Got back this past weekend from the North Park units for my second DIY elk trip, and man was this one a tough hunt. It seemed the weather really messed up our plans and most of the other hunters we ran into. Lots of snow a few days before the season seemed to push the elk out of the high elevations down onto private land pretty early. I didn't think a transient snow storm would do that so quickly, but apparently it did. Nearly every elk we saw were in groups down on private land, but we saw tons of other animals so it made the trip pretty memorable, but still, no elk on the ground. Next time I'll know, when it snows heavy that early, look low.
Anyone else have similar experience across northwest CO?
For the record, game viewing was incredible. 10 moose, 11 bighorns, 15 bison, a black bear, lots of elk (all on private) including some nice nice bulls, and more pronghorn and mulies than I cared to count...oh and a beaver
Anyone else have similar experience across northwest CO?
For the record, game viewing was incredible. 10 moose, 11 bighorns, 15 bison, a black bear, lots of elk (all on private) including some nice nice bulls, and more pronghorn and mulies than I cared to count...oh and a beaver