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hunterhawk
05-11-2020, 08:02
There used to be a "backdoor" method of checking to see if you drew your tags or not.. since they do it differently now, i think the only way to check is to check your preference points.. does anyone remember when those start hitting for elk/deer/bear. I believe it was some tome mid to end of may last year but couldn't remember.
On a side note why is Colorado so freaking slow at getting this info out. Almost all other surrounding states are a lot faster.
Just antsy and need something to look forward to!
maybe check your credit card activity to see if there are any charges relating to CDOW?
I don't even look for the backdoor method these days. I just wait for the tag to arrive, or a notice telling me I didn't draw. Of course if I were putting in for any of the really hard to draw tags, Moose, sheep, goat, etc., I might be chompin' at the bit a little more than normal. I usually do put in for moose, but skipped it this year since my freezer is, well, still full of moose.
Why the state is so slow on getting results out is a mystery. Maybe it's because the system is so dang complicated, IDK.
Little Dutch
05-11-2020, 12:31
I thought this was going to be about how it took them almost 2 months to send out fishing licenses.
But for the draw, June 1 is a long way out still. I don't check early anymore either.
My assumption is I'll not draw elk, and then draw the most inconvenient tag possible (pronghorn) that I threw against the wall to see if it sticks.
whitewalrus
05-11-2020, 12:59
There is no backdoor way to tell anymore that I know of. Your card is charged when they send the email telling you what you have, and I don?t think they update their system anymore until that time. You have to wait till the first week of June for the emails.
I know I got preference points for a couple species because that’s what I put in for!
As far as draw results you just have to wait
hunterhawk
06-01-2020, 15:29
My buddy who is a non res drew a bear tag and got an email... nothing for me so far... but at least its started.
Yep bear is the only thing I’ve got results for as well
Points for bear, which is what I applied for.
Lucky me. I drew a 2nd point for cow moose, only $57, thank you.
Little Dutch
06-01-2020, 23:10
Same here. Just got my $50 moose point.
Yeah that's pretty rough. I had to read the email twice because it said I didn't draw and I couldn't figure out why they were charging me. Forgot they are cashing in on certain species.
whitewalrus
06-02-2020, 09:52
Maybe by charging for the points they are hoping to get the amount required down? But it looks like the amount putting in keeps going up.
I?m sure they are also making plenty of money. Last year it looks like about 35K adults put in for the draw. I?m sure most opted to get a preference point.
It’s all about funding the State Parks, which are constantly losing money. Same with requiring a small game license just to apply for a point. Then they want to keep you from being able to hunt on those same parks. It’s all under the guise of lowering the number of points to draw. Huge mistake to merge the the state parks with the DOW, but it was intentional by those who did it.
It appears that there were no draw results today?
Nothing new on my end. Same pref points.
Got no emails and checked credit card and came to the same conclusion.
whitewalrus
06-02-2020, 21:01
It appears that there were no draw results today?
None that I have seen. Still waiting on pronghorn, deer and elk. Think those are the only ones left if people already got bear and I got to donate $50 for moose.
whitewalrus
06-02-2020, 21:04
It?s all about funding the State Parks, which are constantly losing money. Same with requiring a small game license just to apply for a point. Then they want to keep you from being able to hunt on those same parks. It?s all under the guise of lowering the number of points to draw. Huge mistake to merge the the state parks with the DOW, but it was intentional by those who did it.
I?m aware they are trying to bail out the sinking parks ship. Just don?t know if they also are trying to get less to put in or lower the point creep. But it seems more and more put in every year.
I feel like you should get a beer opener key chain, or a coozie, or a moose related hat, or a fishing license, or something for paying $50 just for a moose point.
Just got hit with a charge that means I either drew deer or pronghorn. But nothing new showing in my account and no change in pref points, so I have no idea what I drew or if it did NOT draw elk.
I just checked again. $40.24. Don't remember what species that would be.
Edit: It's either deer or pronghorn. My money is on deer since I drew pronghorn last year.
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGameDatesandFees.aspx
Just looked, I also just got a $40.24 charge on my account.. I applied for a couple different archery deer tags and a rifle pronghorn tag, wonder which one it will be.
