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  1. Danger_Denver

    Thanks y’all

    I know there are good shots that can lead to a long recovery. But for my first animal, there is a sense of relief and gratitude for her going down less than 10 seconds after the shot.
  2. Danger_Denver

    Thanks y’all

    Working for it was easy. Waiting for it was way harder!
  3. Danger_Denver

    Thanks y’all

    That predictable haha
  4. Danger_Denver

    Thanks y’all

    You nailed it. Going out, covering what feels like hundreds of miles of ground, sometimes not seeing anything, and then the disappointment of coming home empty handed. Not this time.😎
  5. Danger_Denver

    Thanks y’all

    I move to Colorado 4 years ago. Didn’t grow up in an outdoors family. I wanted to provide wild game for my family and learn the sport of hunting. Many… many failures along the way. Learning solo on forums (like this), YouTube, and Facebook groups was how I tried to improve. Thank you to...
  6. Danger_Denver

    Colorado mule deer tactics

    Man that’s awesome, thanks for sharing all that. And congrats on the animal, I’m still waiting on that first big game animal. What you said it what I will continue to adjust: 1. Take your time on the stalks. Slow down. 2. Slow WAY down when still hunting. I was increasing my encounters with...
  7. Danger_Denver

    Colorado mule deer tactics

    Yep, archery hunting. I haven’t had favorable wind with a lot of my encounters, I know that has been a contributing factor. I also think I am moving too quick/covering too much ground. I feel like covering more ground is more productive, but I know bumping everything isn’t working either. Thanks...
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    Colorado mule deer tactics

    Hey all, I have my first mule deer tag and am a newish hunter (forums and YouTube have taught me everything). I hunted a unit for archery elk two years ago, and while there there were does that were in my camp most mornings when I got up, and would cruise into camp during lunch some times. They...
  9. Danger_Denver

    Do overs 2021 while hunting..

    Today... Saw 4 cows and a calf moving between about 100 yards of aspen grove. Shot at a cow at 137 yards, perfectly still and broadside, when the shot went off the crosshairs where right where I wanted them. Shot felt great. I look up to see if she reacted, and elk are moving left and right...
  10. Danger_Denver

    Solo black bear hunting

    I got some bulls in close, but I only had a cow tag. Was a cool experience to see the practice on my calling finally pay off, and know there were elk in the area, but didn’t get close to any cows. I’d say my e-scouting for bear was successful for the alternate area. I found two creek areas...
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    Solo black bear hunting

    Yeah I think getting the hide off and meat broken down quickly in the heat is what seems daunting solo as a first timer. I really want to do a good enough job on the bear to make a rug, if I get an elk down the hide is staying out in the field so I can do it quicker without worrying about...
  12. Danger_Denver

    Solo black bear hunting

    This was a great post
  13. Danger_Denver

    Solo black bear hunting

    Appreciate all this, great info! I agree, it is a shame I can't find a mentor! But I did manage to recruit a buddy to go with me part of the season. It'll be his first season and he's got a muley tag. I only work 1 week out of all September and he's battling PTO shortage. Se we'll go a...
  14. Danger_Denver

    Solo black bear hunting

    My thinking with elk v. bear spoilage, is the areas I elk hunt are 2k higher than the scrub oak areas I’ll be bear hunting. So the temp difference lower elevation will cut down my time. Also, skinning the bear hide with the precision for a rug seems tedious and difficult with one person...
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    Solo black bear hunting

    Hey all, I am a newer hunter, and have yet to harvest my first big game animal. My sources for learning are podcasts and YouTube. I will have Colorado OTC archery elk and bear tags this September, and for part of the season I will be solo hunting. I want to prioritize my bear tag with habitat...
  16. Danger_Denver

    EF441W7R - anyone else have this RFW tag?

    I drew an cow tag for 2021 on this ranch. Hoping for a better experience from what I read here.
  17. Danger_Denver

    New elk hunter help

    Yeah, I want to get some equipment to at least start spike camping for a couple of days. Going in and out every day seemed like a waste of energy and time. Also, I know you're correct of finding lees know/obvious access point. I thought I was doing that this year, but there were plenty of...
  18. Danger_Denver

    New elk hunter help

    Valid point. I guess over a weekend might help, with drive time each way time is still limited. I was more coming from the scenario that my PTO would be better used with time in season than over the summer scouting. But some weekend trips might be worth it.
  19. Danger_Denver

    New elk hunter help

    Yeah, GMU 14 I was bumping into moose a few times a day. A ton there. The first weekend I hunted there it snowed and there were tracks on the ground, so there were elk there, just never saw or heard them after following tracks around forever. In GMU 65, there was a large heard hanging out on...
  20. Danger_Denver

    New elk hunter help

    I think all my E-scouting from the previous year was too close together. I think your right, I want to me more flexible and mobile next year. I probably got too committed to the same area this year. Next ridge or new area completely will be on the list. Thanks for the input!

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