hows unit 55 for first week of rifle?
03-19-2015, 07:31 AM
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Fork Horn
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hows unit 55 for first week of rifle?
ive never hunted Colorado. im in a group to hunt unit 55 in 2017 for the first week of rifle. ive read that this unit can be a madhouse for during the over the counter weeks but haven't heard much information as far as the first week. is it as crowded? are the elk calmed from the bow season by that point?
03-19-2015, 08:59 AM
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Fork Horn
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03-20-2015, 04:02 AM
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My suggestion is to go to something like a football stadium and jog up and down the steps with at least a 30 lb pack on your back and something close to the weight of your rifle in your hands. Don't forget to wear the same boots you intend on hunting in. Work on that until you can do it without becoming too winded. Then you can really start working out. Get to where you can do at least 30-40 sets of stadium steps (not single flights like in a regular building). You don't say where you are from but hunting the Rockies is going to be a lot different from what you are used to.
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03-20-2015, 04:56 AM
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Bad assumption. Horses only take you so far. You may very well find yourself having to make a quick 1/2 mile to a full mile jaunt to get into a shooting position. You won't be shooting from the back of a moving horse. Remember, this jaunt may very well be at 10,000+ feet while carrying at least a rifle and probably a daypack. Can you make that jaunt right now and still be able to shoot accurately the minute you get to where you are going? Be honest about this because elk can live in some really rugged country.
My suggestion is to go to something like a football stadium and jog up and down the steps with at least a 30 lb pack on your back and something close to the weight of your rifle in your hands. Don't forget to wear the same boots you intend on hunting in. Work on that until you can do it without becoming too winded. Then you can really start working out. Get to where you can do at least 30-40 sets of stadium steps (not single flights like in a regular building). You don't say where you are from but hunting the Rockies is going to be a lot different from what you are used to.
My suggestion is to go to something like a football stadium and jog up and down the steps with at least a 30 lb pack on your back and something close to the weight of your rifle in your hands. Don't forget to wear the same boots you intend on hunting in. Work on that until you can do it without becoming too winded. Then you can really start working out. Get to where you can do at least 30-40 sets of stadium steps (not single flights like in a regular building). You don't say where you are from but hunting the Rockies is going to be a lot different from what you are used to.
this is on top of my regular workout
that said im not taking anything for granted because i dont live out there and cant train in that particular environment
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03-31-2015, 09:57 AM
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Different people react differently to elevation. And it's just something you'll have to adjust to. I've seen some very good athletes get out there and spend the first few days sick. And I've seen out of shape people do pretty well. Make sure you stay conditioned well and when you get out there drink as much water as you can handle. Lots and lots of water. You don't want to miss out on a good animal because you couldn't get to where you need to be. So be ready for anything.
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