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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    its a Red morning
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    • Forum: Elk
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    Salt Lake City

    From what the response looks like from CO, OTC is going away for archery for everyone, including residents. Not pleased, but, i can see their view.... i think.... if i squint....
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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    I'm gonna apply some positive thinking here about my future tag in NM that i drew for sure. That way when i see the red bars again on my application status it'll be a real crushing defeat and not just a disappointment
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    Colorado GMU 49 Archery Elk

    There are elk in dang near every unit west of 25 and dang near every unit east of 25 (just harder to access due to private). I'd recommend scouting prospective units, any advice/information you find on the internet should be viewed with some suspicion. If it's posted up everywhere how amazing...
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    Colorado GMU 181/18 update?

    I ended up there as a new resident back in the day as you said.... exact experience i had. Lots of other species but not many elk
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    Day hunting out of the truck?

    yea, the hoses definitely freeze up, try and find an insulated hose, or buy a sleeve for it, but honestly ive had them freeze in the sleeve also.
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    Day hunting out of the truck?

    i take 3L - more then i use in a day - unless there's a dead elk - then i am glad i have it
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    Alpha x 33 too heavy for backcountry hunt?

    For western hunting - not sitting in a tree - i love the longer AtoA (use a 33" myself). For me they just shoot better at longer distances, and the weight seems to hold them steady for me in the wind. They also seem to be more forgiving to me. I switched from a 28" AtoA and wont be looking...
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    14 NR Colorado Points

    Some good advice here, things are changing in CO after this year and will be hard to predict what direction they will go. Hold them... spend them... its hard to say. Your definitely in no mans land as far CO points go though.... the super quality hunts are gonna be out of reach probably for...
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    2nd rifle season bugle?

    I'll get you the weather conditions: Could be anything. Come prepared to wear t-shirts some days or be under a foot of snow the next day. Everything in between is just as likely. Rain - wind - cold - heat. 2nd Rifle weather in CO varies so much year to year and will change day to day.
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    Day hunting out of the truck?

    I mean... just so you dont hunt any locations i hunt... *cough* Go deep. If i were a better man i'd tell you truck hunting is a very valid elk hunting method. Bring your hiking boots, but truck camping is luxury compared to backpack camping
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    Dropping pack to stalk...

    Shot all of my elk with my pack on.... and i really only train with the bino harness on..... doesnt seem to be something i notice in the moment and no effect on my shot..... and as i mentioned.... i like to think it breaks up my outline / form
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    Elk Terrain and Hunting Technique's

    Hey Wapiti, yup... thats the crux of it.... you could scout out fresh elk sign with bulls humping every tree in the area 2 days before season starts... and then on the opener the area will be a ghost town... thats just elk hunting. I did mention some terrain i like to focus on... and then i...
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    Elk Terrain and Hunting Technique's

    Pretty broad question and everyone's got their own techniques for this. I think you basically already hit all the techniques though: If its thick without glassing opportunity its good to be calling or ambushing .... brings those binos anyway, you'd be surprised how helpful they still are in...
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    2025-2029 BGSS

    oh... and then followed by their suggested course of action for OTC rifle hunts: Status Quo : "No Changes"......... unlimited licenses available for antlered elk in OTC units........ How can you be worried for elk herd health in OTC units in one breath... and then the next decide in those...
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