I couldn't remember what I even put in for and had to look it up. I put in for all kinds of different stuff this year compared to in the past. Does for deer and pronghorn in different seasons, so I have no idea what I might have drawn. I'm really nervous about not getting a point on stuff I didn't draw. I'm not confident I understood the changes.
whitewalrus
06-02-2020, 22:07
I feel like you should get a beer opener key chain, or a coozie, or a moose related hat, or a fishing license, or something for paying $50 just for a moose point.
Patches to put on a hunting vest? Would help quantify how much you paid just for the chance.
whitewalrus
06-02-2020, 22:11
Just looked, I also just got a $40.24 charge on my account.. I applied for a couple different archery deer tags and a rifle pronghorn tag, wonder which one it will be.
I have the same charge. In the past pronghorn draw results have hit before deer.
kidicarus13
06-02-2020, 22:27
I feel like you should get a beer opener key chain, or a coozie, or a moose related hat, or a fishing license, or something for paying $50 just for a moose point.
Agreed
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200603/2be32957796cb8dbadb451334498ec2c.jpg
Seriously, I'd take that.
Just checked last years thread, and antelope did indeed drop before deer. I'm sure we'll all find out tomorrow though. *Won't stop me from refreshing the page for the next few hours.
Little Dutch
06-02-2020, 22:34
Well shoot. No extra charges for me. I was sure I had enough points last year for pronghorn, so I was doubly sure this year.
Well shoot. No extra charges for me. I was sure I had enough points last year for pronghorn, so I was doubly sure this year.
What’s the stat on draw for the GMU you chose?
If I draw pronghorn, I’m giving it back. I mainly applied thinking I wouldn’t draw it. Not gonna pay 400 bucks to hunt stink goat. I’ll save that opportunity for when I qual as a resident again. Not gonna pay $10/lb+ for something so rank it has to be made into sausage to stomach it.
The status on my deer application went from "entered" to "accepted". I also got hit with the $40 charge.
ETA - Got my first choice.
ok, I drew deer 1st choice. Adios pref points. Still waiting on pronghorn and elk results.
What’s the stat on draw for the GMU you chose?
If I draw pronghorn, I’m giving it back. I mainly applied thinking I wouldn’t draw it. Not gonna pay 400 bucks to hunt stink goat. I’ll save that opportunity for when I qual as a resident again. Not gonna pay $10/lb+ for something so rank it has to be made into sausage to stomach it.
You're either handling the meat poorly or hunting in the wrong place if you don't like antelope. I've heard other people make the same complaint, but I've only ever shot one so I don't know. Mostly I've heard that from my kind of dumb neighbors. Sage seems to be a complaint. I shot mine up in Pawnee and don't know how much sage is around though.
Well, they are stinky on the outside. But pronghorn meat is excellent, delicate and sweet. Our cats prefer it to elk and moose. Care in the field to skin it quickly, keep the meat clean and get it cold soon is key. But I don't think it's exceptional vs. other big game. My pronghorn is fine after the drag across the prairie and the 3 hour drive home.
I think it does depend on various factors, including the ability to not let the meat get touched by the hair (which contains the oils and thus scents, which some people don't mind and others think is awful), whether or not the thing was stressed prior to the shot, etc.
This thread talks about the various experiences: https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/antelope-taste-and-smell.271683/
I assisted with field dressing one and subsequently wanted to vomit every time I got my hands near my face for a few days. When the shooter was cooking the tenderloin that night, the other two of us there had to leave the cabin for a bit.
I've had it in sausage form and it was fine.
I didn't mean to start a debate about. I processed my antelope myself last year and it was my first ever attempt at doing anything beyond the most general of field dressing. I thought I was screwing it up the entire time (including during the field dressing) but it turned out to be the best game meat we've had by a long shot.
Anyway, looks I drew a buck tag in my muzzle loader area a year earlier than usual. Thanks Covid!
I didn't mean to start a debate about. I processed my antelope myself last year and it was my first ever attempt at doing anything beyond the most general of field dressing. I thought I was screwing it up the entire time (including during the field dressing) but it turned out to be the best game meat we've had by a long shot.
