Search results
-
Tips on taking youth hunting
I am planning to take my 12 year old nephew out rifle whitetail hunting. It will be a four day trip during Minnesota's Youth/early antler-less season. The kid likes loves to fish but haven't done much outdoors than that. The only hunting influences he has ever had is me. Being the only hunter...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Lots of stuff, Marsupial Hrns, Camp gear, Vortex Binos, Mtn House, Delorme
Just getting rid of some stuff to upgrade next year. Feel free to make an offer. Everything works great let me know if you need additional photos or info Gravity feed water filtration system Sawer Mini Filter with quick connect fittings, 2Litre bladder (dirty), 3Litre Bladder clean, Backflush...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Free Classifieds - Buy/Sell/Trade
-
Looking for new bino harness need suggestion!
Hey guys, I am looking for a new bino harness for this elk season. I've been using a pretty simple spandex strap for years but would like more of a utility harness. What I am looking for- Low profile Fully enclosed case Pouch for GPS, Range finder, Diagram calls, and wind checker Comfortable...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Optics
-
How long will it take for elk to come back to wildfire burn areas?
Newbie elk hunter here. Curious to know how long before elk start to re-inhabit or utilize wildfire burn areas. Assuming it depends on location and habitat. For instance, Rockies, thick aspen 7K+ elevation areas? How long would it take for for some type of vegetation to grow? Are elk generally...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Elk
-
Hunt Talk Facebook group
Hello HuntTalk members, Lately, I've been frequenting Facebook's group platforms. Found it both beneficial and mostly a useless time killer. I wanted to keep the great Hunt Talk conversations going. I noticed we didn't have a group yet so I decided to create one. Search "Hunt Talk Forum" on...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
-
Sat phones, Spot messenger, Emergency devices
What are you thoughts on the best "deal" to having a personal emergency communication device when you are doing back country hunts? I have started solo hunting elk in Colorado for 2-3 weeks, at a time. I had purchased and subscribed to Spot gen3 messenger. I like the devices messaging and...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
-
What is your cooler set up for elk?
Wondering what size cooler you guys use for elk, best set up for ice (dry, bags, blocks) and any tips or tricks to making sure the meat gets home safe. Hoping to pack home a single bull or cow this year. I know Mr. Randy uses an Orion with iced milk jugs. Not sure what size he runs. I have a...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 61
- Forum: Elk
-
Understanding road access on topo maps
This maybe a simple question for most of you but I am still a greenhorn to western hunting. I have been doing my homework for this fall's elk hunt in a new area. I am wondering about road access driving through private land. If you are able to see the picture, probably obvious CoR20 is open...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Elk
-
Three weeks in Colorado, what to do?
Been hunting on of the many wilderness in Coloado for the last week on MY FIRST DYI elk archery solo adventure. My hunt ends on the 24th. Came all the way from Minneapolis, MN on the most boring drive. Backcountry jeep trails in Colorado are tougher than what I am use. The hunt has been just as...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Live Hunts
-
Truck Checklist for trails and off-roading
I am going solo 3weeks into some high country Colorado wildernesss. I'm planning for the worst and am coming up with a checklist of gear to have in my truck when shhh goes south. Wondering what you guys keep in your rig or if you have any tips on how to get your truck out of a rut without a...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Hunting Rigs - Truck Talk
-
Weigh the scale Merino wool or Quality Binos?
Proud to say this is going to be my first DYI OTC Archery hunt in Colorado on a budget! I have 2.5 weeks to roam and backpack hunt. All of my packing gear are all in check and quality for the most part. My problem is that I have about $250 $300 dollars extra in my budget to use for gear. I am...- Ohboytimmy
- Thread
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Elk
