CPW looking for sharpshooter volunteers for San Luis Valley

[DenverCountryBoy]

News Releases - CPW seeks sharpshooting volunteers for elk...

Volunteers can keep one cow carcass.

 

[11boo]

That shooting test will DQ a few I bet. 6 rounds, no misses, 3 minutes.

 

[Ucsdryder]

when is it?

 

[TraderMike]

I wonder what the failure rate would be if every potential elk license holder had to pass this test...

 

[svivian]

Runs through February, you may be called up anytime once you qualify

when is it?

 

[Steelruger22]

The qual is pretty easy but will still drop alot of people. They should have made the 200 yard requirement to be standing/kneeling unsupported and not standing/kneeling supported. Where was this when I spent my 6 years stationed at Ft Carson.

 

[Ucsdryder]

The qual is pretty easy but will still drop alot of people. They should have made the 200 yard requirement to be standing/kneeling unsupported and not standing/kneeling supported. Where was this when I spent my 6 years stationed at Ft Carson.

Why? The goal is to kill an elk, not impress people around you. Most people would not taking an unsupported shot at 200 yards in the field, why do it in qualifications.

 

[cnelk]

I’m surprised the CPW doesn’t shoot the elk themselves like they did with all the Mule Deer about 20 years ago to ‘get rid of CWD’

 

[11boo]

Sounds like you have to qualify at that range near the hunt. I’m going to call and get more info. Not a hunt, more of a cull.

 

[11boo]

Applications closed, they got 2k applicants yesterday. And I’m not one.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I’d be more interested in being a spectator at the qualification! Especially after watching the video of the guy showing how it worked. He seemed so patient and willing to help those that need it.

 

[11boo]

I’d be more interested in being a spectator at the qualification! Especially after watching the video of the guy showing how it worked. He seemed so patient and willing to help those that need it.

He would’ve worked that line like a drill sgt.

I was going to apply too, then run out to the range and practice.

 

[5MilesBack]

I’d be more interested in being a spectator at the qualification! Especially after watching the video of the guy showing how it worked. He seemed so patient and willing to help those that need it.

If anyone needs help on the line, then they aren't qualified to even approach the line. Next! I'm wondering if anyone shot free hand. I've never shot an elk with a rifle that wasn't shot free hand, and I've shot a bunch of them. I even shot one while on the back of a horse. But ya, I would have liked to see the qualification shooting. They said on the news last night that a lot of people were failing.

 

[svivian]

Check your emails…. Just got my invitation to qualify for this year. Signed up last year

 

[sndmn11]

Check your emails…. Just got my invitation to qualify for this year. Signed up last year

I got one last night and scheduled the 6th I think.

 

[svivian]

I got one last night and scheduled the 6th I think.

I’ll see you there

 

[mcseal2]

I watched the explanation part of the video just out of curiosity.

Shooting test is 3 hits on a 12x14" steel oval shaped target. You can shoot standing or kneeling at 200, sitting or prone at 300. You can use sticks, tripod, or whatever rest you'd use in the field. Prone he used a bipod.

 

[sndmn11]

I’ll see you there

I haven't decided if I'm going. I looked through old emails and searched the googles to see what the parameters were as far as what meat can be kept, dates to hunt, etc. I couldn't find it and intended to call the office today but didn't have time.

 

[sndmn11]

I watched the explanation part of the video just out of curiosity.

Shooting test is 3 hits on a 12x14" steel oval shaped target. You can shoot standing or kneeling at 200, sitting or prone at 300. You can use sticks, tripod, or whatever rest you'd use in the field.

The email they sent also said you aren't allowed to dial your scope. Something like, "we have learned people are too slow dialing their scope on this hunt and are missing out on opportunities. Know your 200 and 300 yd holdovers because dialing is not allowed in qualifying".

 

[svivian]

I haven't decided if I'm going. I looked through old emails and searched the googles to see what the parameters were as far as what meat can be kept, dates to hunt, etc. I couldn't find it and intended to call the office today but didn't have time.

A cow elk can be kept, they won’t tell you the dates until enough qualify…