Anyway, looks I drew a buck tag in my muzzle loader area a year earlier than usual. Thanks Covid!
congrats! I'm hoping the lack of NR interest assists in my elk draw, as well.
Yeah, I'll be a year early for a bull tag for muzzleloader as well if that pans out.
NR shouldn't effect resident draws though since I think they award on percentages anyway. Who knows though. If NR people didn't put in and they had room...
Yeah, I'll be a year early for a bull tag for muzzleloader as well if that pans out.
NR shouldn't effect resident draws though since I think they award on percentages anyway. Who knows though. If NR people didn't put in and they had room...
I had to apply as NR. I really wish they'd streamline and bring into parallel the timelines for "residency" across the board of voting, hunting, etc.
Oklahoma resident status was 60 days.
cableguy11
06-03-2020, 10:38
1st choice deer tag just now!
Got my 1st choice deer as well!
whitewalrus
06-03-2020, 11:58
3rd choice for deer - Whitetail only ES archery. Really thought I would get my first choice this year :(
Cool! I drew 2nd choice buck deer for area 20, 3rd season in my back yard. And I still keep my 7 preference points. I hunt elk 2nd season.
Cool! I drew 2nd choice buck deer for area 20, 3rd season in my back yard. And I still keep my 7 preference points. I hunt elk 2nd season.
You got elk results or you're stating that's what you apply to hunt?
hunterhawk
06-03-2020, 14:53
I got my deer tag and wasn't expecting to... going to have to juggle some vacation.. should draw my elk too!
whitewalrus
06-03-2020, 15:31
You got elk results or you're stating that's what you apply to hunt?
Haven?t heard of anyone getting the elk results back yet. Could also be that he gets the OTC bull tag.
Got some more points [Wave]
You got elk results or you're stating that's what you apply to hunt?
No, I applied for 2nd season cow and expect to draw that and also get a bull tag. Almost guaranteed as that's what I've done for more than 10 years.
Colorado Osprey
06-03-2020, 17:59
My son and I were denied for deer again....
My son and I were denied for deer again....
No surprise there, out-of-staters bring in more revenue and that is all Denver cares about.
The percentage of resident vs non-resident tags awarded is fixed, and the number of non-resident tags pales in comparison. Whats Colorado, 10% non-resident?
The percentage of resident vs non-resident tags awarded is fixed, and the number of non-resident tags pales in comparison. Whats Colorado, 10% non-resident?
All I get with online searches is "try a divining rod" [facepalm]
Little Dutch
06-03-2020, 19:44
No deer this year for me. Bummer.
I succeeded in an antlered deer tag. Rifle Oct 24- Nov30.
Now just hoping to get an elk and/or antelope tag too...
I’ve always been a pretty lucky person.
Got a muzzleloader buck tag that I should not have drawn. Very pleased
hunterhawk
06-03-2020, 22:13
My credit card just got hit for 55 says guessing i got my elk tag too. Same thing happened yesterday with deer. Then the charge went away... i panicked then checked my points and status and got it... going to be a busy year.. thanks covid for making me save all my vacation....
My moose charge isn't showing up on my credit card anymore. But the deer still is. Weird.
3rd choice for deer - Whitetail only ES archery. Really thought I would get my first choice this year :(
A White-tailed tag is still pretty sweet and you collect a preference point. Congrats.
I've never hunted White-tailed but would like to take one in Colorado.
hunterhawk
06-03-2020, 23:15
My deer charge went away but moose (pp) is still there and now im guessing elk... not sure why this process is so weird.
3rd choice for deer - Whitetail only ES archery. Really thought I would get my first choice this year :(
Which unit? I hunted archery whitetail the last two Seasons down in southeast colo along the Purgatoire River and all I got was the following photo. I do have to say that I was very limited in the amount of time I was able to spend down there though. I saw enough mule deer in the same area that I went for mule deer in the same area this time.
He had a nicely shaped rack though it was more coues deer in size.
https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47046104_10217172154717448_4567633466585251840_o.j pg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=l2em6MiK7yUAX-dzN1f&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-1.fna&oh=725a4cd490ca1d55818d01a6e43b203b&oe=5EFE044E
My deer charge went away but moose (pp) is still there and now im guessing elk... not sure why this process is so weird.
