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  1. bz_711

    Unit 45 Colorado - Archery Elk

    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 suggestions are parts of unit to pay attention to. Thanks!
  2. bz_711

    Garmin GPS?

    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. Question I have - aside from the Garmin Birds Eye Imagery subscription...is there an easy way to...
  3. bz_711

    Your favorite method - Archery Elk?

    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 viewing. Two years ago there were just enough bugles to chase and stay after them...last year, no...
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    Opinions on Garmin?

    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 to get elevation, mark elk sign, and back to the truck. But - the farther I venture the more I...
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    Need Advice on Meat Care?

    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 style Elk camp, let's say we get an Elk with 4 days to go before we'll be home, how do you recommend...
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    Opinions on Arrow rests?

    Would appreciate any opinions regarding favorite arrow rests for spot and stalk hunting out west? I used prong style rests for years when only hunting whitetails from a treestand...in last year I've tried many rests (drop aways to whisker biscuit) trying to find the right one...yes, I'm picky...
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    New to the forum - Looks Great!

    Picked up a subscription to Eastman's back on 2010 as I planned for my first hunt out West (IL guy here)...I have enjoyed every issue since - and fell in love with hunting out West...totally addicted actually. The mountains draw me in - and so far the Elk are what I cannot get off my...
  8. bz_711

    How's this Winter in CO?

    Curious if anyone has update on how winter going so far in CO? Hoping to do an OTC Elk bowhunt in Unit 45 this Sept...I believe major snows hit there last year...wondering how the Elk/deer are doing so far?