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  1. gobears870

    WY general tag vs. NM

    With no tag refunds in Wyoming and New Mexico and only having one week to hunt out West in late September, I'm trying to pick one over the other this year for applications. I also have a couple options in CO if I don't draw either of these (which I'm assuming is the most likely outcome). I have...
  2. gobears870

    Painting a riser

    I have a Hoyt Carbon Element G3 that is starting to show its age. The camo paint/dip has started to chip and peel all along the riser and especially around the grip and shelf. The limbs are still in good shape, though. I was considering having the whole thing hydro dipped but my local bow shop...
  3. gobears870

    WTS/WTT MR Pintler for Metcalf

    I have a Mystery Ranch Pintler in great shape that I would like to swap for a Metcalf. It was purchased in 2020, foliage color, for the Guide Lite frame (not the MT), and does not have blood stains. I have kept it extremely clean. If you have a Metcalf in foliage or subalpine for the older frame...
  4. gobears870

    Should we have kept hunting this spot?

    This week we located four bulls spread across a dark north facing slope. Nice green meadow and water at the bottom. I got on the same level as one of them which was really fired up and I actually got a shot off, but it was deflected by brush. The bull jumped at the sound but didn’t spook and...
  5. gobears870

    First elk scenario

    Just daydreaming while e-scouting today and wondered what this crew thinks. I’m going on my third DIY elk hunt this September. I have had some close calls but not yet filled a tag. This year I cashed in 5 points to draw an either sex archery tag in CO. If you’re me and and a cow walks in...
  6. gobears870

    WTS Vortex harness and tripod

    Vortex Summit SSP plus extras - $130 TYD Comes with 3 quick release plates, universal binocular rest, and cell phone mount. Also have carrying case/sleeve and original box. Used in good condition (minor scratches). Vortex Glasspak bino harness - $20 TYD Used, no tears/rips. Sent from my...
  7. gobears870

    New Mexico early application

    The rules book says there are “incentives” for applying before March 15, but I don’t see anything about what those incentives are. What did I miss?
  8. gobears870

    Mt Ranier

    Might be a long shot bringing this up, but figured someone around here would have some experience and perspective. For my 40th next year I want to do something epic. I was considering a bucket list hunt/fishing trip but now think I want to do a mountaineering school and summit. I’ve never done...
  9. gobears870

    5 points in Colorado

    I'm a nonresident with 5pp in CO already thinking about applications in the next few weeks. I'm 0/3 on my hunts so far - all either second choice tags or accompanying a tagholder. Work schedule usually limits me to archery season and I'm considering using my points this year. My hang-up is...
  10. gobears870

    WTT First Lite Uncompahgre

    Wanting to trade this men’s medium 1st gen Uncompahgre in dry earth for the same in fusion or cipher. Will listen to cash offers but prefer a straight trade. Jacket is in used but good condition. No holes/tears/piling. No stains. Only defects are the label on the wrist started to flake so I...
  11. gobears870

    WTS Railed 1911 holster

    Bravo Concealment, kydex, right hand. For full sized 1911 with rail. OWB, no paddles, for 1.5” belts. Barely used it for a 10mm 1911 that I don’t own anymore. $30 TYD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. gobears870

    Boot fit - Lowa vs Hanwag

    I recently got a warranty refund for a pair of Lowa Camino GTX. They fit like a dream - best boots I've ever had in that department - but they started to leak pretty aggressively. Sent them to Gore since I figured it was the lining, and I got a full refund. These were my all-around boots when I...
  13. gobears870

    E-scouting foothills

    I'm going to an area of Colorado for September archery that is predominately gently rolling hills . We're not dealing with a lot of steep slopes or your typical alpine terrain. In short, a lot of the features you look for in e-scouting - benches, saddles, north facing slopes, etc. - don't really...
  14. gobears870

    Food: freeze-dried vs pre-made

    I’ve always used freeze-dried meals, even with base camp/front country hunts, because they’re just too easy. Last thing I want to do after a long day is spend a bunch of time cooking and making a mess. But I’ve started to see some interested options for pre-made, vacuum-sealed meals. That’s...
  15. gobears870

    Cartridge options

    I drew a September rifle bear tag in the unit my dad has an archery bull elk tag (Colorado). I’m planning to call for and help him the whole week we’re there, but I’ll keep a rifle on my pack in case we spot or run across a bear. I have a .270 Win that is nice and light and a 7mm Rem Mag...
  16. gobears870

    2022 Colorado Big Game brochure is live

    https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Brochure/BigGame/biggame.pdf Interesting change in the tag return period. You now have the chance to have your points restored on a returned tag. Looks like point creep is here to stay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. gobears870

    WTS Inexpensive clothes; Cabela's, Scent-lok, Redhead

    Cleaning out the closet and have some items that someone may want. Nothing too high-performance here but good for someone starting out or the whitetail treestand hunter. For sizing reference I'm 5'10" 170lbs, wear a 16/33 shirt, 32" waist. Scent-Lok ThunderTek parka, medium, Realtree AP. This...
  18. gobears870

    WTT Mystery Ranch Pintler for Metcalf

    I have a Mystery Ranch Pintler (foliage) in excellent condition that I would like to trade for a Metcalf, bag-only. Mine is a 2019 model made for the Guide Light frame, not the MT. It's been on two trips, never had blood on it, and was deep cleaned afterward each time. No scratches, rips, or...
  19. gobears870

    Changing arrows for elk

    My current setup is: GT Hunter XT 340 27 3/4” carbon-to-carbon 100gr fixed broadhead 50gr insert 63lb draw weight Hoyt Carbon Element G3 340 IBO This gives me a 430gr package with 12% FOC. I’ve killed whitetail with it - even dropped an old buck in his tracks at 20 yards - and these arrows...
  20. gobears870

    Arrow setup for older bow

    I’m planning to go on my first archery elk hunt in September. I have an old PSE Whitetail Extreme in my garage that I’d like to take as a backup. I think it was made in 2001 and probably shoots 290 IBO. Besides rigging up a new string and some other accessories to update it a bit, I need some...

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