Recent content by buttwhacker

Friends and I drew 16B first archery season and are heading down that way a week from today for a few days of hiking/scouting prior to season. We will be backpacking in on foot, DIY hunt for the entire 10 days. I have been speaking to a few locals bi-weekly since we found out we drew this tag...

I am looking to purchase a new internal frame backpack for backpacking in and using for elk hunting the west. Interested in opinions on preference for a hunting pack vs. a backpacking pack. The two I am interested in is the Baltoro 70 back packing pack and the Eberlestock JP9 blue widow...

Thanks to all those who have offered up some assistance. It is assuring to hear from locals and hunters with first hand knowledge of the area. We will bust our butts to get ourselves in the position to have an opportunity to harvest a mature bull. Jay

A couple buddies and I drew the first archery season elk tag for unit 16B. None of us have hunted in this area before but will be doing our homework with scouting and map studying and getting into shape and talking to biolgists, etc. I dont expect a bunch of peoples honeyholes for elk but would...

I was fortunate enough to draw a NR type 1 tag in unit 35. I plan to archery hunt the last 2 weeks of Sept. and come back with rifle if needed. I have no experience in the unit. I am planning a couple scout trips this summer and will also do my homework on the phone and thru the web. Anyone...

I also drew 35 as NR. Anyone willing to share any info I would be much appreciative. I will DIY the last 2 weeks of Sept. Anyone willing to share the quality of elk in this unit? I am plannin a couple of scouting trips this summer. deramer and bigelkkid I sent you a pm Jay

I am aware of rocketman and his awesome photos. I will call you rocketman. I did an AK halibut trip a couple summers ago and I caught a couple barndoor size butts, thence the nickname "Buttwhacker". Thanks Jay

Finally drew an archery elk tag in CO's Unit 76. I am planning a couple scouting trips out there this summer. I dont expect any "free-bees" on peoples honey holes but any info offered is much appreciated. The hunt will be a DIY backpack hunt on foot. I know it is a rough, high country hunt...

Hope someone can help me with a question: A resident and a NR each have the same amount of preference points, would it be a good idea to apply together as a group, since group applications are given priority? Or would the NR hurt the drawing chances of the resident. The stats show that...

I archery hunt deer and elk in CO on Forest Service lands. In my experience when the sheep move in the deer and elk move out. Maybe not way out but they will definately stay away from the sheep. Not sure if the presence of sheep are the main problem but the herd dogs and herders riding around...

Hopefully someone can help me out here. I shoot a Hoyt Powertech, set at 64 pounds, Gold Tip Pro Hunter 55/75, 30 inch arrows at 8.2 gpi. last fall I killed 6 whitetails and 3 turkeys with 125 NAP nitrons but do not feel comfortable shooting these miniheads at Elk. I would like to shoot a bigger...

I hunt alot and venture far from the vehicle and dont want to pack a tripod with me. Is anyone aware of a monopod that you can stick in the ground to take photos of yourself with harvested game? Something like an arrow that would stick in the ground and hold the camera on the other end. A...

Anyone have any experience with these mini-blades on elk? I killed 6 whitetails the 125 nitrons this fall and love the accuracy and killing power of these broadheads. They fly like field tips and are extrememly sharp. They only have a 1 1/16" cutting diameter and not sure if that is...

Looking for a little help from the WY guys or others familiar with WY hunting areas. I am hoping to find a place to bring the kid out for a reduced price cow hunt in WY. We are coming from Nebraska. I have never hunted in WY, only CO. We just returned from an unsuccessful elk hunt in CO with...