THE GREAT COLORADO ELK HUNT


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Here is what they look like.

My unit 41 bull Nov 16, 2005

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/phaseolus/Beanmansbull2005.jpg

From my back yard, bull was taken high in the background.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/phaseolus/PB260120.jpg

Wisconsin friends arrowed this one in unit 421

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/phaseolus/CO_Elk_Hunting_2005_019.jpg

We let this little feller live, spring 2005

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/phaseolus/BuckeyeRes.jpg

Mods, if the pictures slow this thread down feel free to remove.

Beanman

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Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan)

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I see a few good sized elk every year, mostly as they are escaping through the timber at long range. keep in mind this is in areas I know fairly well. I get one about every third year.

Beanman

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i wont be hunting either and i will definately look forward to sometime in the future doing this with archery gear .

i might just swing out to visit. it would be fun to see some old friends and some new members.

i will keep a watch on what dates you guys pick.

Shoot Strong

Tony

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Billkay,

I called our local office and they said, "exactly what it says in the big game pamphlet". Which I told her it was not exactly clear. So, I have sent an email to the Denver headquarters asking for clarification (two days ago) and am still waitng on them.

we'll have an answer soon I hope,

Beanman

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[ QUOTE ]

FROM THE BIG GAME BROCHURE

II. Muzzle-loading rifles and smoothbore muskets, provided the minimum caliber shall be

forty (.40) for all big game except elk and moose. The minimum caliber for elk and moose

shall be fifty (.50). All muzzle-loading rifles and smoothbore muskets from forty (.40) caliber

through fifty (.50) caliber must use a bullet of at least 170 grains in weight. All muzzle-loading

rifles and smoothbore muskets greater than fifty (.50) caliber must use bullets of at least 210

grains in weight.

a. During the muzzle-loading firearms seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and moose

only lawful muzzle-loaders and smoothbore muskets may be used by muzzle-loading

license holders.

b. During the muzzle-loading firearm seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and moose the

following additional restrictions apply:

1. Propellent/Powders: The use of pelletized powder systems and smokeless powder

are prohibited.

2. Projectiles: Sabots are prohibited. For the purposes of this regulation cloth patches

are not sabots.

3. Loading: Firearms must load from the muzzle. Firearms which can be loaded from

the breech are prohibited.

4. Sights: Any muzzle-loading rifle or smoothbore musket with any sighting device other

than open or “iron” sights is prohibited.

[/ QUOTE ]

The initial paragraph (II) is the universal regulations for use of ML rifles or muskets during any season. The following (A, and B and subsequent numbered) paragraphs specify they are only regulating the ML seasons. This means the the first paragraph limiting the calibre and bulet weight used is the only paragraph relevant to the regular rifle season use of ML rifles. So if you want to use a .50 cal Savage 10ML-2, with modern smokless powder, 209M ignition and 170+ gr sabot bulets, topped with a 4-20x50 tactical scope...you can! Not sure why you would want that scope on any ML but you could use it if you so choose!?! wink.gif

Nothing definite yet for my plans but I am still interested in coming I may just fish or I may bring a rifle or 2...can't decide yet. Either way it sounds like a Blast! Nice pics bean man...they sure spice up the interest even more!

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