Who's going elk hunting this year?

[7mmremmag]

I leave in 10 days for New Mexico archery #2 (rut) and even though this isn't my first trip I'm still jacked up like it is.

Anyone else got any trips they're pumped for?

 

[tmattson]

Just plain old Michigan deer season - missed last year due to Cancer and a BMT, can't wait. We did buy a preference point for Pronghorn and Elk in Wyoming this year, hopefully a few more years and will be doing some planning. Good luck on that Elk hunt sounds awesome, post up some pic's here when you get back.

 

[Zero One Actual]

Gunnison, Colorado area. Sep 6-17.

 

[7mmremmag]

Just plain old Michigan deer season - missed last year due to Cancer and a BMT, can't wait. We did buy a preference point for Pronghorn and Elk in Wyoming this year, hopefully a few more years and will be doing some planning. Good luck on that Elk hunt sounds awesome, post up some pic's here when you get back.

Sorry to hear but hopefully (sounds like you may be) on the mend?

Thanks! Here's a couple pics from last year. Steeper country in NM than I have hunted in CO but worth it.

Gunnison, Colorado area. Sep 6-17.

Good luck!

 

[Jtaylor]

Gunnison, Colorado area. Sep 6-17.

We used to elk hunt near Gunnison and always wished we had a muley tag. Good luck!

 

[BTaylor]

Leaving Saturday morning for CO.

 

[elk yinzer]

I wish. Haven't been since 2016 and I die a little inside every September I can't be in the mountains. I can't leave the wife at home with the little ones for two weeks and still have a wife. It's going to be a couple more years. I'll be living vicariously through stories and photos until then, so those are appreciated.

 

[Zero One Actual]

I wish. Haven't been since 2016 and I die a little inside every September I can't be in the mountains. I can't leave the wife at home with the little ones for two weeks and still have a wife. It's going to be a couple more years. I'll be living vicariously through stories and photos until then, so those are appreciated.

So the issue isssss…..???

 

[BTaylor]

So the issue isssss…..???

He's doing man work.

 

[7mmremmag]

I'm back... and with my first elk (archery or otherwise)! Group of cow's came in while working 2 bulls and we were going to get busted anyways so I took the 22 yard broadside shot on the lead (biggest) cow. Working on getting it all packaged up this week.

 

[BTaylor]

I'm back... and with my first elk (archery or otherwise)! Group of cow's came in while working 2 bulls and we were going to get busted anyways so I took the 22 yard broadside shot on the lead (biggest) cow. Working on getting it all packaged up this week.

That's awesome. I was within bow range of 9 on my trip this year but the only one that offered a shot at vitals was a spike.

 

[Hall17]

New Mexico rut is on the list. Colorado (Redstone area) is where I have been. A good buddy of mine moved out there years ago so it makes for an easy and cheap trip. My little guy is turning 2 this November so maaayyybe 2022-2023. He is having kids now as well so its been difficult to get back out as of late

 

[Zero One Actual]

Gunnison, Colorado area. Sep 6-17.

No elk. Heard some. Saw some. 80 yards was the closest they got to us. Still fun times though.

 

[kyler1945]

Makes sitting in a tree for whitetail incredibly difficult to do.

 

[7mmremmag]

Makes sitting in a tree for whitetail incredibly difficult to do.

Congrats, fresh out of a wallow?

 

[Maverick1]

I wish. Haven't been since 2016 and I die a little inside every September I can't be in the mountains. I can't leave the wife at home with the little ones for two weeks and still have a wife. It's going to be a couple more years. I'll be living vicariously through stories and photos until then, so those are appreciated.

2016? Need to change your username to something more appropriate:
Recluse Yinzer.
Homebody Yinzer
Po-boy Yinzer
Whipped Yinzer
Estrogen Yinzer

 

[Maverick1]

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Makes sitting in a tree for whitetail incredibly difficult to do.

You got that right! Every year, when I’m in a tree and that first couple of deer walk through, I think “let’s call that one in!” - and then I snap out of it and think “just sit here and be quiet”…..

 

[elk yinzer]

2016? Need to change your username to something more appropriate:
Recluse Yinzer.
Homebody Yinzer
Po-boy Yinzer
Whipped Yinzer
Estrogen Yinzer

Ouch, cut up. It's all about priorities for sure and I haven't prioritized it for a sec.

 

[Maverick1]

Ouch, cut up. It's all about priorities for sure and I haven't prioritized it for a sec.

Nah, I’m just messing. You’ve really got your priorities in order. Family first, especially when they are young. Things will get easier as they get older. Been there!

 

[Aaronpaul14]

Only 2 more weeks until I head to CO for 1st rifle!