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Trophy Hunters TV · Season 22, Episode 3

Trophies and the Trophy Experience

22 min · Aired Oct 14, 2026 · Hosted by

Dave Carredo returns to North Park, Colorado for an early September elk hunt with his muzzleloader after successfully harvesting a 50-inch moose the previous year. The hunt features challenging conditions as Dave and guide Earl Osterling encounter multiple bulls during the pre-rut and rut phases, including a 300-inch-plus bull and several close encounters, but face obstacles including lightning storms and warm weather that limit elk movement and ultimately prevent a harvest.

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Dave Carredo returns to North Park, Colorado for an early September elk hunt with his muzzleloader after successfully harvesting a 50-inch moose the previous year. The hunt features challenging conditions as Dave and guide Earl Osterling encounter multiple bulls during the pre-rut and rut phases, including a 300-inch-plus bull and several close encounters, but face obstacles including lightning storms and warm weather that limit elk movement and ultimately prevent a harvest.

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