So my friend and I are planning a hunt to Colorado during the rifle season for our first elk hunts. This will be a DIY hunt. The season with probably be the 2nd rifle season (Oct 22-30 from what I got at the website) with an over the counter bull tag. Currently we are planning this a year in advance so we go up there prepared. I live at sea level (Pensacola, Florida) and elk camp is around 10,000 feet. It has been a long time since I been up there an frankly last time I was up there was probably with my dad when I was in the 5th grade. Besides the running 6-10 miles a week I do and working out at the gym is there any suggestions any one has? What workout regimen would you do? Also is there any suggestions on how to hunt post rut elk? Do I need calls? Is there a way to locate a bull after the rut? I know these might sound dumb but when all I hunt is deer the size of a Great Dane this will be a whole new world for me.