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Don't know much about Mule Deer. Is this a shooter? He would be for me if I had a mule deer tag. Arrow or bullet. But when I do have a MD tag...........I see elk, or whitetail, or turkeys. or javelina. Not mule deer bucks. Judging by those friends have killed, and I've eaten of, he'd likely taste the same as one with bigger or smaller antlers. Still in velvet, so he'll grow a bit more. you experts out there, what do you figure? 26" inside spread? Not much in the way of eye guards, the kicker on the back add some points maybe?
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You got more exercise on your vacation than I've gotten all year LOL.
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You got more exercise on your vacation than I've gotten all year LOL. I am really fortunate that I enjoy riding. I kinda find my center when I disappear on two wheels. The exercise is a side benefit.
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Dalhart is neck and neck with Green River Utah as places I wouldn't want to live. Green River UT........... arm pit of the earth......... fuggin truck stop on I 70 is all It does have Ray’s though... And the melon festival, and the John Wesley Powell River History Museum! don't knock it if you haven't tried it!
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Dude, I was maybe 30 miles ENE of ya’ today. I was climbin’ and hikin’ up in the Sawatch. Went up to 13,000 feet. I just breathe it in and let it marinate in my lungs. Great day, fantastic weather. Glad you’re soakin’ it up.
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ya all taking Hwy 95 south of Moab over to Hanksville then 24 to Torrey ?
Scenic.......but slow.......
You'll go right past Obummer's Bear's Ears
Up to 70 then 24 to Torrey, then 12 to Bryce. that is a beautiful drive. I would cheeseburger up at Rays Tavern in Green River, gas up at Hollow Mountain Sinclair in Hanksville, and try and get an early dinner at Hells Backbone Grill in boulder before rolling into Bryce.
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Dude, I was maybe 30 miles ENE of ya’ today. I was climbin’ and hikin’ up in the Sawatch. Went up to 13,000 feet. I just breathe it in and let it marinate in my lungs. Great day, fantastic weather. Glad you’re soakin’ it up. I rode Independence Pass on my bike one year. My lungs forced me to take it really easy. I saw some elk in the distance over on Elbert. As much as I'd like to go elk hunting one day, there's no way I'd try a DIY hunt. It'd be hell to kill one in the places I have seen them. Love this place!
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ya all taking Hwy 95 south of Moab over to Hanksville then 24 to Torrey ?
Scenic.......but slow.......
You'll go right past Obummer's Bear's Ears
Up to 70 then 24 to Torrey, then 12 to Bryce. that is a beautiful drive. I would cheeseburger up at Rays Tavern in Green River, gas up at Hollow Mountain Sinclair in Hanksville, and try and get an early dinner at Hells Backbone Grill in boulder before rolling into Bryce. Y'all have tossed some good ideas my way. I have a hunch I am going to budget more time in UT next year.
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ya all taking Hwy 95 south of Moab over to Hanksville then 24 to Torrey ?
Scenic.......but slow.......
You'll go right past Obummer's Bear's Ears
Up to 70 then 24 to Torrey, then 12 to Bryce. that is a beautiful drive. I would cheeseburger up at Rays Tavern in Green River, gas up at Hollow Mountain Sinclair in Hanksville, and try and get an early dinner at Hells Backbone Grill in boulder before rolling into Bryce. better burgers at tikkanut's place........cleaner too..........
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Dude, I was maybe 30 miles ENE of ya’ today. I was climbin’ and hikin’ up in the Sawatch. Went up to 13,000 feet. I just breathe it in and let it marinate in my lungs. Great day, fantastic weather. Glad you’re soakin’ it up. I rode Independence Pass on my bike one year. My lungs forced me to take it really easy. I saw some elk in the distance over on Elbert. As much as I'd like to go elk hunting one day, there's no way I'd try a DIY hunt. It'd be hell to kill one in the places I have seen them. Love this place! My hunting partner and I DIY elk hunted outside Leadville for 20+ years. We were very successful. Our last trip was in 2015. Beautiful place. Tough hunting.
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Dude, I was maybe 30 miles ENE of ya’ today. I was climbin’ and hikin’ up in the Sawatch. Went up to 13,000 feet. I just breathe it in and let it marinate in my lungs. Great day, fantastic weather. Glad you’re soakin’ it up. I rode Independence Pass on my bike one year. My lungs forced me to take it really easy. I saw some elk in the distance over on Elbert. As much as I'd like to go elk hunting one day, there's no way I'd try a DIY hunt. It'd be hell to kill one in the places I have seen them. Love this place! My hunting partner and I DIY elk hunted outside Leadville for 20+ years. We were very successful. Our last trip was in 2015. Beautiful place. Tough hunting. The party is over when the elk goes down in most cases. It's all business at that point.
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Beautiful country.
That road from Kebler pass is hard to beat.
I grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and Independence pass was a rare but favorite ride. You definitely earn those switch backs to the top. Don't know if I'd do it now with the increase in traffic but back then it was a great way to spend a day.
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Beautiful country.
That road from Kebler pass is hard to beat.
I grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and Independence pass was a rare but favorite ride. You definitely earn those switch backs to the top. Don't know if I'd do it now with the increase in traffic but back then it was a great way to spend a day. When I did it, I did it early on a weekday morning. Traffic wasn't bad at all, and the motorists seemed accustomed to interacting with cyclists. I think it was 2012 when I did it.
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We didn't have time for that. It sounds like it might give me a serious pucker factor. I don't know how close you are to the Dixie National Forest, but it looks like an awesome playground. Huge playground at that.
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Paul, glad your'e enjoying Utah, just don't let the secret out! BTW great pics.
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