Sorry guys...coming to CO anyway...can't beat the CO high country.

Same problem here in West Central IL...no such thing as big whitetails...not sure why all these NR drop $4000 for a 5 day...

Has anyone spent much time in unit 45 Colorado? Looks like another OTC elk hunt in 45 this year...just curious if anyone spends much time in unit hiking/camping/mulies, etc...that might have any...

East = Whitetails
West = Elk

...although West could evolve over time if lucky enough to try Bighorn, Moose, Mulies, etc...but the big Elk and Rocky Mtns will always draw me in...

Just got my check in mail today...

NDH - Good luck yourself with race!

These threads are great to see how much backcountry hunting motivates people to be in great shape...keep up the hard work!

Basic goal since beginning of year has been to Run, Lift, Shoot at least 4 times a week. Run consists of minimum 30 min running or stairmill. Lift can be weight machines, dumbells at home,...

Congrats and good luck!

3rd point for me in CO...who knows if I'll ever actually draw - but sure makes for some good daydreams. Keep us posted with pics and story!

Good info guys, thanks!

I think the free topo maps will be all I need on my handheld...I can just do one GMU at a time since that is all I will need in a season at this point.
I also was...

Got some great info already from earlier posts regarding GPSfiledepot and other options for downloading topo to garmin micro sd cards...this is all new to me and just learning with my new GPS....

Thanks for all the replies! I've tried more rests in the last year than all my years combined - and I'm even suprising myself at this point in that I look to be settling on the whisker biscuit. It...

My family knows the only thing to get me for birthday or Christmas is sporting goods gift cards - typically Cabelas as our kids school gets a kickback from Cabelas for selling their gift cards...I...

Laid eyes on my first Sheep in RMNP as a kid during vacation...always knew I wanted to bowhunt them someday.
Currently accumulating points in CO...and as a NR I know it's some long odds...but I'm...

What is your favorite method for archery elk?

I have only been twice - both during last week of archery in CO (3rd week of Sept) and typically very heavy pine timbers with restricted long range...

I would be curious of those that do carry - how many times have you actually pulled the trigger while bowhunting?

I have only encountered black bear...don't think I'll ever carry...except maybe in...

It took me some time - and returning a few pairs of boots - to find the right ones. I ended up having my best luck at REI...their knowledgeable staff was best I've experienced and their 100%...

Fantastic book, reading for second time right now. I recommend following Cam on Facebook if you don't already...great content!

Anyone have experience with the Garmin etrex 20? I'm considering one - I have a used Magellan 310(I believe) that I paid $30 for...has worked great last two years Elk hunting - I basically just use...

I have the Cabelas Legacy fleece with Windsheer and it's a great product. I originally purchased as my heavy layer for Elk hunting and must say I find it a little bulky and way too warm - I never...

I'm a flatlander from IL - hoping to get my first Elk with bow soon (0 for 2 so far).

I'm not used to having to care for meat potentially for a whole week before it would get home...for a tent...

I have limited experience in Holy Cross...was there last year Sept 17-23 for Elk hunt. I was more on south end of wilderness area - very thick timbers and most anything above timberline was very...

Here's my suggestion...the new PSE Rally. Draw weight adjusts from 18-60lbs, and has 12 inches of Draw Length adjustments...all with a 300fps IBO. And priced right at $299.
Check it out at...

I agree...not sure if there's anything to it or if it's just mentally for me - I like to hunt during the dark nights more (both Elk and whitetail)...regardless of moon phase, I pay attention to moon...

Bow or gun? Early or Late season?

I'm currently trying my 4th rest in the last year - still undecided which I will have come fall.
My experiences so far:
2 prong (TM style)PROS: IMO very accurate and very tunable. CONS: only con is...

Nice job guys! Thanks for sharing...sure makes my home state of IL look pretty boring:)