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Westelker reacted to Deerhunter6250's post in the thread First time DIY Elk Hunting - First Rifle CO - help greatly appreciated with
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Hunt all day, go places others won't, hunt till the last minute of the last day, Have good light gear. Have a plan A, B and C. Good luck -
Westelker replied to the thread Colorado Unit 80/81.Re unit 80, PM me. Perhaps I can help.
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You mention crowds everywhere but one of the things to try to avoid would be to name your specific spots (ridges, drainages, etc) on...
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Been hot, bulls quiet during the days. Not loud when they do call. Buddy's 6x6 was a quiet bugle and he ambushed him after a couple...
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Some of the worst bugles I’ve ever heard came from real elk. Sounds like you might have to change up the forum name by the end of this...
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Westelker reacted to WyoDoug's post in the thread Garfield County sues High Lonesome Ranch over road access with Like.
Needs to be. Need some bite to the laws that are supposed to protect public land. People like this ranch and Elk Mountain Ranch need...
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Westelker reacted to reallyoldman's post in the thread Garfield County sues High Lonesome Ranch over road access with Like.
We all need to give Garfield Commissioner John Martin a huge thank you. He is an unusual polition and great individual.
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Westelker reacted to Justabirdwatcher's post in the thread Help Me Pick Elk Season - CO First vs. Second Rifle with Like.
It really depends. I wouldn't look too hard at the success rate for statewide seasons because it really only matters for the specific...
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Sounds like a great first elk hunting experience, and the fact you saw elk makes it even better! Build on what you've learned and it'll...
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For sure plan A longer trip next time if the place is new. It usually takes at least 2 to 3 days to start to understand a place and...
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I have hunted the Grand Mesa country pretty much every year for the last decade. Usually 3rd rifle cow on a second choice. The last 3...
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Westelker replied to the thread Point creep casualty.
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Killing an elk on your first day of the first hunt is pretty impressive. Can't believe you couldn't get someone to help you. Crazy.
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This is just my two cents, but I would probably recommend keeping your points and hunting a unit in Colorado that doesn't require...
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Westelker reacted to BrokenChicken's post in the thread First time DIY Elk Hunting - First Rifle CO - help greatly appreciated with Like.
Make sure to bring your fly Rod. Arkansas River makes for great fishery in the fall.
