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First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/21/15 06:29 PM
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Chunky Monkey
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Hello folks,
Getting ready for my first Colorado elk hunt. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, CM
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/21/15 08:14 PM
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Where are you hunting? Best advice is get in shape and start now. I hunted the San Juans north of Dolores up to 12 thousand feet 2 years back with some guys who knew what they were doing, Helped a bunch for a first timer. Either have someone who has done it with you or get an outfitter. You can get in trouble very easy in high coubtry.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/21/15 11:46 PM
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I am going with a group that has been going to a certain location for the past 25 years. They are really experienced so I feel good about it. They are full of helpful information but I wanted to see if anyone on here had any tips.
For ex... Do you prefer a bow sling or a strap for your range finder when hunting like this?
I would image that it would be nice to have the extra hand and not carrying your bow by hand all day.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/21/15 11:47 PM
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We are hunting near Montrose
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/22/15 01:17 AM
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My pack would handle my bow but only used it once. You want it in your hand. Carried my gps on a cord clipped to my pack. One of the guys I hunted with told me about dropping his down the side of a hill way back in the mountains. Not a good thing. Your associates will get you ready. Start training. We were hiking vertcal 2500-3000 ft and up to 12 miles a day.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/22/15 02:32 AM
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I am going with a group that has been going to a certain location for the past 25 years. They are really experienced so I feel good about it. They are full of helpful information but I wanted to see if anyone on here had any tips.
For ex... Do you prefer a bow sling or a strap for your range finder when hunting like this?
I would image that it would be nice to have the extra hand and not carrying your bow by hand all day. I use a FHF bino harness I attach it to that via lanyard. My range finger has a clip. You want it as handy as possible. To biggest things: Never set up behind or in a tree/ bush. Be in front And know your thermals and wind. The wind will beat you more then movement or drawing your bow.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/22/15 02:43 AM
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We are hunting near Montrose So doing OTC Archery 62? If so, get in shape. Uncompaghre is a beast to get to the elk concentrations.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/23/15 10:22 PM
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Yes, I am hunting in 62. Thanks, for the tips. I will start exploring some of the options mentioned here. Thanks.
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Re: First Colorado Elk Hunt
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03/23/15 10:28 PM
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Bring a Bic Lighter for signaling or starting a fire if you get lost. I have hunted the Uncompaghe a few times and after sunset it is just plain dangerous!
Don't talk the talk if you didn't walk the walk.
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