What's everyone's opinion on using elk calls in late october (second colorado elk rifle)? Is it something that'd be helpful, or would it be more of an impediment? Thank you!
Hi there, i am new to the western hunting world and had a question about an upcoming hunt. I am hunting CO OTC, 2nd rifle with a friend of mine.
Our thought is to split up so as to cover more ground. However, if one of us is fortunate enough to kill an elk, we'll need the other guy's help to...
Hi everyone, I'm new to western hunting and building my lists of things to bring out with me for a colorado rifle elk backpack hunt. I loved a video Randy did called a "Bag Dump" where he showed his gear and what he brings out with him. However, I'm curious to see what everyone else brings on...
Hello, I hail from the flat lands of Wisconsin. I'm hunting second season rifle elk in colorado for my first hunt out west.
My strategies thus far have a plan A for a warm or moderate fall, and a plan B if the snow comes early and pushes them out of the high country.
However, I dont know...
Hello, Im a new guy in the world of western hunting, taking my first trip to hunt elk in CO unit 70, 2nd rifle season.
I was wondering if any experienced elk hunters, or anyone familiar with this area can steer me one way or the other in terms of bringing and using a bino tripod...do you...
Thanks guys. As a followup, is there a beginner bow I should start with (either in terms of draw weight or other features)? Or would it be best to buy the bow I intend do use for elk, and learn and practice on that equipment?
You guys all rock. thank you for the help, and for being kind...
Good Morning, I am a whitetail hunter, new to Elk. I've only hunted rifles and have never shot a bow in my life, but I am interested in learning.
My question is, starting from zero experience, how many months/years do you think it'd take to become proficient in shooting a bow? If I start...
Good morning...total noob question here, but as a whitetail hunter, sometimes we save the hides to tan for various purposes. Does anyone save the hides on an elk? Is it extremely heavy to pack it out? Just curious, and apologize if this is a silly question :)
Hello, I am a midwesterner who has only hunted whitetails, but making my first trek westward to hunt in CO Unit 70 this fall. I will be staying near Telluride. The primary goal is a new, fun, and challenging experience, with the secondary goal being harvesting of good clean healthy meat...