Recent content by americanbwana

Good morning all, I usually don\'t post something like this, but this outfitter has been a staunch supporter of the CPW Youth Outreach program for 10 years now. In fact he drives up from his NM operation to meet the kids for the annual Pronghorn hunt we run on his property. An established...

Do elk only go down hill to feed? I\'ve personally seen them travel up over a ridge to their south, then continue toward their feeding area.

So how far will elk typically travel to feed? I\'ve personally seen them travel over two miles to get the grub that they want.

I fall into the middle category, walking 4 miles 4-5 times a week and track diet using myfitness pal. I have a weight loss goal to reach by the 4th of July.

Well the wife just told me to go turkey hunting this spring. While Ive gone once, I wouldn\'t really call it hunting. More like watching the snowmelt. Anyway, is there anyone that would be willing to mentor me, or even allow me to come along to see how it\'s done? I have one CO point, and...

What does an elk look like on GE? Take a look. <!-- ia0 -->ElkSmelk.PNG<!-- ia0 --> Photo was taken 9/23/2011 in an area that gets blasted by hunters early in the season. Flash Earth, and ArcGis do not have this \'anomaly\'. I\'m guessing it was mid afternoon based on the shadows.

In your opinion, what are some of the biggest natural barriers people run into when elk hunting, and how do you over come them? For example, streams are a great barrier. People do not want to get their boots or pants wet, so they just won\'t cross. Let\'s say it is early archery season (Early...

Ok, take a look at this photo. Are those elk I circled?

This is the first year I have both an elk and deer tag for archery. My new area has 3 or 4 basins right at or slightly above tree line, within a mile of my spike camp. What is the best way to scout for the deer? Should I blast through where I think may be, or find a good spot and glass the...

How far do you setup your spike camp from a main trail? I want to be close enough where I can find my camp after dark (It\'s an easy trail to cut), but far enough away that it won\'t be stumbled upon.

Sounds silly, but learning how to tie your hunting boots properly can make a huge difference in your ability to walk long distances without blisters or heal slipping. I\'d save up my money, go buy the best boots I could afford, but could never find some that were just right. I\'d tie them...

A couple of years ago I was taking a \'break\'. As I stood up, a doe comes running through the woods, not on a trail, through the woods. She gets about 15 yards away and just stops. She must of sensed something was amiss. After a few seconds she turned around and took off. Heck I had my camo...

Ok jungle people, when answering the call of nature, do you say goodbye with TP or Baby Wipes? :silent:

Do any of you tote a spotting scope during your summer scouting trips?

Ok, a trick question, where can I find elk in Colorado? Well Rocky Mountain National Park of course. We drove back from Grand Lake through the park yesterday, and saw tons of elk. They were spread out at all elevations. Three good size herds down in the parks, some with way over 50...