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  1. oldmossback

    Interesting Migration Info

    Got this from Muley fanatic foundation. Kinda cool I think
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    Let see those 2023 Colorado bucks...

    Now that the majority of the seasons are over, lets see how Ya'll did?
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    Colorado Draw Process Working Group Members Selected

    https://engagecpw.org/draw-working-group-members?utm_source=ehq_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ehq-CPW--Big-Game-Season-Structure-and-Draw-Process-Working-Group-Newsletter&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ehq
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    Thoughts?

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    Variable power scope question

    I have noticed this issue in the past and it is becoming more bothersome lately. My sons and myself all run Leupold VX3 scopes. 4/12 and 3/9. We usually keep them on 6 power for hunting and sighting in. Here is the issue.. When shooting over 200 yards, We would like to use 9-12 power but have...
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    Meeker/Rifle /Rangely help if you need it 3rd season.

    The boys and I will be up in the area 3rd season. We have 3 well equipped 4x4's, a few atv's. Tons of tools, chains, straps, winches etc. If any of you are up that way and need help , get stuck or need help with a pack out, shoot me a PM at the time or ahead of time for my number and we will...
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    2021 deer opinion needed please

    Ok MM family, I have a old friend (60)who I have worked with for years. Good old guy who loves hunting, has a great attitude and always seems to be lucky. He has 15 resident deer points and is moving out of state next year. He wants to dump his points this year. I can only give him advice on...
  8. oldmossback

    Unit 61 Horse Rental?

    Anyone know of a place that rents Horses during 1st rifle up on the Uncompahgre plateau? Thanks
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the MM family !!

    Hey guys, Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy New Year!. We made it through 2020 ! Good luck to all in 2021! (y)
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    Opinion on lodging. What do you prefer?

    What is your prefer method of lodging for Colorado big game rifle hunting and why? 1. Wall tent or tent 2. RV or Camp trailer 3. Hotel Post pics of your set up Thanks
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    Unit 3/301 Antelope

    My youngest drew a buck goat tag this year. I was thinking up along the snake river and to the north but no specifics. Never hunted the area before and dont really know what to expect. Will be making a few scouting trips before season. We will be staying in Craig I guess and hunting the first...
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    Rocketman and Rocket Dog?

    I wonder what happened to old rocketman? I sure do miss seeing Roy's pictures and reading about he and rocket dogs adventures. Has anyone kept in contact with him and know how he is doing?
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    Colorado Governor's tag buck.

    Saw a Facebook post on the mule deer hunter page of the Colorado Gov tag buck. Killed on public land. It is a pretty good buck. Said it was shot Monday in unit 44. He gave props to Colorado boy for help, so maybe Colorado boy can get him to post some pics and the story on here? Said it rough...
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    2-44-4th season tags hit the leftover list........

    Wondering if anyone else finds it odd that these tags hit the list on opening day which means they must be purchased in person at CPW office instead of yesterday when they could have been purchased online by anyone?
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    Colorado 4th season buck

    LAST EDITED ON Nov-22-17 AT 05:49PM (MST)[p]Well after watching my sons shoot a few good buck over the last few years , I thought it was time to cash in some points on a 4th season hunt. The season was a lot tougher than I thought. The deer numbers seemed to be about half of what they should...
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    16 res points 44-4th or?

    I am wanting to use my 16 res deer points this year . I would like opinions and advice please. These are my thoughts. A. apply for unit 44- 4th season and scout like crazy. I have never set foot in 44 and don't know where to begin other than maps and talking to CPW. What are the chances of...
  17. oldmossback

    Happy thanksgiving to all the MM gang

    Just wanted to take a moment to wish all the group and their families here at MM a Happy Thanksgiving !
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    Any Bull Reports from 76?

    Just wondering how the elk were this year in 76? Any success? Still trying to convince my son to cash in his points .
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    The Leftover experiance......

    Well, I was the 6th guy in line got to the counter at 9:11 am and all 5 of my choices were sold out.. Oh well . How did everyone else's experience go?
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    Thoughts on the new early unit 61 elk season

    What is your thoughts on the new early rifle elk hunt in unit 61? What effect do you think it will have on the 1st season rifle hunt? I personally think that it will have a huge effect and you will see a drop in preference points required for the 1st season and also a drop in the quality of...
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    What did everyone Draw this year?

    LAST EDITED ON May-31-16 AT 07:27AM (MST)[p] So what's it looking like everyone drew this year? Deer, Elk, Moose. Goat,Sheep? Ill start, Looks like the youngest boy (16yrs) Drew a 3rd season Buck tag. We also picked up a late season youth cow tag. Hope everyone got what they wanted. Lots...
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    How was GMU 76 Elk this year?

