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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: txtrophy85]
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08/23/20 06:10 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Bobo I did not know that. I had heard all weapons in those units changed from OTC to draw No that’s what the big stink was. They basically said Archery pressure was preventing conceptions..... So they upped Bear tags and put those units on archery draw, but all the units had left over tags. I can see a slight decrease in pressure just based of guys like me that may run up there last minute, but not significant amount unless they decrease tags YoY. I am not a biologist but I would be ok with them going to draw across the board because of how crowded it has gotten. I did notice a increase in bear tags that were issued I don’t think they lowered tag numbers enough to make a difference personally but I’m headed up in a few and will see
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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08/24/20 04:07 PM
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GRINGO,
We normally hunt 67, but couldn't draw a tag or snag a landowner tag this year. I guess we will have to settle with an OTC this year. We normally hunt near the McDonough Reservoir and up Stagecoach. Good luck Thats's where I hunt! What season were you looking to hunt? I can likely get you landowner tags.
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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08/28/20 02:33 PM
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rex47
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going cow in 18& 181 first rifle looks like lot of HIGH country to me (age 72) son picked it . anyone else been there?
when the going gets really tough, I sit down and rest
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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08/30/20 03:07 AM
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I’ll be there on the 10th chasing em With my bow. Unit 81
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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08/30/20 04:21 PM
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rex47
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we will be there 10-14. have you been there before?
when the going gets really tough, I sit down and rest
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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08/30/20 04:31 PM
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nocknload
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Sounds exciting, I would love to go hunting for an Elk and Muley.
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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08/30/20 04:41 PM
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nocknload
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Someday I'll make a couple of these Elk & Mule hunts and maybe an Antelope
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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08/31/20 03:12 PM
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I'll be in unit 54 for the second season. Time to get in better shape!
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/04/20 03:33 AM
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copperhead, good luck on your hunt. Look forward to your report and sucess.
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/11/20 04:14 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Camofire has good deals on Farm for feet socks right now....
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/11/20 05:20 PM
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine.
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/14/20 03:40 PM
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine. ??? do you have a link or something??? you reminded me of one of my early on elk/MD hunting trips with my father in law ... due to some issues, we ended up taking his truck at the last minute, which was 2 wheel drive, so he gathered up chains, like 5-6 sets since he didn't know for sure which ones fit that truck. Got to a slick spot in NF, tried to put on chains, and none of the 5-6 sets of chains were big enough for the tires.
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/14/20 04:59 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine. ??? do you have a link or something??? you reminded me of one of my early on elk/MD hunting trips with my father in law ... due to some issues, we ended up taking his truck at the last minute, which was 2 wheel drive, so he gathered up chains, like 5-6 sets since he didn't know for sure which ones fit that truck. Got to a slick spot in NF, tried to put on chains, and none of the 5-6 sets of chains were big enough for the tires. Some of the new trucks have front clearance issues So be careful putting on the front. Best thing is go to tirechains.com or peerlesschain.com and put in your tire info. I prefer cam locks and spider bungee for chains, and for cables I would only buy super z HD What's you have parts number you can shop Amazon
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/14/20 08:26 PM
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so we have to have them with us while in CO ... regardless of the weather/road conditions?
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/14/20 08:59 PM
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so we have to have them with us while in CO ... regardless of the weather/road conditions? No, only when they invoke, unless you are a commercial driver then yes 3 laws-One is for commercial drives Mandatory from Sept to May and have to have them all times Now the other two... these other two can be invoked at any time based on weather. Passenger Traction Law- The passenger traction law requires two-wheel drive passenger vehicles to have all weather or mud and snow rated tires with adequate tread or to affix chains or alternate traction devices (ATDs). Four/all-wheel drive vehicles must have all drive wheels engaged and tires with adequate tread depth. Passenger Vehicle Chain Law - The Passenger Vehicle Chain Law imposes the most restrictive requirements during inclement weather. All passenger vehicles must have chains or alternate traction devices (ATDs) on two or more drive tires. This applies to every two/four/all-wheel drive passenger vehicle in the effected area. Last week southern Co got a foot of snow, I’m sure a few of the passes had chain law in effect.
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/15/20 01:53 PM
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thanks! something else to keep in mind here in a few weeks.
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
[Re: copperhead]
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09/15/20 02:28 PM
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Western
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I know on i-70 they have fixed signs for chains, other roads I have seen the portable signs designating chain requirements, or they just gate the whole road off. New rules don't seem to much more strengent. I know many run studded tires over winter.
It's those "pop-up" blizzard like conditions that seemed to catch me under the gun. came accross one year from Pagosa Springs going home outside Montrose, million dollar mile was almost a no go starting about 20 miles S of Silverton. If I hadent been behind a semi, I never would have made it. Followed his tail lights and tracks at around 5-10 mph
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 06:50 PM
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine. Bobo, could you find a link for the tire chains? Everything i've found is showing commercial vehicles... LINK
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 06:57 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine. Bobo, could you find a link for the tire chains? Everything i've found is showing commercial vehicles... LINKIt’s in that link, scroll down to when restrictions go in affect for passenger vehicles Use to its was only specific to go over certain passes at certain times, now they can in act it state wide.
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 07:11 PM
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Oh also anyone hunting in CO this year, remember CO now has a tire chain law....
Make sure you have a set. It’s cheaper to buy on Amazon and return then get the fine. Bobo, could you find a link for the tire chains? Everything i've found is showing commercial vehicles... LINKIt’s in that link, scroll down to when restrictions go in affect for passenger vehicles Use to its was only specific to go over certain passes at certain times, now they can in act it state wide. Ahh crap. Something else I'll never use. But, I guess, thanks for reminding us. 'Already have a brand-new pair of pack boots that I've had over a decade that have never come out of the box. I've never experienced a game animal that makes you accumulate more "what if" gear like Cervus canadensis nelsoni. (4th rifle, out of Cripple Creek.)
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 07:12 PM
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I didnt even see that. lol. I got the lunch lazys and flat missed that last segment. So they can basically enact it whenever? Even if you have a M+S rated tire?
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 07:22 PM
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So do I buy 2 or 4? 'Never put on a set of chains in my life. It'll be a cluster if I have to.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 07:37 PM
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Just take a regular chain and wrap it around your tire then play coy if stopped
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Re: Colorado Elk hunt
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09/18/20 07:44 PM
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So do I buy 2 or 4? 'Never put on a set of chains in my life. It'll be a cluster if I have to. Just two, lol. YouTube before you go
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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