mikaele

What I did also on a 870 super-mag.

Found this up north while taking a break from the sun on a hike.

Same tag here. Hoping for a wet winter after the wet summer to put birds back in my usual spots.

I'll second this, the heat will slow things down in daylight hours. It's been wet and cool in 3C and heard some talking last weekend, but feels like June again and quiet.

Yeah, they harvested what they could that year and went back to NM.

Thank USO Outfitters also. I've had a couple friends ask about using them and have to give them my 20 minute rant on that fiasco.

Exactly, killed a lot with 12 gauge copper plated #4 buckshot. Super full choke can really reach out and touch them as well.

Elk feed on these a lot after the monsoon in late August, but didn't see many last year with the lack of rain. BTW, the leaves on this plant can be used to insulate your shoes or even added for padding if you have a boot blowout in the woods.

At least the cows appear normal.

Here's another from area 51. The Droptine Bull.

Helping a friend with an archery cow tag and we've named this bull the Unicorn Bull. We've seen multiple strange bulls in this area, must be the area 51 for elk.

Got lucky and got my bird on the 2nd day in 3C. There's more water this year which means little potholes tucked away in draws and canyons, which turkeys prefer. I wasn't seeing birds in the normal places, they're not going near tanks.

I bought a wrist rocket from Ace here in town so when they visit the water I'm sitting they don't feel welcome. Non-lethal and kind of fun when the elk hunting is slow.

Me too, nice to see another local guy get this tag. I've been out during the rut the last 9 years in this unit and the hunt dates are exceptional in my opinion. Good luck!

They're still shutting down by 7am or so, too hot! Interesting that they fired up early yesterday, 4pm or so. Also, still seeing big groups of cows with 4-5 bulls, so it's not quite there yet. Also, as the moon fills they are more active at night, at least while it's up.