Recent content by QELKhunter
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Elk….Bow or Muzzleloader
My two cents would be to start with archery for your first elk hunt. In Colorado, the archery season—assuming you can take the time—offers a significant window. That extended season gives you far more opportunity to learn, adapt, and adjust compared to a nine-day muzzleloader season. That said...- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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2026 is off to a good start—with a cow tag punched and a little good karma mixed in.
Good chance indeed!- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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2026 is off to a good start—with a cow tag punched and a little good karma mixed in.
You've got a good eye! I'm not sure on the exact year but yes, it is an 70's International.- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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2026 is off to a good start—with a cow tag punched and a little good karma mixed in.
Thanks, I agree—it really is more of a “village” approach. As farmers and ranchers, we feed America and the world, and on a local level it’s just as important to directly contribute to the well-being of our community through responsible stewardship of natural resources. Regarding fencing, we...- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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2026 is off to a good start—with a cow tag punched and a little good karma mixed in.
One of the benefits of living and working on our family farm is that elk and deer are a year-round presence. What started as a few dozen elk passing through 15 years ago has turned into a resident herd of well over 200 animals that now treat our place like a sanctuary. That’s great for wildlife...- QELKhunter
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2023 NM muzzleloader mule deer Unit 13
The time was finally approaching for my 2023 New Mexico mule deer hunt. After nine years of applying, I drew a deer tag. It wasn’t my first-choice hunt, but I was more than happy to have a tag in my pocket. The last time I hunted this country was in 2008—hard to believe that was fifteen years...- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Deer
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Elk .... Let's see them!!!
Some hunts are measured in inches of antler. Some in miles of boot leather. And some—like this one—are measured in the spirit of the hunter. My good friend Gary, a disabled combat veteran, carried that spirit into muzzleloader season and showed us young guys how it’s done. With patience and...- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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2024 New Mexico Elk Hunt, The reason we do it
There are hunts we dream of, and then there are hunts that find us—quietly, purposefully, like a memory whispered on the wind. My 2024 New Mexico 1st Rifle Season tag was just that. I had hunted this land before, but not since I moved out of state, at least not as a tag holder. This tag wasn’t...- QELKhunter
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Sunday Pic of the Day
I have not, but I am guessing mid 40s', Liam is 38" tall. We did weight him before skinning him and he came in right at 48lbs.- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Sunday Pic of the Day
Giant Raccoon, my son wants me to make him a coon skin hat like Davy Crockett!- QELKhunter
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Sunday Pic of the Day
This owl wasn't concerned in the least with my presence.- QELKhunter
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Sunday Pic of the Day
Go to the mountains they said, thats where you'll find the elk....... 1/4 mile from the house in the neighbors field. 😄- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Sunday Pic of the Day
Two of my favorite things in the world! A good horse and a bull elk!- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Elk .... Let's see them!!!
I'll need to do a write up on this year's Colorado Muzzleloader elk hunt, but till then here are a few pictures to please the mind!- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Elk
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Antelope...Lets See Them!!!
Last years buck got back from the Taxidermist and went straight to the wall!- QELKhunter
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- Forum: Pronghorn
