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[JustinJ]

Too windy for a fire so I'm watching Lonesome Dove until bedtime.

[TradAg02]

What did the buck look like that was bedded in the center of the cover in the bottom of your picture?

I'm not seeing a buck bedded in the brush, but there were 7 in the group.


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[TradAg02]

What elevation are yall at? Can you get up any higher? I bet those big boys are tucked up high with as hot as its been.

I agree. I've elk hunted unit 80 and 81 the last 5 years and while I find loads of does and an occasional big mule deer buck in the timber I consistently find the big bucks (170"+) in wide open bowls above 12,000'. Though my observations are a little skewed as I generally pack in and hunt the steeper areas to get away from the road and atv hunters.


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[TradAg02]

[QUOTE=JustinJ;12727414]
This has become a meat hunt now. First buck seen will be shot!

This is my tired worn out ready for some backstrap face. [\QUOTE]


Hang in there you are 5 days into a 9 day hunt. When you take into account the hunt you overslept and the golf outing you are only half way done. Most of the guys on this site would love to be able to spend the next 4 days grinding it out in the mountains. Put your spike camp on your back and go find some overlooked country that the average hunter is too lazy to tackle. Good Luck!




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[JustinJ]

[quote=TradAg02;12729092]

This has become a meat hunt now. First buck seen will be shot!

This is my tired worn out ready for some backstrap face. [\QUOTE]


Hang in there you are 5 days into a 9 day hunt. When you take into account the hunt you overslept and the golf outing you are only half way done. Most of the guys on this site would love to be able to spend the next 4 days grinding it out in the mountains. Put your spike camp on your back and go find some overlooked country that the average hunter is too lazy to tackle. Good Luck!




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Hey the golf outing didn't make me miss a hunt

I'll keep grinding until Sunday or a deer no doubt!

[BURTONboy]

If youre still seeing elk, would it be worth it to go get that tag and start chasing them? Whatever you decide stay at it man. Persistence pays off!

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[DapperDan]

Live CO mule deer!

If youre still seeing elk, would it be worth it to go get that tag and start chasing them? Whatever you decide stay at it man. Persistence pays off!

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If he had an elk tag too he wouldn't see any of them either! lol. Probably be covered in black bears.... [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[BURTONboy]

If he had an elk tag too he wouldn't see any of them either! lol. Probably be covered in black bears.... [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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You're probably right! lol

[elliscountyhog]

I am headed to 81 next Wednsday. Are the elk still talking or any advise? Good Luck to you.

[JustinJ]

I'd go get the elk tag, but I still think i have a more realistic shot at a deer. The bulls aren't talking a ton yet, and I've only seen them from a mile away until today. Got on a great trail today but only saw a doe and fawn. Walked up on a rag horn bull on the way back to the truck. Just gotta keep pounding and it'll work out!

[JustinJ]

I am headed to 81 next Wednsday. Are the elk still talking or any advise? Good Luck to you.

Still up high for the most part and haven't been talking a ton. It's been warm, with a cold front coming through today. I think next week should be the perfect time!

[rut-ro]

i think you are getting closer

[Shinesintx]

Read the entire thread last night. Definitely in for the updates.

[James]

Live CO mule deer!

Go higher! We found all our bucks above 12,500 with some at 14,000. Just have to keep glassing and catch them when they get up to feed. We'd glass the same area for hours before they popped out of no where. Above timberline is where you need to be

[ArcoCazador]

Good luck !! Stay at em

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