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This backpack hunting concept is new to me, as I read and study the one question that keeps coming to mind is how big of a pack do I really need. My plan is for 3 or 4 bow hunters to pack in together with the idea of staying a maximum of 4-5 days. I already have a two man tent that two of us...

I am considering either an Eberlestock Blue Widow with a Butt Bucket to carry a bow or a Cabela's Alaskan Outfitter Pack with Frame. Both are of similar size. I will only use the pack for one elk hunt a year, I plan to hike in about 5-7 miles and set up camp, hunt for 3-4 days and then come...

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I am intrigued with the 300 WSM :rolleyes: and I would love to have one. My 300 win mag shoots very well and both will do the job on any elk alive. Carry the one you feel most confident shooting, but take both just in case you need a back up. Good luck

You are correct, Easter moves around from year to year. It is however always observed on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or following the spring equinox. By definition (to me) the rut means when cows are ready to breed. I believe the primary trigger (the estrous cycle...

It’s an old Indian trick. :D I don’t know:rolleyes:, I just keep easing up on them and they let me. These are in an area with lots of ATV traffic not too far from the front ridge they live. Sometime they are there and sometime not. I suspect they get used to the smell and traffic and are...

Thanks guys for the feed back. Here is another good moon phase web site. Moon Phases Calendar October 2009

I am considering changing my 3rd season elk rifle hunt to an archery hunt this year. Considering going back to Colorado unit 74. I have been looking at the season dates and when the peak rut is likely to occur based on moon phase. I have heard that the peak of the rut generally falls 25 weeks...

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I don't have a clue. I have never put much thought into sheep hunting since it is too far out of my realm of possibilities. As much as I would love to hunt them, there are too many Washington’s that get between me and hunting them.

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We have room for two (would like to have 4 hunters total) on our Colorado 3rd season rifle elk hunt. OTC bull tags are $549.00. We will depart OKC area on or about Oct 29 (Thursday) and hunt from Saturday to Friday, return to OKC on Saturday. We will hunt GMU 62 which is southwest of Grand...

I thought you sheep hunters might like to see my latest video. YouTube - Carson NF Rams 0001