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    altitude pills

    The only trip that bothered me was one year we stayed in Gunnison (7,700') overnight and then horse packed in and camp was at 10,700'. I had the worst headache of my life. Rest, tons of water, and food had me feeling fine 24 hours later. Most other times we camp around 8,500-9,000 and hunt up...
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    Meindl USA

    I've had several pairs of the Cabela's Meindl boots...hunters, hikers, and light hikers. The best boots I could find for price, performance, and fit for my feet. Needless to say I was quite dismayed when I found out the Cabela's/Meindl boot partnership ended this past spring. I looked, and...
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    muzzleloader - 2015 Colorado elk

    In 2014 we hunted Unit 54 with Muzzleloaders. .50 cal TC omega, Blackhorn 209 (110 grns), and the Hornady FPB bullets(350 grain). 4 of us in the group and we were all shooting the exact same gun/loads/bullets. Grouped pretty well out to 100 yds. (didn't see the point in practicing much...
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    The anticipation is killing me!

    Me and my crew are leaving PA on Wednesday heading for unit 54. We pack in to camp on the 12th to start hunting the 13th. 3 guys with ML and 2 with bows. Watching the weather forecast every day...looking good as of now. Anybody got a local forecast on the recent elk activity? I'm going...
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    Tipping for a drop camp hunt?

    This fall my crew will be doing our first "drop camp" hunt. We have done DIY hunts in the past, but we wanted to try a horse back, pack in wilderness hunt. There will be 6 of us. The outfitter is providing the drop camp and pack-in/pack-out, a well as checking camp and packing out any elk we...
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    Eagle Mt. Outfitters Colorado?

    I'm putting together a trip for myself and a few friends for 2014. We've done DIY OTC rifle hunts a few times, but now we have some points and are looking to do a muzzleloader elk hunt. We want to try a wilderness drop camp type hunt. I've contacted a few outfitters and now I am looking for...