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| Just wondering if I could pick the brain of anyone who's done some DIY hunts, especially in NW Colorado. Gotta few questions....heading out there for 2nd rifle season next October. First elk hunt. |
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| Can help a little, we hunted by the town of Cowdrey.we went in nov. First off chains are a must, all 4 tires so u don't go of the edge coming Down the mountains.we had snow every day.we were in and around the continental divide mountains and 4 the most part it was just as thick as wis hunting.if u get out there a alittle early the gals at the small dinners can sometimes tell u some good spots 2 hunt. |
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| have done it many times: First be prepared for nightime temps around 20 and daytime can be anywhere from 30's to 70 and sometimes both in the same day. You will probably have some snow, which can be a lot to none in a days time. So basically cold nights is a guarantee and the rest can be anything. I would strongly suggest renting horses if your in a non-motorized area and doing a Tent type DIY. You will have lots of company if in an over the counter area, you need to get into pockets away from pressure to find elk. Find a good site like MonsterMuleys and read the forums with regards to a gear list. Get out there ahead of time and scout and know what kind of roads you will be traveling into the trail head, some will need chains and some may not but have them available. |
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| I'll be near Denver, CO in June/July. I'll do some scouting for you. |
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| Shep - 12/15/2011 11:57 AM I'll be near Denver, CO in June/July. I'll do some scouting for you. I'll be looking for elk, not strippers... Thanks for the advice. I am hoping to make up for a general lack of knowledge with good old fashioned effort. I am confident in my stamina, determination, my gear and my shooting...it's just the whole "finding an elk" thing that I'll struggle with :) |
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Location: Menasha, WI | thumper - 12/16/2011 12:52 PM I'll be looking for elk, not strippers... LOL, a rack is a rack.
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