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HELP! Hunt Plan Indecision
WORDY POST WARNING- thanks in advance for reading this overly detailed post and thanks even more for any advice you have! So, I’m having some serious indecision on my hunt plan for 1st rifle in Colorado. Something that I’ve been thinking about a lot is that literally every decision you make... -
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Sitka gun sling vs Kifaru gun bearer
Anyone have thoughts on the sitka gun sling vs. the kifaru gun bearer? They seem pretty similar. I didn't know Sitka even made one until I was poking around on the internets. I've heard good things about the gun bearer but haven't used either. Would love to hear any thoughts from people who... -
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Mule Deer Bedding
Hi all, I'm trying to put my first Muley buck on the ground during 2nd rifle in CO this year. I'm 0/2 so far. I feel pretty good about the scouting and work I've put in this year- much more than in years past. One thing I'm struggling with is finding beds. I also elk hunt and I have a pretty... -
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What round does your Savage .308 like?
I'm about to mount a new scope on my Savage Model 11 .308. With my old optics, I loaded Federal Trophy Copper 168 grain and they did fine but didn't blow me away either. Before I mount and zero my new scope, I want to decide which round to use. I'd love to hear from anyone with a similar rifle... -
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Backyard Giant
I posted this in another forum and people liked seeing the pictures: mtmuley, I know you’re on there too so don’t make fun of my repeat post :) I live in Colorado in the unit that I hunt and am really excited about my deer tag this year. Well, yesterday morning I got even more excited when I... -
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CO Draw Results?
Quick question for the board- does anyone know the specific day that draw results come out for CO? On the website, it just says June 3-7 for bear, deer, elk, moose and pronghorn. I'm finding myself checking too often and would love to know if anyone has a more specific day/time to expect the... -
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Load/round recommendations for summer practice shooting
Hi all, I hunt with a .308 and have been using Federal Premium Trophy Copper rounds (165 grain, I believe, though I may sight in with a 150 grain this year, not sure yet). They seem like a good round for my gun and I have felt confident in their accuracy and kill potential. My question is... -
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Any CO Unit 43 locals out there?
This is a bit random and I know I'm fishing here, but I live in CO Unit 43 and am wondering if there are any other locals here on the forum. I've hunted this unit for the last three years. I have a lot of time in the summer (and much, much less time in the fall when it really counts, admittedly)... -
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Value of winter scouting?
Guys- I got bit so hard by elk hunting in the last three years. Even right now, 9 months from the season, I still find myself thinking about elk a lot. Too much. I live where I hunt, and I've taken a few snowshoe hikes recently to see if I can get my eyes on some wintering elk, with little... -
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CO Home state hunter. Where else to start buying points?
Hi all, I live in central Colorado and hope to be here for a long time. I plan to invest a lot of time getting to really, really know the unit in which I live and I plan to hunt it every year. I prefer to hunt 1st rifle season (at least until I get into archery) and unless "point creep" really... -
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Reflections from an unsuccessful hunt. Learn from my mistakes and help me learn too!
“I had taken a moment too long, the bull was quartering quickly away. I knew I couldn’t responsibly take the shot…I had done just enough right to get the chance, and I had done just enough wrong to blow it.” WARNING- This post is overly detailed. I can’t help myself. But, if you’re interested... -
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Scouting Help (CO hunt, but general information welcome!)
Hi all, I'm new to the forums. I live in Colorado and hunt very near where I live. I've been out scouting a bit and will be out a lot more between now and when my season starts. I have a few questions related to scouting that I would love any perspective on: 1) In years past, I've hunted 1st...
