Misty Fri evening and drizzly that night into a misty Sat. morning that turned into a steady rain by 10 am that had the roads running full of water. Monsoon season had arrived it seems. The hands that signed on with Forest Bows should see some fat healthy elk during your hunts!
Even then the bugs were not horrible as they have been in years past in the summer. No fresh elk sign but they will be here come Sept.
On the bright side, the elk look healthy, and I’ve seen some impressive bulls on public land.
Matt
We shall see if the elks have moved into this area yet come Mid August.......and what I've gotten on my cams. Didn't take many but found some more spots I'd like to hang a few more to monitor.
I finished up my last deck build project Thursday - a few "honey do" items to take care of -- then windshield time.
I am soooooo ready to get out west (drew CO with 3 points)!!!!!!!!!!! Meeting with my hunting partner tomorrow to go over "THE LIST"(again), shoot bows, talk smart and eat some venison chili.
Spent a little time in 53, green there as well. Saw a few elk on the fringes of the scrub oak. The area over near Fairplay is lush and way less beetle kill. Didn't have time to scout it any.
Drove through unit 79, fewer people but really dry. Everything south of Gunnison was brown due to drought conditions. Rains were starting to come but its basically weeks to Archery season.
Good luck Jordan, stay confident.
Matt
This is your Year Jordan!
Good luck, Robb
I cannot believe how many people I have been seeing in the middle of nowhere in the NW corner this summer.
Most of them looking at the feral horses. Seems like the horse numbers have doubled since 2017. PLENTY of those! Should be unlimited tags...
Dave, we hunt between 10,900' and 9,800' but mostly between 10,700' and 10,200'
Give yourself a SOLID day pounding water and taking it easy at these altitudes. Many year we pushed to get tents up and would nearly pass out bending over to drive a tent stake......coming from 700' Even now living on the front range since 2015 I find I need a good couple hours, if not 1/2 day, to get somewhat acclimated. I was off hiking up 250' in elevation over a mile Friday evening after being in camp only about an hour or so. I was huffing and puffing but powered through. IF you start to get the edges of a headache DO NOT ignore it. Stop, drop, rest and hydrate till you are peeing clear. Serious as a heart attack. I count beer as it is only 5% alcohol by volume. LOL
Matt
Matt
Nice pics, everyone! I can only live vicariously through you guys, till September ;^)
