Elk Hunting

[L-train]

Any new gear one must have?
How do you plan to hunt them this year?
Lets see you packs/lists!!!!
I got a new plan for mobile bivy excursions-pics forthcoming:photos:

[Colorado_Outfitter]

I am an outfitter in Colorado, give me a call anytime for FREE elk hunting advice!

(970)529-6691

Kevin

[L-train]

I am an outfitter in Colorado, give me a call anytime for FREE elk hunting advice!

(970)529-6691

Kevin
Im goin DIY, thanks for the offer!
I know someones got to have a plan or 2 cookin.:fire:
Any scout cams out yet?

[Colorado_Outfitter]

Im goin DIY, thanks for the offer!
I know someones got to have a plan or 2 cookin.:fire:
Any scout cams out yet?

Advice is always "Free", I will help with any tips if I can!

[L-train]

Alrighty, lets say a guy up and want to hunt OTC Archery Elk in Colorado.
Wheres the goto spot to get a good hunt?

[Colorado_Outfitter]

My units hold some excellent elk on public land. I hunt in units 70, 71, 711, 72 & 73 during archery season. In my opinion the best time to hunt elk is in late September up high!

[TEXAS 10PT]

Hopefully the temperatures won't be in the 80's this September like they were last year. I heard one Elk bugle the whole week and it was on the first day. Unit 411 was a bust and it :rain: on my parade.

Question for you Colorado Outfitter. Lets say you are hunting with a guide and he is set up 40 yards down from you calling. You as the hunter hear hoofs coming your way but are not actually sure if they are in front of you or behind you. You get ready for a shot nevertheless. Then behind you comes 3 cows and a 5x5 but they stop behind some thick brush at 30 yards. You know they are there and are at full draw waiting for them to walk into a clearing for a shot. At this point the guide is in the brush 10 yards from the Elk. What would you do as the guide???

TEXAS

[Colorado_Outfitter]

Hopefully the temperatures won't be in the 80's this September like they were last year. I heard one Elk bugle the whole week and it was on the first day. Unit 411 was a bust and it :rain: on my parade.

Question for you Colorado Outfitter. Lets say you are hunting with a guide and he is set up 40 yards down from you calling. You as the hunter hear hoofs coming your way but are not actually sure if they are in front of you or behind you. You get ready for a shot nevertheless. Then behind you comes 3 cows and a 5x5 but they stop behind some thick brush at 30 yards. You know they are there and are at full draw waiting for them to walk into a clearing for a shot. At this point the guide is in the brush 10 yards from the Elk. What would you do as the guide???

TEXAS

I would hope that my hunter would follow the first basic rule of hunter safety. And have enough commen sense to not shoot an arrow in my direction!! There is no animal worth a human life!

[TEXAS 10PT]

I would hope that my hunter would follow the first basic rule of hunter safety. And have enough commen sense to not shoot an arrow in my direction!! There is no animal worth a human life!

I don't disagree with you. Lets say that the Elk were not in a straight line between hunter and guide but rather at a 45 degree angle. Yardages used are for examples only. I'm sure you have run into people that disreagard safety but I'm not talking about a hunter shooting in your direction. You as the guide are hidden in the brush so what's your next move? Do you call, basically on top of the animals or just wait back and see what they do???

TEXAS

[Colorado_Outfitter]

I don't disagree with you. Lets say that the Elk were not in a straight line between hunter and guide but rather at a 45 degree angle. Yardages used are for examples only. I'm sure you have run into people that disreagard safety but I'm not talking about a hunter shooting in your direction. You as the guide are hidden in the brush so what's your next move? Do you call, basically on top of the animals or just wait back and see what they do???

TEXAS

I would be as quite as possible and wait to see if the elk move into an opening for my hunter to make a clear shot. If the elk started to spook I would then cow call to make them stop again. Hoping when they stop the second time my hunter could make an ethical shot!

[HoPaLONg]

im going but ill be in C.O. country in 71 with my dad. other than our big camp im looking into spending a few days far into the boonies. l-train this is all you need for sleeping! http://hennessyhammock.com/

[L-train]

I dont think I could do the hammock thing, I flip alot in my sleep, stomach mostly.
My Wiggy's hunter bag is the best sleep item Ive owned.

[HoPaLONg]

do you have a link?

[L-train]

uhh yep
http://www.wiggys.com/

[HoPaLONg]

nice ill keep that 1 for when i need a new bag!

