Flatlander14
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I know this post will come across like I am looking for some undeserved advice to some, but my hope is not to get anything except some general guidance.
My father and I have been elk hunting the last 2 years, last season in Montana's Beaverhead Deer Lodge for late rifle and this season in the Nez Perce in Idaho during the first week of October. He was hunting one other time in the 90's around Craig, CO with a large group. He is 68 years old and has not taken an elk yet, nor have I for the record but that is meaningless to me as I have many more years of climbing ahead of me hopefully. The last 2 seasons I have made it my goal to get him a bull, a legal one is the only requirement, score and age is meaningless to us. It is about the adventure and the time together, and he would tell you nothing different, but I have a goal of getting him one before he becomes too old for these mountain hunts. He is 68 and great health, we hiked anywhere from 7-13 miles a day this season in the Selway-Bitteroot, he did great and I imagine he has a few more years of climbing in him, but there was an obvious difference in speed and pace from last year to this one. We currently have 1 point each in CO and WY, and he only rifle hunts at this point in his life. Any suggestions on where to focus my efforts to get his tag punched? Are there areas that may not be as "rough" as he gets older. The Selway was some thick and steep country, and he handled it well. Just not sure if he will next year. We either go complete DIY or a semi-guided deal, we like to hunt on our own as it is a challenge to learn the lay of the land and animals and makes for a more rewarding experience. Being from NJ it isn't possible to do scouting trips, I completely rely on Google earth, OnX and the internet for all of my research. Thanks in advance for any tips, I know elk hunting isn't easy and there is no magic trick or spot, which is what makes so great to me. Just looking for a nudge in the right direction, Thanks.
My father and I have been elk hunting the last 2 years, last season in Montana's Beaverhead Deer Lodge for late rifle and this season in the Nez Perce in Idaho during the first week of October. He was hunting one other time in the 90's around Craig, CO with a large group. He is 68 years old and has not taken an elk yet, nor have I for the record but that is meaningless to me as I have many more years of climbing ahead of me hopefully. The last 2 seasons I have made it my goal to get him a bull, a legal one is the only requirement, score and age is meaningless to us. It is about the adventure and the time together, and he would tell you nothing different, but I have a goal of getting him one before he becomes too old for these mountain hunts. He is 68 and great health, we hiked anywhere from 7-13 miles a day this season in the Selway-Bitteroot, he did great and I imagine he has a few more years of climbing in him, but there was an obvious difference in speed and pace from last year to this one. We currently have 1 point each in CO and WY, and he only rifle hunts at this point in his life. Any suggestions on where to focus my efforts to get his tag punched? Are there areas that may not be as "rough" as he gets older. The Selway was some thick and steep country, and he handled it well. Just not sure if he will next year. We either go complete DIY or a semi-guided deal, we like to hunt on our own as it is a challenge to learn the lay of the land and animals and makes for a more rewarding experience. Being from NJ it isn't possible to do scouting trips, I completely rely on Google earth, OnX and the internet for all of my research. Thanks in advance for any tips, I know elk hunting isn't easy and there is no magic trick or spot, which is what makes so great to me. Just looking for a nudge in the right direction, Thanks.