I am in Colorado west of Colorado Springs. If you end up hunting anywhere within a couple of hours from here keep me posted. If you get something down I'll come help you with a few other friends.
Ha. It's not about being tough. We're all just elk hunters. My entire family and all my friends know my year revolves around elk hunting. Including a few friends I hunt with who are also on this forum. We all need a good reason to get up every morning and keep moving forward. I don't drink...
Elk love aspen. At least they do at 9200 feet where I live. During archery in September I will often just sit quietly along a draw, saddle, and near the edge of an aspen grove to listen. Many, many times I can hear elk stripping the aspen leaves from the branches. As early fall approaches you'll...
You've learned a lot in a short period of time. So many new (and experienced) hunters are spending far to much energy worrying about getting back further and further into the "back country". I have found that many of the animals I hunt, elk & deer throughout Colorado, have figured out they can't...
Over 20 years ago I met my wife. A transplanted California girl who made it to Colorado. Got married and settled into our new home. First night I hear her setting the vehicle alarms, locking the doors and deadbolts, and even locking the windows. Didn't say a word since I am not completely...
All of that and the well known miracle of how a dry bread, peanut butter & jelly sandwich becomes gourmet food at the end of the long trek to the truck! lol
Sounds like women describing childbirth. Lots of pain at moments but ready to do it again. Glad we get to continue elk hunting instead!
I am usually a solo hunter for elk, deer, and everything else. Totally understand your description of your hunt. I've been doing this for 40+ years and...
If you need more 165gr AccuBonds, Scheels has them in stock online. Free shipping over $50
https://www.scheels.com/p/nosler-accubond-bullets/3034-53742.html?cgid=reloading-bullets#start=1
Great cause! I'll take the "Lee Powder Dispenser and Funnel. $55.00 retail value. $20.00 plus 11.95 shipping cost. In like new condition." If still available. Please PM me payment info.
Scheels has them in stock at this moment. They won't last long but keep adding more at least once a week. Check this link and then save it to check a few times a day when you have time.
Click the link below (They only have the 180gr in stock now. Disregard the caliber shown in the link text...
Welcome! Even though I have lived and been hunting & fishing in Colorado for 32 years I've just gotten involved on the Hunt Talk forum last fall. Have been fortunate to meet a lot of really great people here and in person. I have received great help for specific things from several. I am happy...
Based on your statement "I do intend to check my first primary spot for that evening as it seems to be close to the road and good visibility of a couple drainages." you should expect lots of company depending on how many cow elk tags are issued. Not to mention bull tags. Every other hunter is...
Did you locate your die set yet? My local Walmart had a die set yesterday. RCBS #14601 If this will work I can buy it for you and ship it. $32 plus tax and shipping i.e. $8.30-8.50 Priority Mail.
I told my old hunting partner the same thing. But, I also told him I would have to field dress him first since he had gained so much weight sitting behind a desk. ;)