Elk - Unit 61 Colo.

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I drew a Non Resident Rifle Elk Tag for 1st season any body with suggestions thanks Robert

[bill338]

depends on where you want to be. 61 is a large unit. I have hunted in the "gateway" part of it most of my life. And it depends on if you have a Bull or cow tag as well. More info would help. Good luck. Bill

[sambo3006]

If you have a bull tag, first off, congrats. Second, get out there early and do lots of scouting. Some local help or a guide would definitely be worth it if you can't do lots of scouting on your own. Third, if all else fails, chase a big bull across the road to me in 62!
Best of luck!
Sam

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I have a bull tag. I'm also a do it yourselfer. Me and my hunting partner will be going with 4 mules. we'll spend 3 full days scouting. We will be covering territory. with animals and optics.

[sambo3006]

Sounds great. If you can get back into areas that are not accessable easily by truck or ATV, you can afford to be a little more picky on your bull. The bulls that hang out anywhere near a road or ATV trail get hammered pretty hard the first day.

[coloradoultramag]

Thats a great tag a 300 bull should be fairly easy even if you don't use your pack animals. If you have time try for something 330 plus. Try the more remote country and you should find bigger bulls and I bet they will be bugaling in 1st rifle season. I will be bear hunting 61 in september If I find a big one you want me to tell you where I saw it?

Good luck Gabe

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sorry for no reply I have a new 1st grandchild and sick parents and have not been on computer for awile. Any help would be app. thanks Robert