[Maybee-R]

I dont think I could do the hammock thing, I flip alot in my sleep, stomach mostly.
My Wiggy's hunter bag is the best sleep item Ive owned.
L-train do you need the over bag also? for say November hunts?
Im kinda a sissy when I get cold. but could save a few bucks with out it.

[L-train]

L-train do you need the over bag also? for say November hunts?
Im kinda a sissy when I get cold. but could save a few bucks with out it.
I use the base bag 35+ degree these are not really small & light like mountaineering mummy bags are.
I use a silk liner and hot hands for cold nights, but Im a sweaty sleeper, the wiggy is the most roomy bag I could find, I HATE mummy bags, I would carry a 10 lb bag if it was what it took to get a good night sleep.

How do you camp when Elk huntin there?
Rosies or Rockys?

[Maybee-R]

Rocky.. and we stay at home. then drive up and hike to where we hunt.
You can drive within 12 miles of anywhere here in Washington. I have never hunted wilderness type hunting. (State Land and Private property)I do like to stay in a cabin on my uncles place once and a while. You guys have the real Hunting country out there.

[L-train]

Sounds like how we used to hunt in Minnesota.
I dont always bivy, depends on the area, truck camp, camper trailer, spike camp.
Roosevelt tags are draw?

[VorTexan]

I am an outfitter in Colorado, give me a call anytime for FREE elk hunting advice!

(970)529-6691

Kevin


Ok Kevin, what's it looking like so far this year. I won't know till june 20th if its New Mexico but elk doing ok as far as winter was concerned?

[elksniper]

Lonnie - nose into the wind. Oh wait, you already know that. Look for green poop. Oh wait, you already know that. Hike out past other hunters. Oh wait, you already know that.

Nevermind, I can't help you.

[VorTexan]

Lonnie - nose into the wind. Oh wait, you already know that. Look for green poop. Oh wait, you already know that. Hike out past other hunters. Oh wait, you already know that.

Nevermind, I can't help you.



2 out of 3 not working too good for me...maybe I need to walk farther.

[L-train]

My main game plan= Figure out where the Elk want to be, then get in the way.

[Maybee-R]

Sounds like how we used to hunt in Minnesota.
I dont always bivy, depends on the area, truck camp, camper trailer, spike camp.
Roosevelt tags are draw?Roosevelt Elk are more west from me and to the south. Im sure we have mostly cross breeds like the deer are Mulie/Blacktail cross. Not big enough for any books for mule deer and to big for Blacktail. all Big bulls are draw. Spike or cow is general season. But I do have 7 points this year I only put in for a very limited unit. they give out 13 tags now was 20. but its worth the wait.

[L-train]

Good luck on the draw.
This thread is really just to talk Elk.

[Maybee-R]

Good luck on the draw.
This thread is really just to talk Elk.
Sorry! just a reference to cross breeds only. My bad:chair:

[L-train]

:spanker: :duhclap:
Sorry! just a reference to cross breeds only. My bad:chair:

[BenR]

Just missed an elk with my mountain bike on monday...then saw a few rams and finished with some mulies...I really enjoy biking the foothills this time of year...

[Maybee-R]

Elk hunting ? should you blind call? or is that not a good Idea. I have bugled to locate. But I wonder if cow calling from a dark canyon would get things rolling better.
and while im jacking your thread L-Train. what kinda pack do you use? Sorry again.:crutch:

[L-train]

Elk hunting ? should you blind call? or is that not a good Idea. I have bugled to locate. But I wonder if cow calling from a dark canyon would get things rolling better.
and while im jacking your thread L-Train. what kinda pack do you use? Sorry again.:crutch:

Thats what this thread is for!
I call very little, unless they are talkin then Ill try to say what they want to hear. Elk here get so much pressure I think blind calling CAN be bad.
I use a Eberlestock Just One (j104) pack.
To Bens Mntnbiking, I found a spot last year perfect for the bike, about a 4-6 mile Bike ride into area, will use old baby trailer for hauling. Should be fun.

[Colorado_Outfitter]

There are times that I find a bull that wants to bugle back and forth and is looking for a good fight. This is definately the most fun that you will ever have!! But the majority of the time I bugle mainly to locate. Usually once I get a bull to start talking I can just cow call him the rest of the way in. There is definately nothing wrong with "blind" calling. Just dont over do it!!

[arrows01]

Anybody else using tree stands or ground blinds over water. We have pretty good luck on dry yrs using this method. Try to keep the calling to a min. when sitting on water.

[HoPaLONg]

this year in going to try setting up a spike camp and hunting some more remote areas than i did last year. there was soooo much water last year i didnt even think about it. if i ever get drawn for AZ i might think about a ground blind but i prob would not use one.

