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    Vacuum bags vs butcher paper

    I've only double wrapped in freezer paper...never had an issue...up to 2yrs I've had it be good but it rarely last past 1 yr. Cheap, easy, mobile.
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    Why am I always tired?

    Definitely seems young for that...I had 4 kids under 8 at that age...and luckily had tons of energy and slept 5-6 hours/night. Now at 46 I'm definitely more tired than any point in life...but I blame much of that on those 4 kids being teenagers - and just peak stress in life...so I'd really...
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    What time do all you geezers get up in the morning?

    work days 6:00 (work at 7:00) hunting days 5:00 Summer time backpack rucks before work 5:00 But I have 4 teenagers in the house...I'm up way too late every night
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    Colorado bear/elk unit overlap.

    You don't raise tag prices when you want more bears harvested...you raise them so less guys hunt them, and populations rise leading to more depredation of elk and deer. This means less hunters needed or no hunters. This follows right along with everything else the Governor is doing to end...
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    Colorado Elk Draw Advance Data availability

    Where you traveling from? Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle tag?
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    Am I looking for a unicorn?

    If wanting archery I would budget more than 1 hunt/season on doing this...but it's doable...even DIY public land. If you want to just hunt once and be done - a top rifle outfitter hunt is probably the only way to go. Be careful...once I put my 300" bull on the wall...it's a reminder everyday...
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    First time Bow Elk

    In Backpack Phone / Compass / Calls Radio / ZOLEO Tags / Wallet / Release Water / Food / water filter (purifiers) Knives / Sharpener / Game Bags Walking sticks Glock (bearspray?) Rain Gear Jacket or vest / Puffy / Socks Rope / duct tape / zip ties...
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    Meat pack out MUST have

    ...and those gale force mountain winds :)
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    Your go to Broadheads!?

    100gr Carbon Express Torrid SS...elk, deer, turkey. Shoot whatever gives you the most confidence in making a quick kill at your max effective range.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Buy it. I made one trip to the BWCA in '22 with my son and trying to get back this summer. I loved it way more than I anticipated. Canoe travel/camping is awesome. I will just have to rent one again this summer if we go. Would love to find a way to incorporate into a canoe hunt...to sneak...
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    2024 Elk Hunt Gear

    In Backpack Phone / Compass / Calls Radio / ZOLEO Tags / Wallet / Release Water / Food / water filter (purifiers) Knives / Sharpener / Game Bags Walking sticks Glock (bearspray?) Rain Gear Jacket or vest / Puffy / Socks Rope / duct tape / zip ties...
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    2024 CO Goat and Sheep Draw

    14 Sheep PP and counting...
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    If he has done this then great...otherwise I would never recommend 2 guys planning for a 7mile packout of a bull elk (2 trips minimum depending on camp). Good Luck!
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    Feedback on backcountry elk loadout

    Have you or your buddy packed out a dead bull before? If yes, how far and how many trips?
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    What do you run in your elk pack???

    In Backpack Phone / Compass / Calls Radio / ZOLEO Tags / Wallet Water / Food / water filter (purifiers) Knives / Sharpener / Game Bags Walking sticks Glock (bearspray?) Rain Gear Jacket or vest / Puffy / Socks Rope / duct tape / zip ties Headlamps /...
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