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  1. windymtnman

    Going it alone

    Regarding thieves working the backcountry trailheads and camps, unfortunately it occasionally happens around here in South Central Colorado. I've seen warning signs posted by the Forest Service at some trailheads. Let's face it, if you leave your vehicle at a trailhead in many areas, the...
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    Colorado's proposed Shed hunting Licensing and Season laws Grrrrrr

    Yesterday, a low flying helicopter was flying around our ranch in a typical manner CPW does when they do their game census. I thought to myself, they're a tad early this year, and we don't even have snow to make that task more effective. However, they didn't canvas the area thoroughly and...
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    Weminuche Wilderness Area

    The hunters I spoke with accessing the Wenimuche from the North, around the Rio Grande Reservoir (unit 76) didn't fare very well this year. Most didn't even see much for Elk, but did run into an Outfitter that wasn't very pleasant to see them show up on their Mules 5 miles in. Obviously...
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    When is 'old' too old?

    I'm 67+ years old, and figure that while I'll slow down, I have a lot of years left in me. This topic is a case by case basis for individuals obviously. For myself, I always worked out and I know I'm in better shape today than I was a few years ago. I also pay my dues though, lifting...
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    Cool Find

    Depending on how difficult it might be to get a big spud, pick axe and whatever else to the scene, I'm thinking it wouldn't take long to get this guy out. I've found that if you have a big steel spud, and can put a post hole driver over it. you can fracture a lot of ice and even rock with it...
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    Colorado's proposed Shed hunting Licensing and Season laws Grrrrrr

    Well, I see Colorado Parks & Wildlife is holding hearings soon on their proposed shed antler licensing and seasons for gathering of them. Most of what I've read, is couched under the premise of keeping shed hunters out of the Wintering grounds and stressing big game that are trying to get...
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    Weminuche Wilderness Area

    I think what many hunters doing their scouting and research from afar often don't realize is, the amount of user activity in some areas of the wilderness during the Summer months. What may look good on Google Earth, and other methods, may not tell the story of Summer backpackers, horse trips...
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    How to stay away from horses in a nat'l forest

    I think your post is wrought with a few sweeping generalizations. I guess I'm wondering what your experience level with horses & mules are in the Rocky Mts.? I think of my boys as super athletes when I watch them negotiate what the terrain throws at them. As for the comment " most guys I've...
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    Anyone ever sew 1000D Cordura fabric?

    Perhaps a weird question here, but here goes. I'm thinking of buying some bulk 1000D Cordura fabric and having my wife sew me some custom panniers, and misc gear. She's a very talented seamstress, and the actual projects aren't very complicated. Her main concern, is if her sewing machine is...
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    CO unit 80

    I live in Unit 80, in the mountain foothills. I am intimately acquainted with Silver Mt. Bennett Peak, and the drainages around there, as I live pretty close to them. Not sure which Sheep Mt. you're referring to, as there is more than one mountain by that name. In that you mentioned Marble...
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    How to stay away from horses in a nat'l forest

    Ya, Ya, Ya....I read this with interest, as I have horses/mule/burro, and live in the mountains of Colorado. Being retired, I ride at least 3 seasons a year in the mountains on stock that was trained and experienced in the mountains. Don't be too sure about where a horse can go. Most of the...
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    Disabled Vet Hunt

    Your plans for this hunt, remind me of the TV Sportsmen show called "Sheep Shape" that features disabled hunters struggling with amputations, cancer, and the like. It's interesting to see how these hunters preparation, resolve, and determination to "win" against the mountain plays out in...
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    How's this for an adrenaline rush?

    For anyone still following this post, I went back to the Bear Den today. (Sort of). I think the Bear's got the "Do Not Disturb" sign out. I don't think it's right, or probably even safe to keep approaching the Den this time of year. So, today, I looked at the den entrance from above it...
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    Hunting a Wildfire Burn Area

    Here's my sidebar thought. I drove up a forest road that had a major forest fire move through a full year earlier than my visit on this day. Even after a years time with the seasons changing and all, the stench of that fire was so strong, my wife insisted we leave as it was making her sick...
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    How's this for an adrenaline rush?

    As for your remark on: "Don't be surprised if the bear wants to play with your camera; they tend to do just that around here. " I know all about that. I've had a number of Bears during the Summer poke their noses into the cameras. I ordered a brand new Bushnell camera last Spring because it...
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    How's this for an adrenaline rush?

    I don't plan on checking the trail camera for several days, perhaps over a week? I don't want to visit up there too often and risk running into him if he's out and about. it's not that I especially fear him, I don't want to harass him, just enjoy having a neighbor. No plans to look in on...
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    How's this for an adrenaline rush?

    Our ranch in So. Central Colorado is surrounded on 3 sides by Rio Grande National Forest. A few days ago, my wife and I took a walk, which we often do out our back gate. On this day, we decided to take our Mule and Burro along on lead ropes. While walking along the base of a rock cliff a...
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    Colorado Unit 82 - 4th Rifle

    Around the Sand Dunes, traditionally, a lot of the Elk run for the Baca Grande private lands South of Crestone quite a bit when hunting season starts. If you are planning on hunting there, you might be able to poke around the fringes of this area and catch something coming or going. I live...
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    WTB LEFT hand used bow with accessories

    Looking to upgrade my old archery gear. The price of a new, brand name bow with it's usual needed accessories is giving me a bit of sticker shock. Plus, in that I'm left handed, I think the amount of equipment out there is likely far less. (?) I know some folks like the latest model of...
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    "The Bob" Elk - 2017

    Reading along here, I was waiting for the part where the panniers got damaged! You didn't disappoint, unfortunately!

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