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With the Fall Hunting Classic at Bass Pro Shops in Denver behind us it's time to focus on the 2011 hunt. While nothing hit the ground, with the exception of my bottom lip, there was plenty to learn from the 2010 season. I spoke at an event in Baily Colorado in December 2010. 150 were in attendance, only 2 killed elk in 2010. The clear skies during pre-rut and rut really frustrated Colorado bowhunters. During a normal month in September the highcountry weather typically is overcast. The overcast sky basically shortens the amount of light that gets to the cows eyes. It's the 'shortened' day that sets rut into gear. FYI, this is also whats causes the bulls to drop their antlers in the spring. The unusually hot weather also kept the confused elk in their beds very late in the day making for a tough hunt. As you plan your 2011 hunt give careful consideration to what the weather patterns have been, not just what they are.
Jay Houston and I have finally completed our book, A Hunters Field Notes! Check the stores in April 2012.
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Appearances
Saturday March 17th, 2012 - Cabela's - Multiple Seminars - Boise, ID
Friday March 16th, 2012 6:00 PM - Eagle Christian Church - Wild Game Potluck - Eagle, ID
Jan TBD, 2012- TBD - Wild Game Dinner - Durango, CO
Aug 14, 2011 - Bass Pro Shops - Elk Tactics - Hunting Classic -
Denver, CO
Aug 20, 2011 - Bass Pro Shops - Elk Tactics - Hunting Classic -
Denver, CO
Aug 21, 2011 - Bass Pro Shops - Elk Tactics - Hunting Classic -
Denver, CO
July 9 & 10, 2011 - Cabela's - Elk Tactics/Archery - Grand Junction,
CO
Dec 4, 2010 - Crow Hill
Bible Church - Elk Tactics/Wild Game Dinner - Bailey, CO
July 10, 2010, 1pm Bow Tuning - Sportsmans Warehouse
Colorado Springs, CO
Aug 15, 2010 - Bass Pro Shops - Elk Tactics - Hunting Classic -
Denver, CO
Aug 21, 2010 - Bass Pro Shops - Elk Tactics - Hunting Classic -
Denver, CO
Aug 22, 2010 - Bass Pro Shops - Backcountry Gear - What's Worth
the Weight? - Hunting Classic - Denver, CO
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