Archery hunt Colorado vs Montana

[hubbs77]

Just wanted to ask a quick question on what the major differences are when hunting Montana and Colorado for archery elk? I have hunted the past few seasons in some of Colorados more difficult terrain and was just wondering what y'all find to be the biggest differences between the two states? Whether it be hunting style, terrain, situational calling.... just curious. Thanks!

 

[Marine4life]

Grizzly bears. In many places of MT you need to take, and comply, with precautions. Terrain in MT varies across the state but assuming your talking about public land, MT has rough country but not the really high elevation country CO has. Elk are elk no matter where you find them and whether they bugle or respond to calls is dependent on hunting pressure and in my opinion there is no shortage of that in either state.


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[bz_711]

Only been to MT once, but differences for me:
-Grizzly bears, my buddy did see one
-Less high country where we were...so really depends as both states have units with alpine and both have areas all below treeline. In general I just preferred my CO areas where I have several views of rocky peaks each day...not much related to elk hunting I just enjoy the views and being able to get above trees.
-Considerably less hunting pressure in MT and about 95% less recreation/tourist where I was
-MT = Moo Cows! Was surprised how many times we came across cattle at over 10,000 ft
-Less cell signal. I had to drive 30 minutes to make a call home (I now have a zoleo because of that). I also drove a 2 lane highway for prob 40 miles without passing a single car or house (and no cell signal)...you better be prepared to be stranded.
-So many mule deer.

Elk hunting was similar (just as hard) and I do plan to go back. What I liked most of MT was the expansiveness of it and just fewer people...great state to get away from it all.

 

[Dos Perros]

I think the CO bow hunters are better elk hunters, elk callers. For that reason the elk are tougher to call and get close to. And then also more recreational traffic in CO than in MT.