We played phone tag a little. I will try to call you some time in the next few days if time allows. I really appreciate the offer, I could use any help I can get.
I have been gearing up for my first trip to CO for elk. I really enjoy archery hunting but my buddy who was going to go with me cant get off work. He has hunted elk several times before with rifle, but he also enjoys archery. The more I plan my solo backcountry otc archery hunt the more...
I actually called the national forest service division for that wilderness unit and the colorado parks and wildlife offices and both denied that they had maps showing where the outfitters are. anybody else I should check with?
thanks for all the replies so far. I have been looking at the eagles nest and maroon bells wilderness areas mainly because I am coming from the east. Any thoughts on these units or units in these? My biggest concern is to try and stay away from outfitters and drop camps.
Well I am definitely going diy backcountry archery elk hunting this year. As of now alone, possible with a friend. I have been training for 6 months already. I have never hunted out west. My plan as of now is OTC Colorado. anybody have recs for units? I imagine I would hike in 2-3 miles to...
I am in need of a new pack to start backcountry hunting. Starting with bow in colorado for elk. I plan to stay anywhere from 3-6 days. I have been researching packs and they all seem nice to me. I want a quality pack that will last. I have been looking at MR, kiufu, eberlestock and...
thanks for all the replies so far. I have plenty of camping and survival experience, that doesnt worry me, shooting an elk miles back in is certainly a concern. I can afford a guide and can swallow my pride and do it the first time but am having trouble sorting through the internet to find one...
It looks like everything may come together this year for me to go and bowhunt elk. Unfortunately it is too late for me to apply for any tags. I have never elk hunted before. I really want to do it myself but am willing to go guided the first time to try and speed up my learning process. I am...