Recent content by 1shot7mm

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    Looking for a partner

    My old hunting partner is more into hunting behind his dogs than chasing elk, so i'm just wondering if anyone out there would like to join up to hunt elk in Wyoming. I have a Wyoming general season elk tag for 2014. If you have a tag and need some company let me know. I have wall tents...
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    Favorite elk weapon

    What is your favorite weapon for elk? I use a 35 year old Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm Rem. Mag.(what else) I get 1 1/4 groups at 200 yds. with a Nosler 160 gr. AB, powered by 58.8 grs. of IMR 4350 and a Rem 9 1/2 M primer. Drops them in their tracks!!
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    Best Broadhead

    I'm thinking about getting back into bowhunting , now that I have more free time. My archery pro thinks I should use a fixed-blade, cut on contact broadhead for elk. What are you guys using on elk???
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    Spring bears

    I've been thinking about hunting spring bears in Wy this year, but i have never been in Wy at that time of year. What would be a good guess as to when you can get up some of the forest serivce roads, or do you just park and hike up in the snow pack? any thoughts would be welcomed. It's been a...
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    Oops! sorry

    Sorry folks, being new to the forum, I didn't know there was an introduction section. My name is Tim & I go by 1shot7mm I am 61 & live in N. central Iowa. In 2001, I retired from law enforcement after 16 years of service & started my own construction business (building & remodeling houses). I...
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    Wyoming Unit #81

    Hi, folks. I am new to the forum and looking for any info on Wy unit #81. Living in Iowa makes for a long scouting trip. Any info would be helpful. Currently looking at the area around Tripod Peak, but not locked into that area.
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    Elk hunt in Wy unit #81

    I am planning a DIY hunt in Wy Unit #81 in the Tripod Peak area. Does anyone have any info on how bad the wolves and grizzly bears would be in this area? Are the elk numbers good? Will I have a fair change for a antlered bull?