colorado elk

Does anybody have any tips or recommendations on a diy archery elk hunt in colorado? Headed out there sept 9th-sept17th.

One we got on Monday, and one that another hunter screwed us out of on Sunday(moved in on the bull we were working the last 30 minutes (had 40-50 yards from us entire time, just awaiting a clear shot)and flung a gut shot at it, we found it 3 days later in same general area).  Slow week but we did hear bugles every morning.  Hot and dry out there with 80 degree afternoons made the morning hunts the only productive time.  Had to be at least 3 miles back to see elk in our area.  Unit 421 at 9200-9400

I would love to hop in that boat. That many elk hunts would be lots of days of stories. Sounds like a great time. Good luck to you hunting and your buddy with his tests.

Stangl52. I've been going to pretty much the same place since 95. We have had about every kind of luck there is in the realm of elk camp. Some not worth wet powder, others that make me and my ex-brother-in-law smile when we talk about 'em. But they are all elk hunting stories, good , bad or otherwise, that  will last our lifetimes. Between he and I, we have popped over sixty elk. We have a good spot??. We have taken the lives of elk and we have  saved the lives of a few elk hunters. Bad things can happen very fast if you don't pay attention.

 This year he and I will set up camp on October 4th, then he needs to go back home to get the results of his tests to find out if he has leukemia. Perhaps elk camp will have a different tone to it this year. 

 But anyway, I'll get to be up there all by my lonesome , for about ten days.Well, me and our horse. This time next year, I'll be retired and I plan on being up there a bit longer, as I will not have work to contend with. I've paid my dues and the time to reap the rewards is nearing.

I could tell our stories, but one would lead into another and I would have cramps in my thumbs, and I am quite certain I would piss somebody off. So what! If someone wants to hear about elk camp, hop in my boat and we can chat while we author some fish stories. 

Good luck, Saroon. I don't leave until the second of October. Then I will sit up there for three weeks doin' what ever the hell I want! We don't hunt real high, but our camp is at 9400. It does take some adjusting and that's another reason for going up early.

Five more days til we leave for colorado. Hope the legs and lungs are good enough for the trip. Lots of miles on the feet this summer and pounding hills as best as my time has allowed.  Its hard as flat lander to get prepped for the rockies. Good luck to all that are making the trip in the upcoming weeks. Safe travels. Knock 'em down!!

  http://diyhunting.com/ebook/DIY_ELK_HUNTING_5.pdf

  The above download has some good tips. I used a few last Fall in CO. Get away from other hunters, in good cover. Google earth is good for scouting.

 I got lucky this year. I drew, plus I drew a first season cow tag in Colorado. With luck, I will have some good eating this fall. Since the big winter kill a few years back and all the recent political crap from the past couple of years, getting a tag every other year is about as good as one can expect. oh well, at least i will be able to stay on the mountain for three weeks this year,

Get strong or you will be in a world of hurt. Get the best boots you can afford, the farther you can go, the better chance you will have. Have fun and expect to come home empty handed.

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Fishy could not be more spot on. Nothing is flat or easy. You have been there, so you have a start. Crowds can help drive animals in one direction, their escape route. A good place to be. I have had the blessing of hunting National Forest for 30 years and have done way better than average. I'm just lucky that way. Keeping your eyes open and seeing what you are looking at is very important. These are elk, not whitetail. I tried to hunt elk like whitetail once. Once.They are very different.

Below are a couple that didn't run faster than the Model 70 280 Remington.

I read Elk Hunting by Jim Zumbo and it helped me get started. I see he has another book out called the Elk Hunters Bible, which I'm thinking of buying. The first one I got from the library. He is a good writer and it's straight forward. My first trip to Colorado was second season rifle and part of my learning by trial and error. I almost got a bull though, had I known that I could move in on them a little. I held tight like a deer hunter instead. I noticed many people out, which sucked until I went in further. I'm going this year during bow season.

I go out Rifle every season, there are more bow hunters Im told than Rifle hunters. I can give you some info, but your going to have to do alot of research, do you have Points,horses, good legs,  ability to spike camp 5 miles from a trail head? ... these are the things you will need to research. No one hear is going to tell you  everything you need to know and not to many people will  tell you even a zone. Its  getting  pretty crowded and its super  tough to do unless you can go every year or every other and  learn the terrain and  where not to hunt. Its tough---but not imposible.