I'm attempting my first ARCHERY elk hunt and I am failing miserably!!!! I've archery hunted deer in the south before, in the 60's and 70's with a recurve. About 3 months ago, at 68 YO, I decided that I wanted to hunt elk in the rut (rifle elk hunted many times). Bought a compound bow (just a...
Haven't been on in awhile. I felt drawn back to my hunting friends when I lost my Dad last week. Can't ever replace him so all I have are my memories ......they are many and they are rich. I know you're with Mom now, rest peacefully Dad.
A good friend of mine is selling her home in Kuna, ID. I think it's about 10 acres, 4700 sq. ft. home (refurbished recently), horse stalls/barn, large shop/out building ...Just recently listed in Zillow. Just thought someone might be interested.
So I buy a new VX-2, mount it and head to the range (after giving it a try at the "look thru the barrel" bore sighting). Bore sighting didn't work too well, 5 inches high and 3inches left. Make adjustments.....but wait, both turrets have a U with the --->, huh? Took me a little bit to figure...
Sunday I was out calling all alone on my first stand. Howled a couple of times and then squalled on the Burnham Bros. I see a coyote approaching from about 1/2 mile, no wait, it's two, no wait, it's three, no wait, it's four!!! When they're at about 75 yards, one gets a little suspicious. I...
I'm a longtime lurker, rare poster. I have been to CO for a few OTC/OYO elk hunts with mixed success but always had a wonderful time. I'm planning to try again this fall. In preparation, I have reviewed CO Department of Wildlife data from OTC units. I primarily look at numbers of hunters and...