Just returned from my Colorado muzzleloader elk hunt. The area we hunted was at elevations above 10,800' to approximately 11,300'. There was a lot of elk sign (rubs, tracks, etc.) in the area which made things look promising.
On day two of the hunt we had 4 different bulls responding to my cow calls from the bottom of a small canyon. It sounded like two of them were hot so we held our position thinking the bulls will close the distance. After approximately an hour of calling I made my move but the bulls stopped talking and could not be located. The rest of the trip was quiet with very little bugling activity.
Overall, it was a great trip minus the little elk activity. It was not as crowded as I thought it would be and the weather was warm which I think had something to do with the bulls not being so vocal. Already planning for next year's hunt. I will post some pics soon.
On day two of the hunt we had 4 different bulls responding to my cow calls from the bottom of a small canyon. It sounded like two of them were hot so we held our position thinking the bulls will close the distance. After approximately an hour of calling I made my move but the bulls stopped talking and could not be located. The rest of the trip was quiet with very little bugling activity.
Overall, it was a great trip minus the little elk activity. It was not as crowded as I thought it would be and the weather was warm which I think had something to do with the bulls not being so vocal. Already planning for next year's hunt. I will post some pics soon.
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