Hunting & Fishing Resources for new Elk Hunter

[Habituallinestepper]

Fell into an opportunity to hunt elk in Colorado. I've never hunted elk, never hunted outside of the midwest, and never hunted for deer with anything beyond a bow or muzzleloader. Looking for resources to get smart on how to prepare, what to bring, tactics, expectations, etc. Any recommendations?

 

[honuswagner]

Go to YouTube and search for Randy Newberg.

Get into shape, hunting in Colorado likely means lots of hiking, boning out the elk and packing it out on your back. It's all part of the fun!

 

[VVhoisJohnGalt]

Look up a guy named Paul Medel the elk nut. Buy his books.

 

[kurt]

Elk 101 and rokslide. Pain and suffering if it is a true back country hunt are also big factors. It is awesome and once the mountains get you it will become an addiction

 

[NateVA]

I'll second the Randy Newberg suggestion. He has Youtube videos of how he e-scouts and does almost everything related to his elk hunting. His "Fresh Tracks" series on Amazon Prime is also amazing. Just an all around great guy and wealth of knowledge.

 

[xdeano]

Pick up a good bag, kifaru is one of the best for packing gear and meat.

Get some good boots and start breaking them in right now, load up a backpack with 45lbs of dog food or salt and start getting in shape. Before you go and while you're there drink as much water as you can.

There are lots of good forums, rokslide being a great one.

Have fun.
Xdeano

 

[eric.goodwin.376]

Randy newberg, if you have some money don’t be afraid to buy elk 101 pass so you can read all his info. Great info in there and you can keep reading over and over and pick out new stuff. If you are hunting diy get onX maps and start studying where you are going

 

[eric.goodwin.376]

Also note don’t be afraid to listen to podcast on the way to work lots of good info in there as well randy has one