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    Calls in late october

    Thanks for the info, guys. I'm always looking to increase my elk IQ. It never hurts to hear the stories, either...
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    Calls in late october

    I thought about the bear aspect. That doesn't seem to worry me NEARLY as much as a mountain lion. Last year during this season, in the same unit, I came across the biggest mountain lion tracks I have ever seen. I mean almost the size of my hand with fingers extended. And I came across an old...
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    Calls in late october

    I have a similar question. I'm heading out for 1st rifle here in CO (week after next) with a cow tag. I bought my first cow calls (diaphragm calls, Carlton *I think*) and have been practicing in my truck whilst driving around. Question is this: Is cow calling a good strategy to tag a cow? Am...
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    Nebraska Deer

    I've been hunting Pine Ridge for a few years now. Always do well IF you are willing to walk a bit. Lots of truck hunters, which I never understand. Plenty of deer if you're willing to spend some boot leather.
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    Cow behavior?

    Hey All, I have done some serious searching regarding cow elk behavior in the different seasons, particularly late/post rut. I've come up with pretty much nothing. LOTS of info about how bulls behave: looking for food, looking for sanctuary places, etc.. But there seems to be an assumption...
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    Black Rack

    Anyone here tried the black rack rattling antlers? What did you think? I'm considering buying a set, and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks. --Dana
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    Colorado 3rd season Deer...

    I went out with my bro and niece last weekend (opening) in GMU 191. Two words: Windy, and HOT! Tons of does, but only one buck. My niece had him in the crosshairs at 50 yds, then got buck fever and forgot to release the safety on the rifle! Ah well. We've all been there. It was the first...
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    Mapping out Elk locations ahead of time

    This has been such a great thread. As a rookie elk hunter, all the info here has been greatly appreciated. Two more days until I head up. Can't wait! --Dana
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    Elk retrive

    I've had a drag sled for a couple of years and I love it, especially on snow or frozen ground. Got my sled right AFTER carrying a deer out on my shoulders for about a mile. Yep, been there, done that, and don't want to do it again. I have seen areas where a sled with wheels is actually...
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    Unit 52 nm bull

    FreeeOWWWW! Nice bull.
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    Great episode 7

    Yep, #7 was gold. Really appreciated hearing Ed Arnett. Hey, wait, I live in Loveland! Maybe I can run into him at the coffee shop sometime... --Dana
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    question/whine about podcast

    Thanks Randy. It's NOT going to stop me from listening! --Dana
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    question/whine about podcast

    Maybe this has been asked and answered already, but what is that irritating popping noise that is present in the background during the podcast? It is annoying, and I can't believe that it is deliberate. I also can't believe that it could not be isolated and eliminated. I listen to the podcast...
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    Got it done this weekend. 1st Whitetail buck with a bow.

    Nice buck. The Wyoming antelope should be a good hunt. I have always done well there on the walk-in areas just north of the Gurnsey turnoff and west of I-25. I screwed up and waited too long to get my leftover antelope tag this year, and they were all gone for the area I usually hunt. Bummer...
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    All deer hunters read this arc tile please

    The part about the evil insurance companies lobbying the game and fish department to sell more permits seemed a bit, ahhh, conspiratorial to me. Just sayin'...
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    HuntTalk Podcast

    Episode 6 Just listened to ep 6. Laughed out loud more than once. Please do another one like this! Thanks.
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    Colorado doe unit 27, second rifle

    Hey TJack, I picked up one of these tags as well, but I am concentrating on GMU 181, partly because I picked up a cow tag that's only good for 181, but also because GMU 27 has much more private land than 181. I haven't hunted 181 before, but from what I can tell from maps and google earth...
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    Rookie question on cow behavior

    Thanks for the replies. SBHOOPER, I am putting most of my effort into the 1st season elk. The 2nd season is a tag I picked up because it was available and I had a doe tag in the same unit. Since I usually see the most elk when I ONLY have a deer tag, it seemed like a good idea. I hadn't...
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    Rookie question on cow behavior

    Alright, folks, here's what is probably a dumb question, but I don't care. I want to know. I have a cow tag for 1st and 2nd rifle seasons here in CO, which encompasses Oct 10-14, then Oct 17-25. Now, as I understand it, the 1st rifle season would be maybe at the tail end of the rut, and 2nd...
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    HECS gear?

    Kinda figured this would be a "lively" discussion. Thanks for all the input and humor. I am sufficiently skeptical that I'm sure I can find a better use for my money -- like, some of this good ale I've been trying lately. It WAS worth asking, tho... --Dana

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