My dad and I will be running around CO with an archery and muzzleloader elk tag from 9/13-9/22. We have two options... a Seek Outside DST and a REI 4P tent. We aren't setting up any type of base camp and rather day hunting lots of different areas until we get on elk. Once we do we plan on using...
How crazy is the first Aug 6 sale of returned and leftover tags? Still trying to get my dad an elk tag in a unit where myself and a buddy already drew tags. There are some available, albeit not many (2-3).
This really shows my inexperience with elk but when does a bull graduate from rag horn status? What is a true branch antlered bull? It seems there is no consensus on these terms.
See my previous post about how to get a Montana general tag for next year.
Also, yes, you can draw a tag with 0% preference points next year in Colorado.
Look into spike only hunts in Utah as well.
I understand, the initial learning curve of individual state laws, draws, etc. is steep. My advice: get a GoHunt Insider membership and read every "Application Strategy" for all of the states and species that interest you. You can do a general hunt in Montana next year if you buy a preference...
Hey folks,
Long time hunter, soon to be first time elk hunter. My dad, buddy, and I drew archery elk tags in CO (3 PP unit) this year. I’m fully prepared to shoot the first legal animal I get an opportunity at if I’m fortunate to get said opportunity. I’d like to see some good examples of rag...
I have 2 set ups but typically run the saddle set up. I do occasionally leave the hang on and sticks in places I feel I will hunt again (especially during rutcation). I use a Mystery Ranch Treehouse (the bigger one) to packing my systems in. I did just get an Exo MTN Gear K4 for western hunting...