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    Necessary gear for first western hunt.

    “Good glass” for elk in CO is going to be a solid pair of binos for most people. You don’t need a high end spotter to see elk. I had Vortex Diamondback 10x42’s for a long time. Switched to the Leupold BX5 10x50’s a few years ago. I prefer the Leupolds but both spotted elk for me just fine. If...
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    To move units or not to move units and other questions

    If there are bulls hanging up in other camps, I would say that there is something you guys are doing that is keeping you from punching a tag. The CPW issues elk tags in unit 52 and 521 because there are elk there... You just have to find them. Moving to another OTC unit wont drastically change...
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    Sleeping in truck or tent

    My buddy has always slept in his truck bed with a topper on it. He put a cot on one side and keeps his gear on the other side. He ties a tarp to some nearby trees for some space outside of the topper. Very slick system. If I didn't have my camper, that's the way I would go.
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    Colorado OTC Elk partner

    Whether you find a partner or not, just go! I used to solo hunt in Colorado until I met a guy at the trailhead one morning. He shot an elk the night before but couldn't find it. I helped him track it down that morning and now we hunt together. I'm a Colorado resident so if you need some info...
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