Help with Unit 18 in Colorado

[overland]

Howdy -

I am a new hunter and was very fortunate to draw an either sex tag for first rifle season in unit 18 (Colorado). I am a little familiar with this unit as I spent a few days of my first elk hunt last year out there. Unfortunately due to my work schedule I couldn't spend as much time as I would have liked.

Would anyone be willing to share some pieces of advice to a new hunter about this unit (or elk hunting in general)? I was planning on driving as deep as I could into the unit and then hoofing the rest on foot to where I think (hope) the elk will be.

Thanks in advance,

p.

 

[coloyooper]

lot of land. lot of pressure from August to November.

 

[spike camp]

You don’t need to go deep in 18 to kill an Elk with a rifle.

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

Howdy -

I am a new hunter and was very fortunate to draw an either sex tag for first rifle season in unit 18 (Colorado). I am a little familiar with this unit as I spent a few days of my first elk hunt last year out there. Unfortunately due to my work schedule I couldn't spend as much time as I would have liked.

Would anyone be willing to share some pieces of advice to a new hunter about this unit (or elk hunting in general)? I was planning on driving as deep as I could into the unit and then hoofing the rest on foot to where I think (hope) the elk will be.

Thanks in advance,

p.

Have the same tag. If you’re hunting solo, a my buddy and I would appreciate some boots on ground info and company too. It will be our first hunt there


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[overland]

Thanks, guys!

I will have a buddy with me for the first few days of the hunt but I certainly appreciate the offer.

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

Thanks, guys!

I will have a buddy with me for the first few days of the hunt but I certainly appreciate the offer.

Good deal. I’ve got nothing for you then. If u run into a couple of 30 something year-old crackers from GA/AL, then consider ourselves acquainted! Good luck!


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[Ranger185]

I really enjoyed hunting that area two years ago. Good terrain to support wildlife, lots of dark timber. Though I will say watch out for an angry cow moose. Chased me off a couple random passes...used to have to glass before making my way back to camp. Also, watch your Eastern Boundary as it lines up with RMNP, which a no-no area to hunters. If you think you're close, un-nock your arrow. You can use the park to get to 18, but your sticks have to be stowed.

 

[mherne8]

Howdy -

I am a new hunter and was very fortunate to draw an either sex tag for first rifle season in unit 18 (Colorado). I am a little familiar with this unit as I spent a few days of my first elk hunt last year out there. Unfortunately due to my work schedule I couldn't spend as much time as I would have liked.

Would anyone be willing to share some pieces of advice to a new hunter about this unit (or elk hunting in general)? I was planning on driving as deep as I could into the unit and then hoofing the rest on foot to where I think (hope) the elk will be.

Thanks in advance,

p.

Shoot me a pm with your info I don’t mind helping out. I hunted there last year I’m familiar with a few spots. Not sure what the pressure is like during rifle season.


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[geriggs]

PMd you

 

[mherne8]

PMd you

Me or the fella asking?


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[Samee0621]

Me or the fella asking?


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Hi I just saw this post. I was curious if you had any info you’re willing to share as I’m hunting this unit for first rifle. I have no idea how to send a PM though lol

 

[realunlucky]

Hi I just saw this post. I was curious if you had any info you’re willing to share as I’m hunting this unit for first rifle. I have no idea how to send a PM though lol

People can't pm without 10 posts and being a member for a week Maybe make an effort to be a member and contribute a bit before asking for hand outs

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[Samee0621]

People can't pm without 10 posts and being a member for a week Maybe make an effort to be a member and contribute a bit before asking for hand outs

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He offered up the info I figured I’d ask if he was willing to share with me as well. Wipe your tears buddy it will be ok.

 

[realunlucky]

He offered up the info I figured I’d ask if he was willing to share with me as well. Wipe your tears buddy it will be ok.

Lol ok partner welcome to Rokslide

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[Samee0621]

Lol ok partner welcome to Rokslide

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Thanks bud

 

[chops24]

People can't pm without 10 posts and being a member for a week Maybe make an effort to be a member and contribute a bit before asking for hand outs

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this

 

[Samee0621]

this

That

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

That

Search the forum. There is plenty of info out there. You can search my posts. I have made a couple of threads. I hunted it last year.


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[Samee0621]

Search the forum. There is plenty of info out there. You can search my posts. I have made a couple of threads. I hunted it last year.


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Will do thanks. I did some searches I must not have seen your posts

 

[HuntingAddict]

PM me , I have a few ideas for you.