Overview That link will take you to the website. If you buy the CO chip it will have the whole state on there for you! Once you guys get a specific place your looking at feel free to PM some coordinates and I would be happy to point you into some likely elk areas.
What about my arrow? My current setup for whitetails shooting out of my 29" z7 maxed out on 70# limbs is a 29" GT Hunter XT that is roughly 258 gr. and then tipped with a 125 gr. G5 Striker. I still feel like this is sufficient for elk correct?
A little on the light side for my preference but it will absolutely work. Are you shooting 5575's or 7595's? My setup for next year will be a Bear Agenda 6 28"@70# with a 27" GT XT7595 w/50grn brass insert weights and a 125grn head. 472grns and 17% FOC
Another question on the boots. Im guessing you guys are recommending a more normal style of boot vs like a hiking boot that stops right above the ankle? And what are some brands you recommend
Just one other option - used this free service to download topo maps to my etrex20 - the are very detailed and include private boundaries. I just googled some info on these and plenty out there on forums to help with loading and utilizing this site. Link: Colorado Topo 2011 Garmin Compatible Map - GPSFileDepot I still find that I just use my phone with aerial view now 95% of the time, but GPS still nice for the boundaries, water sources, and previously marked sign from prior years (you lose that on phone each time you get new phone)
So pretty... Haha Dave I haven't contacted Kenetrek cause I honestly wouldn't feel right. I have several hundred miles going on 6 years with these boots, they've been poked through with cactuses, nearly washed away in saltwater by the huge Alaskan tides, etc... I have beaten these things to death and its finally starting to show. I can't decide whether to try a pair of Lowas or stick with Kenetrek again. And ill be needing Montana for the chip. Not worried about public/private where I'm going in CO or WY, but as much time as ill be spending in Montana it will be worth it prob.
This past year I picked up the garmin 62s with the map chip and Google earth overlay. Look into this for yourself. You can download Base Camp free from garmins website and this allows you to upload your tracks from your GPS into Base Camp. It really helped me decipher where my tracks were, areas I had covered etc. on my last hunt. The map chip on maps will cover the entire state of your hunt destination...get it! The 62s is a very good upgrade to look at. 2 AA batteries and the longest lasting of all out there. 20 hours. Give or take. Take extra AAs in your pack. Make sure the micro chip is seated right in the slot and slide the locking plate in. It has a compass .. calibrate it. Alarm clock, sun and moon phases plus.. Check into this. It may save your bacon in a new area. Mark your waypoint before you leave and get lost confidently all day. I love this technology. You need to go to the university also. Elk101.com and your on your way.
Backcountry is like an encyclopedia of information and look into this as it may be the best fit for you. I would offer you look at the new Injexions or the regular FMJ from Easton. I am debating this myself and the possible change to 80/29 with the Injexions. Not there just yet. You just want to ensure your arrow packs a good punch and preseason is the best time to make these changes.
Scott - that is more than sufficient for Elk, really anything out of a 70lb bow at 29" draw will get it done. Heavier weight and sharper head can only help - but its still all about the shot placement - more arrow force only helps to slightly increase the margin of error - if at all. I shoot Carbon Force Radial X-weave 300 arrows, 50 gr brass insert, and 100gr tip...70lb @ 29" draw. IMO - Confidence in your setup trumps everything else.
I like this... I really don't want to put 80# limbs on my bow and run it up to 75# because I am dialed in right now. I am on the fence. 70# is comfortable and even in the cold letting down is fine...have done it twice on bucks. I may sit tight with the 70/29 and run a slightly heavier arrow. Shooting axis 340s currently. 100 grain slick trick.
We need an answer to this. Personally, I like 3 companies boots. Redwing (absolutely will not wear anything else on my feet for work). Irish Setter (Redwing hunting boots) or Danner. I like these. Hunting Boots - Big Game Hunting Boots-Irish Setter 8-inch Boot Style 2868 I don't like a tall boot. In fact, it's safe to say that I dislike them a lot. Very uncomfortable for me.
I prefer an 8" boot. Lowa or Kenetrek are both top notch and what I am deciding between for my next boot. I want a set of Lowa Tibets but don't want to drop $350 to see if I even like them
My Meindl island pro don't own me a dime.... Not sure what I am replacing them with. My short list is pretty much down to Meindl or Lowa. Had a pair of Kenntreks that I couldn't take to. Well made but uncomfortable to me. And FYI the cabelas Meindle are pretty much comparable in quality to the regular Meindl....had a pair of Denali that were nice. Danner to me isn't no where near what they were 15 years back...have a pair of pronghorns recently and they don't inspire trust. Had a pair of their original elk hunters ..I think they were called...they were USA made and about 250 in the early 90's used them 3 or 4 years for a lot of bck country miles. Never had pair of danners live up to them since.
I have hunted in CO in hiking boots several times. Two things I didnt like were zero ankle support and they sucked on water crossings. I wore a pair of under armour ridge reapers last year. Ill never to that again. I almost snapped my ankle twice. They came up to mid shin but were so flimsy they didnt support my ankle. I bit the bullet an bought a pair of Kenetrek Mountain Extremes a while back an they are stiff an comfy. Im in the break in process now. I think I will really like them though. Hopefully there will be no more turning ankles at 10500 feet. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
X2 on the wings...just kicked off my 877s and watching Extreme Bulls 7. I really like the choices you all have listed here. My Cabellas Full Draw are worn out and I have dropped five bills on a pair of Russell Moccasins in the past. High Country Hunters, or Sheep Hunters...can't remember but the build and time frame takes months. I prefer a tall boot with ankle support. Will look at some of these listed here...they look solid!
I am on my last pair of Danners. Anymore, they are junk. My next pair will likely be Lowa's, Kennetrek's, or Crispi's.
For anyone looking for a great, packable saw Camofire has the Lonewolf T handle saw on sale for a ridiculous price.
Well my wish list has been cut down to just boots now. Picked up the Elk101 combo pack of calls to get started on practicing my elk calls. Got the new Bully Bull Grunt Tube, Temptress open reed call, and two all star diaphrams. I have some ElkNut instructional CDs already, coupled with the Elk101 Elk University DVD I should have plenty of info to digest over the next month. I'm crunching numbers trying to make sure I will still be able to make this trip work with my recent gear purchases but I think it will work. I may have to sell one of my kidneys prior to departure, but I figure that's why we have two anyway....
