Hope everyone is doing well...Had a a few questions for the group.
Is CO first rifle, considered late rut or post rut? I've been reading differing accounts on this and hoped the group could shed some light on it.
If it's late rut, I'd figure that calls would still be a viable option and the Elk's primary need is to mate so they can be called out of the deep timber.
If this is post rut and calling isn't an option, then glassing/spot and stalk would be best, with the primary need being food. Since they will not be all grouped up, I've been reading that bulls, will start to seek refuge and get deep into the nasty stuff or on private lands. I haven't found as much info on where one would look for cows, assuming they are in different places?
Since I have an either sex tag, I'd like to maximize my opportunity to fill the freezer.
Thanks.
Is CO first rifle, considered late rut or post rut? I've been reading differing accounts on this and hoped the group could shed some light on it.
If it's late rut, I'd figure that calls would still be a viable option and the Elk's primary need is to mate so they can be called out of the deep timber.
If this is post rut and calling isn't an option, then glassing/spot and stalk would be best, with the primary need being food. Since they will not be all grouped up, I've been reading that bulls, will start to seek refuge and get deep into the nasty stuff or on private lands. I haven't found as much info on where one would look for cows, assuming they are in different places?
Since I have an either sex tag, I'd like to maximize my opportunity to fill the freezer.
Thanks.