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Elk Archery
Posted on 8/30/20 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 8/30/20 at 12:27 pm
I will be heading to an elk archery hunt soon and then hopefully get drawn for an elk rifle spot a few weeks later. I have never been elk hunting before but have deer hunted extensively.
I have a nice pack, binos, rangefinder, etc. I have wind direction powder, a Hoochie Mama call, compass, game bags, and a Havalon knife. Any other suggestions?
I have a nice pack, binos, rangefinder, etc. I have wind direction powder, a Hoochie Mama call, compass, game bags, and a Havalon knife. Any other suggestions?
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Posted on 8/30/20 at 1:07 pm to El Segundo Guy
Hunted 3rd rifle last year in Colorado. First elk hunt. Hardest hunt of my life.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 1:10 pm to El Segundo Guy
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Any other suggestions?
strong lungs and legs
good socks, but also bring some medical tape as well
Posted on 8/30/20 at 1:15 pm to Salmon
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strong lungs and legs
Squats and cardio and more squats and good boots and cardio
Posted on 8/30/20 at 1:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I'm not in in as good of shape as I used to be. I'm 45 and 3 years removed from running sub 24 min in a 5k.
But I should be able to hump better than most. Good idea on the medical tape.
But I should be able to hump better than most. Good idea on the medical tape.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 1:58 pm to El Segundo Guy
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Good idea on the medical tape.
just remember to use it as soon as you feel any signs of friction
don't wait till you actually have a blister
Posted on 8/30/20 at 2:27 pm to El Segundo Guy
Work on your fitness, stalking is a workout.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 3:50 pm to El Segundo Guy
The draws are over with. What state are you waiting to hear from?
Posted on 8/30/20 at 3:51 pm to El Segundo Guy
Archery season is like turkey hunting something with a good nose and long legs.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 3:53 pm to El Segundo Guy
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I have a nice pack, binos, rangefinder, etc. I have wind direction powder, a Hoochie Mama call, compass, game bags, and a Havalon knife. Any other suggestions?
You got the general idea. I can’t speak to the archery hunting as that is a lot different than rifle.
What’s state? I can tell you about the joke that is Colorado.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 7:02 pm to Success
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I can tell you about the joke that is Colorado.
Let’s hear it. I like a good joke.
Posted on 8/30/20 at 7:47 pm to El Segundo Guy
Garmin GPS with extra batteries, moleskin to cover any blisters, wool socks and wool clothing (No Cotton-Cotton kills in freezing weather) expect snow in September. 0 degree F sleeping bag, pad or cot, hi-protein foods, water filtration device. 3 or 4 season tent, fire starting materials.
Remember in the Rockt Mtn region you are not the highest predator. Avoid rock outcroppings for Mtn lions and watch your backside, in bear country have a sleep tent void of any foods, odors, etc. Set up the cook tent well away from sleeping area.
Remember in the Rockt Mtn region you are not the highest predator. Avoid rock outcroppings for Mtn lions and watch your backside, in bear country have a sleep tent void of any foods, odors, etc. Set up the cook tent well away from sleeping area.
This post was edited on 8/30/20 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 8/30/20 at 8:14 pm to Success
Ft. Sill, OK
Posted on 8/30/20 at 11:12 pm to El Segundo Guy
Good luck! sitting after scouting! don’t stalk you will lose in archery
Posted on 8/31/20 at 8:34 am to El Segundo Guy
Colorado in 11 days 
Posted on 8/31/20 at 8:40 am to El Segundo Guy
quote:Where? I don't think there are any open draws right now
then hopefully get drawn for an elk rifle spot a few weeks later.
quote:Where are you going?
I have a nice pack, binos, rangefinder, etc. I have wind direction powder, a Hoochie Mama call, compass, game bags, and a Havalon knife. Any other suggestions?
One of us is either very over prepared or woefully under-prepared
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:16 am to mylsuhat
Assuming he is military and able to hunt the elk population on the Army base in Oklahoma.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 11:25 am to jgthunt
It's not called mile high for nothing. Pro football teams used to travel to Wyoming to practice a week before their game in Denver. Wyoming is higher than Denver ....Prepare for the elevation and remember water puts more oxygen in your blood when Elevation sickness hits.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 11:52 am to Salmon
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just remember to use it as soon as you feel any signs of friction
don't wait till you actually have a blister
I start off with duct tape on my heels. Then I never worry about it all day.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 3:41 pm to El Segundo Guy
Bring some paracord. Multiple uses. Small tarp to lay meat out on.
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