r/elkhunting

Hey everyone,

I'm a relatively new Colorado bowhunter who continues to learn about preference points all the time. Most of the tools that explain this type of info are behind an expensive paywall or a subscription. I wanted something free that I could actually trust, so I built one. Today it covers Colorado Elk + Archery. Other species , methods and states will come next if people find it helpful. 

   https://www.pointslogic.io 

  What it does right now:

• Shows draw data odds on a GMU map of CO, related to the preference-point level slider
• Shows harvest data on the map with the option for historical averages
• Breaks down tag info in tiles, choice-1 applications, tags drawn, and leftover tags, etc... depending on filters
• Sums some data statewide so you can see how crowded a pool actually is
• Pulls numbers from public CPW records. Nothing private
• No login, no payment, no email signup. Just open the site and start filtering for now

The biggest thing I am looking for is honest feedback. Specifically:

1. Does anything look wrong or confusing compared to what you already know about your home units?
2. What's missing that would actually change how you plan an application?
3. Did the UI make sense, or did you give up on something before figuring it out?
4. I'd also love to know what other features would be useful so I can prioritize what to build next.

A few honest caveats. This is a solo side project. The data refreshes when CPW publishes new reports. You should always double-check critical numbers against CPW's official site before applying. Full disclaimer is in the site footer.

If it's useful, share it with anyone you think would get value out of it. If it's broken, tell me here and I'll fix it. Either way, thanks for taking a look.

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Heading on my first archery elk hunt in September just northwest of Calgary and I need advice on layers for clothing. I am used to stand hunting for deer in Minnesota so I know a little bit about layering clothes. Question I have is that weather in September in Calgary has been fairly consistent over the last 3-5 years with temps in the 50-60 degree F range but I sweat a lot and am one of those people that wears shorts as long as the temp is above 0.

I was already planning on packing 10 base layer or tshirt type shirts (one for each am and pm of the five day hunt) and possibly a light jacket over them, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what shirts I should get. Loose or tight? Synthetic or wool? Long sleeve or short sleeve? Any advice would be welcome.