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    First Time Elk Hunters

    Leaving Friday to go on my first archery hunt, elk hunt, western hunt, first for anything other than sitting in a blind looking at a feeder waiting for whitetail to walk up. Wanted to do this for years. After a rough bout with mental health earlier in the year I needed something to focus me and...
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    Lightning safety while hunting

    Nice
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    Lightning safety while hunting

    Thanks for all the insight. The night I was in the storm, I was at 10k feet next to a pretty steep ridge that went to 11,500 according to OnX. There were some clusters of trees around me but it was a generally open area, certainly not in the heart of the timberline. I figured since I was next to...
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    Lightning safety while hunting

    Headed to Colorado next week for my first elk hunt. On my scouting trip a few weeks ago, I camped at 10k feet one night and a thunderstorm blew in after I was in the tent for the night. Counting the seconds between lighting and thunder, it sounded like it was hitting within 3 or 4 miles. I was...
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    Just Go (Archery) Hunt?

    Got it, so I should take my new camo for this years hunt and roll around in the dirt before hitting the trailhead
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    Main elk food source in September at 10-12k feet elevation

    So you park your truck on the side of the road and walk into the woods, as opposed to going up a trail for a few miles and then hopping off?
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    Just Go (Archery) Hunt?

    So I'm hunting for the first time this year in Colorado. I've seen a lot of folks say that the harvest statistics are basically useless in CO since there is no mandatory reporting. Would you agree with that, and if so how would you go about identifying a unit with proven populations?
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    Main elk food source in September at 10-12k feet elevation

    Appreciate the insight. My first year going, so gonna be figuring it all out as I go.
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    Just Go (Archery) Hunt?

    I just booked a flight for August for my only scouting trip I’m able to take. Hunting OTC CO for the first time in September. I’m thinking this will be my main priority - finding access points and getting an idea of what the terrain actually looks like.
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    Main elk food source in September at 10-12k feet elevation

    Man everything I’ve read online and listened to in podcasts say OTC elk are super call-shy. Is that not your experience?
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    CO National Forests and Accessing Via Roads/Trails

    So what’s the best way to know if you’re on/off private land? This will be my first year chasing elk, I listened to a podcast the other day where Corey Jacobsen said skirting the border of private land (400-500 yards off) can be a good way to find elk during the early archery season, so I was...
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    Elk Hunting For Dummies

    Lots of helpful info here for a FNG. I’ll check out more of your show. Thanks!
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    CPW June Meeting - BGSS Proposed Changes

    Well, as a FNG going on my first hunt this year, this puts a damper on my dreams of doing a western hunt every year. Reckon I should start researching how to apply for draws in every state. Speaking of every other state, how is this going to impact the draw in other states? Is demand going to...
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    How do you balance shooting with fitness

    Assault bike is the bike with the big fan on it. Honestly calling is something I've totally overlooked in my prep phase. I'll add it to the list! Wonder if my neighbors will complain to the HOA :unsure:
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    How do you balance shooting with fitness

    this is the dream. I live in the middle of suburbia so I have to drive 15 minutes any time I want to shoot. To add - not complaining, just commenting. Trying to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
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    How do you balance shooting with fitness

    Going on my first western hunt in September chasing elk. Everyone talks about how physical it is, so I've been putting effort in for a while to increase my fitness, but I'm also finding it hard to balance physical prep with shooting practice. Job, two young kids, so many hours in the day, etc...
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    Are you pumped for OTC Colorado Elk?

    As a FNG this is encouraging. There’s lots of online negativity about OTC CO, but it’s my only option as a Texan to go chase elk this year so I’m going. Any legal elk, learning a lot and ultimately spending a week in awesome countryside is my goal. Can’t wait.
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    Scouting a new area this year?

    First elk hunt, out of state so I’ll be mostly e-scouting. Thankfully, I have a weekend in August my wife will be at the in-laws with the kiddos. I’ll be buying an early flight with miles, renting a jeep from Turo and getting as much scouting in as possible over 36 hours
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    Let's help some guys/gals get their first archery elk!

    Good for you. I made that decision this year, but it was too late to buy into points. I reckon OTC CO is better than nothing, and I’ll hopefully learn enough that when I do get some points saved up I can be more effective.
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    Colorado OTC Archery Elk

    Hey friend - I’m looking at a bear canister mandated area for my first elk hunt this year. I’m still trying to figure everything out - in the off chance I actually tag out, do you do anything different with the meat you leave while you’re packing out to prevent bears from getting at it?

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