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  1. WilliamDale

    Ranging Elk For Archery

    StillBald you seem to win the best advice award with looking at the feet recommendation. I think that will even translate well with big whitetails that have lots of headwear!
  2. WilliamDale

    Ranging Elk For Archery

    That’s what I normally do for whitetail/turkey except instead of willows I avoid pines. Looking at the feet is a great idea to get a better sense of where he actually is!
  3. WilliamDale

    Ranging Elk For Archery

    This may be a pretty obvious answer I’m overthinking but how do you range elk for a bow shot? Do you a) range when you get set to where you think your shot opportunities might be b) range the elk itself when it’s where your shot will be c) just try and get good with understanding yardage on the...
  4. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    If I am lucky enough I will definitely plan on taking extreme care. I am even planning on cleaning a few whitetail in the woods on the ground this year. I know it will be a much bigger animal, but I have hung whitetails since I killed my first at 6 yrs old. Figured I would practice on what I...
  5. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    I’m normally a backup plan to backup my backup plan kind of guy. Will definitely keep that in mind if I go the solo route and plan on using a packer. I am hoping to get at least 1-2 more people on board though so we can all blame each other for any mishaps when we get back home and are telling...
  6. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    Do you think the lessons learned going it alone for however many years you did played a roll in your success once you hired a guide the first time? I truly understand the value added by hiring a guide. I don’t do it often but have hired fishing guides. I still normally tried it first and...
  7. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    I have always thought that is what I would do for my first elk hunt. Throughout my 20’s I said I would save and do it in my early thirties. Of course as time went on I got married, had 2 children, started a new business, bought a bigger house etc etc. I started to re-think on how I wanted to...
  8. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    Hopefully I will be able to figure some things out about elk tendencies, fully understand they don’t ever have to do the same thing twice, and can use it in the future. Do you think the guys that own the private the elk head to would mind a first year hunter roaming around? Just kidding...
  9. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    The physical part has been on my mind for sure. As of today the most demanding day outside for me was 6.5 miles in and 6.5 back out in the same day with 3k elevation change from 7k to 10k. That was with a light pack and a fly rod though. Plan to know my limits though and that may keep me a...
  10. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    I figured I would be running into lots of people. I’m actually a little nervous about messing an elk up someone else was on without knowing it. Definitely been reading some of the etiquette posts I have found on here. Love the mountains though and am looking forward to spending a week or 2...
  11. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    Cool be reading up on e-scouting and terrain features to look for. I’ve deer hunted since I could walk but spend most of off days chasing turkeys. Elk sounds too fun to not try though. Also every time I have been out west fishing I keep saying I have to come back for elk!
  12. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    Archery for sure.
  13. WilliamDale

    Where you from and favorite birds?

    Don’t act like you know anything about turkeys. You also forgot to mention the 50% you hit are on the ground!
  14. WilliamDale

    OTC CO Expectations

    Hey guys. New member from Alabama looking for someone willing to give up their secret spots with as much details as possible….just kidding. My real question is question is what to expect from a first time elk hunt on Public in an OTC Colorado unit. Not looking for specific units or tactics just...

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