I just assume they changed their mind and decided to award me a moose tag after all. I'm sure that's it.
I'm seeing a $55 charge on my card for elk (already got the receipt for deer).
New area and new crew this year. Hunting some private/public lands out of friend's cabin near Grandby in GMU 18.
Ohhh, I see the elk charge on my card now as well. I just checked like an hour ago. The moose charge is back as well. Hope I got a second choice to keep a point.
CC got hit with the NR elk tag price. Not yet showing in the CPW account yet, but that?s the only thing that charge could be.
hunterhawk
06-04-2020, 06:23
Yeah I'm guessing thats the elk and the date of the charge shows today.. which is the last day before the "2nd draw"...i belive they should give more time next year between the two to let people plan with their hunting partners or what have you, but maybe it was because covid...but i doubt it.
Irving good luck with that moose tag haha. I'm glad i just put in for a PP. I have had a pretty lucky 2020 as far as hunting and draws for hunting.
At this rate, I should have put in for Moose and bought a lottery ticket. For NR to draw deer and elk in the area I’m going is an interesting statistical feat.
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 08:55
Yeah I'm guessing thats the elk and the date of the charge shows today.. which is the last day before the "2nd draw"...i belive they should give more time next year between the two to let people plan with their hunting partners or what have you, but maybe it was because covid...but i doubt it.
Irving good luck with that moose tag haha. I'm glad i just put in for a PP. I have had a pretty lucky 2020 as far as hunting and draws for hunting.
Secondary draw applications are accepted June 5 - July 7, 8 p.m. MT.
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Secondary-Draw.aspx
You have a month for the secondary draw.
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 08:57
At this rate, I should have put in for Moose and bought a lottery ticket. For NR to draw deer and elk in the area I?m going is an interesting statistical feat.
COVID uncertainty probably kept plenty of NR hunters in their own state. Maybe we will see more of them put in for the secondary draw as things have opened up.
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 09:00
Which unit? I hunted archery whitetail the last two Seasons down in southeast colo along the Purgatoire River and all I got was the following photo. I do have to say that I was very limited in the amount of time I was able to spend down there though. I saw enough mule deer in the same area that I went for mule deer in the same area this time.
He had a nicely shaped rack though it was more coues deer in size.
https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47046104_10217172154717448_4567633466585251840_o.j pg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=l2em6MiK7yUAX-dzN1f&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-1.fna&oh=725a4cd490ca1d55818d01a6e43b203b&oe=5EFE044E
The tag is 122, encompasses a lot of units around La Junta area. Have hunted it many years and have yet to come up with anything.
Plenty of mule deer in that area you were probably in from what I have seen in the past.
GilpinGuy
06-04-2020, 10:28
Got 3rd choice buck which is great. Got charged for elk, just waiting to see exactly what was drawn. We're trying a new unit this year, so hopefully we got it.
Little Dutch
06-04-2020, 10:41
I was hit with a 55.43 charge last night. Assuming that's elk based on the comments here.
cableguy11
06-04-2020, 11:54
I got hit for 40.24 and 55.43, but only showing Deer so far. My daughter was unsuccesful for deer so she got a point. Going to put her in the secondary draw.
hunterhawk
06-04-2020, 13:57
Sweet, has been confirmed.. elk pp are zeroed out.
1st choice elk and deer. Nothing yet on pronghorn. Not sure if I will keep the deer tag, since they tend to be lower in that area than where the elk are. 1st world decision problems.
It's official, I drew a 2nd season cow tag as second choice, picked up an 8th PP for elk and will get an OTC bull tag, too. I'll hunt the same area in the Flat Tops for the 35th consecutive year. I know it well and have taken 30 elk there.
Now about pronghorn in NW Colorado....
Here's a couple pics to get everyone excited. [cigar]
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Little Dutch
06-04-2020, 16:49
It's official, I drew a 2nd season cow tag as second choice, picked up an 8th PP for elk and will get an OTC bull tag, too. I'll hunt the same area in the Flat Tops for the 35th consecutive year. I know it well and have taken 30 elk there.