[L-train]

I cut some major weight from the pack this year.
I got a sil tarp instead of tent, huge difference, probably only use if weather looks fair. I use a emergency tinfoil like cheap bivy, its great its roomy and adds warmth to the sleep bag.Instead of a pad Im using garbage bags packed with pine needles, I tried it when campin mem. day weekend, you can make a way more comfy pad than a little thermarest, and carry weight is minimal.
Overall saving 4-5lbs

[TEXAS 10PT]

I cut some major weight from the pack this year.
I got a sil tarp instead of tent, huge difference, probably only use if weather looks fair. I use a emergency tinfoil like cheap bivy, its great its roomy and adds warmth to the sleep bag.Instead of a pad Im using garbage bags packed with pine needles, I tried it when campin mem. day weekend, you can make a way more comfy pad than a little thermarest, and carry weight is minimal.
Overall saving 4-5lbs

I'm sure glad you are younger and in better shape than I am:toothless::haha:

TEXAS

[HoPaLONg]

thats a good idea with the pine needles!!!! im going scouting for elk on fri for the hunt that starts Aug 1st in az!!! they should still have velvet on too durring the hunt. its going to be a hot one since its still 100 outside and its 10:10 right now.

[Colorado_Outfitter]

thats a good idea with the pine needles!!!! im going scouting for elk on fri for the hunt that starts Aug 1st in az!!! they should still have velvet on too durring the hunt. its going to be a hot one since its still 100 outside and its 10:10 right now.

Take lots of pics Tyler!!!

[HoPaLONg]

i will try~!!!!! have you taken any pics of bulls for this season yet?

[Colorado_Outfitter]

i will try~!!!!! have you taken any pics of bulls for this season yet?

Little frame but already a 5x5

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/huntquest/1BB.gif

[HoPaLONg]

nice pic! me want one

[TEXAS 10PT]

That is an awesome picture. Appreciate you sharing that with us.

TEXAS

[L-train]

Yea, thanks for the cool pic!
this could turn into a Elk Pic thread easy.
This was goin in to get a trail Cam late july, nice 5x

[bowhunterjae]

Nice pics! Anyone else. I have been working on my house all spring and have not been able to get out as much as usual.
Thanks in advance.
John

[archerfamily]

Colorado Outfitter, Just wondering if that offer to call for some advice is open to anyone.My wife and I are planning our first trip for next year.Trying to fiquire out where to get started.Thanks

[HoPaLONg]

Colorado Outfitter, Just wondering if that offer to call for some advice is open to anyone.My wife and I are planning our first trip for next year.Trying to fiquire out where to get started.Thanks

If you go to his website you can find his contact info. e-mail him though there or send him a pm. great guy to talk to!!! gives out more advice than i would:kicku:...

[L-train]

pic for the elk guys
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/L-trainphoto/DSC00198.jpg

[HoPaLONg]

your killing me! the only thing is its not muddy water.....but they might have ued the one right behind it instead. lucky

[elksniper]

pic for the elk guys
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/L-trainphoto/DSC00198.jpg

I know exactly where that is...

[L-train]

I'll probably get pounded(Elksnipers BIG)for posting this, but.....:trashman:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/L-trainphoto/DSC00230.jpg

[elksniper]

Even though I "know where that is", I'd have a hard time finding it. That's some hard country to navigate in. Go too high or low and/or pick the wrong bench to traverse, you'll end up in the entire wrong place. Cool place for sure. I'm trying to figure out how to get pics off my cell phone of the bulls I've been watching near my house. Eight bulls that will all be 300+ - on a 5000 acre ranch of course.

[L-train]

My bivy setup, its gotten very light and compact with ditching a tent and thermarest.
Now I use a siltarp, space bivy, and a big contractor bag to stuff with pine needles, works better than the thermarest.
And thats the new JP9 Blue Widow pack.

[VorTexan]

What kind of bino's you got there?


One recommendation, get a Slogan Bowsling and you will thank me.

No I am not endorsed but I won't hike the mountains or hunt without mine and it weighs nothing and will also carry stuff well too.

[L-train]

What kind of bino's you got there?


One recommendation, get a Slogan Bowsling and you will thank me.

No I am not endorsed but I won't hike the mountains or hunt without mine and it weighs nothing and will also carry stuff well too.

Vortex Diamondbacks silly, you made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
I even thought of you on the 2nd pic down on my prong thread. Honest, when I was takin pics, I though better get the glass in the pic for Marty.