Originally Posted by
Champlain Islander
I don't know the GMU you will be headed to but snow can be the major issue. In our case we hunt around the 9-11K foot level and always second season. Our location is about an hour north of the NM line so we are in south Colorado. We always get some snow and have often had a lot which limited our access to some good spots. Third season in our hunting area will definitely have lots of snow but if the area you are hunting is lower elk often leave the high peaks area to migrate to the lower levels. If your area is on the winter migration path then third season would be a better bet. If your grandfather hunts 3rd season that is probably why.
Our place is about 2 hours heading west of Denver. Would that lead to a winter migration? Sorry for all the questions. I have asked him some of these questions, he isn't one to get into the technicals about it. All he said is those are the two seasons he goes and generally it works for him. Whether he shoots a cow in the early season or a bull in the late season. He has never been the one to worry about calls, scents, masking his scent or any of that.