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    When Do You Leave?

    Leaving on Sept. 9 for Colorado archery elk. First ever draw hunt so hoping for good time.
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    2023 First Bull Elk Success!

    Congrats!
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    Anybody finding morels?

    Finding a few in central Indiana
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    Colorado Unit 551 Archery Elk

    For anyone that has hunted this unit during the archery season, I have a few questions about the area. If anyone is willing to help just message me. Heading out mid-September and have been studying these areas and just need some questions answered before I apply. Thanks
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    Winter kill is real

    I’m torn between applying or not. I can get drawn for the unit I’ve been looking for. I was also considering unit 57/58, but can’t find too much info on those units for archery.
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    Winter kill is real

    I was wondering how bad is was. I haven’t applied yet because of all the reports of winter kill. I haven’t heard how bad it is in the Gunnison Basin, but I’ve heard it’s bad in a lot areas of the West.
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    What is Your Elk Setup this Year?

    Just wondering what everyone is shooting this year. I'll be shooting either an Athens Afflixtion or a Hoyt Maxxis 31 with Easton XX78 2315s tipped with a standard 125 grain Muzzy.
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    What Arrow Do You Use For Elk?

    Easton XX78 2315 with a 125 grain muzzy, 3 4" feathers. Right around 500 grains
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    Rumors of Another Shutdown

    I'm going to start in unit 521 since I have experience there, but also have places marked in unit 53. I know it will probably be crowded, but I felt like it was time to go back to the mountains. First time solo which will be a good test for me.
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    Rumors of Another Shutdown

    I was looking at renting from Outdoor Equipment Rentals. Going solo so that is one of the requirements from the wife.
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    Rumors of Another Shutdown

    I'm heading to Colorado in 5 weeks and now I hear of another possible shutdown. I was getting ready to rent an InReach, but if a shutdown is coming do I risk it and go ahead and rent one or wait? Do you think we will have a shutdown again or not?
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    Athens Archery - Opinions?

    I shoot a Athens Afflixtion and I love it. It's very smooth and has a solid backwall. Customer service is great and I will be buying another Athens when the time comes. My bow is 70# @ 27" and feels like 60 pound on the draw. Very nice.
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    Tips for a First Time Solo Hunter

    Thanks for the replies. I plan on staying within a 3 mile radius because of the possible pack out. I will be deboning the meat if I do get one down. I plan on starting plan A in unit 521 with more backup plans in unit 521, 421 and 42. I've hunted in the past around Durango, Grandby and Kremmlin...
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    Tips for a First Time Solo Hunter

    I've been elk hunting a few times before with friends, but since I can't get anyone to go with me this time I'm going solo. I'll be heading to Colorado from Indiana in early Sept. and have decided to just try for a cow. I'm in my mid 40's and I workout everyday. I've packed an elk out before so...
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    What's your arrow setup? 2019/2020

    Easton 2315, 3 4" feathers and 125 grain Muzzy or Thunderhead, ~500 grains
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