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    Colorado elk harvest numbers

    Has anyone seen any numbers yet as far as how this past season went relative to the year before I haven't been able to dig anything up scrounging around on the web. Thanks in advance just curious how the hot seasons affected the kill overall. I got a calf cow, my first elk. But heard numbers...
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    Wall tent help - elk mountain tents?

    Owners of elk mountain tents, do you have any feedback on your tent, good or bad? I am looking to get a bigger wall tent and elk mountain seems to have a good thing going, especially for the $. I know they are made in China, but so is the canvas that all the other companies use anyway...
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    do you leave your muzzy loaded overnight when camping?

    I am trying to decide how much junk to bring with me for a backcountry muzzleloader hunt. A muzzleloader Authority I know says to unload every night and reload but I am reasonably certain with some precautions I could seal up the Gun pretty well and not worry about moisture infiltration. Any...
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    Anyone use a frame pack as a day pack?

    I have a cabelas alaskan guide frame pack and am thinking that I can use it to pack in my camp, detach my main bag from the frame, strap on a small bag-which is part of the main bag-to the frame, and hunt. Anyone else use a similar rig? If so, any drawbacks? I like my pack and don't want to...
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    first elk trip---don't put it off!

    A buddy and I did our first trip out west for elk this year. Don't wait to go guys, it is something you just can't comprehend unless you do it. We were there over two weeks, didn't see an elk, and had the time of our lives. We camped and backpacks and it was just wild. So don't wait until you're...
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    Emergency Boot Option Needed!

    My boots have given me a blister due to my stupidity of wearing cotton socks during a long exercise hike. It is nearly healed, but I am thinking of going with a more foot friendly boot for backpack hunting. Problem is, my trip is in 10 days. Need opinions fast, and am going to a local...
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    Looking for lightweight alternative to 550 paracord....

    Thinking of spectra, kevlar for some applications like tying up and hanging game bags. Anyone have any other ideas for these lightweight cords, or any better options than 550? I don't like 550, it does not hold knots well and is not easy to work with IMO. I prefer tarred nylon, but it is not...
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    elk clothing -- down vest vs. wool vest

    Which one should I take in my day pack? The down is light and warm but the wool is a bit heavier, though it works when wet, obviously. Torn on this decision. Any input? And. And can you tell I am excited for this fall?
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    Anybody Do Their First Elk Hunt as a Solo Backpack Trip?

    If you did your first trip as above, what would you recommend to somebody who is going to do it for their first trip? I am looking at a Colorado muzzy trip. Thanks for any and all input.
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    New Member Intro from Ohio

    While doing research with my 13 year old son for antelope hunting in Wyoming, I found this site. What a resource! Just from what I've read in the past day, I am amazed at all the information I found. Hopefully I can help someone with some fishing or hunting information in Ohio, as everybody out...