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SHG, Warning: It's addicting..... Here?s how I got into it, maybe my example will help you make choices?. Like you I followed in my Dad?s footsteps and rifle hunted. I wanted a new challenge and archery fit the bill. I knew NOTHING and was discouraged to see the price tags at the local shop...

LAST EDITED ON Jul-19-13 AT 12:01PM (MST)[p]NJ, When you say "all over the place" can you isolate misses to one side or another? If your shots are missing on one side, you may need to "walk back tune" and adjustmnents can then be made to your REST not the sight. It's simple: FIRST: determine...

RE: Scouting pays off Ridge, For what its worth, I loved your HAC story. It was one of the only ones I consistently checked out... The only pain was constantly checking to see whent eh next update was coming.... five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

I think I answered my own question, I think they are Wayne Carlton Cat Paws (super sneakers).... five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

BOW, Where did you get your boot cover soles??? Any idea who makes them? five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Thanks for sharing and congrats! I'm sitting up "jonesing" for anything arizona....This post should tide me over for a day or two... I leave in a week for my first ever january archery adventure and its driving me nuts. Been a long time since I was so excited for a hunting trip.... guess it the...

Thats awesome... thanks for the clarification. I guess I am so used to Kali and Colorado where it is so unit and date specific it was hard to believe the tag was good for any non-draw. That just made my itinerary a helluva lot easier to work out! The hardest part has been trying to coordinate a...

LAST EDITED ON Dec-27-10 AT 03:47PM (MST)[p]CAUTION: THIS MIGHT BE A STUPID QUESTION. Am I reading write? Are there two different OTC archery tags available? Looks like one is December 10 - Jan. 31 (10-15-17-18-19-20-21-24-25-28-29-30-30-32-33-34-35-36 etc) The second is Jan 1 through Jan 31...

Well, It looks like the trip is actually gonna happen. I have my brother on board, and the vacation time has been approved. Its been a long time since I "went blind" to a new place. I've been covering maps, the internet and every other resource I can drum up to find where we'll go. It's quite...

This is a work in progress, I will try to post back when I get it done. Still need to work on the base and finish the skulls. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Thanks a ton for the info guys, I appreciate it! I'm getting prtty excited to extend the hunting season another month, especially in some new country. I will report back and hopefully will have some good news.... five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Hey MM'ers.... Been a while since I've posted but I figured there's no better place to ask some questions about the January archery hunt.... Yep, I'm not looking for honey holes, or any trade secrets. Maybe just a unit number or two. I've wanted to do this hunt for the last 5 or 6 years and...

I have to give the DOW some credit...... they reacted to the carnage and cut tag numbers and have held to it. In my unit (11/22 - 3rd season)tag numbers are still down close to 60% from before the "bad winter". IMO, The real issue effecting deer quantity in northwest Colorado is fuel...

Here is one of my favorite bucks that was on the decline.... This ol' buck came up out of the sage late one morning. I thought I had seen old deer until I met this buck. He had no teeth, had a huge body, and scared off other bucks with his attitude and demeanor. He walked like an old labrador...

Hey Todd, Hows the weather been around Rangely. I'm heading out that way for the third season. Good luck to you. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

LAST EDITED ON Sep-22-08 AT 08:36AM (MST)[p]A few years back I was sitting on a large meadow where we had been watching a big 3x3 that was going to be a great last day buck. I got into position early and watched the 3x for a while, waiting for him to move closer. He started 500 yards out and was...

Chad, You have no idea what kinda of cluster f*** you've just signed up for. If I were you I would take whomever drew Cass's winning number out back and pistol whip them. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

My reasons for 10 being better than 21 are based soley on the pressure issue. In the early part of this century (2000-2001) some really good bucks were coming off both these units. In the past few years, I have just seen beeter racks coming from 10. Just my 2 cents. Smokepole.... It cracks me...

To clarify (and expand). Yes, I am sure people cross over from 22 to hunt deer and the new warden in Rangely was very active this year. Rumor has it he's trying to make a name for himself. I support any increase in patrols. This area is VERY accessible and we all know what that leads to. About...

