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    Are more people hunting with the rise in food costs?

    Here in CO there has been a rise in tags sold since the pandemic...I think mostly due to people wanting to get out and do something, but don't think it was to save money. Maybe people are wanting to be more self-reliant? I used to be able to buy OTC cow elk tags right up until the day before...
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    Fall bears - Does slope direction matter?

    Has anyone noticed any pattern with where they find the most fall black bears? North, south, east, or west facing slopes?
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    Buying a spotter (yes another spotting scope thread)

    I am facing the same dilemma as you. I am also considering a used Swaro non-HD. As much as people talk bad about Vortex, the Razor gets good reviews and legendary warranty. I think there is a case to go with the Razor if you want an angled spotting scope, however there are people that prefer...
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    Swarovski 65 non-HD

    I found a local seller offering a Swarovski 65 non-HD, and I am debating whether or not to make an offer. What are everyone’s thoughts on the Swarovski non-HD? Still much better than “lower end” (Vortex Razor) HD scopes? I don’t plan to digiscope since I still have a flip phone haha.
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    Sow bears and boo boos - let's see them.

    Looks like my PTR-91. Killed my first 2 elk using a similar rifle and iron sights. Still bring it along as my back up, but sure glad I have a lighter rifle now! Looks like a nice bear!
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    Good tent for 3rd season elk CO

    Rent a wall tent and see if its right for you. I think you will be way more comfortable being able to fully stand up to move around, cook, etc. The wood stoves in a wall tent are much bigger and you won’t be waking up multiple times in the night to add more wood. I have a Davis tent and they are...
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    What year is your Leupold spotter? Can I ask why are you selling it? Thank you - Geoff

    What year is your Leupold spotter? Can I ask why are you selling it? Thank you - Geoff
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    4th Season Mule Deer CO

    South Park region. Not so much East, but I understand the rut runs later the further south you go. Good to know you see rut action into December. Fingers crossed for snow and rut action at the end of November!
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    Interesting Video Why 5% Get 95% of the Elk

    Agree with your first thoughts about effort leading to success, however knowing a unit has huge advantage. Knowing a unit well, you can go to where the elk typically like to be or where hunting pressure is less. My one friend has been hunting one unit for the last 15 years and is about 90%...
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    Swarovski 65hd 30-60x?

    I ended up reaching out to Swarovski - they confirmed they never made a 30-60x. I am requesting the serial number from the seller to figure out details and make sure its not stollen.
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    Swarovski 65hd 30-60x?

    I found a like-new used Swarovski 65mm 30-60x at a decent price. I confirmed twice with the seller he listed the correct info since I only see the 25-50x or 20-60x eye pieces currently available. The scope was bought in 2011. I was unable to find any information about this eyepiece online. Does...
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    Vortex Razor 65HD 22-48 vs Swarovski 65HD 25-50

    That is kinda what I was wondering - is the Swaro worth $1000 more? I guess I need to look through both side by side to see if it is really that much better
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    Still hunting CO black bears

    My hunting buddy is going in with an archery elk tag and I am going in with a rifle bear tag. I think we are going to still hunt the area we are used to and see what we run into
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    Colorado Unit 18 Conditions following fire in 2020

    I was camping on the eastern side of the burn in 18 this summer. You could see the grass coming in nicely in the burned areas near the road. Can't speak for the center of the burn where it was likely hotter, but I would imagine grass, aka food, is growing back in there as well.
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    Vortex Razor 65HD 22-48 vs Swarovski 65HD 25-50

    Also, where would I be able to find a Swaro 65 for 15-1700? Any websites in particular?
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    Vortex Razor 65HD 22-48 vs Swarovski 65HD 25-50

    From what I understand, an 85mm is going to give an extra 10 minutes of light in the early morning and evening. Is that the only benefit to going with a wide objective?
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    4th Season Mule Deer CO

    Sounds like the consensus is the rut will still be good around Thanksgiving. In my 10 years of hunting I have been able to easily get around in my Tacoma TRD off-road and only rarely needed chains. The times I have needed chains I have been able to get by others stranded on the side. Always...
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    Vortex Razor 65HD 22-48 vs Swarovski 65HD 25-50

    I want a 65 HD spotting scope for its versatility in weight and ability to reach out a decent distance. I originally was looking at the Vortex Razor HD 22-28, but after reading threads a lot of people suggest Swarovski is one of the better scopes. They have two models in 65HD including their...
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    Still hunting CO black bears

    My buddy did have success blind calling a black bear using a fawn distress call. I tried this strategy as well but didn't work for me, but another thread on here has a bunch of success stories on it too. So I guess its a 4th option to what you've listed. Still wondering if anyone has had success...
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    Calling Black Bear?

    My buddy used a fawn distress call in the fall, to call his bear in.

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