I rifle hunted 20 (3rd season) about 5 years ago. I do know that a portion of it burned 2 or 3 years ago up towards the north side of the unit around Poudre Canyon. Then the floods came and wiped out a few of the roads.
I have used a big buddy heater at 10,000 ft in a pop-up where we camp for archery season and have not had any troubles. We don't run it all night. In the evenings before bed and in the morning when we get up. As one guy recommended, get a good sleeping bag. I got one from Cabela's a few...
I hunt Merriam's here in Colorado and this late in the season the tom's are pretty quite. Also we see lots of solo hen's which to us means they are on nest's and there boyfriend isn't anywhere to be found. We also start to concentrate on meadows as the first crop of hopper's start coming out...
I don't believe I need to apologize or save face with anyone, you want to give sarcastic comments to a simply post, then expect sarcasm in return. I believe I put in my post I wasn't looking for someone's honey hole, and for those that have offered advice I thank you. As far as returning to...
Apparently the Internet trolls didn't like my introduction, so this is for you. I am a Pisces, like long walks on the beach and scented candles. Is that better? or do I need to post on this forum 2000+times before I am allowed to ask for help on a hunt?
Well I defied the less than 1% odds for a nonresident DIY hunt and won the NM Elk lottery and drew a bull tag in Unit 55 Valle Vidal for rifle season. Would love to hear from anyone who has been down there. Its a once in a lifetime tag so i want to make the best of it. I have several scouting...