The Elk Thread

[ZINS708]

Drew unit 70 archery for Colorado today. I've hunter there during rifle season, but never archery. Anyone have any advice for that unit? Thanks!

[Banded Drake Calls]

Drew 551 for archery, will be my first year in Colorado

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[ladrones]

Whining for Welfare in the Gila again.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/ranchers-file-lawsuit-over-elk-destroying-their-land/?fbclid=IwAR0JvOKeXVnlk6kqSP944Qyg7uc9Ivd4cPAOE2kZFtQRqcUx2GSHXHlLWfs

[Steady_Hand]

Drew unit 71 for archery. This will be my first time, any pointers for the area?

[swamprabbit59]

Whining for Welfare in the Gila again.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico...cUx2GSHXHlLWfs

Lol sounds like they should run elk hunts. Would probably make a lot of money and could run fewer cows. Definitely less of a headache


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[swamprabbit59]

Drew unit 71 for archery. This will be my first time, any pointers for the area?

Yes, get in good shape


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[Bill]

The Elk Thread

Whining for Welfare in the Gila again.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico...cUx2GSHXHlLWfs

I hope the Judge looks at them in court and says,

“Let me understand this. You ranch an area that’s always had elk on it, so did your fathers and grandfathers. There are law-abiding hunters who would love to have access to your ranches and I understand they can’t trespass on your land. Now your have the right as landowners to say who can and who can’t hunt on it, but you guys have nutz coming in front of me saying the state owes you anything.

The same people you want to pay to solve your problem are the same you won’t allow on your ranches.

I want you to sit down with the game warden and come back in 30 days with a plan of how many hunters you could have on each ranch, each day of the season to help solve your problem. Next case, please”




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[justletmein]

I hope the Judge looks at them in court and says,

“Let me understand this. You ranch an area that’s always had elk on it, so did your fathers and grandfathers. There are law-abiding hunters who would love to have access to your ranches and I understand they can’t trespass on your land. Now your have the right as landowners to say who can and who can’t hunt on it, but you guys have nutz coming in front of me saying the state owes you anything.

The same people you want to pay to solve your problem are the same you won’t allow on your ranches.

I want you to sit down with the game warden and come back in 30 days with a plan of how many hunters you could have on each ranch, each day of the season to help solve your problem. Next case, please”




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That seems like an appropriate response!

[Jared.King]

Got some bulls on my other camera at a waterhole! Somewhere in unit 37 NM

[Slick8]

Been exercising more and more. Using a weighted pack and ankle weights with all my cardio. Working 3-4 days a week and will increase that as time goes by.

Rifle has been dialed in but will get some powder burned in it before long as I love to shoot.

Been strategizing on Google Earth, Google Maps and OnX to form a plan. I've got a full plate this summer but hoping to scratch a weekend scouting trip. I'd like to at least drive the area's looking at access points and such.

I have most all my gear including two different badlands packs. I'm thinking I'd like to upgrade my boots and need to move on it soon for break in.

Excited is an understatement.

[justletmein]

Been exercising more and more. Using a weighted pack and ankle weights with all my cardio. Working 3-4 days a week and will increase that as time goes by.

I quit drinking beer yesterday so that's a start lol.

We struck out on our apps but it looks like both my boys who live in Wyoming are interested in going on their first Elk hunt so I'll have to whip up some conditioning so I can go up and play guide. They both got their first Antelope last year so a heck of a step up this year. Their draw deadline is June 1 so I had them put in for an Area they've got 21% draw odds in but realistically they'll just end up buying General tags so I need to get started on tracking down some General units and make a plan. There's so much territory it's kind of daunting to get started but I've got some preliminary ideas. I'm just as excited to go whether I shoot or not makes no difference I still get to hunt and hopefully punish my legs with a heavy pack out.

[Slick8]

I hear ya. I don't drink a lot but have cut back in other area's with a goal of dropping 15 pounds. I'm down 3 pounds so far and feel like I'll comfortably be at Goal weight around September 1st. I'm using a 50 pound pack and reminded of what I was carrying around daily until about 2 years ago. I dropped 50 pounds in 2019 and gained about 15 back last year but was holding.

I'll cut out all alcohol sometime in September and possibly after my labor day wedding.

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[justletmein]

I plan to prep by stop drinking beer end of June. I may have been doing some heavier leg workouts on lift days too though.

Got a new bow I need to build arrows for, guess I'll pay for the software to calculate it all out and get setup. Been practicing with my old bow's arrows but I suspect they're a bit weak spined.

my new arrows are going to be stupid lol.. THey will be the best arrow I have ever shot but they will also be the most expensive arrow ive ever built

Yeah so I ended up with the Triad XSD. I have no idea what mood I was in when I decided it was a good idea to spend that money but I hope it doesn't happen again any time soon.

[Stoof]

Anyone familiar with CO GMU 53, especially the Watson Flats area? Got a few questions.

Thanks,

[Bill]

Keep up your workouts boys. The mountains (and elk) are awaiting!

I’m moving my workouts into the local Montana national forest and starting scouting.




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