Hey all, A buddy and I are going to be bear hunting in Colorado this fall as the primary animal, not the add on tag. We will more than likely draw the tag. I don't want to say the unit as I think it deprives others of the opportunity to do the research and find good units and there is a greater feeling of accomplishment at the end of the hunt. I'm sure some powers of deduction will help others narrow down the unit though , but I wont outright say it here.
Elevations are from 6-10k and we will be there opener which is sept 2nd. I have never hunted this far south and really havent been in this area before in recent memory. I have areas with north facing slopes, drainages, water sources, recent burns and etc... somewhat located and will keep looking. I have read as much as I can on hunting fall bears in variable elevations out west, but there isnt much. I know to look for the food, but as I am not familiar with this countryside that is part of the challenge. I am a minnesota guy and can tell you where to find berries here even if I havent been to the area, but I am not too familiar with colorado.
Are there specific things I should look for on maps? Specific elevations for this time of year? Would I find them in the sage brush areas around the 2nd of sept? Really any advice on fall bears would be great. Thank you all for the help.
Elevations are from 6-10k and we will be there opener which is sept 2nd. I have never hunted this far south and really havent been in this area before in recent memory. I have areas with north facing slopes, drainages, water sources, recent burns and etc... somewhat located and will keep looking. I have read as much as I can on hunting fall bears in variable elevations out west, but there isnt much. I know to look for the food, but as I am not familiar with this countryside that is part of the challenge. I am a minnesota guy and can tell you where to find berries here even if I havent been to the area, but I am not too familiar with colorado.
Are there specific things I should look for on maps? Specific elevations for this time of year? Would I find them in the sage brush areas around the 2nd of sept? Really any advice on fall bears would be great. Thank you all for the help.