Blackstorm
Lil-Rokslider
I have a few small questions on going elk hunting with a guide, it is a 2:1 ratio and there will be at least 5-6 of us hunting from a camp/lodge.
We drew Bull tags in Colorado for 4th rifle and the outfitter does both private as well as BLM lands, I see that I cant use my camo blaze orange in Colorado, what does everybody use in solid blaze orange?
Our deer hunting is generally under the same conditions except altitude so I have warm gear for stands and posting, is there anything that I have to have clothes wise that is unique for Elk?
I still have to have some more conversations with the outfitter, but does the guides provide the spotting scopes?
The outfitter claims most shots are around 300 yards but one hunter took a bull at 634 yards. I am hoping the guides provide this as I don't want to start buying one time purchases.
I suspect the animals will be mostly silent at that time of the year, but again does the guide do the calling ?
For my day pack I will have some essentials like a first aid kit, Energy Bars, space blanket, Hydration bladder, spare knife, spare headlamp, rain gear, 2nd set of gloves, compass & laminated map of area, binoculars and rangefinder. Am I missing anything critical that is unique to western hunting.
I have done deer hunts in other states and Canada so I feel somewhat prepared/outfitted already. But I am starting my walks with a loaded pack and want it as close as possible to what I will be carrying later this year.
We drew Bull tags in Colorado for 4th rifle and the outfitter does both private as well as BLM lands, I see that I cant use my camo blaze orange in Colorado, what does everybody use in solid blaze orange?
Our deer hunting is generally under the same conditions except altitude so I have warm gear for stands and posting, is there anything that I have to have clothes wise that is unique for Elk?
I still have to have some more conversations with the outfitter, but does the guides provide the spotting scopes?
The outfitter claims most shots are around 300 yards but one hunter took a bull at 634 yards. I am hoping the guides provide this as I don't want to start buying one time purchases.
I suspect the animals will be mostly silent at that time of the year, but again does the guide do the calling ?
For my day pack I will have some essentials like a first aid kit, Energy Bars, space blanket, Hydration bladder, spare knife, spare headlamp, rain gear, 2nd set of gloves, compass & laminated map of area, binoculars and rangefinder. Am I missing anything critical that is unique to western hunting.
I have done deer hunts in other states and Canada so I feel somewhat prepared/outfitted already. But I am starting my walks with a loaded pack and want it as close as possible to what I will be carrying later this year.