Been lurking for a while mainly because I really dont like posting and I feel I learn more from others than I can contribute to a crowd of this caliber. Anyway, here we go. Live in Texas, east of Houston, and hunt mainly hill country type deer and exotics around Bracketville. Lived in 6 other states and Colorado for 9 years but couldn't make a decent wage so took a job back in TX.
I attempted one elk trip with my Dad while living in Grand Junction but ended up bailing early due to 8" of snow (3rd day) so our trailer didn't stay on the mountain until spring. I rode the horses out while he and other hunters nearby spent the next 7 hours going 8 miles. It was a good idea, just not mine. Anyway hopefully doing my first DIY hunt in south central Colorado if I finally draw. Trying to follow in the old man's footsteps and hunt the same unit he did, and where we spread his ashes. Should know soon. I am planning a scouting trip in July and 3rd rifle in November. Happy to be here and really looking forward to getting back in the mountains.
I attempted one elk trip with my Dad while living in Grand Junction but ended up bailing early due to 8" of snow (3rd day) so our trailer didn't stay on the mountain until spring. I rode the horses out while he and other hunters nearby spent the next 7 hours going 8 miles. It was a good idea, just not mine. Anyway hopefully doing my first DIY hunt in south central Colorado if I finally draw. Trying to follow in the old man's footsteps and hunt the same unit he did, and where we spread his ashes. Should know soon. I am planning a scouting trip in July and 3rd rifle in November. Happy to be here and really looking forward to getting back in the mountains.
