How is Colorado these days? I haven't looked since November but it was pretty dry then. Went up for a late rifle took chains... never had to put in 4 wheel drive.
This is the first since I started elk hunting didn't put in for it, I was feeling bad but would have hated to finally get tag only to have it go up in smoke! Going north this year hoping that it won't be too dry!
I've spent just a little time in 62 & 65. We road camped and they would come down and bugle at night on private. There can some access issues issue as the low areas are private some BLM. When I was there there were a fair amount of hikers or mountain bikers in particular 65. The trails that go...
I can't speak to the Lowa or Kenetrek I've heard they are very stiff. I have some Crispi Idaho that I absolutely love. There is really no or little break in. I if you want to save some money the Salomon Quest 4 is a really good choice for September elk if there is no snow. I have not had water...
The best solution is avoidance of the point systems all together. For the states that due have them in place I think the best solution it to require you to apply, maybe every other year or they purge your points and/or put a reasonable cap on points like 5-6. These states that throw a handful...
I started out hunting with a 308 when I was very young and loved it. Then I bought my first rifle a 30-06 and thought I was a bad arsh! (I was 13). In my 20's I bought a 270win and couldn't believe how flat it shot. I knew nothing about MOAs reticles or dial turrets so I felt like it extended...