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  1. wannakillabigbull

    Outdoor Vision bino harness?

    I’ve tried many of the harnesses out there, including the Marsupial, Kuiu, FHF, AGC, Sitka and OV. The Outdoor Vision Ridgetop is definitely my favorite. Full coverage, very comfortable, and I honestly forget it’s even there. I’m not much of a brand guy so I actually pair it with a Marsupial...
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    looking to hunt CO elk in 2020 with 17 points? recomendations?

    The later rifle seasons in 40 match her point total pretty well. I wouldn’t recommend anyone hunt 40 without a guide, but it sounds like that’s what you’re looking for. Biggerstaff does really well but they’re often booked a year or two in advance.
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    Outfitter Camps in CO Unit 66

    For first rifle it'll depend on the year, and how much it snows. During the early seasons I've seen elk above 12.5k, and most I've run into are above 11k. Action Adventures runs a camp right below Mt Unc which is a 14er, and they kill elk basically at the base of it. Most of the outfitters...
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    Outfitter Camps in CO Unit 66

    Mineral Mountain Outfitters also have Mineral Park and Martinez Creek camps in the La Garita, as well as camps in Calf Creek and Robbers Roost in the Powderhorn. They used to list their camps on their website but they don't anymore. It's relatively easy to find their tents on Google Earth...
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    10x42 versus 12x50

    If you're staying in the Diamondback class then stick with the 10x42s. I'm a fan of 12x50s but only higher tier models with nicer glass. There are a number of good tripods out there, it just depends on what your budget is. Tripods can get pricey!
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    Got my 2019 Elk back - Guess the score

    He looked to be mid 350s to me. Really pretty bull!
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    Trekking Poles

    I also have used the cascade mountains from Costco. Between my wife and I we have 4 pairs. They’ve overall held up great, though I did break off a tip last scouting season. I just removed the rubber end from the broken tip, pushed it onto the end of the broken pole, and extended the last section...
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    Solo Elk Hunting

    The key for me is to do a trial run every year, like a solo scouting trip. Every decision is magnified when you're solo hunting for elk so becoming comfortable by yourself, with your gear, with your surroundings is key. Typically I feel much better each time I go out every year. I solo...
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    AZ 7W vs 5b North Late Rifle

    I just went back and listened to that podcast to make sure I wasn’t misremembering. It was Jay Scott Outdoors 525 (Jan 6, 2019). I actually think it may have been Steve Chappell who makes the comment, so my apologies for saying it was Jay. They talk about the late hunts right around the 44...
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    AZ 7W vs 5b North Late Rifle

    Jay Scott did a podcast about a year ago about Arizona applications. He's not a fan of 7W for late rifle; direct quote below: “Don’t hunt flat units, or units with only mountains where the big bulls stay high and you can’t weed them out of the timber, like 7W.” Like Jay said 7W is mostly...
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    Arizona with 10 points

    Those are reasonable units to be applying for. Just stick it out and cross your fingers when they're hitting cards.
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    Deer - lets see em

    Colorado second choice tag I picked up off the leftover list.
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    Sons CO 2nd season buck

    My goodness that's a nice buck :oops:
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    Sub 32deg elk field dressing

    I shot my bull last year during 4th season in Colorado. About knee deep snow and temperatures were getting just below zero in the town near where I shot the bull, though town was 2500 feet lower in elevation. All told it was beyond cold. I was solo and it took me a couple days to get him out...
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    New Colorado Season Dates?

    That goHUNT article is outdated. 2nd season will not be 7 days, it'll stay as a 9 day season. 3rd season is shortening to 7 days, though. The final approved BGSS for 2020-2024 is linked below on CPW's website...
  16. wannakillabigbull

    Which state next?

    I would do whichever is likely to be hardest to obtain in the near future. Utah OTC may go away and if that happens you may never get a chance at a Utah bull.
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    12x50 Binos

    For an all around set of binoculars I would pick a pair of 10x42s instead.
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    12x50 Binos

    They have a small field of view for a 12 power and not the best DOF, but on a tripod those aren't the biggest deal. I don't think 12x50 Maven C3s are a great all around binocular but they would work pretty well for a budget pair of tripod binoculars.
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    12x50 Binos

    In a 12x50 I would choose the Mavens by quite a large margin. The Maven C series has much better glass quality than Vipers or BX-4s. While I am not in love with Maven C series binoculars, most of my issues are mitigated by running them off a tripod exclusively.
  20. wannakillabigbull

    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    First archery bull. Low draw Colorado. Snuck up on him after he bugled, full pass through at 58 yards. Got to share the experience with my 57 year old father.

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