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Colorado Elk Hunts – You’re in For a Treat
Colorado Elk hunts are a dream for many a hunter and if you have never experienced an Elk hunting trip in Colorado, you’re in for a treat. Colorado has one of the largest Elk populations in the country. The Rocky Mountain Elk foundation estimates at least 292,000 elk in the state.
There are three great public land areas available to Elk hunters.They are the White River National Forest, the San Juan National Forest and the Bear’s Ear portion of the Routt National Forest. You can also make arrangements to hunt on private land in the state as well. The Elk hunting season in Colorado starts with archery season in late August through September, muzzle-loading season in September and rifle season from October through November.
Colorado offers some of the best Elk hunting guides and outfitters. When searching for an Elk guide make certain they are licensed in the state. Many of the professional outfitters in Colorado grew up in the state and have first hand knowledge and expertise when it comes to hunting Elk there. They know the terrain of the Colorado mountains and where the best places are to be successful at getting an Elk.
Colorado Elk hunts are like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. From Steamboat Springs south to Durango, you’ll find excellent Elk hunting. Most of the Elk are in the Colorado high country so be prepared for the rugged mountains and high altitude.
High altitude requires you to be in good shape physically. Your physical health can make or break an Elk hunting trip to Colorado so start early to get in shape. Being out of shape in high country will have you out of breath very quickly. Altitudes can be up to 10,000 feet.
Colorado Elk hunts can be trips of a lifetime so make sure you do your due diligence, plan ahead and then enjoy!
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Leave a commentEarly Season Elk Hunting: Hunting Elk In Hot Weather
Early season elk hunting methods and tips from a professional guide and outfitter.
Spot and Stalk
Spot and stalk is a very common method used by many elk hunters. Spot and stalk is where the hunters glass areas for elk, and then come up with a plan to stalk the elk. After deciding what to do the hunters slowly creep with in range of the elk for a shot. Elk hunting guides should know the area, terrain where the elk are moving.
Waiting on trails between bedding and feeding areas
Elk feed at night and head to their bedding area about mid-morning. They also get up from their bedding area and start working towards feeding and watering areas in the later afternoon. A good tactic to use is waiting on the trails that lead between these bedding and feeding/watering areas. Make sure your guides have been scouting year round and know where the elk are feeding and bedding.
Sitting over a feeding area or water source
Sitting over a meadow where the elk have been feeding or a water source they have been using can be very effective. Especially on a hot day, a well used water source such as a pond can be a great place to bag that trophy bull Elk. A scouting camera come in handy to pattern the elk. Hunting from a tree stand in these areas can also be very effective.
Harvesting
After harvesting an elk, it is important to get the meat out of the heat and on some ice immediately. Take your photos and then get you elk on ice and out of the heat in record time.
Health
In hot weather hunting conditions, it is important to take care of yourself. If you are hiking, you are losing sweat and nutrients. Make sure you bring as much water as you can carry and make sure you are not too far away from another possible source of water where you can refill. Bring along snacks to replace nutrients such as powerbars, etc. Wear light clothing that wicks the sweat away from your body and make sure to put the safety of the hunt before anything else.
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Trophy Elk Hunting – How To Overcome The Challenges
Because the trophy elk is such a challenging target for any hunter, it is often the journey just as much as the prize that keeps a hunter returning year after year. When fall season comes around, trophy elk guides find themselves booked for eager hunters itching to get out into the field. Hunting trophy elk requires much dedication on the part of the hunter. The elk are often found in the deepest parts of the wilds and a hunter must hike into rough terrain for hours on end. Trophy elk hunting is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it does offer a huge payoff to the successful hunter.
Many outfitters are available offering trophy elk hunting guides to make all of the hunter’s dreams come true. Since elk can be one of the most difficult creatures to locate and bring down, elk hunters often enjoy the thrill of the hunt and the cool pre-dawn air and the rocky terrain beneath their boots. Finally the adrenaline rush of a herd spotted often makes the hunter’s journey priceless. It is often the case that an outfitter will not guarantee a kill, so a hunter should enjoy his time there regardless of bringing home a trophy or not, because chances are that he won’t get his money back. A quality guide can be well worth their money though, because they know where the elk are. They also know the local terrain and vegetation and habits of the animals.
The hunter also has the option of preserve hunting, which is the hunting of protected land where trophy elk are raised. While this certainly may not offer quite the challenge as trophy elk in the wild, chances are higher for a hunter to come home with a prize to mount. Some hunters however, feel like this is a sham; they don’t consider it a real hunt. For some though, it is just the right option for them. Many hunters don’t have the time or money to put into a guided hunt into the wild; preserve hunting caters to that hunter. He can go for just a day trip and come home with a trophy, and often at a much lower cost than if he were to hire a guide.
Whichever option is right for the hunter, he is sure to have one of the best times of his life hunting for trophy elk. There are any number of states and locations to choose from, and the hunter can really customize the trip to just his needs or preferences.
