Buckhunter, tell us about your elk hunt?
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Happy, Thank you for asking. I had a great time. Went solo to SW Colorado with an OTC archery tag in my pocket. I ate my tag but it was not without adventure. I chased the same 6x7 all week getting within 70 yds, 50 yds then finally 100 yds with no shots. Nearby cows and a fickle wind were to blame on the stalks. The bulls stopped bugling a couple days after arriving which made hunting very difficult. The rains made tracking easy so I resorted to walking until I found a fresh track and followed it. That worked very well. Had multiple opportunities on cows but really had my heart set on the one big bull.
The unit I hunted was very, very crowded but the higher I climbed, the less people and the more elk I saw. The elk were 950 vertical feet above my camp but worth the hike each day. I considered a spike camp on the mountain but was told it's best to camp near the road then hike into your area. This turned out to be very good advice.
I found a small pond tucked away in dense pines which is riddled with tracks and sign. It's a long tough hike and I'm guessing not many guys have been there. Found a huge 6x6 skull laying out in the open where most anybody near could have easily seen it. I am looking forward to hunting this spot again next year.
Again, thanks for asking.
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Hunting solo is the only way to go after those guys as far as I'm concerned. Oh well, you didn't have to gut and pack him out. There's always a positive side. And you saw lots of elk. That is great! Wish I could have been there. But then it wouldn't have been solo. Hope you managed to get some scenery pics for your kids and grandkids. You'll have some wonderful stories to tell them and that's much more valuable than dusty antlers.
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buckhunter,
Thanks for sharing your great hunting experience. I'm hunting new ground this year after 7 seasons of hunting the same area, so things will be different. Hunting camp with 3 of my old hunting buddies and a couple of new guys who have hunted the area for years. Should be interesting. Will be on the road in 4 weeks! Cheers, WAM
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