My cousin and I are planning an elk hunt for 2023. We've been talking about it for years and the other night we decided to commit to it far enough off that we won't have any excuses not to. We're both experienced hunters. I've got more than enough backpacking and PRS competition experience that the camping gear or longer shot won't be too much of a burden.
Where we're trying to get our heads around is 1.) where to go and 2.) when to go. We'd looked at Colorado in the past and we like the idea of getting a tag over the counter. That's where our grandpa went many years ago and we grew up listening to his stories from his hunts there, but I don't think that we're necessarily married to it. He's more of an archery guy, and I'm definitely a rifle guy. Honestly, I'd be happy to tag along and help my cousin get a bull and experience that with him. Not to mention I really don't want to have to field butcher and carry two bulls out over hills if I don't have too. If anyone has any suggestions of any kind I'd appreciate it. We're just in the early stages of putting this together.
Where we're trying to get our heads around is 1.) where to go and 2.) when to go. We'd looked at Colorado in the past and we like the idea of getting a tag over the counter. That's where our grandpa went many years ago and we grew up listening to his stories from his hunts there, but I don't think that we're necessarily married to it. He's more of an archery guy, and I'm definitely a rifle guy. Honestly, I'd be happy to tag along and help my cousin get a bull and experience that with him. Not to mention I really don't want to have to field butcher and carry two bulls out over hills if I don't have too. If anyone has any suggestions of any kind I'd appreciate it. We're just in the early stages of putting this together.