SW CO Elk so far

[Mmcan]

71/711 Spent 2 days on a special
Permit area, meaning there’s basically zero hunting pressure here. Traditionally a very coveted lottery spot to get bc there’s usually a lot of opportunities to take an elk. Didn’t see a single elk or deer, didn’t hear anything but birds and a couple of coyotes. Didn’t even see any on the road driving in around 5am and out in the evening. Nothing. Moon phase? Too warm? I’ve never seen it this dead in this area of CO. And I’ve only seen one set of antlers in the back of a truck going back to town. I hope y’all are having better luck so far.

 

[Hondo0925]

Bugling and coming in around where I live. Classic opening weekend, answering calls but not going nuts.

 

[gman82001]

71/711 Spent 2 days on a special
Permit area, meaning there’s basically zero hunting pressure here. Traditionally a very coveted lottery spot to get bc there’s usually a lot of opportunities to take an elk. Didn’t see a single elk or deer, didn’t hear anything but birds and a couple of coyotes. Didn’t even see any on the road driving in around 5am and out in the evening. Nothing. Moon phase? Too warm? I’ve never seen it this dead in this area of CO. And I’ve only seen one set of antlers in the back of a truck going back to town. I hope y’all are having better luck so far.

Not to be a dick it just sounds like you’re not in the right spot yet. Is there actual sign when you get out hiking away from the roads? If not keep moving and hiking till you find fresh sign

 

[Weldor]

No bugling at all? They are hitting it pretty good in N Az.

 

[JrCaps]

Set up camp during Labor Day weekend down in a unit bordering the Weminuouche. We left after 5 days as we saw no fresh elk signs, or heard a single bugle after hiking over 10 miles throughout the area in treelines and dark timber. Elevation ranged from 11,500-12,200 ft with temps hitting 72 during the day and 39 and night.

Saw dozens of deer, but not a single elk except for a bull we saw on the highway after coming down from the mountain on a private farm.

 

[Marble]

Not to be a dick it just sounds like you’re not in the right spot yet. Is there actual sign when you get out hiking away from the roads? If not keep moving and hiking till you find fresh sign

This is what I was thinking.

If I don't see anything really fresh in an area I head to the drainage.

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