drew a first season rifle tag as second choice. Spoke with biologist already. No overnight camping except at trailhead and no e-bikes. Sounds like lots of hiking.
I would do it in a heartbeat. If this is your first hunt out west then next year you will save more time for the trip, it's addicting. But if at all possible squeeze a couple more days in. We routinely drive during the night after working all day to gain hunting time. Just know your limits. An...
Since your mostly interested in solo backpacking trips I would look at places with no grizzlies. Start applying in different states for preference points (little late this year) and pick specific areas. Some areas are better for deer and others better for elk, so it's better to concentrate on...
Give yourself as many days as possible. Plan ahead so you can hunt 10+ days. A week vacation is not enough. You will hit a wall no matter how well you think your prepared. May need a day to recover and reset mentally or move to a new area. Especially during archery. If on a rifle hunt then your...
In today's time it's the one you can get ammo for. I have a Savage 110 Predator in 204 and AR in 223 for night hunting. Thinking of getting a 22-250 bolt gun but ammo is almost non-existent
Thanks for your service Diablo. We started in Colorado much the same way as your planning. I live in east Texas and have been hunting Colorado for 10+ years. I have only killed 2 elk. Takes time to find a good area then even more to learn it well. Key is find what there eating, yes pressure will...