First off, thanks for taking the time to read my post. My son (14) and I are looking to head out west this next fall in pursuit of ELK in CO. I went on a guided hunt about 15-years ago with a guide (archery) in Idaho and after 6-days finally shot a bull. So I have limited elk hunting knowledge. Now that my son is of age and we have been practicing, practicing, practicing, Archery we are ready as a team to head out and try our luck. We would like to spike it out somewhere so we can hunt right from our tent in the morning. Willing to pack in within reason to get us into game. Not looking for trophy elk but trying to at least see some and have a shot (so quantity over quality). I want a good experience for my son and I, we are willing to work hard but not climb Mt. Everest. Prefer to be by oursleves as much as possible and not a bunch of other hunters...main reason why we are going archery. A tag that is easy to get is also a benefit since I will have to take time from work well in advance. Love Colorado but open to any Western state if you think is better considering my situation. Any help, tips, resources, Address, GPS coordinates 
, UNIT, I would greatly appreciate. I have one friend who rifle hunts (unit 35) and said he can show me where to go in there. However, he has never archery hunted it. Worth it? Thank you very much!
WI Guy...
I am in the same boat as you... I would consider archery or rifle but am looking to get my foot in the door.
Archery would be great - I think - less crowds and the chance of catching the full rut... but challenging simply because it is still a bow and arrow.
Keep me in mind if you want someone to pair up with... maybe we could make it four and do a drop camp - semi guided hunt...
This forum is simply the best... you will get some great advice here, that is for sure.
I am not qualified to give any advice- I am greener than you are (no insult). I am researching as hard as I can, however...
There are some incredibly knowledgeable folks on here and they are quite helpful.
Good luck in your quest - and again, I am open for September / October 2011. (at least I hope I am).
Thanks!
Jim
First off, thanks for taking the time to read my post. My son (14) and I are looking to head out west this next fall in pursuit of ELK in CO. I went on a guided hunt about 15-years ago with a guide (archery) in Idaho and after 6-days finally shot a bull. So I have limited elk hunting knowledge. Now that my son is of age and we have been practicing, practicing, practicing, Archery we are ready as a team to head out and try our luck. We would like to spike it out somewhere so we can hunt right from our tent in the morning. Willing to pack in within reason to get us into game. Not looking for trophy elk but trying to at least see some and have a shot (so quantity over quality). I want a good experience for my son and I, we are willing to work hard but not climb Mt. Everest. Prefer to be by oursleves as much as possible and not a bunch of other hunters...main reason why we are going archery. A tag that is easy to get is also a benefit since I will have to take time from work well in advance. Love Colorado but open to any Western state if you think is better considering my situation. Any help, tips, resources, Address, GPS coordinates , UNIT, I would greatly appreciate. I have one friend who rifle hunts (unit 35) and said he can show me where to go in there. However, he has never archery hunted it. Worth it? Thank you very much!
There are two great places that you can go for a lot of information. One is the Colorado Division of Wildlife web site http://wildlife.state.co.us/ and in it you can go to the Elk Hunting University site http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/ and learn a lot about elk hunting.
Also a member here has a web site that for a small fee you can come up with all kinds of information as far as where to hunt along with a lot of other data that he has compiled. http://www.westernhuntingdata.com/
So after checking out those places don't hesatate to come on back and ask questions.
Thanks everyone! What a great site this is! TwoBear, never thought about the CPR side I agree though I guess things could turn ugly very easily. If anything my son should get it because I will be the one needing it...
The Drop Camp is not a bad idea more $$ but may be an option. I will keep you in mind Jim and the offer goes both ways. Keep me posted.
Critter, I will take your advice and hit up these other places for more info. Thanks for everyones time to answer me, really appreciate it! Count on me having more questions.
Do any of you know someone that has hunted Unit 35 for Archery? I do have a source for that (gun hunter) who can give me some info but he has no idea how it is for Archery (ELK). Happy New Year to everyone.
I have never hunted Unit 35 for archery but have done it with a rifle. The elk will stay close to the top of Castle Peak during the summer but I have seen where hunters have had success on the east side of the mountain near Blue Lake that you reach off of Highway 131. Also there is a lot of private in that unit but you can get around it.
Thanks Critter!!!!!!! That is a start and I will look at those areas. Hey if I can here a bugle and see some hide I will consider that successful! Again, thank you very much!
Related Forum Threads You Might Like
| Thread | Thread Starter | Replies | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming official leftover list | exbiologist | 0 | 06/30/2010 11:05 am |
| My 2010 Elk Camp - "The Complete Story" | HeavyC | 10 | 12/23/2010 10:41 am |
| TWRA ELK RESTORATION PROJECT | Lynn | 0 | 03/01/2007 11:50 am |
| CWD aka mad deer/elk disease i.e. TSE update 2005 | flounder | 6 | 06/06/2010 12:20 pm |
| Elk Habitat Study | Blacktail Slayer | 0 | 01/11/2014 17:43 pm |