Now about pronghorn in NW Colorado....
Here's a couple pics to get everyone excited. [cigar]
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Honest question. You drew an elk tag, presumably a Class A license. How do you get an OTC bull tag too? I thought a second tag had to be a class C tag.
Excellent pics. Thanks for sharing them.
I don't have the hunting brochure with me right now so can't answer your question re the class of tags, but some units allow the purchase of an OTC bull license if you draw a cow license. I've done this for many years. It's a pretty cheap investment in the chance of happening upon a cow or a bull, but I've only taken both during one season in two years. One elk is usually enough for us but sometimes when the opportunity presents it's hard to resist. In 2011, I shot a bull and had an easy chance of also taking a cow or a calf that ran right to me. I passed on it. Taking two elk shortly before dark amounts to a lot of work, and a long walk back to camp late at night.
Oh, and so you don't think I'm more good than lucky, in the 2018 and 2019 seasons I didn't even see an elk. Skunked. A big forest fire in Sept. 2018 changed the area and the elk movements there. I'm going back again this year expecting more post-fire re growth and better luck hunting.
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 17:43
Honest question. You drew an elk tag, presumably a Class A license. How do you get an OTC bull tag too? I thought a second tag had to be a class C tag.
Excellent pics. Thanks for sharing them.
You can get a B if you have an A. Or you can get 2 B tags. C tags are unlimited. Only one A list license per species.
So if you got a B license then you can get the A license for OTC Bull rifle.
Yeah, cow only is a B license so you can still get another A license.
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 17:50
It's official, I drew a 2nd season cow tag as second choice, picked up an 8th PP for elk and will get an OTC bull tag, too. I'll hunt the same area in the Flat Tops for the 35th consecutive year. I know it well and have taken 30 elk there.
Now about pronghorn in NW Colorado....
Here's a couple pics to get everyone excited. [cigar]
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Nice job!
I have hunted on the east side of the flattops, but seen way more deer sign than elk. This year I am going to try unit 15 for both elk and I also put in for pronghorn as I have seen a few in that unit and figured why not.
You can get a B if you have an A. Or you can get 2 B tags. C tags are unlimited. Only one A list license per species.
So if you got a B license then you can get the A license for OTC Bull rifle.
Yeah, cow only is a B license so you can still get another A license.
Thanks for explaining that properly. Having both cow and bull licenses is an advantage but with those OTC units comes more hunters, crowding and competition. By hunting farther, harder and longer one can pretty easily overcome the average hunter success rate of ~22%. Go prepared, hunt from dark to dark, don't go back to camp for lunch or a nap, stay optimistic, and never give up until the last light of the last day of season.
Little Dutch
06-04-2020, 19:44
I don't have the hunting brochure with me right now so can't answer your question re the class of tags, but some units allow the purchase of an OTC bull license if you draw a cow license. I've done this for many years. It's a pretty cheap investment in the chance of happening upon a cow or a bull, but I've only taken both during one season in two years. One elk is usually enough for us but sometimes when the opportunity presents it's hard to resist. In 2011, I shot a bull and had an easy chance of also taking a cow or a calf that ran right to me. I passed on it. Taking two elk shortly before dark amounts to a lot of work, and a long walk back to camp late at night.
I have a hunting camp with a bunch of friends I hit every year. I always do an OTC bull when we go out. Except for every third year when I draw my RFW cow tag. I've was under the impression I couldn't get an OTC bull after I draw. I will look into it though, because the dates never overlap and I always miss out on the fun.
Edit - maybe it's because my cow draw tag is RFW. I'll download the book in a few minutes to check if that's an A. I may have been all backwards on this.
So has Pronghorn not been drawn yet?
Yep, just got an email for antelope. B license doe. Super excited!
zimagold
06-04-2020, 20:49
Going to be a fun fall. Eithersex Elk for muzzleloader as a second choice and pulled a buck pronghorn tag as well.
