Colorado elk otc rifle question

[Andrewlonghi]

I’m am considering doing a OTC elk rifle hunt this year if a few things workout for me. Would be flying from Florida to Colorado into Denver. Would be my first time for this would it be best to truck camp and stay mobile or would hiking into a unit be better? I know the weather would be a lot different than it is in September.

 

[cnelk]

2nd or 3rd Season?

 

[Andrewlonghi]

Thinking 3rd right now but that could change

 

[Andrewlonghi]

2nd or 3rd Season?

Thinking 3rd right now but that could change

 

[il_cop]

Stay mobile and hike into glassing spots that let you see as much country as possible. Don't commit to an area until you've found them with your glass.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Truck camp and stay mobile. In addition to not committing to an area until you find them, 3rd season can be cold---really cold---depending on the year. Stay warm and be safe.

 

[RyanS612]

Another vote for truck camping. I wouldn’t recommend spending the time or energy hiking into somewhere if you don’t have specific knowledge that elk are there or could be there. Expect to hike and glass a lot but once you start running into elk, make note of those spots and then decide in future years if it’s worth spike camping in there. You might be surprised how close elk can be to your truck camp.

 

[WISGUY]

sometimes the best spots are a good day hike away. Scout a few days before season. Afterall, it's a short season.