T/C Hawken .50 cal made back in the eighties. Set up for whitetails here in Alabama. 70 grain of Pyrodex with patched round ball. This was a young 11 point on public land in Alabama.
I have OnX and have looked at it as much as I could. I’m from Alabama and never set foot in Colorado before. Just was curious if what people have experienced is relatively close with OnX. Sorry for the negative perception my original post implied. Thanks
Does this look like elk to y’all? I wasn’t looking for elk but this sure does look like some. I’ve see cattle on OnX but these look a little different. Thoughts? BTW, I’m not basing my hunt off of this. Just thought it was interesting.
Is it worth getting a bear tag since they are only 100 bucks? Not sure if I’ll be see bears in November. But my luck is I’ll not have a tag and that’s all I’ll see
Thanks. Yeah I have a hot tent but no stove lol. I have 4x4 and Geri g two sets of chains. Zero degree big Agnes down bag with 6 r value pad. Trying to make do with what I have. If 54 is a good start for a first timer then what unit would you recommend? Thanks again. Remember my expectations are...
this is might first backpacking trip for elk. Going to unit 54 3rd rifle otc. I’m looking up cow creek area or coal creek messa. Any advice would be great for that time of year. I’m about as prepared as I’m going to be coming from Alabama. I have no concern putting time/miles behind me. Are...
Check out Randall’s adventure training. You can google it. It’s in Gadsden, Al. The lead instructor lives in Ga. they will be offering a WFR next year I believe. Just have to keep checking back with them. They have several good courses though.
i live on the south side of the Bankhead National Forest / Sypsey Wilderness area in the Northwest corner of Alabama. I’m an avid deer and duck hunter. I’m trying my hand at a DIY back elk hunt in Colorado in 3rd rifle season this November. Very excited and a little anxious about this hunt...