another new old guy

[GDP]

Just joined the group but this is my 41st year hunting in CO. My son and I have gotten public land elk 3 of the last 4 years, and a couple of trophy class bucks in the off year so I think we have things pretty well dialed in. I drew a unit 76 bull tag this year and at 63 years old, it might be my hunt of a lifetime considering the points it takes to get in there. Our usual area is NW CO so I'll be looking for advice on general areas to scout or stay away from in 76. General help like "look in the NW corner" or stay out of the x wilderness area because too many outfitters, or whatever advice like that helps narrow down a couple of backpack trips this summer to scout. Good luck to all.

 

[elkduds]

Welcome to the forum, good of you to join us. Post up your advice and guidance about the NW corner of CO, I'm sure members will be interested.

 

[GDP]

I don't mind doing that. Which forum do you recommend I post in?

 

[Deleted member 52098]

Welcome from Conifer! Definitely post any advice you have in the Colorado Forum: https://www.hunttalk.com/forums/colorado.456/

 

[Jake.]

Welcome from Southern CO

 

[GDP]

Welcome from Conifer! Definitely post any advice you have in the Colorado Forum: https://www.hunttalk.com/forums/colorado.456/

Well I'll be darned! I didn't know there were state specific forums here...duh! Thanks and I'll get in there. I did post a pic of my son and his bull last year in the Lets see your elk thread that I'm proud of!

 

[blueridge]

Welcome!

 

[JF35]

Welcome from California

 

[JohnCushman]

welcome

 

[Scott85]

Welcome!

 

[Sytes]

Welcome to hunt talk! Look forward to your story and pics of your upcoming hunt! Sounds like one you're geared to make the most, at 63.

 

[Elkhunter24]

Welcome from PA!

 

[Wallydeuce]

Welcome from Nevada

 

[pabearhunter]

Welcome aboard.

 

[JosGlo141]

Just joined the group but this is my 41st year hunting in CO. My son and I have gotten public land elk 3 of the last 4 years, and a couple of trophy class bucks in the off year so I think we have things pretty well dialed in. I drew a unit 76 bull tag this year and at 63 years old, it might be my hunt of a lifetime considering the points it takes to get in there. Our usual area is NW CO so I'll be looking for advice on general areas to scout or stay away from in 76. General help like "look in the NW corner" or stay out of the x wilderness area because too many outfitters, or whatever advice like that helps narrow down a couple of backpack trips this summer to scout. Good luck to all.

For starts, you don't have to go deep in the wilderness to find elk. I got this bull during the 2019 archery season, looking down on the main highway in the "North" side of the unit, LOL.
Send me a PM and I'll tell you some areas to avoid in unit 76.

 

[Ghillieman]

Welcome! Going solo otc 2nd rifle 2023 elk @62. Cant wait!

 

[duckhunt]

Welcome from Iowa

 

[MuleyMB]

Welcome !

 

[GDP]

For starts, you don't have to go deep in the wilderness to find elk. I got this bull during the 2019 archery season, looking down on the main highway in the "North" side of the unit, LOL.
Send me a PM and I'll tell you some areas to avoid in unit 76.

Nice Bull! I'll definitely PM you although I just signed up so have to wait a few more days and I think this post will get me to the 10 I need to PM someone. I'll be in touch or I believe you can send me a PM. I really appreciate you reaching out to me!

 

[GDP]

Thanks to everyone else for the welcome comments. It's nice to find a forum of hunters that aren't trying to knock everyone else down!