Little Dutch
06-04-2020, 20:55
I have a hunting camp with a bunch of friends I hit every year. I always do an OTC bull when we go out. Except for every third year when I draw my RFW cow tag. I've was under the impression I couldn't get an OTC bull after I draw. I will look into it though, because the dates never overlap and I always miss out on the fun.
Edit - maybe it's because my cow draw tag is RFW. I'll download the book in a few minutes to check if that's an A. I may have been all backwards on this.
Thanks for clarifying folks. I checked my areas in the book. All A tags, so that explains why I’ve never been able to get two tags.
Little Dutch
06-04-2020, 20:59
Well shoot. No extra charges for me. I was sure I had enough points last year for pronghorn, so I was doubly sure this year.
No pronghorn tag this year either. It will be interesting to see what they drew out at. I?ve been the unlucky one before, where 10 people with 3 points put in and 9 of them were awarded.
No pronghorn here, which is fine. I was going to sell it back anyway.
GilpinGuy
06-04-2020, 21:48
Got 1st choice elk muzzleloader....yes!
whitewalrus
06-04-2020, 22:05
No pronghorn for me. Still haven?t got an email for elk.
Okay, now that I'm home and everything is in. Got Buck muzzleloader (a year early), 1st rifle Bull, and doe Pronghorn from Nov1-Dec31. Pretty dang happy about that. I think that might be private property only.
Got 1st choice elk muzzleloader....yes!
Okay, now that I'm home and everything is in. Got Buck muzzleloader (a year early), 1st rifle Bull, and doe Pronghorn from Nov1-Dec31. Pretty dang happy about that. I think that might be private property only.
GilpinGuy, muzzleloader elk can be a great tag if you're where the elk are. Congrats and good luck.
Irving, I think I've forgotten how to hunt deer it's been so long, but the pronghorn doe should be a very good opportunity. The does are a lot smaller than bucks. Still superb eating....
buffalobo
06-04-2020, 23:08
It's official, I drew a 2nd season cow tag as second choice, picked up an 8th PP for elk and will get an OTC bull tag, too. I'll hunt the same area in the Flat Tops for the 35th consecutive year. I know it well and have taken 30 elk there.
Now about pronghorn in NW Colorado....
Here's a couple pics to get everyone excited. [cigar]
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Just Northeast of Godiva Rim has always been my go to for speed goat. Especially late seasons.
Do we know when the secondary draw results start getting posted? I realize this is the very first year, but I didn't see anything in the brochure. What I did notice was that the payment deadline for secondary draw is July 29th, so the draw must happen pretty quick.
whitewalrus
07-11-2020, 10:08
Do we know when the secondary draw results start getting posted? I realize this is the very first year, but I didn't see anything in the brochure. What I did notice was that the payment deadline for secondary draw is July 29th, so the draw must happen pretty quick.
Never seen a date either but I assume a few days before the payment deadline. Leftover tags go on sale early AUG, so you should have results soon. Not sure why the normal draw isn?t this fast now that you must do it online.
Got a moose point as that was what I put in for on that species. Drew antelope and bear tags for Park county. I've seen pronghorns and mulies on my property up there, but mule deer tags take longer to get for some reason. Never seen an actual bear there, but I have seen scat and prints, so I'm hoping for a new rug along with some extra freezer meat.
Do we know when the secondary draw results start getting posted? I realize this is the very first year, but I didn't see anything in the brochure. What I did notice was that the payment deadline for secondary draw is July 29th, so the draw must happen pretty quick.
Found it.
▶ Draw results posted online.............................. July 17
Anyone have their credit card hit yet? I didn't.
Not_A_Llama
07-16-2020, 21:21
$55.43 posted to my account tonight. Looks like I got elk.
cableguy11
07-16-2020, 21:43
Not yet, but i expect I will!!
Looks like I didn't pull a cow tag, or bear tag for secondary draw, but I already got three tags, so not the worst. I have a first time hunter who just put in for his first tags ever on this secondary draw. Waiting to see if he draws anything for the seasons I'm already hunting.
cableguy11
07-17-2020, 18:15
Daughter got both deer and elk antlerless. Let the fun begin!
Punkface
07-30-2020, 10:47
I got deer and elk. First time out hunting (not including dove). Wish me luck!
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