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ttha_aggie_09
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In reply to txaggie02 • 8:57p, 5/29/23
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For some reason I thought you went out to Arizona for a late season archery hunt too.
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 8:58p, 5/29/23
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ttha_aggie_09 said:
Is that where you shot your big muley last year? I think I remember reading two separate threads with you chasing them last season but not sure.

How's everyone doing in preparation for their western hunts this season? I did some running around at the deer lease this weekend spot and stalling pigs and was okay. Also did a little bit of hiking and that went well. I have been slacking on my cardio but I'm not too worried about it right now.


I think I've developed a solid base by lifting , running 2 miles and doing mobility stuff all once a week. Going to slowly add on stair climber and rucking this summer. Then throw in some Hotworx type stuff in sept leading up to hunt.
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 9:02p, 5/29/23
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Awesome! I'm definitely going to step up my running and increase frequency and duration on stair climber. Been hard to add another 20-30 minutes to workouts with kid stuff going on. Need to start running in the morning or something.
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 9:04p, 5/29/23
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ttha_aggie_09 said:
For some reason I thought you went out to Arizona for a late season archery hunt too.

Yes, you are correct. I did muzzleloader at the base of the Kaibab in AZ too. Saw some decent 160-170" bucks, but no big boy, unfortunately. Most of the deer hadn't migrated down off the plateau yet. Missed it by about a week.
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9:12p, 5/29/23
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My elk tag has consumed my life. Working out harder than ever, shooting bow daily, 100 hours on maps/networking/podcast! Hurry up Fall
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9:58a, 5/31/23
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I got charged for a Colorado deer tag last night.
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10:27a, 5/31/23
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I got hit for 2 deer tags it looks like, so waiting for confirmation email.
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10:42a, 5/31/23
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I know they drew for bear yesterday. Deer today, elk tomorrow? Can't remember how it has normally gone the last few years. Waiting to see if I'm using up my 6 elk ponts.
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11:05a, 5/31/23
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I cant wait to see draw results in the winter kill zones.. Stepdad and I both got drawn in 0 point deer units this year. 4 of my 9 clients have already text me saying they got deer tags as well. These are all in winter kill reduction units.
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2:54p, 5/31/23
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When do they usually announce what units have tags for the secondary draw?
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2:55p, 5/31/23
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Got my Deer preference points email. I guess they do one species at a time because I haven't seen any other ones...
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 2:59p, 5/31/23
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ttha_aggie_09 said:
Got my Deer preference points email. I guess they do one species at a time because I haven't seen any other ones...
Same. I think elk is last.
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5:41a, 6/1/23
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Elk tags hitting CC
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In reply to HouAg12 • 6:35a, 6/1/23
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Same here. CO charge hit CC. Should see an email for elk results today.
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7:47a, 6/1/23
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Hit for elk in CO!
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In reply to mneisch • 9:15a, 6/1/23
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mneisch said:
Hit for elk in CO!
Same
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10:08a, 6/1/23
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Same
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12:39p, 6/1/23
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Unit 77. Can't wait.
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4:00p, 6/1/23
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Still waiting
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In reply to rather be fishing • 4:45p, 6/1/23
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rather be fishing said:
rather be fishing said:
I live in Montana deer/elk district 121.

Montana Resident applications:

Species 1st/2nd/3rd choice
Antelope 480/481
Deer B 121/104
Elk 417
Moose 334
Bighorn 123
Mountain Goat 100
Bison 395
Elk B 121/121 private/104
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4:52p, 6/1/23
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Colorado:
Moose - unsuccessful, pref point
Deer - prefer point
Elk - successful, archery bull tag
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In reply to AgEng06 • 7:13p, 6/1/23
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AgEng06 said:
Colorado:
Elk - successful, archery bull tag


YESSSS!!!!!! Go get 'em!!!!
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In reply to TwoMarksHand • 7:15p, 6/1/23
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TwoMarksHand said:
Unit 77. Can't wait.


You drew 77 for elk? How many points if you don't mind me asking?

Best of luck to you! I hope to see a report of one of the monsters lurking up there. A few of the bigger wild elk I've seen have been in 77.
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 7:16p, 6/1/23
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lazuras_dc said:
Same


Where did you draw? Good luck my friend!!!!
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7:25p, 6/1/23
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Unit 19, didn't think I'd get it with no PP! Never been there, any advice is appreciated!
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7:47p, 6/1/23
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First unsuccessful year.
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8:18p, 6/1/23
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It's official got the email. Unit 67 Archery Elk. Used 6 points.
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8:26p, 6/1/23
Checking in with unit 55 cow 1st Rifle
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8:32p, 6/1/23
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Successful PP for Elk. My archery tag is OTC so all good.

Congratulations to the folks that drew a tag! Look forward to some great write ups and pictures from your trips!
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In reply to cupofjoe04 • 8:36p, 6/1/23
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I'm just point hoarding this year. I'll enjoy watching along you lucky guys hunting this fall!!!
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8:41p, 6/1/23
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Rifle 1 in 77. Knew I was going to draw bc I had a handful of points. But my buddy convinced me to burn them to hunt Justin's high camp. He was over the moon with his hunt with him last year for otc rifle3
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In reply to cupofjoe04 • 8:46p, 6/1/23
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cupofjoe04 said:
TwoMarksHand said:
Unit 77. Can't wait.


You drew 77 for elk? How many points if you don't mind me asking?

Best of luck to you! I hope to see a report of one of the monsters lurking up there. A few of the bigger wild elk I've seen have been in 77.


Archer. No points. We should talk. Haha.
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8:56p, 6/1/23
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Steer him clear of our area CupOfJoe
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In reply to TwoMarksHand • 9:04p, 6/1/23
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I'll be in 77/78 as well…
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 10:00p, 6/1/23
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lazuras_dc said:
Steer him clear of our area CupOfJoe


Oh yeah, I forgot. All the elk migrated to 771. Y'all should all stay away from 77.
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