Recent content by Westelker
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Solo Elk Hunt in Colorado: Am I About to Embark on a Glorious Disaster?
Pennsylvania Pussie.....just stay away from CO. We don't need NR like you. -
Montana bull...all of 1.5 hours.
To BuzzH! Congrats on another nice bull. Why do you have to brag, boost and gasconade about every elk you kill? Everyone knows you're an experienced elk magnet and an amazing hunter. It would be nice, for once, if you shared some of your hunting strategy and tactics to the less experienced... -
Colorado Cow Elk
Get yourself positioned and hidden away to get a shot while the cows are either going into the the private very early or if they're not disturbed during the day be in position while they leave the private as they transition to their bedroom at last light. If a fence line is the boundary... -
Old man, old cartridge, old elk
Congratulations! That was an awesome shot on an outstanding bull. I hope you have wall space to show this beauty off. You should be real proud of yourself after 12 years applying. Thanks for sharing! -
Systematic Approach to Finding Elk Elevation Bands in a New Unit during 3rd Season
It's a little early to expect the elk to be herding up in large numbers. The big bulls will be secluded, resting, sleeping, eating and not interested in grouping up for the migration. You'll see small herds now, mostly cows and calves, and a satellite bull or two waiting to get lucky during... -
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Great News! I am able to take my 14 YO son elk hunting this year
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First Elk hunt in Colorado unit 67
PM me if you have the posts re 67 elk and fishing spots. -
First Bull, Colorado Muzzleloader
Great story for your first day! That last picture looks like a perfect opportunity for a shot. Were you loaded and cocked? That may be your first and last opportunity on this trip. Instead of shooting with your camera, next time shoot with your muzzleloader. Opportunities like that don't... -
Missing CO Hunters
This friend of my brother was found only 1/2 mile from his truck.- Westelker
- Post #244
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Missing CO Hunters
A story real similar. My brother had a close friend die south of Rock Springs, WYO while hunting pronghorn a couple years ago. While hunting alone, he left his truck and was caught in a fast moving WYO "whiteout" with zero visibility dropping eight inches of snow. He was found three days...- Westelker
- Post #243
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Missing CO Hunters
Looking on google earth, within 3/4 of a mile to the SW, W and NW from the TH are nasty cliffs and loose rocks. Across the river to the E the cliffs and rocks are closer and look more dangerous. It's possible that climbing up into these rocks, following a bull, negotiating this terrain with...- Westelker
- Post #133
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Missing CO Hunters
I agree with Buzz. They got back to their truck hear a bugle, dropped everything but their bows and took off. 1st mistake. It's happened to a lot of us. This time the bugle was further than they thought. They wanted to hurry and close the distance fast because of the remaining light or wx...- Westelker
- Post #109
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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First time, long time...Yinzer from Colorado
Welcome Front Ranger! -
Guided Wyoming Horseback Elk Hunt Recommendation
I would highly consider a late migration hunt for 2026 with a reliable and recommended outfitter on private property. Sometimes, even in designated wilderness areas, there can be a ton of outfitter camps, small "spike" camps and non-outfitter individual horse camps.
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