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<blockquote data-quote="megalomaniac" data-source="post: 852077" data-attributes="member: 2805"><p>Best place to get started is find a couple of guys who are willing to do it with you. It's tough to do a do-it-yourself hunt without a partner for the first year or two.</p><p></p><p>Once you've got a group, I'd recommend Colorado for your first hunt. Mostly because tags with bow are over the counter (no draw), and you won't draw a good bow tag in the other states without a couple of years applying. The other reason for Colorado to start is because they have more elk by far than any other state.</p><p></p><p>Next, go to CDOW website and pull up success odds for different units. That'll give you a clue as to which units will give you your best odds at killing an elk. Beware, though, most OTC archery tag units only run a 8-15% success with a bow. Don't expect to kill an elk on your own until you've hunted a few years. It's not easy, but is VERY rewarding to do it on your own.</p><p></p><p>OR, you can just shell out $3500-5000 for a guided hunt and expect to be right in the elk... although you still may not kill one.</p><p></p><p>I'm on the countdown!!! 3 1/2 weeks and I'll be back after them!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megalomaniac, post: 852077, member: 2805"] Best place to get started is find a couple of guys who are willing to do it with you. It's tough to do a do-it-yourself hunt without a partner for the first year or two. Once you've got a group, I'd recommend Colorado for your first hunt. Mostly because tags with bow are over the counter (no draw), and you won't draw a good bow tag in the other states without a couple of years applying. The other reason for Colorado to start is because they have more elk by far than any other state. Next, go to CDOW website and pull up success odds for different units. That'll give you a clue as to which units will give you your best odds at killing an elk. Beware, though, most OTC archery tag units only run a 8-15% success with a bow. Don't expect to kill an elk on your own until you've hunted a few years. It's not easy, but is VERY rewarding to do it on your own. OR, you can just shell out $3500-5000 for a guided hunt and expect to be right in the elk... although you still may not kill one. I'm on the countdown!!! 3 1/2 weeks and I'll be back after them! [/QUOTE]
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