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Title: colorado bowhunting ?
Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
What is the hunting like around san luis? I was given some land in wild horse mesa 5 acres ( I know not alot ) but it sits on a 37,000 acre ranch and land owners get to hunt the property for free.Went to ck it out last week and it is beautiful up on the mountain and in the valleys. Saw mule deer and elk ( actually come down the mountain onto my property )even a couple of mountain goats on the rock cliffs. Now just need to find some hunting buddys.
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Post by: Whip on April 18, 2011, 03:09:00 PM
Access to a 37,000 acre ranch in Colorado?  I betting you are going to find a bunch of new hunting buddies!  ;)  
Sounds like a very cool deal - enjoy!!
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Post by: Rosco1 on April 18, 2011, 03:10:00 PM
I've hunted down there a bunch (San Louis Valley) and have done very, very well. My father-in-law was born and raised down there so that helps out a lot.
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Post by: FerretWYO on April 18, 2011, 03:32:00 PM
It should be great hunting depending on the pressure during the season. I will be your hunting buddy    :bigsmyl:
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Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
from what I gathered talking to the ranch head guy hardly any hunting at all no bowhunting that he knows of. Went to the department of wildlife while I was out there for rules and fees. 100.00 for mulie tag and 530.00 for either sex elk tag. not to bad if I get help with the gas from texas with the rv it shouldn't be bad bad of a hunt. It sure beats the 5,000 to 10,000 I have been seeing for elk hunts. I'm a poor boy would never have been able to go on one of those hunts
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Post by: awbowman on April 18, 2011, 04:05:00 PM
Want to sell it? LOL

I'm from Louisiana and would help pay the gas NO PROBLEM!!!!!!
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Post by: arky714 on April 18, 2011, 04:11:00 PM
Do you need someone to travel and hunt with you?I'am looking for a Elk trip to Colorado this year...have bow will travel..Dave
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Post by: snakebit40 on April 18, 2011, 04:14:00 PM
I'm from KS so not on the way but I would meet you there if you need a hunting buddy!    :thumbsup:
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Post by: stickhorse on April 18, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Is this in the Forbes Park Area, outside of Fort Garland?
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Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
it is close to ft garland. It is called the melby ranch. 5 miles from the new mexico state line
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Post by: arky714 on April 18, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
What part of Texas do  you live in? I GOT SOME GAS MONEY...
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Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 05:43:00 PM
east texas
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 18, 2011, 06:36:00 PM
the friends are rolling in,  I;ll be your friend too    :readit:    :goldtooth:
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Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
it's amazing what a little hunting land will do.
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Post by: JMartin on April 18, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Congratulations on a super deal. I already have a great place in Colorado to hunt, and I'm glad now you do too!Best of luck this year, and good luck with your new friends.     ;)
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Post by: arky714 on April 18, 2011, 07:10:00 PM
I live 65 mi east of Texarkana......
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Post by: soundman on April 18, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
now I just need to find out what time of year is best for that area
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Post by: awbowman on April 18, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
I hear it's mid-September
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Post by: JJB2 on April 18, 2011, 11:53:00 PM
Can you put me in touch with the guy that's giving out land?  I need some too...
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Post by: soundman on April 19, 2011, 12:15:00 AM
the guy was my biological father who I just met for the first time. after 50 years go figure
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Post by: Johnny_Cash on April 19, 2011, 01:46:00 AM
I have lived and hunted in the San Luis Valley all my life.  If you need any local info or resources drop me a line and we can talk.
Title: Re: colorado bowhunting ?
Post by: soundman on April 19, 2011, 02:32:00 PM
The property is just outside the town of San Luis if anyone knows that area