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    6.5s are for girls

    Awesome story - love to see the daughters in the field. I know I treasure the time when my 14 year old is with me as she makes each hunt special. As for the 6.5 .....my 12 year old son would consider those fighting words. He will hopefully be touching an ELD-X off from his 6.5 at his first elk...
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    Dealing with / avoiding outfitter camps

    Doing final preps for CO 2nd season in unit 78, just got data back from CPW with a map of all potential outfitter camps in the wilderness area I am headed to. Seems like there is a 'potential' camp every 2 miles or so...my #1 area has a camp located in same drainage. The camps are licensed to be...
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    I could use some prayers sent right now.

    Ishoot- prayers sent. Makes the usual banter of rifle caliber and best elk unit seem pretty insignificant. Keep the faith the the Big Man has a plan for you guys as difficult it is to see right now. My world are 12 and 13 right now and I feel both your pain and concern.
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    UP bound - son's first deer hunt

    Searchin- raised a glass for you and your son tonight and also read your story to my son (12yo). He remembers his first hunt like it was yesterday and said he knows how your son is feeling. Best of luck from NW Ohio.
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    Who here uses trekking poles?

    As usual thank you all for the replies - you’ve convinced me. I’ll do some research and pick up a set.
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    Who here uses trekking poles?

    Who here uses them? And if you do use them would you ever go back to not using them? I have never tried them but am giving considerable thought to picking up a pair before our DIY this year.
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    Great Bull! Even Better Wife!

    You may someday shoot the world record elk but I'm betting the memories formed on this trip will outweigh all. Nice bull and even better story.
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    What does "Being in shape" mean to you?

    As others have said the mental part is much more important. As for the actual physical part what I have found works best for me is spending hours with a fully loaded pack walking up and down football stadium steps. Going down a mountain with a full load hurts me more than the climbing. My...
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    Strategy for 2nd rifle Colorado GMU 71...

    Not new to elk or elk hunting, however I am new to Colorado 2nd rifle. Hunting unit 71 and had settled on an area that 1) felt I could get away from the masses by bivy hunting and 2) picked a transition zone based a lot on CDOW elk migration routes and other research; all that was needed was...
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    CO 2nd season!!

    Leaving the 19th for Unit 71 with both elk and deer tags. Hoping for some colder weather and maybe even snow.
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    Rough spots of raising your own hunting buddy.

    OP - life is not about you anymore the minute you have a child. Nobody can describe how they change your life until you experience it first hand. Even with all of this they are still the greatest thing likely to ever happen to you. Every minute you spend with them now pays of 10X down the road...
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    Attention Bivy Hunters: Whats your pack weigh for a 7 day hunt?

    It won't help you this year but when you are done with your trip critique everything you took - write down everything in your pack and grade it. Did you actually use it? What worked well? What didn't? Looking back when I started I carried around a lot of things I thought were 'must haves' that...
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    painting a rifle stock

    Mine below, Krylon Fusion sprayed into little tubs and then my wife and kids (young at time) painted it for me. This one I will always treasure for obvious reasons.
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    Newbie wanting to organize a DIY Mule deer hunt

    If I were you looking for an awesome adventure at the cheapest possible price I would take a hard look at OTC elk. Doing DIY with over the counter tags has allowed me to make this a yearly trip even with two young kids at home. The knowledge and mountain education you will gain on your own...
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    Boots

    Asolo boots for me. Take a little longer on the break in than the Danners I have had but fit like a glove afterward. Have had two pair over the past 12 years and they have never let me down.
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    Swarovski 8.5 X 42 El's for sale

    Lowered to $1600 - will leave up for a week then sell to SWFA if nobody interested at this price. Thanks
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    Michigan youth hunt week end

    Sweet! Great deer for the kids and I bet you were as much or more excited than them.
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    Newbie wanting to organize a DIY Mule deer hunt

    Amjones- welcome to forum. Lots of good people and information on here for those willing to listen. As a fellow non-westerner these guys have provided good information that has definitely helped me. Critters aside the first thing I recommend is making sure your hunting party has similar...
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    Kenetrek or kuiu

    I have run Sitka for 4-5 years and although expensive they have served me very well.
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    POI at distances longer than 300 yards

    Good suggestions above - one other potential...is your barrel the same temperature (cold)? My POI is good until I run 5-6 consecutive shots through my 300, at which point it drifts consistently 4" left at 450 yards. I will never run 5 shots that fast in real world hunting so it does not bother...
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