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Choosing an Elk Hunting Guide / Do it Yourself Elk Hunts
Hunting for Elk can be very demanding, especially considering the type of terrain that hunts are typically carried out on. With the right preparation before-hand you can turn a so-so hunt into the hunt of a lifetime. The American West holds some of the most beautiful country in the United States and for a lot of folks that means mountainous terrain. The very first tip that I can offer to you is to get yourself into good enough physical condition before considering an elk hunt. If you expect a guide to piggy-back you around, you are probably going to be a little let down when the time comes to start trekking into the heart of Elk country. Conversely, if you are hunting public land, the very first thing to consider is getting a little background knowledge on the area you are going to be hunting. The reason guides are so successful and oft-used is due to the fact that they live and breathe the land they are responsible for guiding on. Elk guides know the habits of the particular population of animals in their area and play by the rules dictated by the Elk. Another variable that makes guides so popular is that they know their quarry. If you want to perform at the level of a guide, you must have background knowledge of Elk habits. Armed with this knowledge of territory, the typical habits of Elk and being in shape enough to tackle back country, you can become an effective hunter.
Choosing a Guide / Outfitter:
Hiring an Outfitter or Guide is an excellent way to cut down on the preparation that is typically required for a successful Elk hunting trip. Your guide supplies the brains and you supply the bullet or arrow. The main drawback to hiring out a guide is cost. Elk hunting is typically not a cheap endeavor, but if you want guaranteed results in almost every circumstance, a guided trip is the way to go.
Another benefit of hiring an outfitter is that once you put the animal on the ground, they will haul it out for you. In addition, a majority of guide services either offer butchering or have very solid working relationships with processors due to the amount of business they typically bring in. oogle_ad_client = “pub-5569030158825604″; /* 468×60, created 11/22/09 */ google_ad_slot = “5171795343″; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // –> <!– google_protectAndRun(“ads_core.google_render_ad”, google_handleError, google_render_ad); // –>
One of (if not the most) important benefits of hiring a guide or outfitter is the amount of knowledge you can glean from these men / women. For the most part, guides have spent years upon years perfecting their craft and almost all are more than willing to answer questions and to give insight on animal behavior, etc.
When contracting a guide another perk is that they will typically provide all of the meals as well as lodging. If you are dragging on a guided trip the chances are that you will not perform up to snuff and may not get an animal.
Do-It-Yourself Elk Hunt:
If you have the equipment and the stamina, there is probably no greater challenge than packing up and setting off for the backcountry on your own. One caveat to this is that you MUST be prepared and have a working knowledge of wilderness survival if by chance you get lost or injured.
The most simple method of hunting for Elk on your own is to pack up a backpack with enough supplies to ensure you have shelter, food and most importantly water. The human body can survive for several weeks without food (albeit at lower performance levels), but if you remove water from your daily intake, you survival time drops drastically. Make sure you pack light as you will have to carry your kit on your back for extended periods of time. Conversely, you need to make sure that all of your needs with regards to clothing (temperatures can swing wildly depending on the season), shelter, etc. are covered. Something that I used to do before going on long outings in the wilderness is to test out my pack as it will be loaded during a trip. Obviously you won’t be carrying your bow or rifle around with you, but a simple test run or two should be sufficient enough to tell you whether you have packed too heavily. Never sacrifice water for items that are not necessary. Another suggestion on top of packing an ample supply of water for your trip (several liters for a day or two trip), is to invest in a water purifier. There are numerous products out on the market, but for my money, I went with the Katydyn Vario Microfilter water purification system. Spending money on a good filter / purifier is an excellent investment.
Before setting out, make sure that your trip is planned carefully and that you notify friends or family where you are going to be at what time and when you expect to return. In the event of an emergency, people need to know where you are, this greatly increases your survival rate if something bad should happen.
One major advantage of a DIY Elk hunt is that you set your own pace, allowing you to set up a small base camp and branch out from there. Another benefit of packing in yourself is the freedom you have to set up camp wherever you want. If you spot a couple of 6×6 bulls in the distance, you can move camp easily and hopefully set yourself up to take an animal down when the time is right.
The major challenge despite the obvious physical one occurs if and when you take down an Elk. If you succeed in your mission you will most likely need to mark the kill spot, return to your vehicle to lighten up and then come back for the animal. It may even take several trips to do so. If you do research beforehand, you may find that an area rancher or land owner has horses on call for a fee of money or a couple of Elk steaks after all is said and done.
One of the most important things you can do before going it alone is to go on a guided trip. Pick the brain of your guide and get as much information as possible from him or her. This knowledge will prove priceless when in the field and having no one else to rely upon but yourself.
A DIY Elk hunt is the thrill of a lifetime, filled with challenge after challenge. In the end, if you do take down an Elk, you can take pride in knowing that you did things your way, on your own time.
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