Have never been hunting in colorado, originally had aragments to hunt with some friends out there however theyre not going to be able to make it. I dont want to throw in the towel! I realize this unit is quit massive, making it more than challanging to locate elk. Anyone on here have any suggestions? Any and all suggestions are much appreciated!
Colorado....unit 007 2nd rifle
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Bowhuntrben
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Welcome! I’ve never been there so here is what I can share for your research.
OnX is very useful with looking at terrain and game concentration areas, etc. I highly recommend this.
You can also use the map available through The state:
ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu
OnX is very useful with looking at terrain and game concentration areas, etc. I highly recommend this.
You can also use the map available through The state:
CPW Atlas
ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu
CORN
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Welcome to Hunttalk! Why don't you introduce yourself in the 'Who am I?' forum, sometimes you get better results if your first posting isn't a query for info.
I haven't hunted unit 7 but I've spent sometime in that area riding quads and hiking. A lot of dark timber for elk to disappear into. I'd recommend finding good glassing points using satellite maps and using that as a starting point.
I haven't hunted unit 7 but I've spent sometime in that area riding quads and hiking. A lot of dark timber for elk to disappear into. I'd recommend finding good glassing points using satellite maps and using that as a starting point.
ignorethefringes
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Unfortunately I can't help but welcome! https://www.hunttalk.com/search/64969/?q=colorado+7&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance
Thank you very much for your input! I’ll definitely look into this e-scouting.
I appreciate your suggestions and will definitely consider this. Again thank you!Welcome! I’ve never been there so here is what I can share for your research.
OnX is very useful with looking at terrain and game concentration areas, etc. I highly recommend this.
You can also use the map available through The state:
CPW Atlas
Welcome to Hunttalk! Why don't you introduce yourself in the 'Who am I?' forum, sometimes you get better results if your first posting isn't a query for info.
I haven't hunted unit 7 but I've spent sometime in that area riding quads and hiking. A lot of dark timber for elk to disappear into. I'd recommend finding good glassing points using satellite maps and using that as a starting point.
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Thanks for your input, “who am I” will do. I’ve been looking at satellite images but this unit look pretty big, and honestly I have no idea with what I’m doing. Have never been elk hunting before, guess I’m gunna figure it out tho
Riding quads? Are atv’s legal in this unit during hunting season?
JohnCushman
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Welcome to HT
I’d like to thank everyone on here for your suggestions and comments. I’d also like to say I’m happy to be a part of this forum. I live in Va Beach Va, will be driving out with truck & trailer several days before my hunt dates. I’m beyond excited! Was very disappointed when I realized my hunting partners weren’t going to be able to make it. However I will regain my momentum and make the best of it 
Thanks again to everyone for being so forthcoming with advice.
Thanks again to everyone for being so forthcoming with advice.Cool, I’m just down the road in Nags Head, feel free to PM me with specific questions once you’ve done some e-scouting. Second season can be tough with elk hiding in sanctuary and lots of hunters but they are there. The bull in my profile pic was taken in unit 7 during muzzleloader. Happy hunting.I’d like to thank everyone on here for your suggestions and comments. I’d also like to say I’m happy to be a part of this forum. I live in Va Beach Va, will be driving out with truck & trailer several days before my hunt dates. I’m beyond excited! Was very disappointed when I realized my hunting partners weren’t going to be able to make it. However I will regain my momentum and make the best of it
WyoDoug
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A word of warning, that area is pretty rough. I would suggest Rawah Wilderness area and you should be able to find camping near the boundaries of that area. Black bear is present in that area so plan accordingly. No vehicle traffic in the wilderness areas allowed though, least to best of my knowledge so plan on a lot of hiking.
No but they’ve been around, but so have the sharks
Thank you for the input! I will definitley look into the escouting.
Thank you, greatly appreciate the insite!Welcome! I’ve never been there so here is what I can share for your research.
OnX is very useful with looking at terrain and game concentration areas, etc. I highly recommend this.
You can also use the map available through The state:
CPW Atlas
Sounds like I'll need to break my boots in!
If your hiking into the Rawahs, you better have your boots broken in and your big boy pants on. I killed a bull 9 miles in one time without a packer. He'd have to be a true monster for me to pull that trick again. I've since found a packer, but not sure of his availability for second season. You need to watch the weather that time of year as well before you go bull moose-ing up in there by yourself. The last few years second season has been mild but you never know! There are elk in plenty of other places in 7, but the Rawahs offer the greatest opportunity to liberate yourself from roads, quads, truck hunters, etc. Going back to the ONX statement and Randy's youtube e-scouting series, utilize the roadless layer and you'll see what I mean.
Very helpful advise! Thank you very much. I just started watching E-scouting, very informative. You guys on this form are great!
