I figure it’s a fat chance but…

[ChaseH]

I’ve been going to CO for fall bear for several years now and have had nothing but frustration and unfilled tags. Is anyone hunting archery elk near Pagosa Springs the beginning of September that would be willing to let me sit over their carcass if they get one on the ground? I’d be willing to pay or help pack out meat. Thank you.

 

[Fetty Wapiti]

The majority of bears will be in much different locations that the deer and elk. Look low.

 

[Beendare]

@ChaseH,

You are on the right track, my buddy had 5 different bears on the elk carcass his BIL shot last year [2 days after the kill] Different state

you could always look for birds

 

[Antares]

This does not sound legal based on what little I know about CO bear baiting regs.

 

[cnelk]

This does not sound legal based on what little I know about CO bear baiting regs.

Completely legal to sit over a carcass. Just can’t move the carcass

 

[Poser]

Sept bear hunting is much, much harder than most people seem to acknowledge.
What elevation profiles are you hunting?
Are you changing elevation strategies regularly when you're not seeing any fresh sign?

Mast bearing scrub oak that's just starting to dry out in proximity to water.

 

[ChaseH]

I’ve been hunting 6,000-9,000’ looking for sign near acorns.