I was reading this thread without realizing it was 5 years old. It seems you came around to the point that has prevented me from going: unless you have an in with a transporter via someone that flew with then previously, its about impossible to book one ... at least one with any decent...
I have a main and 2 trolling motor lead acid batteries, an alternator and an onboard charger. While I would love switch to Lithium for the weight savings, trying to figure out how all that is wired and redo to support Lithium sounds like a major project 😆
I may get out for a goose hunt next week. T has a local connection. I've never been goose hunting and only mildly interesting but this is a golden opportunity.
Its currently 64F outside.
Probably another bird or small game hunt in early 2026, but frankly my mind is already on 2026 fishing...
On Saturday, I woke up way too early to pick up T and N for a pheasant hunt. This was mostly for the dogs, as Colorado pheasant hunting just isn't great. It was not pleasant weather- 40mph winds and 23 degrees. However, it was one of the best bird number days I've ever had. Mostly hens, but we...
This was essentially home for the 10 day hunt.
In the back of the truck, I have thise interlocking foam rubber mats on the bed. This makes it easier on the knees, and keeps feet much warmer.
On the driver's side I had a cot with a couple pillows, a comforter and a sleeping bag. Underneath the...
One year just west of KS we were being checked by the warden. We mentioned we were camping and he asked if we were at a certain place. I was like, no, never heard of it, we are 20 minutes further away ... and then we always camped at the place he mentioned after that.
Colorado CWD results take days to weeks. If you're lucky enough to harvest, you'll cut off the head, including leaving a vertebra, take it to a sampling station, they'll immediately sample and give you back the head, then proceed with the euro process.