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    South Dakota Elk Draw in progress. Good luck to all!

    As expected unsuccessful in couple of Custer State park draws. Still have hope in the BHE archery draw.
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    1st DIY archery elk trip-Lessons learned.

    Couple rookies in the woods, we were very concerned of walking quietly trying not to break branches, move slowly and not talk as we moved up 150 yards or so after each set-up. One thing I did not learn until now is you can not concentrate so intently on where you step without scanning in front...
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    Elk load for X-Bolt .300 WM

    Have a new gun and would appreciate anyone with experience with an X-Bolt .300 WM sharing their experience with different ammo. I have read several outdoor articles and would prefer hunter feedback. Randy swears by E-Tip 180gr I believe. Many people say 180-200gr Accubond. Very interested to...
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    1st time DIY archery elk - First boots on the ground scouting trip

    Took the last few days to go "scout" Wyoming unit for first DIY NR general elk hunt. Had to see what I got my 59 yr old self and friend into being flat lander deer hunters and only been on couple rifle elk hunts in the past. The reward of the trip was a narrow meadow that appears to be current...
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    Best time to scout for elk?

    I drew a NR Wyoming General Tag and plan to make a 5 day trip to scout some areas. Will hunt opener for a few days and than 10 days near end of September. Few of my questions: Better to go scouting mid-August or July? Should my primary focus be trying to locate cow/calf groups? Plan to...
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    New Quiver?

    Going on first archery elk hunt and wonder if I need to change my current quiver to something else. See a lot of Tightspot talk and wonder if I need to be concerned with my current Mathews set-up. Any advantage to changing?
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    Hub Shack for base camp?

    NR first Wyoming elk hunt and thinking we will day hunt from base camp and thinking of using our hub shacks for tent set-up. Has anyone used their hubs in place of tents for camping? Is this a throw away idea?
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    Getting weather reports in Wyoming during hunt.

    Drew a elk tag as NR and looking for best way to obtain weather reports in back country. How is cell service in areas and is there better option? Looking at southern and western general units at this time.
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    New to site form South Dakota.

    Have been a follower for some time and am really grateful for all the information available to new hunters. Have been on a couple of rifle hunts for elk and am really looking forward to archery hunting one soon. Getting a late start in life on elk hunting but feel it is now or never.
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