2024 Colorado OTC Archery Elk craziness?

[Carr5vols]

Pulled up at one trailhead at noon last saturday there were 27 vehicles and a horse/guide service there also. Was on elk before dark...everyone went "Deep" and walked right past them...

 

[Hnthrdr]

Saw a few solo hunters adequately unprepared 7 miles from the trailhead in OTC…

Hard-freaking-core lol hope you told them to #keep hammering and carried on about your business

 

[Doc Holliday]

Should it be expected that all but the best (20+ pt) Colorado public land units are basically garbage now compared to years past?

 

[Hnthrdr]

Should it be expected that all but the best (20+ pt) Colorado public land units are basically garbage now compared to years past?

Ehhh depends on the week you hunt. Some years you may have a giant basin/ drainage to yourself, some years you might have 35 other guys in the same square mile. It is saturated that is for sure. Long gone are the days of empty backcountry that is for sure. A buddy of mine started backpack hunting in the early 80’s in Co and man that sounded like a ton of fun!

 

[Blacksmoke]

last year for OTC in Idaho is 2025...for non residents anyway.

 

[FredoTwoWheels]

Im in a new OTC spot right now. I have seen a lot of people but some hunters that came through my camp and chatted a bit said there is less hunters than they have seen from the past 7 years, but less elk too. I have seen nothing, heard nothing, 10'000ft. There are a lot of cattle in the area, which I try not commingle, but options are limited and this is already my second camp.