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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
[Re: cmorsch]
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10/04/16 08:02 PM
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Ill be up there hunting but northeast of Durango instead of on the taylor mesa with them. On a side note, the forecast leading up to the season looks halfway decent, as its showing in the 30's at night in Delores for you guys.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/04/16 10:29 PM
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If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/04/16 10:49 PM
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I took this completely wrong.
...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: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/04/16 11:03 PM
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I took this completely wrong. I can see how after re-reading it, see how you "youngsters" are
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/04/16 11:40 PM
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Well, this took an unexpected turn from the last I time I read the thread.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/04/16 11:48 PM
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I took this completely wrong. I can see how after re-reading it, see how you "youngsters" are Not everyone, I say bring on the cold. Single digits at night would be nice.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 11:38 AM
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Well, this took an unexpected turn from the last I time I read the thread. Yeah, I don't know what happened, we where here get ready for vacation bible school and.........
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 11:42 AM
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Rifleman, it actually went something like this:
"(Reporter): This is your action news reporter once again, and we're here at the gas station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
(Witness): Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared out of the traffic. Come streakin' around the grease rack there, didn't have nothin' on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin' her a cold drink. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late. She'd already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers."
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 01:28 PM
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Used to be 250 tags for the ducks now there's 125. They also slashed the tags around the farmland around the park as well. Very few people hunt the ducks any more. Success rate is just so poor, most dont make the trip out. I would guess success would be less than 5%. Was around 8% when there used to be a few elk around. If your group got an elk every 2-3 years you were doing well. by group I mean 2-3 guys. All the guys that used to hunt moose in the park (harvest), now hunt elk with the rifle because moose is closed. Province is keeping quite about the ban as well. Rumour is it ends soon for harvesters. I've personally watched the serious decline there over the years and most likely wont hunt there until they actually try some form of conservation. Sickening how hunters support all the research and conservation and are given zero information on population and conservation tactics. Just spend one season in the states and you will be blown away by how well they manage their resource and keep people informed on how the population is doing. Update the regs in each and every zone every two years.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 05:30 PM
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 06:38 PM
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Glad I ain't going...better to have a ton of college catch-up than get spooky in the middle of elk country.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 07:10 PM
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Working on gear now.. cleaning up laterns, replacing mantels, rope, tarps, clothing, gloves, hats.. 17 year old is no help except telling me to buy a lots of Dr. Pepper, Beef Jerky, and Honey buns.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 07:53 PM
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Working on gear now.. cleaning up laterns, replacing mantels, rope, tarps, clothing, gloves, hats.. 17 year old is no help except telling me to buy a lots of Dr. Pepper, Beef Jerky, and Honey buns. You get one down, and he will be shaving by the time the trip is over Will be beer and pizza from then on out
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 07:55 PM
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6 days for me brudda and the drive begins
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 07:56 PM
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Told my wife I probably should leave this Friday, because of the hurricane coming of course
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 08:53 PM
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Told my wife I probably should leave this Friday, because of the hurricane coming of course
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/05/16 09:08 PM
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Giving Amazon Prime and eBay mobile apps a work out. Order stuff real time and not have to go anywhere.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 02:23 AM
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Started packing today...getting things out At least
As of right now I am really thinking about streaming down a lot
Small med kit Flashlight Kill bag-knives and meat bags Binos on harness Food Drink Basic utility tools
That's about it...I ma usually no more than 3-4 hours to truck, camp, or a road
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 02:38 AM
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Started packing today...getting things out At least
As of right now I am really thinking about streaming down a lot
Small med kit Flashlight Kill bag-knives and meat bags Binos on harness Food Drink Basic utility tools
That's about it...I ma usually no more than 3-4 hours to truck, camp, or a road I like to plan for the worse but try to not go overboard even if I am close to a trail or road. I'll add the following: GPS Personal Locator Beacon Water Filter Straw Emergency blanket Fire starting gear Paracord Rain gear Its getting close. Can hardly wait. 98 degrees here today.
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
[Re: cmorsch]
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10/06/16 08:58 AM
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I think you fellas will appriciate the adjustment, nothing worse than lugging ounces that turn into pounds. Over the years, I have found some odd stuff left in the woods, from small folding chairs, a hatchet, even found a small 1 man tent still in the bag once.
One thing I would also carry that is lightweight and makes a great fire starter, is surgical gloves, I will carry maybe 10 pairs and they fit anywhere.
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 09:00 AM
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also, you guy's may consider getting some 0 degree window washing fluid, I picked up a couple gallons at O'Rielly's on sale for like $3.89. If the weather is snowy and muddy, you go through a lot of window fluid when driving. More importantly, the lines can freeze and crack, which can be a pita later. Been there, done that.
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 01:25 PM
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Started packing today...getting things out At least
As of right now I am really thinking about streaming down a lot
Small med kit Flashlight Kill bag-knives and meat bags Binos on harness Food Drink Basic utility tools
That's about it...I ma usually no more than 3-4 hours to truck, camp, or a road I like to plan for the worse but try to not go overboard even if I am close to a trail or road. I'll add the following: GPS Personal Locator Beacon Water Filter Straw Emergency blanket Fire starting gear Paracord Rain gear Its getting close. Can hardly wait. 98 degrees here today. Gps is on phone Filter straw is always good to have Emergency blanket- because it so light yeah but unless it's going to get real cold most likely wouldn't need Fire starting gear-included Paracord- -always Rain gear- yep
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 01:56 PM
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Do any of you guys use hiking sticks or trekking poles?
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 02:33 PM
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Yes I do. Makes my knees and ankles not as sore
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Re: 2016 Group Elk Hunt?
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10/06/16 02:44 PM
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I'm not going on this hunt, but I spend the summer near there in Pagosa Springs and I hike a lot in the mountains. I would rather give up my good boots than my hiking stick. It makes a world of difference and weighs only a few ounces.
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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