Yesterday was Opening Day for my Early Season Rifle deer season.
I was fortunate to come across this unique buck at 9200'
My trusty '06 did the job at 250yds
https://youtu.be/iVXQ78S8dYk
1 - Tarp it - keeps it warmer and it protects the roof canvas
2 - Get some of that green astro turf and roll it out for the floor
3 - Stoke the stove with a couple 'Duraflame' logs at night. They will burn slow all night long
4 - Keep an eye on your stove pipe for creosote buildup
The next BGSS is now up for review, and the CPW has released some important information.
For those that bow hunt, it looks like there are changes on the horizon - and not for the better.
Read thru the below links, print and send in the survey page...
Interesting - read more here
http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Commission/2018/May/Item_22-2020-2024_Big_Game_Season_Structure-May2018.pdf
2020-2024 Big Game Season Structure Proposals Public Outreach and Involvement. Over the years, the Commission and staff have used a variety of methods...
The weather was a bit crappy this morning so I did a small DIY project inside until the sun came out
I started with some leftover Tyvek I had - a 3ft wide roll, some good 3M Duct tape, and a grommet kit
We've all done it... MISS!
I sure had my share of misses over the years. One that is most memorable, and the spot is still named after is called '3 Times'
I believe it was back in 2002, me and a buddy were a couple miles in the backcountry one morning.
There was a thread of a meadow behind...
I was at the Colorado Bowhunter Assn banquet last night.
A live auction ?package? item came up and before I knew it, I raised my hand once and won the bidding
I now am the new owner of an Elite Impulse 31 bow, a Hamskea Versa Rest, a Tight Spot quiver, a dozen GoldTip arrows, and a 3 pack of...
Anyone else beside me use trees stands for hunting elk?
I like to set them somewhat near bedding areas and slip in and hunt them in the evenings. Make a few mews and usually an elk or two comes to investigate
Here is one of my best spots - https://youtu.be/-eSgEfzlq2I
Here are a few short...
Headed to Texas this week for my first hog hunt.
Over 3000 acre free roaming ranch.
Taking my Marlin 44mag lever action with 225gr Hornady FTX handloads topped with a 1.6x6 Nikon
Also taking my Winchester 270 model 70 with 130gr Hornady Interrlocks handloads, topped with a Burris 3x9
Atvs...
Scenario:
Morning of day 2 of a three day archery hunt on public land
You have a buck tag and a doe tag
Water edge is 25yds away
Wind blowing left to right 15mph
What do you do?
https://youtu.be/hw4_F8ktXas
Scenario:
Sept 12
Day 3 of a six day hunt
OTC unit - E/S archery tag
Time: 8am
Wind: Quartering toward you, left to right
These are the first elk you've seen
What do you do?
https://youtu.be/CcyOxkxXK5Q
Every so often, the topic of hunting moon phases comes up so here is a bit of info regarding that....
I went thru this little exercise a few years ago [2014] with another guy who ran my numbers.
Me and my buddies have taken 22 elk [archery] in the past 10 years - 2004 thru 2014
16 harvests...