Recent content by bdykes66
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4th season rifle Elk...for a newb?
My tag is for unit 74, so there isn't much private for them to go to. I've got a great setup for the type of camping I've done in the past- I stayed up by Silverton a couple of years ago in early September and didn't have any problems, but I've never camped in the snow. I've watched Randy's... -
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4th season rifle Elk...for a newb?
I drew a tag (3rd choice, first time ever applying) for 4th season rifle- BUT- I'm from Texas and this is my first ever elk hunt. I feel like there will be enough obstacles to face without throwing snow into the mix, and I have ZERO experience with camping and hunting in snow. Any opinions on... -
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Just a heads up to those who hunt Colorado
Dangit! I showed the article to my wife and now I don't get to go hunting in the fall... Stupid 'Squatch ruins everything! -
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Being a "good hunter"?
Thanks for all the advice guys! Looks like I'll be studying elk behavior for the next couple of months in addition to my physical training. If anyone has any advice for the 70's units in the southwest corner of the state, I'd love to hear it. I haven't picked a unit yet, just that general area... -
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Being a "good hunter"?
So I've been starting my preparations for an upcoming DIY/OTC hunt in Colorado and in just about every video and podcast that I've watched, someone makes a statement similar to this: "It won't be easy, but you can find elk in that unit if you're a good hunter." What the does that even mean?? I... -
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Howdy from Texas!
Thanks for the welcomes! I live just south of Austin, but I hunt up by Barnhart. -
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Howdy from Texas!
Hi y'all! I'm new to the forum and about to be new to western hunting, so I'm really looking forward to all the help and advice I can glean from everyone here. I've been hunting whitetails Texas style for a long time now- box blinds over a corn feeder- but sometime last year I found Randy's...
