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Well, after the first two days, my initial observations are:
1. it's a LOT hotter, dryer, and noiser than rifle season
2. a compound bow is more awkward to carry all day than a rifle
3.(an obvious one) you've got sneak veddy close to the animals you're hunting.
Naturally once I tag my first muley and elk none of this will matter. Just a newbie's adjustment to a new reality.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill
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Once you draw first blood.... addiction buddy,
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If it was easy everyone would do it. Keep on keepin on!
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This is the hottest friggen archery hunt I have ever had. Nothing is moving until nearly dark (I am elk hunting). I am seeing a lot of bulls, but getting close is tough, due to the crunchy dry brush. I have had better luck sitting on trails between bedding and feeding as well as on water holes. I haven't been able to sneak up on my own shaddow. Flinch
Flinch Outdoor Gear broadhead extractor. The best device for pulling your head out.
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Right, there with you. got my first muley last weekend. Ended up going up to independence pass around 13000ft to get away from the heat, a bonus was a lot less under brush grows at that altitiude. I don't think I will go for an elk yet not till a little more experience.
Good luck, hopefully you get a cool front
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