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First Time Colorado Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="gtk" data-source="post: 5678823" data-attributes="member: 795"><p>Be prepared to move. Have a plan A, B, and C. If you aren't seeing elk or fresh sign, move elsewhere. Also keep in mind that elk sign can look "fresh" but be months old. By 2nd rilfe, most bugling will be over, but listen closely early mornings and late evening. I usually still hear elk bugling in evening, when they get up from the bed and start moving towards feeding areas.</p><p></p><p>Water is your friend. Elk need water.</p><p></p><p>It can often be warm during 2nd season. Elk will hole up in Dark Timber during the warm parts of the day. If its warm, look for dark timber on North/NorthWestern Slopes (in shade). Elk will move around to stay in shade if its warm out. Just the opposite if extremely cold, but doubtful it will get that cold 2nd season. </p><p></p><p>Kill your elk uphill. Much easier coming down with a load, than going uphill. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Take good glass. A good scope , binoculars especially, spotting scope if you can swing it. Get a good harness for your binoculars. Be prepared for dust to cover everything. I use scope/binocular covers to keep my glass clean.</p><p></p><p>Go with the expectation that you will enjoy the experience. An elk is just an added bonus.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gtk, post: 5678823, member: 795"] Be prepared to move. Have a plan A, B, and C. If you aren't seeing elk or fresh sign, move elsewhere. Also keep in mind that elk sign can look "fresh" but be months old. By 2nd rilfe, most bugling will be over, but listen closely early mornings and late evening. I usually still hear elk bugling in evening, when they get up from the bed and start moving towards feeding areas. Water is your friend. Elk need water. It can often be warm during 2nd season. Elk will hole up in Dark Timber during the warm parts of the day. If its warm, look for dark timber on North/NorthWestern Slopes (in shade). Elk will move around to stay in shade if its warm out. Just the opposite if extremely cold, but doubtful it will get that cold 2nd season. Kill your elk uphill. Much easier coming down with a load, than going uphill. :) Take good glass. A good scope , binoculars especially, spotting scope if you can swing it. Get a good harness for your binoculars. Be prepared for dust to cover everything. I use scope/binocular covers to keep my glass clean. Go with the expectation that you will enjoy the experience. An elk is just an added bonus. [/QUOTE]
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