It\'s Getting Close!

[cohunter14]

We are 32 days from the archery opener in Colorado and many other states are right around the same time. We are also just over 80 days until the rifle season rolls around. Are you ready? If not, what else needs to get done?

I\'ll be honest, this season is catching me a bit off guard with how quick it\'s coming. I have been battling a back injury that I think is finally behind me, but it has thrown my preparation off a bit from a physical standpoint. I really need to get cranking on my cardio! I haven\'t been shooting near as much as I would prefer at this point, but I\'m also hoping to get that rolling starting this week. Taking care of a few gear items today and I should be in good shape after that.

It\'s coming quick!!!!

 

[Lark Bunting]

I\'ve spent a fortune on all new Kuiu gear and I am hoping it pays off when I am packed in to our remote spot this season. I hated the cheap walmart crap I bought and the Cabela\'s gear I had didn\'t fit very well.

I didn\'t quit shooting in my basement since last year and I\'ve been out a few times shooting distance. I feel very good.

I began running late spring and haven\'t let up. I\'m on pace for an 8 min avg for my 5 mile loop and have been lifting a ton.

I may have seen just about every elk hunting video out on youtube that is worth watching...some twice.

I\'ve been through my pack a million times, organizing and reorganizing.

I quit shaving in April and have let my beard grow to disgusting (for me) lengths. I will not shave until I kill an animal or the season ends.

My one HUGE issue is that I have misplaced my elk calls. They are in a nice little pouch but for the life of me I can\'t remember where the heck I put it. As soon as I find it I\'ll be relieved.

Last thing I need to do it get my boots on the ground. I\'ve memorized this area via google earth but I know it\'ll be different to be in there. I should be able to get up the following weekend. I\'m not too worried as the guy I\'m going with has hunted the area a few years now and knows the in\'s and out\'s pretty well.

I really hope I can knock down my buck opening weekend and concentrate on elk the rest of the time. I have some contingency plans in case I need to get back out there for deer...but an opening weekend kill would be pretty amazing. We\'ll see!

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It\'s close!

 

[iccyman001]

39 days and I am chasing NM elk! I\'ve never felt so ready!
I\'ve been shooting more than ever, training harder than ever, and I\'m just ready!!!!


This is going to be a huge year. :upthumb:

 

[Guest]

Lots of hiking and scouting happening right now !

Practising my elk sounds as most of you are. I am also going to be using some brand new strategies this year and shooting video of it all ! Its coming fast and I\'m sure it will be an awesome year !! I have also been working on my sun tan for the trophy pictures !! LOL

There are going to be some big bulls hitting the dirt this year and it\'s going to be EPIC !!