CO 3rd Rifle Thread

[WTFJohn]

I don’t have quite the deluxe crampons but hoping the yak trax or snowshoes serve me well, hunting by a buddies house so will have a good report on conditions come Friday

YakTrax are for meant icy sidewalks, under load they tend to slip underfoot especially in snowy mud or steep slopes. They also tend to get pulled off your feet by brush, leading to fun backtracking when you realize you're down one. Treat yourself to an early Christmas gift, I use these more than I do snowshoes. I would rather have these than trekking poles, they are that much of a game changer.

 

[Hnthrdr]

YakTrax are for meant icy sidewalks, under load they tend to slip underfoot especially in snowy mud or steep slopes. They also tend to get pulled off your feet by brush, leading to fun backtracking when you realize you're down one. Treat yourself to an early Christmas gift, I use these more than I do snowshoes. I would rather have these than trekking poles, they are that much of a game changer.

Thanks! Good to know!

 

[Trogon]

Micro spikes are a good intermediate between yaktracks and crampons. Still get a spike for traction on ice and wet logs, but dont have to deal with the long tines catching on pants and whatnot.

 

[Brianb3]

Anyone on this thread can answer me a ? Of ATV n rifle carrying. Is it any type of case that can be locked. Or does it need to be a hard case? Permanently attached?


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[lak2004]

Anyone on this thread can answer me a ? Of ATV n rifle carrying. Is it any type of case that can be locked. Or does it need to be a hard case? Permanently attached?


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Read the regulations better. Most questions can be answered. Pg 15 in 2024 big game regs...

8. Carrying loaded firearms (except handguns) on an OHV during deer, elk, pronghorn and bear seasons. Firearms (except handguns) must be unloaded in the chamber and magazine. Firearms (except handguns) and bows must be fully enclosed in a hard or soft case. Scabbards or cases with open ends or sides are prohibited. This does not apply to landowners or their agents who carry a firearm on an OHV to take depredating wildlife on property they own or lease.

 

[abbrown]

For what it's worth, I saw two different good sized bucks holding groups of 7 and 8 does today while driving home from work. Cold weather kicking them into gear maybe? Just in time for Saturday morning start.

 

[Hnthrdr]

For what it's worth, I saw two different good sized bucks holding groups of 7 and 8 does today while driving home from work. Cold weather kicking them into gear maybe? Just in time for Saturday morning start.

Yep and it only gets better as Nov drags on…

 

[justinspicher]

I saw somewhere around 250 deer tonight, several bucks, even a few really nice guys. I don’t have a tag until 4th rifle, but it’s always a good time to see critters.

 

[WTFJohn]

We had bucks pushing does around the ranch yesterday morning, and hit -5* last night. Winter said GTFO fall, it's my time now.

 

[lak2004]

We had bucks pushing does around the ranch yesterday morning, and hit -5* last night. Winter said GTFO fall, it's my time now.

Where are you that it was -5?!

 

[WTFJohn]

Where are you that it was -5?!

NW CO, ~8k ft. Forecasted temp was low single digits, but we are always 5-10* colder. Should hit mid-high 30s today and this weekend, but more snow rolls in tomorrow night.

My advice for anyone hunting 3rd or 4th is pack an extra layer or two.

 

[lak2004]

NW CO, ~8k ft. Forecasted temp was low single digits, but we are always 5-10* colder. Should hit mid-high 30s today and this weekend, but more snow rolls in tomorrow night.

My advice for anyone hunting 3rd or 4th is pack an extra layer or two.

Not quite so cold down here in the SW thankfully but we got multiple inches. I'll be wearing pac boots and carrying down pants and jacket.

 

[OKHunter84]

They've closed most the roads going into Colorado from new mexico due to the weather, kinda screwing me up

 

[justinspicher]

They've closed most the roads going into Colorado from new mexico due to the weather, kinda screwing me up

Really? How are you coming into Colorado?

 

[OKHunter84]

Really? How are you coming into Colorado?

They closed I-25 at the raton pass and had I-40 closed as well at tucumcari. I'm waiting it out in Clayton and trying to figure out a different route. Everything was open when I left early this morning.

 

[CRJR45]

I fly in to Durango tomorrow , I hope ???

 

[OKHunter84]

I fly in to Durango tomorrow , I hope ???

Looks better over that way

 

[lak2004]

I fly in to Durango tomorrow , I hope ???

Shouldn't be an issue. We're getting snow still off and on, but it's mostly overnight snow for tonight and tomorrow. Might get delayed

 

[Poser]

I fly in to Durango tomorrow , I hope ???

You won't have any issues.

 

[jwatts]

They've closed most the roads going into Colorado from new mexico due to the weather, kinda screwing me up

I'm keeping an eye on the roads myself. Raton pass and I25 in general doesn't look too good.