Come along on a DIY elk hunt with me this year in Colorado. Pictures added

[RedShaft]

Yes great thread. Thanks so much for sharing

[JMR]

This was a lot of fun to read. Hope those lucky enough to go elk hunting have a great adventure.

[Al Kidner]

Super thread...

[fnshtr]

My last post to tradgang before leaving tomorrow morning for CO. Hope to have pics and a story in 2 or 3 weeks.

Good luck everyone... be safe!

[Jerry Bellmyer]

An amazing thread...one of the best I have read. I am almost 55...waiting to retire from 30 + years of teaching. I am 6'2 265lbs...I need to lose weight (especially before DIY elk hunt). I am a "driven" person as many moons ago I was a two time all american and national champion in track & field (college).  I did do a 11 mile hike in the Gila Wilderness with a 70lb pack this past summer.  It kicked my butt but I noticed it got a little easier each day...The rockie boots are they lowa's?  again thanks...I am pumped !

[HOGLESS2]

Awesome thread !!!!!

[zarch]

great thread

[Widowmaker La]

Originally posted by awbowman:
Gil, one area we hunted ZERO phone reception, second place FULL RECEPTION.  You never know.

Our weather, well it rained, sleeted and/or snowed every day for 10 straight days.  One day it rained sleeted AND snowed on us five times in a matter of 10 hours.  IT takes mental fortitude to hunt the mountains, but IT'S WORTH IT!!!!

You slept in the tent the whole trip !!

[Joe2Crow]

wow, glad this one was resurrected. a great thread.  very inspirational.  Thanks Gil

[SKITCH]

Was just reading over this one again.  One of my favorites from a few years ago.  Thought I would bring it up for folks to read in the off season.  Some great stuff here.   Thanks again Gil!

Hey Rob, Terry and guys....this one definitely needs to go into the classics!!