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Vincel, Yes, I have hunted quite a few RFW ranches and can help with info on the ranches as...
Vincel, Yes, I have hunted quite a few RFW ranches and can help with info on the ranches as well as several guides. Some I highly recommend other, I'd stay away from. PM me when you have 10 postings. Westelker- Westelker
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For PM's I think you need 10 postings. Do you have some general questions that you don't mind...
For PM's I think you need 10 postings. Do you have some general questions that you don't mind sharing on the open HT forum? Hope I can help. Westelker- Westelker
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Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?
I'm certainly not a scope mounting expert, but when I purchased my new 50mm Leopold I had a good gunsmith mount it on my new 7mm Weatherby magnum. It's on the factory dovetail. I have used the same rifle and scope since the mid 1970's. I've bang it up on trees, rocks and slammed in on an... -
2026 is off to a good start—with a cow tag punched and a little good karma mixed in.
Thanks for sharing! There are lots of families in that area where those depredation tags help feed. Your generosity is a great example that many others could follow. Outstanding story to start 2026. -
Solo Elk Hunt in Colorado: Am I About to Embark on a Glorious Disaster?
Pennsylvania Pussie.....just stay away from CO. We don't need NR like you. -
Montana bull...all of 1.5 hours.
To BuzzH! Congrats on another nice bull. Why do you have to brag, boost and gasconade about every elk you kill? Everyone knows you're an experienced elk magnet and an amazing hunter. It would be nice, for once, if you shared some of your hunting strategy and tactics to the less experienced... -
Colorado Cow Elk
Get yourself positioned and hidden away to get a shot while the cows are either going into the the private very early or if they're not disturbed during the day be in position while they leave the private as they transition to their bedroom at last light. If a fence line is the boundary... -
Old man, old cartridge, old elk
Congratulations! That was an awesome shot on an outstanding bull. I hope you have wall space to show this beauty off. You should be real proud of yourself after 12 years applying. Thanks for sharing! -
Systematic Approach to Finding Elk Elevation Bands in a New Unit during 3rd Season
It's a little early to expect the elk to be herding up in large numbers. The big bulls will be secluded, resting, sleeping, eating and not interested in grouping up for the migration. You'll see small herds now, mostly cows and calves, and a satellite bull or two waiting to get lucky during... -
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Great News! I am able to take my 14 YO son elk hunting this year
I just sent you a PM. -
First Elk hunt in Colorado unit 67
PM me if you have the posts re 67 elk and fishing spots. -
First Bull, Colorado Muzzleloader
Great story for your first day! That last picture looks like a perfect opportunity for a shot. Were you loaded and cocked? That may be your first and last opportunity on this trip. Instead of shooting with your camera, next time shoot with your muzzleloader. Opportunities like that don't... -
Missing CO Hunters
This friend of my brother was found only 1/2 mile from his truck.- Westelker
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