Recent content by rindog

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    Looking for Feedback on Kuiu Pants

    I'm hoping someone can provide some specific feedback on the Kuiu pants. There are essentially 3 pairs I'm exploring: Chinook (215 g/m2), Attach (225 g/m2), and Guide (274 g/m2). My biggest question/concern is how heavy each of these are. In essence, will you sweat to death in 40/50 degree...
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    What Spotter Magnification Should I Go With?

    I've narrowed the focus and determine the Vortex Razor HD is the spotter I'm going to purchase. The jury is still out whether I go straight or angled. I've read all the threads providing feedback, but I'm uncertain which style glassing I'll be doing (glassing up mts, or glassing down mts)...
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    What's the right size pack

    My plan is to park the truck and pack in 2-3 miles. The area I'd like to hunt is about 1-2 miles beyond that. All said 4-5 miles from the truck. The goal is to be out 3-5 nights, whatever is necessary. Any recommendations on a pack size? Do most guys pack in all the gear, use the empty pack...
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    Becoming a Better Hunter Part 2: To Stay or To Go

    First, thank you to everyone who took part in my first segment of "Becoming a Better Hunter". Now on to part two. Last year was my first mule deer hunt in CO. I drew a left over tag for GMU 37, 371, 18, 28. I did a late summer scouting trip south of I-70 in unit 37. I discovered the area...
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    Becoming a Better Hunter Part 1: Spotting Scope or No Spotting Scope

    Last year was my first as a CO resident, and my first Mule deer hunt. It was a great experience...a learning experience to say the least. From navigating the draw (and left-over draw), to getting the right gear, to scouting, and ultimately the hunt, I learned a lot. Members on this site were...
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    New to Colorado Muleys Looking for Insight

    This is my first year to enter the draw for CO muleys. I moved to CO from TX last year, and I am officially now a CO resident. I'm used to hunting deer on private land sitting in a deer blind. I'm eager to get out the hiking boots and really hunt. Any general suggestions on hunting areas I...