    My son has enough points for this unit 1st rifle next year. Was wondering how it went this year? Is it rebounding from the fire a few years ago? Thanks in advance.
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    To Turn Tag back in or not??

    My son drew a deer tag he has been trying for 4 years to get. (burned 4 points) Now he finds out he cant take the entire week of 3rd season off. He can only get opening weekend to hunt. Should we turn the tag back in or just hunt the first 2 days and it is what it is? What would you do? Thanks
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    Elk 61 -2nd or 76-1st?

    LAST EDITED ON Jun-02-15 AT 09:26AM (MST)[p]My son has enough point next year to hunt either 61- second rifle or 76 -1st rifle. He has never shot a bull. I have hunted 61-1st before but never 76. I don't want him to blow his points and I am not in the best of shape any longer to help. What...
  25. oldmossback

    Check This out.

    http://denver.craigslist.org/reo/4894114149.html 54 acres right in the middle of unit 61. Might be able to get a couple of landowner tags with that many acres? Maybe get a couple guys to go together on it? Thought I would post it here and see what you guys think? I am not a real estate guy...
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    Scope mounts for Tikka?

    We finally pulled the trigger on a new tikka t3 in a 300 mag. I don't like the scope rings that came with the gun. What would you guys suggest? We have always used the one piece base like on a rem 700 but this is a different system . Thanks in advance
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    Muzzleloader hunt with 4 res points?

    Any ideas on a decent muzzleloader elk unit with 4 resident youth points ?
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    Anybody hunt 76 this year?

    My teenage son has enough points to draw 76-1st rifle elk next year before he goes off to college in another state. Was wondering how it went this year ?
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    Someone shot a Monster

    LAST EDITED ON Oct-20-14 AT 09:07AM (MST)[p]DELETE
  30. oldmossback

    Best Elk rifle for under $1k

    Looking to get my son a new rifle for Xmas . What your opinions on the newer stuff out there these days ? Thanks
  31. oldmossback

    Hunting fool membership.. Worth it?

    Just looking at the hunting fool page and their subscription options . What do you guys think? Are they worth it? Are you guys members? What's your opinion ? Thanks in advance.
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    Colorado DOW.... WOW

    So Aug 5th. After the screwed up 1st draw back in May now we are sitting here in line for leftovers. They went on sale at 9am and their system went down immediately . So now just here at the denver location there are 200 people that have been waiting for 2.5 hours now. They could not have...
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    New CVA accura V2

    Just bought my son a accura v2 for his birthday. 1st muzzleloader for any of us. I would like to get every ones opinion on where to start. We are Colorado residence so a scope is out of question, but what do you suggest for bullets and charge? I am going to order the optional buckhorn breech...
  34. oldmossback

    setting up wall tent in snow?

    Ok guys, call me ignorant but we are new to the wall tent hunting. We will be going 3rd season this year and it will be our 1st year in a wall tent. If there is snow on the ground, do you shovel away the snow down to dirt, then set up the tent or ? Also are there any tips or tricks to a wall...
  35. oldmossback

    GMU 12 question

    Made our 1st scouting trip to the unit this weekend. I have a few questions for the masses. How much snow can be expected in the 9-10k ft range during 3rd season? I have been studying lots of maps and we will possible bring horses, how fast do the camping spots on the east side fill up with...
  36. oldmossback

    OTC Help and Advice Needed

    Since my sons failed to draw any tags in the resident draw this year, We will be going over the counter this year. Looking at the stats and hunt recaps from last year We are looking at GMU 12 or 4 or 62. I have heard these units get hunted pretty hard, but They have some of the higher...
  37. oldmossback

    elk opinion needed 62 or 81?

    Trying to decide where to apply the boys for 1st rifle this year. What is the opinion of gmu 81 vs gmu 62? I have heard both units are busy. We live south of Denver. Neither boy has killed a elk. Thanks in advance
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    Tercio ranch RFW Youth Hunt?

    Just browsing through the new regulations and saw there is a youth only either sex elk hunt for this ranch . It is in unit 851 by bosque deloso. Does anyone know anything about this hunt ? Just looking for opinions for a decent youth hunt for a bull. Thanks in advance.
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    Colorado Harvest Statistics ??

    Does anyone know how colorado bases their harvest statistics? How accurate can that be? Other than the phone survey they do every year. I am trying do some homework to find a decent OTC elk unit for my sons to hunt while they build points.
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    Finally drew 61 -1st season

    Well it is finally official I DREW . I think my kids are more excited then me. Now the home work begins. I plan on doing a few scouting trips and also arriving a few days before the season. Does anyone know a good place to camp with a large toy hauler? I have never set foot in the unit and...
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