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No permits required to hunt on/in N.F or wilderness land... Yes, a hunter ed certification to purchase a licenses is required by all unless you were born prior to 1949. Yes, if you use an ATV, then an off road permit is required. Keep in mind, in Colorado, ATV can only be used on designated trails. This means the trail must be marked for such use. If it is not marked, you cannot take your ATV over such trail. To do so would bring a hefty fine...the boys take it seriously out there!
Nice issue...kudos to Russ for the hands on build-a-long...always enjoy that. Also enjoyed the piece on GPS as I really need to get serious about purchasing one and learn how to use. Any other advice or tips from those on here?...I have no idea and have never even held one -How often do you turn them on while hunting, or do they stay on? -How important is Topo map options? -What are key functions to make sure it has? -any particular models better "bang for your buck?" -How do you prefer to use them? I see myself marking my vehicle then only turning it on when I'm ready to head back to truck...or mark a "hotspot"...sounds like a very basic setup would work for this. Any opinions/advice???
I have a nice shiny new one for this trip, Garmin CX60 (i think) It has the topo map feature and I have downloaded the topo map of the hunt area to it, I am not sure it is that important to have this feature, just nice to see a map and look at the terrain it is sending me over, steeps, rivers etc... I have heard good things about the Bushnell Backtrack and the Garmin Etrax H I have always just marked the camp and a place I leave the vehicle and turn it off. I turn it on to mark 'hotspots' and areas which i would like to re-visit. Again, I turn it on to get a bearing on the vehicle after the hunt and set off on that bearing, turning on the gps occasionally to check my direction. Remember, lots of spare batteries!! Oh, and a compass and topo map, just in case.........
I rarely leave mine on Matt. I mark locations here and there and use it to get me back to those locations. I do not have this feature and I'm not sure it is all that necessary as long as you have "elevation" readings. In Colorado, you hunt two directions. They are Up and Down. Everything else is merely beating the bush. Most basic models will have everything you will need. Keep it simple... http://cgi.ebay.com/Magellan-GPS-31...ZViewItemQQptZGPS_Devices?hash=item1c0fcde31b It's cheap, reliable, and easy to use. I use mine all over the globe. Yep... make sure you have spare batteries.
Me too got mine with a 1gig SD card. I have down loaded the troppo maps to the unit but have no idea how to retrieve them Makin bows is a lot easier than this high techno gizmo stuff:D I'm just think myself lucky that I was able to find the on/off switch:D:p
I would suggest buying Energizer lithium batteries. Yes, they cost twice as much but they last twice as long and they weigh half as much. Every ounce helps....
I use a little Garmin Geko 201(not made anymore) and its a great little unit. I also only use the Energizer Lithium batteries, much better run time and I always carry a spare set.
So, what broadheads is everyone going to be using for this trip? I am currently using Slick Tricks 1", I love em!! I am tempted to get some Grim Reaper razortips, but I keep thinking to myself 'If it aint broke don't fix it' I have some 'spare' Silver Flames I could bring along too if anyone wants a go with em. they are origonals from Markus before the sell out!
I'll be using Muzzy 100gr 3 blade (1 3/16"). My current arrow is only 415 gr...after turkey season I plan to do some testing with weighted inserts...and would love to get a 100 grain insert to tune and get my arrow over 500 gr. for Elk (the spine/arrow chart says my arrows can do it). Also - just picked up a Magellan 315 GPS today for $36 used but great shape...anxious to try it out.
I think I'm going to use the Outback Supreme FE broadhead. It's a 220 grain beauty that is shooting really well from my Kanga bow. I am going to test it this Saturday a a feral yak in Nebraska. Results pending.
Not because they're expensive. But, I'm gonna tune up a few 150gr Silver Flames. I'm gonna need every advantage I can get (at my DW; choice of tackle and KE).
I used a basic Garmin Etrex last trip. Worked very well and I was hunting by myself most of the time. It stopped working for a few yards under heavy canopy only a couple of times. In short it was simple and effective. Oh yeah, I'll be carrying Slicktrick Magnums......not sure if 100 or 125 grain yet. Got to do some tinkering before season.
Will, how are the "roads" in that unit or at least where we will be? I know the "roads" in the Flat Tops were the rockiest roads I've ever seen, don't know if my truck can make it as far as needed.........to camp.
