AZbywayofWI
Active member
Hey Guys,
My buddy and I are doing an OTC Archery Elk Hunt in Colorado the 3rd week of September, after the full moon and just before the Fall Equinox. I feel like the rut should be in full swing and close to it's peak, correct me if I am wrong. My question is, what elevation should I be looking for them at? Most of the area I have planned to hunt is between 9,000-12,000 feet and consists of some hard to reach (wilderness) with lightly timbered basins, drainages, heavy timber and steep mountain sides. The area was recommended to me by a Game Warden and I feel like it would be a good spot for pressured Elk to seek refuge especially since there is a muzzleloader season at the same time as the archery hunt. I have been reading some articles and I am concerned about whether or not I am to high in elevation for that time of the season? Do you guys think I should focus on areas below 9,000 feet or will I find Elk and rut behavior at 9,000 feet and above?
Thanks so much for the help!
My buddy and I are doing an OTC Archery Elk Hunt in Colorado the 3rd week of September, after the full moon and just before the Fall Equinox. I feel like the rut should be in full swing and close to it's peak, correct me if I am wrong. My question is, what elevation should I be looking for them at? Most of the area I have planned to hunt is between 9,000-12,000 feet and consists of some hard to reach (wilderness) with lightly timbered basins, drainages, heavy timber and steep mountain sides. The area was recommended to me by a Game Warden and I feel like it would be a good spot for pressured Elk to seek refuge especially since there is a muzzleloader season at the same time as the archery hunt. I have been reading some articles and I am concerned about whether or not I am to high in elevation for that time of the season? Do you guys think I should focus on areas below 9,000 feet or will I find Elk and rut behavior at 9,000 feet and above?
Thanks so much for the help!