tracking application strategy over the years by state/date of hunt. Just finding myself a little all over the place with my thoughts, and dates of upcoming hunts. Just looking for org ideas not the actual strategy. Thanks!
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    Off Season to Become Better Hunter

    What do you guys do to improve skill during off season? I’m at the point in my life where I have time to devote to becoming a better hunter (Deer and Elk). I live near winter range for big game. Here’s where I’m at but looking for ideas: Observing resident elk in some lower country and...
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    Batting Average? Opportunity to Success Ratio? Mule Deer Archery

    Mid way through my first year archery mule deer hunting, and curious as to how many encounters it takes you guys to close the deal? I’m currently 0/7 and while I’m glad to be in the middle of them, I’m super frustrated to not have a deer down by now. I’ve killed probably 30 whitetails with bow...
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    Opener recap, and strategy help with willows

    Friday, I headed out to my basin where I’ve been watching 3 very nice deer and some smaller ones all of August. First archery mule deer hunt, and as a local, I’ve been to this spot a lot. Saw no other hunters scouting during my 6 or so trips there, and was trying not to get too optimist to have...
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    What would you do

    In this morning scouting session, I’ve located a gorgeous buck in a remote basin surrounded by steep loose rocks/scree. would you leave him be until CO archery opening and hope he stays put or keep tabs on him? I can observe from the ridge line, accessing from an adjacent basin. Also...
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    CO Outfitter/Good Teacher

    I’m new to Elk/Mountain Hunting, and live in CO. I’ve been reading, talking to other hunters and getting out there when I can. Got my first rifle cow elk last year DYI and I’m hooked. As a 44 yo, I’m trying to accelerate the learning curve. I want to get after mountain hunting hard. Of course...
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    Colorado

    Hi all - new to Elk hunting and wanted some feedback on a unit that gets lots of driving pressure . I have a cow tag for 2nd rifle, which is now. My game plan two weeks ago was to head high in mountains and glass meadows from elevated ridges. I had a few spots that were holding elk and unlikely...
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