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    Elk Tag Refund

    After going on my first elk hunt and getting into some elk last year and having a great time in general, I was very excited to go back to the same unit this season and accomplish what I didn't get to last season: fill my first elk tag. I applied and drew the tag I wanted with no issues. Then...
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    Best Trail Cam Pictures

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    Gun Safes

    Sturdy Safes provide great value and are made in the USA.
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    Lowa consistent in fit?

    Thanks, guys. I found a pretty good sale on GoHunt and decided to ask for the Caminos for an early bday gift. I feel confident after wearing them for a couple of days that they will do the trick. Plenty stiff enough and pretty comfortable. I went with 11.5 regulars so the same size as my...
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    Lowa consistent in fit?

    @lifeisgoodsteve, Which one did you end up going with and which one got returned? I'm looking real hard at the Tibets for this season. I have the Renegade, but looking for something a little stiffer and with better waterproofing. I wear an 11.5W Renegade and I am thinking I'll likely just get...
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    Talk me out of a spotter!

    The spotter is a heavy addition to your pack, not comfortable for extended viewing, and requires changing your tripod configuration to use if also using for binos. That being said, it sure is nice when you need to know if something is legal before you decide to go hiking after it. While 10x...
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    LH bolt action rifle

    It's rough for lefties these days. There are very few resellers that have any left-handed Tikkas. There are plenty of Savage and CA lefthanded models to be had on Gun Broker just have to pay the left-hand premium.
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    Cabela's gift card

    Mountain House Meals and stove fuel. I'm not a prepper, but always good to have those things around.
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    Leupold Vx-5HD 3-15x44 on a Tikka T3x.

    I have that same setup. Here is a video of it
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    Binos in $250-$300 range

    Looks like cabelas and Bass pro are having a pretty decent black friday sale on some older generation Vipers. Seems like a great deal. I bet they go fast.
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    Sleeping Bag recommendations for CO/WY/ID October Elk Hunts

    I took a 20-degree bag into Colorado for 1st rifle and it got down to 7 the first night there. I was really glad I brought an extra blanket and puffy pants. I survived but man was I cold. The rest of the nights it only got down into the 20s and I was fine. IMO the most important part of the...
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    Glassing time

    I found elk in the thick timber on the left side of this pic after two days of glassing the open hillsides beyond that face. I was ready to pack it up and find a new spot. I'm glad I gave it one more glassing session. I learned that even thick timber faces have glassing opportunities. They just...
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    Elk in unit 74 Colorado

    No flak from me. I agree with your statement. I was more looking for tips on what type of conditions I could expect and if I need to pack in water or not. Either way, I'll be ready for whatever comes my way.
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    Elk in unit 74 Colorado

    I appreciate the feedback. Since Colorado makes you pick your unit at time of applying, I've already selected this unit. I think we'll go into it with real expectations and try to do our best to get away from the crowds and hopefully have some luck. Just hoping it's not too dry and hot during...
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    Elk in unit 74 Colorado

    Looking at 74 for 1st rifle Elk. Knowing that weather definitely plays a factor on where the elk may be, I've got a few different spots picked out in their summer range (western area) and winter range (eastern area). Looking to mostly do spot and stalk style hunting and glass heavily in some of...
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    New Rifle.......

    I have a CZ 557 Carbine in 30-06. It has the walnut stock and open sights. I did add a scope to it and it has a similar ring mounting system to a Tikka. It's a beautiful, great shooting rifle that I purchased when looking for a traditional wood stock deer rifle to add to my collection. I love...
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    DNZ mount

    Game Reaper mounts are great because it's one solid piece and there are fewer moving parts. The only downside is, unlike a rail with separate rings, the game reaper has fewer adjustment points when mounting a scope. Also, if you ever purchase a new scope that has a bigger diameter tube, you...
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    Campfire Pics - Lets See ‘Em

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    2020 Fish - Lets see them

    On the juglines.
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