Recent content by nwchen24
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Colorado 4th Season Cow Elk - My First Elk
This was my second fall hunting and my first hunt where I successfully harvested a big game animal. For others out there who come across this post and don't have years of experience on your side, just remember - you only have to get lucky once to get the ball rolling. After an archery hunt in... -
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An Unsuccessful Second Elk Hunt
Definitely valued the experience. We had a very close encounter with a family of mule deer that made me really feel like part of the environment. A day in the woods is better than a day pretty much anywhere else. -
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An Unsuccessful Second Elk Hunt
I figure if I keep making these steps, one of these years, we'll get one. @Magnum Sherpa - Thanks for the advice. I did hunt OTC either sex archery. I'm currently in the process of picking through the leftovers that haven't been sold yet to find the best combination of relatively close to... -
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An Unsuccessful Second Elk Hunt
Having hunted close to my home in Denver for my first elk hunt last year only to see more other hunters than elk, I decided to get just about as far away from there as I could for my second shot this fall. My buddy flew in from Virginia on Friday evening and we left early Saturday morning to... -
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Elk Hunting Partner Near Denver for Rifle Seasons
Hi Everyone, After having an unsuccessful OTC archery hunt, I'm planning to hunt later this fall (right now, I'm looking at 4th rifle season in unit 37/28 which has some leftover tags and a reasonable success rate) here in Colorado. I plan to do day hunts from Denver over the course of that... -
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CO Unit 74 for Backpacking Elk Hunt
Thanks guys. It's good to hear that there are likely to be elk in the area. That's a big step up from last year when we maybe saw a lone elk a couple of miles out while glassing. @elkhntr - I've also spoken with the local CPW folks and like you said they were extremely helpful. For others who... -
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CO Unit 74 for Backpacking Elk Hunt
Hi everyone, I'm new to the elk hunting game and planning my second hunt for this fall. Last year, I scouted all summer closer to Denver in unit 371 and didn't see another person, but come opening day, the place was crawling with other hunters. So this year, me and my buddy are trying a new...
