I accidentally bumped a great buck several weeks ago sneaking into an area. I gave him several days and entered the same area from the steep backside. He was 50 yards from where I bumped him feeding with some other bucks, so he didn't blow out of the area, but I agree with others that you...
I hunted 55 in 2011. Phenomenal deer country and I saw some small 140-150ish bucks, but imo it still has a few years to go to even get close to being back to where it was previously.
It's all about priorities and family always comes first - no exceptions! Comments like those above are why I really like this site - a great group of hardcore hunters, yet many on here obviously grasp what is truly important in life!
Depends on your weapon of choice. If you are a bowhunter, yes there are some good areas that require no points. Ckleeves is right - do some simple research and go from there. Good luck!
I like to be an opportunist. I killed my biggest archery buck to date on what started out as an elk hunt. I missed another great archery buck on another elk hunt. I think both tags are a great idea if the elk and deer are using the same habitat and you can realistically hunt them both, but I...
First things first - I'm going to scout the heck out of my area. It could be an interesting year due to the dry conditions. After scouting, I will make my plan of attack to take the best buck possible. Hoping for anything in the 170+ range, but will consider any buck that excites me. Good...
I've dunnit. I was bebopping down the trail out of the highcountry in CO making good time and stopped for a break. After a quick drink and something to eat I popped up and kept moving. About fifteen minutes later I thought to myself something was wrong. Sure enough some was terribly wrong -...
The Blues and the Abajos are the same mountains and not in the Elk Ridge Unit. Most of the deer on Elk Ridge in the early are seasons are on top and fairly accessible. Later in the season they will drop off the tops and into no-mans land. There are still some good bucks on the unit if you...