I appreciate the feedback. I put in for 1st rifle 521 (which also gets me 41, 42, 52, 411, and 421). Should be a guaranteed tag. We shall see. I am most likely sticking to 521, but I will e-scout the other units my tag gets me in as back up locations. Again, any and all advice is very...
Thanks, Tbone and Mottlet. Tbone---if 62 wouldn't be on your list as a 1st or second choice for first rifle, what would? I basically arrived at that unit using gohunt's insider, looking at success rates, access, and their advice, as well as the fact (and hope) that despite having a 100% chance...
I have been doing quite a bit of unit research for my first CO elk hunt. I originally was considering the OTC archery season after applying for my PP, but after an RMEF banquet in MI last night, I was greatly encouraged to make my first foray to CO a rifle hunt. Either way, I think I have...
I'm from Kalamazoo and was planning on (hopefully) bringing back an elk and/or antelope this Fall as well, so I found your advice helpful. I've only ever power washed after boiling, so will a power wash alone get it sufficiently clean for MI/IL/IA standards during the trek back to MI? Thanks.
Native of CA, moved to MI for work 8+ years ago, and have really gotten into hunting the last 3 years. I have filled every tag I have had thus far, which is no small feat in Southwest MI with the extreme hunting pressure the deer receive. At any rate, having zero equipment for western...