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  1. Elkbelch

    How long would it take for you to give up?

    I hunted 6 years before I got my first bull, we actually started hunting deer out of state in 94 but were seeing more elk than deer so we coughed up the $250 NR elk tag and just went after them. We were on foot those days and were so jealous on I-70 of all the elk racks tied to the four...
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    Most expensive thing you lost while hunting

    In 1986 my dad and I lost both of our Martin Lynx bows off the top of his 78 Firebird. We had sat in the car to warm up and decided to go into town to eat, after 4 miles of gravel roads we got on the HI way. Heard a heck of a racket and saw the bows bouncing down the pavement at over 60 miles...
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    Garmin inreach mini 2 - How many messages ?

    My daughter just used hers for 5 months this summer while hiking the PCT. I think it was around $60/month but there were sometimes like over $100 months. My daughter said she was checking the weather so watch extra charges. I didn't care what it cost, it was worth it to plot her path along...
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    Have You Ever Notched Your Tag On Opening Day: A poll

    Not on opening day but I did get a cow with my bow the first day we arrived at camp. After getting camp set up we decided to hunt the afternoon in a familiar spot. We sat down behind a blowdown and about an hour later the big ole cow came along. It was pretty late when we got the meat on the...
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    When was your first year hunting OTC Elk in Colorado?

    1994
  6. Elkbelch

    Successful elk hunt!

    If you’re looking for pictures of giant elk or even a cow stop right here and move on. I hadn’t been on an elk hunt since 2012 when my father got old and quit going to the area we had hunted since 1994. I tried to satisfy my desire to be in the mountains by going on fishing trips with friends...
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    What do you carry in that backpack??

    I like having all my gear in one place, I just grab and go. Kind of like my truck, if I drive, I got it with me if I rode with a buddy you can bet I forgot something. A pack is also handy to pack in extra propane bottles to the box blinds as it gets colder
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    Real elk hunting!

    Thanks, we have enjoyed every minute of the hunt, for us it started in November 2021 after a deer hunt. She asked me about the days when grandpa and I would go elk hunting. She had a bunch of questions and dug out a bunch of old pictures when we got home. I told her it would be easier to show...
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    Real elk hunting!

    Y’all are depressing, I leave Tuesday for my first elk hunt in 10 years. This will be my daughters first elk hunt and I am so excited for her. I guarantee a good time, nothing more. If she sees elk I’ll be happy, if she fills her cow tag I’ll be ecstatic, if she fills her bull tag it will be...
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    Real elk hunting!

    I suppose elk hunting means different things to different folks. To me elk hunting is an adventure where I get a break from my normal life. It is time with friends, time with family and time in nature. It is also camp, and scenery I don't get to see all the time. It is months of preparation...
  11. Elkbelch

    Woodstove

    Quadra fire 4300 since 2006. It’s an insert but pretty much heats 2600. Since covid my wife works from home and she burns 24/7 so usage has increased. Ran 5 or so cord through ours last year Shawn
  12. Elkbelch

    Well, no pressure now.

    Third freezer rests in the garage
  13. Elkbelch

    You guys ready for hunting season?

    Working on my list as I read this, leave Tuesday with my 20 year old daughter, first elk hunt for her and my first since dad got old in 2012 Shawn
  14. Elkbelch

    I lost my best friend today

    Oh my, can’t even think about it. Cherish every moment and get back in the saddle ASAP Shawn
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    What are you feeding your dog?

    We have two labs both males from the same liter. We feed Exclusive adult to the black one and Exclusive high energy to the white one because he can’t keep weight on. They are both very active but the white one runs quite a bit harder. We supplement with leg quarter deboned after cooking...
  16. Elkbelch

    CA Whitney bull elk period 2

    Dang, that is just awesome! Shawn
  17. Elkbelch

    1st Bull

    That’s awesome ! Congrats
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    How much hunting does your wife let you get by with?

    I don’t have a limit but I know when I’ve been gone too long. After 30 years 10 days is about all I care to be away from my wife. I enjoy her company and would take with me but she is not into roughing it. She did mention an antelope hunt and a cabin. I’ll have to look into it Shawn
  19. Elkbelch

    Kinetic wood splitter vs USA made hydraulic

    I have a Brave, it’s smaller than what you want. Mines only 5hp and 8 tons. I split about 4 a year. Made in the USA and it’s lasted for years. Only the toughest elm knots give it a problem. Maybe they make a bigger one? Also maybe an attachment for a piece of equipment you own? My...
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    Elk hunt recomendations

    I guess rich is a relative term. Sounds rich to me, if not rich in money, rich in experiences. Good luck, I hope you find an awesome hunt Shawn

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