
Hunter Testimonials: ‘My First Elk’
Hunter: Ava Nelson My day began at 3 a.m. when I thought, “What did I get myself into?” This was my second day of hunting
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We are now accepting testimonials about the successful small game and waterfowl hunts as well as big game hunts around the state. Please include your name, a general hunt location and the story behind your outing (up to 250 words). Also please include a high-resolution, digital photo (.jpg) with the name of the photographer and any people in the photo.
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Hunter: Ava Nelson My day began at 3 a.m. when I thought, “What did I get myself into?” This was my second day of hunting
Hunter: John Mehall Photo by: Brandon KilstadAfter my father had unexpected surgery, I worked to put together an elk hunt for my dad and my
The morning started off slower than I had anticipated. By 9 a.m. I had made my way up to about 10,800 feet and had yet to hear a bugle.
Check out these great hunter success stories from 2015: Hunter: John Reed I’m a 10-year Colorado resident and I’ve lived here since I was two.
Every year as a family we pack up and head out to the mountains. This is my 5th year hunting elk and my first ever harvest.
After saving up my preference points and waiting 18 years to draw in unit 201, I was able to get this beautiful buck with my muzzleloader
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