Hi there, new to the forum
I am doing some research to help me decide whether to do a guided public land or private land archery elk hunt In Colorado. I’m from the northeast, have been whitetail hunting for about 6 years, and 2 years ago had my one and only foray for elk by undertaking a DIY 2nd season OTC hunt with my uncle. To summarize that hunt, it made me realize I need some serious professional help.
I’m really looking for a deep wilderness experience with a guide to help me on the steep beginning of the learning curve. Of course I’d love to get an elk but my primary goal is to learn so I can strike out on my own better prepared in the future. My biggest competing concerns with this dilemma is: will choosing a public land hunt significantly reduce my opportunity to get adequate exposure to elk activity vs would choosing a private land hunt just result in me hunting for an elk that is figuratively chained to a fence for me to just walk up to and shoot without gaining any real world elk hunting experience. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
I am doing some research to help me decide whether to do a guided public land or private land archery elk hunt In Colorado. I’m from the northeast, have been whitetail hunting for about 6 years, and 2 years ago had my one and only foray for elk by undertaking a DIY 2nd season OTC hunt with my uncle. To summarize that hunt, it made me realize I need some serious professional help.
I’m really looking for a deep wilderness experience with a guide to help me on the steep beginning of the learning curve. Of course I’d love to get an elk but my primary goal is to learn so I can strike out on my own better prepared in the future. My biggest competing concerns with this dilemma is: will choosing a public land hunt significantly reduce my opportunity to get adequate exposure to elk activity vs would choosing a private land hunt just result in me hunting for an elk that is figuratively chained to a fence for me to just walk up to and shoot without gaining any real world elk hunting experience. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks!