Colorado September Archery Mule Deer / Elk

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The pursuit of elk and mule deer the high country can present its own set of challenges. One thing you can do to help yourself get through those challenges is to be properly geared for your hunt. I have been hunting elk and mule deer in the western states my entire life and each time our new challenges arise. I have been guiding in CO for 6 years now, spending a lot of time out in the field. Below, you will find my list of gear suggestions and recommendations of clothing, weapons, gear and more to help make make your next high elk/mule deer hunt a little bit easier! - Cass Via Location: Colorado | Pursuit: Elk / Mule Deer/ Bear | Season: Archery

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Optics

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I spend probably 80-90% glassing of my time glassing. You can't kill what you can't see! Let your eyes do the walking for you! Put your glass on a tripod and pick apart the area by gridding. You'll be surprised what you pick up when you slow down and grid! My optics are my prized possession as my choices will show you!

Backpacks & Gear

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I do day hints and pack a lot of animals out a year. I'm carrying enough water and first aid kits for my hunters. My pack needs to be able to handle weight and be comfortable at the same time.

Backpack/ Frame

Knives

Havalon - Piranta Edge Knife
Havalon - Piranta Edge Knife
For caping animals.

Safety/ First Aid

Camping Equipment

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I hunt out of cabins and a camp trailer so my camping gear is minimal.

Food & Nutrition

Food is huge while hunting! Keeping your energy up while glassing, hunting, and packing out is a must to stay out in the mountains longer.

Freeze Dried Meals

Clothing

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I think a lot of people underestimate clothing as part of gear while hunting and hunting out west good clothing is a must to stay in the field longer to be successful. Learning to layer your clothing correctly will make you warmer and more comfortable in the field. Below are the pieces I bring on every hunt with me whether that be September or November because you never know when the weather will turn for the worst.

Firearms

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Your firearm/bow need to be apart of you. Practice a lot with them and know every detail about them to help you be more successful in the field!

Rifle Equipment

Rifle

Ridgeline FFT
Ridgeline FFT
Christensen Arms
Christensen Arms Ridgeline 6.5PRC in a XLR chassis
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