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Need Advice- Musky bull elk
This year I was beyond fortunate to take a bull much better than I have ever deserved. Big and very, very musky during the middle of the rut. That rutty smell was extremely strong while quartering and remained strong when butchering and packaging. Shot placement was right and not gut shot. I got...- dcreiss
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How big must a bull or buck be to mount?
I recently harvested a pretty good bull, especially in SD. I have not really planned on shoulder mounting an elk or buck in the before. What would your threshold be to decide on mounting a bull or buck?- dcreiss
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Hoyt Nitrux loud?
I just purchased a new Hoyt Nitrux and am beginning to think that the bow is very loud upon firing as compared to others I have shot and been around. First, does anyone else have this experience? Second, any suggestions on quieting down the new rig? -
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Suggestions wanted-which scope to mount on which gun
I am facing a conundrum born from options. I recently purchased the last VX-II 4x12x40 CDS scope I have seen brand new for an absolute steal locally and am questioning which rifle I should put it on. I have a Tikka T3 in 30-06 at the local gunsmith getting a cerakote treatment and a TC Venture... -
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The Generalist Hunter-2018
Thinking about my hunting resume and all the years that I have contemplated keeping a record of my successes and failures, I realized very recently that I should make an attempt to learn from my experiences and keep a running log. Recording this season's pursuits in writing here will provide me...- dcreiss
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- Forum: Live Hunts
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Drop deer hunting in 2018 to fill 2 elk tags?
Yesterday I drew a tribal elk license that I did not anticipate getting; I already drew a limited 1st season CO bull tag and have a bison tag this fall. Tomorrow SD's deer applications are due and I am questioning if I should forego applying for deer at all this year and opt to focus on filling... -
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7MM-HT and RL-16
I just picked up a pound of RL-16 for the first time this weekend. I am looking to load 7-08 in a 150 gr partition and 30-06 in 180gr ab, does anyone have any advice on RL-16 pet loads and starting powder charges to work up loads from for accuracy testing?- dcreiss
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- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Big Proposed Changes Ahead for South Dakota Deer Licensing
The SD GFP commission had a very interesting licensing system evaluation provided to them from the GFP staff regarding suggested options for changing resident choices and eligibility for deer licenses. The GFP commissioners asked the agency to research different licensing systems to increase the... -
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SD West River, Custer State Park, Black Hills Deer
Several deer season licenses were drawn for SD this afternoon. I was fortunate enough to draw two great tags today, I am counting my blessings. Anyone else?- dcreiss
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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300 WSM loads with 178 gr ELD-X for Elk?
I am thinking about loading the 178 ELD-X for my 300 WSM, I am curious if folks have had much experience with the eld-x bullet out of mag velocity rifles and how it performs on game animals?- dcreiss
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Colorado Elk draw results-backdoor method
Has anyone else checked the CPW licensing system via the backdoor method to see if they have drawn limited entry licenses yet? I just checked my app, doesn't look like I drew my first choice first rifle selection. Ugh.... -
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Hello from SoDak
Longtime hunter here that has caught the elk hunting bug after successfully filling my South Dakota resident elk tag last year. Its an interesting transition from being a prairie hunter to chasing elk in a mountainous setting and I learned the value of conditioning and determination before... -
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CO Unit 59/581 Questions
I'm looking at a limited entry application around the Springs area in unit 59 and I'm thinking there are access issues in the unit. I am intending to backpack the unit in October, does anyone have any guidance on either 59 or 581 regarding hike in access or an idea of what to expect as far as...
