SHTF semi live elk hunt

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Slow down fellas I have all week here so taking my time and hunting MY hunt. I spent 3 hours in a steady rain last night stalking and sitting in ambush by trails so it was time to dry out a bit. Trust me I will be out there again in the pouring rain stalking elk.


On that note: I took some time to process some wood. This little corona saw has been unbelievable at sawing through this pile. 23$ weights 8-10 ounces if you pack a stove into the woods I highly recommend one go in the pack. Slices through this pine like butter
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Time will run out sooner then you remember, camp in the off season ;). Do we need to send Aron out there!
 
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Nope just a valley I went by today. I did some stalking sat at a trail for a while elk aren't talking at all no encounters to night. Tomorrow I'm up early to get to a lookout see if I can spot some at first light. Enjoying myself out here lots of great wilderness. Spotted a few mule deer tonight prancing through a meadow. Was a doe and her yearling. Think it's the same ones we saw yesterday.
 
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I would have loved to join you, but I am going with a friend to Montana to help on a combo elk/deer hunt there. I am only trying to provide words of encouragement, you're right, it is your hunt. Best of luck to you, shoot straight.
 
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This was taken yesterday evening by mike. I love Colorado
 

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Hey, you're there hunting while I'm sitting here at my computer! Jealous dude...and good luck!

November can't come soon enough for me!
 

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James -looks and sounds fantastic! You will be in the right state of mind when that elk presents you a shot...
 
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Sitting at my ambush spot by a trail was up at 430am on the trailhead by 5 the spot I'm at is on the back side of a hill where me and Brian had a bull come into our cow calls it was frigid this morning weather looks great for the rest of the week. Elk are still silent Will update post later.
 
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Moved up high on the side of the mountain elk beds everywhere
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Saw 2 hunters go across a high meadow they went 100 yards west I thought ok lets play this out so I make a move to get around to where they would blow elk out recheck and they did a complete 180 back the direction they came from. I was disappointed.
 
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Tonight I plan to do a little trail walking and calling see if I can get some curiosity going. Haven't seen shit all day. Wondering if the elk got pushed out.
 
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I've been sitting off of a trail hoping at dusk I can catch moving
 
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