Good to hear from you as well. Hope all is well. I still read a lot but don't have time to post or get in pisin' matches. Kids and a busy job will do that I guess! five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Just got back as well. I left California to go to Colorado to enjoy California weather! 20 in the morning and 65 by noon. Didn't see a cloud for five days! Deer were sniffin' but not really rutting hard or migrating. Elk in the oak brush is an understatement. O'well. Still had a good time...

I just came back from that part of the world. The third season was hit or miss for most. We killed some decnt bucks but nothing worth $3000. The weatehr was 65 almost every day and I did not see a cloud for 5 straight days. So its hard shelling out money for a tag that is pretty dependent on...

Thanks for posting. i was only bustin' your chops. He's a great buck and it sounds like you have earned every inch of him. Good luck to you. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

LAST EDITED ON Oct-26-07 AT 10:30AM (MST)[p]We are all very dissapointed in you. The nerve of you shooting that little deer. After all, if you shoot a littel one, you can't shot a big one. You should be ashamed and embarrassed. lol. Damn brother, that is one helluva buck and the field photos...

Has anyone brought back a buck or bull without removing the spine, head, toe nails, ear wax, boogers? Seriously, Has anyone been hassled at the check station with a full size critter? I like my butcher and don't want to "part out" my animal for no other reason that it's a helluva lot easier...

Did you bring back an animal whole (not de-boned)????? I am heading out to Colorado next week. In years past people had got used to skirting the check station in Truckee. I assume the new station out by Boca is up and running? I know Kali has tried to scare hunters into not returning with...

In 2000 I found a nice 5x4 buck with some does out on a sage flat. I got on the buck and took a 300 yard shot in the wind. The sound of the shot was quickly followed up by the thwack of a hit. All hell broke loose and the buck took off down a draw and headed towards the river. I sat down and...

If you guys have a "Costco" anywhere near you check it out. My local store had them yesterday for 379.00. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

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I went back and checked my class notes. I was way off. This is a research photo from the Helsinki Antler Institute research model of 1987. Studies proved this to be one way to increase antler point count and mass. 2 of 4 fawns will carry genetics for 7x7 racks (with eyeguards), the other two...

I'm not a genetics expert, but I play one on the internet. I only got a 97% on my semester genetics class so I will consider my self the second most qualified. One of the key points noted above regarding headgear and genetics is the role habitat and groceries play in the equation. In areas...

KHensley, I get your point about the shooting forkies and looking back my comment may have semd harsh. The real issue I guess is that we can't have it both ways. No, there is nothing wrong with only hunting one day and shooting a legal buck (forky), those guys and gals probably aren't...

First off, thanks for not shooting a liitle forkie "just to fill the freezer". I have walked in your shoes and gone two different directions in two different years. Both years I chased "career deer" for 7 days and probably experienced many of the same hi's and low's I imagine you did....Here's...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-05-07 AT 08:44AM (MST)[p]Nice pooka shells. I had no idea they grew that large on the big island. Awesome bull. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

LAST EDITED ON Oct-05-07 AT 08:36AM (MST)[p]I have a real simple solution.... STOP SHOOTING FORKIES. Problem solved. I'll never understand why people other than first timers or young hunters feel the need to let the air out of a forkie. The most common excuse is "I needed to fill the freezer"...

Hey Guys, I was flattered to see a request for the "Jack the Barber story". A few years after this event, I still get lost in this memory. Enjoy....... It was opening day, 2003, in Colorado, we were hunting up a canyon in the truck, eyes peeled, trudging along in the fresh fallen snow...

Well, bottom of the ninth. I'll be up in X7B this weekend with my brother. Maybe I'll run into a few of you MM'ers (or at least kick something your way). Without any sign of weather (actually increased temps) we've got our work cut out for us. Good luck. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Lucky13.... Thanks. I'm trying to time my online scouting with 3 and 5 am feedings. Hopefully he calms down by the end of july so i can sneak away for a scouting trip or two (Fingers crossed). I've hunted geese out of alturas a bunch, so I have a general idea of the country. I just need to...

Thanks BOHNTR.... The 'lope tag is for Likely tables, period 1 (general). Somewhere between diaper changes and naps I have to get to some homework. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.

Well, of all years... I have a new kid I have a new job and I also have an ANTELOPE TAG and and X7B Tag! I guess I should start buying flowers and kissing arse now with the wife. five_point_buck C.B.C.S.