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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    It was the hottest and driest last week of September that I have seen in the 24 years I have lived in CO. Add in a super full moon which felt like...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Oct 1, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    Colorado Elk Rut ?

    Where I hunt in CO, the bugling gets going around September 7th. This may vary by weather, area and a number of other factors. In a perfect...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Sep 8, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    Just back from 9.5 days of searching for the wapiti. They were slow to get moving around in the area. I am done with opening week. The warm temps...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Sep 8, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    Woman's unscented stuff

    Some women use Just For Does. http://www.justfordoes.com/scent-free-products/?_ga=1.188534312.1026461415.1440442794 I go elk hunting for 9...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Aug 24, 2015 in forum: Bowhunting Talk
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    I stopped by your camp last year a few times since I knew Aussie John from the previous season. I am in the area opening week and closing week....
    Post by: DarkTimber, Aug 16, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    White River National Forest Elk Hunting

    I suggest trying to choose a unit in WR NF and then start researching from there. Elk can be found in any unit in WR NF. Any CO OTC in WR NF will...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    LEFTIES - Best Setups/Accessories for Left Handers

    Purchasing online or purchasing through an Archery Pro shop makes it easy to find lefties accessories. Sight: Montana Black Gold Ascent 5 pin on...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: Bowhunting Talk
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    Camo???

    A woolrich wool shirt with contrasting dark and light is good, but it will be too hot for early September. Thrift stores like Goodwill may have...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    I can't believe it....trouble pulling my bow

    Eat more protein. Consume protein within 30 minutes of completing the cardio or weight lifting. This tells your body that it does not need to...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: Bowhunting Talk
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    For the medium to dense forest, a Vortex Solo 10x36 Monocular ($110) has served me well. Since ditching my heavier binos for the monocular, I...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    She has the right idea. Plus, the elk are more attracted to pink :cool: 3 years ago, I switched to using trail running shoes for hunting. Lifting...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    Holy Cross Wilderness vs. Eagles Nest Wilderness - Colorado Backcountry Hunt

    I have lived in both Summit (walking distance to EN) and Lake (25 min to HC). I am a very unsuccessful elk hunter, so take this with a grain of...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Mar 30, 2015 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    This week I read the minutes of one CPW meeting. It stated that they voted for 2015 archery to end on Wednesday, September 30th rather than the...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Sep 30, 2014 in forum: Big Game Hunting
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    2014 Colorado Archery Elk Hunt Invite

    10th Mountain Division Hut: Fowler-Hilliard Hut. Fowler/Hilliard Hut - 10th Mountain Huts and Summit Huts Online Guidebook It was nice to meet...
    Post by: DarkTimber, Sep 30, 2014 in forum: Big Game Hunting