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Colorado Wapiti
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10/04/18 03:08 PM
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TxHunter18
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I am heading up to the Gunnison area for a DIY elk hunt in a couple weeks. Has anyone already made the trip for archery season? Would love to hear about the conditions up there this year.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305045
10/04/18 04:12 PM
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Stickchunker
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My buddy just got back on the 22nd...Hot and Dry, never heard one bugle! Y'all will be hunting the 2nd rifle i assume, so you should get some cooler weather.
Good Luck and have fun!
In these times , 'I'll keep my God , my freedom , my gun and my money. Anyone that supports this insanity can keep "THE CHANGE".
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305055
10/04/18 04:22 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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I am heading up to the Gunnison area for a DIY elk hunt in a couple weeks. Has anyone already made the trip for archery season? Would love to hear about the conditions up there this year. Can’t help you in gunnision but SCO was hot and dry.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Stickchunker]
#7305058
10/04/18 04:23 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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My buddy just got back on the 22nd...Hot and Dry, never heard one bugle! Y'all will be hunting the 2nd rifle i assume, so you should get some cooler weather.
Good Luck and have fun! Week before that here, heard one bugle and never saw a bull with cows
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305125
10/04/18 05:47 PM
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SapperTitan
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: SapperTitan]
#7305132
10/04/18 05:51 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
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PMK
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"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: SapperTitan]
#7305283
10/04/18 09:55 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,170
Jimbo
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Thursday at 12:45 PM #33 Once i learned that i didn't "NEED" to kill something, and that if i did kill something all the fun stopped and work began, i was a much better hunter.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Jimbo]
#7305287
10/04/18 10:04 PM
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SapperTitan
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: PMK]
#7305314
10/04/18 11:09 PM
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crapicat
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Laugh out loud ...it is an ELK.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305377
10/05/18 12:07 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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We were there a few days ago.....very dry.
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305453
10/05/18 01:14 AM
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Colorado1
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Coworker got a nice bull with a bow north of Montrose near Delta a few weeks ago. No guide, just a few Texas boys out hoping for the best. Said they heard lots of bugling.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305469
10/05/18 01:23 AM
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bp3
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Friend sent pictures of snow on the grand mesa today covering the road.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305536
10/05/18 03:04 AM
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TxHunter18
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We will be south of Gunnison. Hopefully the weather the next few weeks pushes some of the elk down. Apparently they are expecting some snow.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7305605
10/05/18 11:01 AM
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copperhead
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We're leaving on the 16 for Unit 61, north of Chama and east of Pagosa Springs. We've been told it's in good shape, calling for snow next week.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: copperhead]
#7305626
10/05/18 11:54 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
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Mr. T.
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We're leaving on the 16 for Unit 61, north of Chama and east of Pagosa Springs. We've been told it's in good shape, calling for snow next week. For future reference: I have a cabin in Pagosa Springs that I rent out if any group is ever interested. Sleeps 12. www.pagosaspringscabin.com
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Mr. T.]
#7305628
10/05/18 11:58 AM
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JB1316
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We're leaving on the 16 for Unit 61, north of Chama and east of Pagosa Springs. We've been told it's in good shape, calling for snow next week. For future reference: I have a cabin in Pagosa Springs that I rent out if any group is ever interested. Sleeps 12. www.pagosaspringscabin.com That’s a great looking place Mr T.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7306024
10/05/18 08:01 PM
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sparrish8
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I would consider that bigger than a cabin, real nice.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7331320
10/30/18 03:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2013
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Gringo Bling
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I hunted GMU 67 south of Gunnison with a group of buddies for 2nd rifle season without a guide. Despite the full moon and warmer than normal conditions most days, I was in elk every single hunt except for the first morning. I will say that I push harder than many and walk over 15 miles a day in the high country. I passed on an easy shot on one small and one decent. And, I got really close to getting shots on two bigger bulls. My patience and persistence was rewarded on the last evening when I was able to harvest this incredible 6x6.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7331321
10/30/18 03:06 AM
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Bee'z
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That is an awesome bull Congratulations Gringo
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7331382
10/30/18 09:42 AM
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texfork
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Prayer is the "ultimate" wireless connection .
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7331388
10/30/18 10:12 AM
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RattlesnakeDan
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Awesome! That is some beautiful country to hike if your chasin' elk.
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Bee'z]
#7331390
10/30/18 10:27 AM
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Stub
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That is an awesome bull Congratulations Gringo
“I never forget a face—but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception.†—Groucho Marx
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Gringo Bling]
#7333037
10/31/18 03:19 PM
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TxHunter18
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I hunted GMU 67 south of Gunnison with a group of buddies for 2nd rifle season without a guide. Despite the full moon and warmer than normal conditions most days, I was in elk every single hunt except for the first morning. I will say that I push harder than many and walk over 15 miles a day in the high country. I passed on an easy shot on one small and one decent. And, I got really close to getting shots on two bigger bulls. My patience and persistence was rewarded on the last evening when I was able to harvest this incredible 6x6. PM sent. Congrats on the nice bull
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: TxHunter18]
#7333138
10/31/18 04:38 PM
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Whack n stack
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great job gringo bling! very nice looking bull!
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Re: Colorado Wapiti
[Re: Gringo Bling]
#7333142
10/31/18 04:40 PM
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Stickchunker
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That's a helluva a bull! Congrats!
In these times , 'I'll keep my God , my freedom , my gun and my money. Anyone that supports this insanity can keep "THE CHANGE".
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