Getting up high where you are able to glass lots of good deer habitat was key for me. Nothing like sitting on top of a mountain watching the sunrise and seeing deer pour out of the woods. Is it August yet?
I went on my first public land DIY archery mule deer hunt last year. I was in your same boat, and I had 0 points in any state, so I knew I would be going over the counter. Luckily as a bowhunter there are a lot of really quality OTC units in many western states.
My suggestion would be to go...
I would like to jump in on this thread, as I will be going on my first backpacking archery elk hunt in CO this year as well. I have backpack hunted muleys before, but never elk. Plan to backpack in and set up camp a couple miles from roads, but not too far to where I can't get an elk out if...
100% agree. Never really understood why we have to be in two different tribes... I personally have never felt like i belong on either side, but more of in the middle. Maybe I just enjoy thinking for myself?
Why does the NRA feel the need to make enemies with the outdoor community? I think they just want to stay relevant and create media fires in order to increase membership and donations, and awareness of their organization. Their fear mongering tactics are getting old, and it's dividing the...
The NRA and Marion Hammer use sensationalism from their 5 Million members to bully their way to new memberships and fundraising dollars to line their own pockets. This is a letter that YETI sent to their retailers yesterday. Here is the TRUTH:
Also, this by Wired 2 Hunt -...
I would go with a YETI Tundra 160, or 210. The 210 will help save space in the truck bed, as it is more of a cube shaped cooler. It will also keep Ice for weeks at a time if packed correctly. No need to rush it home or to the processor if you have more animals to go after, it will be fine at...
Thanks man! I saw your post about OTC Elk in CO this coming season, and it looks like we might be in the same boat. I am from Texas, and have mostly bow hunted out of tree stands my whole life. The Western spot and stalk game in big country is brand new to me, but it is Heaven! I can't get...
You asked for it....
Go easy on me fellas... This was the second time I was drawn back on this deer, and the first time I had let an arrow fly all hunt. The deer was 50 yards away, perfectly broadside, but staring right at me. I took my time, squeezed it off, and it felt good. I have a...