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I just spent a weekend in Colorado. Nearly got carried away by skeeter. I drew an archery elk tag- limited- and can only hunt 1st 10 days. Think the bugs will still be bad in early September at 8500-10,000 feet?? Or- anyone have suggestions for odorless skeeter spray???

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How is it I drew H with 3pts in the special? Odds show 4 and under were zero percent. I thought when you put in for the special, you were stuck with that category. Your unsuccessful app wouldn't be kicked out to the random. Am I wrong???

Very nice! The reason they finally got it done was I renewed my subscription. When they found out you and I were buddies, they got right on it!!??

Man, I feel your pain! Had the exact same thing happen to me in 2017. Bladder cancer, chemo, surgery, etc. Had a limited bull tag I drew in Colorado. Cost me my 16 points. Didn't want to turn it back, didn't know if I'd live to go again. Prognosis was bad- they gave me a 10% chance to live 2...

Oh, and I did see quite a few Montana hunters patrolling divide road. I think they were hoping to catch them crossing back and forth.

I drew this this same tag about 10 or 12 years ago. I don't think it's changed much. I went up the 1st couple days of season just to look around. But saw a ton of elk, and shot a small 6x6. Talked to a guy that said I should have waited til later in season. Said the bigger bulks show up down...

Very, very impressive!!!

These idiots have zero clue about REAL conservation. They're just sipping the feel good kool-aid in their big mansions and watching "documentaries" about feral animals.

Oh man, just saw this thread, started reading. Got more and more bummed cuz it went south so fast I figured the poor kid was aced out of a good hunt. First no scout trip, then primary area burned out. Then I saw the pic! I swear I got the same thrill and charge as I do when I pull the trigger...

Thank you for the info. I've only hunted the eastern edge on private land. Elk were plentiful there, during 3rd season. But we talked with many folks hunting public land that did as well as us. So thought I'd give it a try. Looking at the Colorado hunt atlas/maps, it looks like for the 3rd...

Folks, maybe a little help if you don't mind. Looking at land status on BLM maps and Onx hunt maps, I'm confused. There are tons of sections of "Colorado state trust- no public acess" noted on Onx. BLM just shows it as state lands. So even though these aren't private, still no hunting?? I've...

I got lucky this week on a spike bull! Last time I killed a spike, this rascal would have been a "herd bull"!! Yep, its been awhile! Bad pic, I know. But by myself, 66 years old, and getting hot fast- I just snapped a couple pics and dived in. Qtr, bag, and hung in 90 mins. Gotta be a world...

I hunted that unit about 8 years ago on the November season. Went up the 1st week to just "look around". Saw a ton of elk, killed a small 6x6 1st morning I was out. Met a guy as I was heading out, he said I should have waited til late season, told me I would have seen a bunch more bigger bulls...

My thoughts also. I was never lucky enough to lock one on a deer as a kid, and they changed to paper when I was about 13 or so.

Ya, for sure. They had everyone's best interest at heart to burn all that history. I better shut up now.....

This was given to me from an ex-bil. Said he found it in a cabin that was being burnt by forest service on the salmon river back in the 70's. Anyone know how to find out the history? Just curious if its been used, or if it was the main ingredient of soup. I remember as a kid these metal tags...

Dang nice buck, and for sure a great time with yer dad! You may get a better buck one day, but you won't get many more hunts with the old man! You get no do-overs! Nicely done!

I sure wouldn't change spots! Fine work there!

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys. I appreciate it! Yep, that's an illegal 4whlr trail! Dont think i wasnt tempted to use it! And them bullets are just the right size! The top buck was from wyoming, k, and had a huge body. Game bio said he was regressing, but he didn't LOOK old to me, but...

Haven't been on in awhile, been hunting! I've only been home for 5 nights since sept 30. Just retired, and what a great start! Got these bucks in wyoming, idaho, and utah. Feel pretty lucky, been hunting 50 years this year, and these are the in the top 10 bucks I've ever gotten. Feel even more...

Dreams are full of bucks like that, and you lived the dream!

Can't get those days back when your kids are young. Great deer, great time with younsters! Congrats.

I hunted it about 5 years ago, fun hunt, but a lot of work. Pm me yer phone number, will tell you what I know. I got a small 6 x 6. Saw a pile of elk.

PM me your phone number, and I can tell you exactly where to find a pile of them. Public ground. Would be a good spot for a guy to slip up on them, but would require a bit of a walk.

what ever you use- gotta go with a carbide tip on the blade. regular wood or metal is only good for a couple. you basin folks would need a 50 pack of regular blades to keep up with all the road jerky. One carbide blade will git 'er done all year!! **disclaimer- so my buddies tell me**

Nice story, and good work. Tales like these get me all tuned up for next year. I like it when a guy tells about going in blind, and having success. Fine job!

First off, thanks for your service, and i know MtHome AFB is not on every bodies wish list!!! I can't help you on 43, but for sure there are deer in the unit. having been raised in Idaho, in that area, I know it's not what it used to be. But that is the same for the whole west. IF you have the...

that buck has "toad factor"!!! nicely done!!

I spent some time down on the white sands missle range a few years ago. saw a few of those rascals. except for the heat, that sounds like a pretty fun hunt, but plenty challenging!! way to go!

There is a news release on F&G website about a wasted elk in beaver head zone, maybe that is it? Might want to drop a dime to the local CO.

the excitement of hunting with the kids never dies- mine are in their mid-late 30's now, and i still get all wired up on hunts with them!! Way to get them started off with great memories!!!!

these kind of posts really make my heart pound!! Great job, that is for sure the hard way to do it, but really makes some great memories!!

not 100% sure of my facts here, but believe the middle fork management area is in the ogden deer hunt boundaries. if not, my apologies. But- i have done a bit of wandering around in there, and although not this year, i have always seen deer in there this time of year, and not to far from the...

Holy tangle horns!!! Way to go !!!

Also, pm me after muzz hunt, might have some info on one in the reservation ridge area. Good luck.

There is a real whopper hanging around the lodge pole campground up Daniels canyon. He has been right in the campground, but will probably be huntin up a little lady friend pretty soon.

You can get there through Fruita. go throught the park, can't remeber the name of it, but really pretty. it's a long, long way around, but you are in good country from the minute you cross back over into Utah. Don't do what i did once- floated across the river in a toy rubber raft. one of the...