Colorado elk/bear weapon?
09-10-2007 | 06:31 PM
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Typical Buck
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Colorado elk/bear weapon?
I've noticed that the Colorado Elk bow season overlaps with the rifle bear season. Has anyone ever carried a rifle while elk hunting with a bow? This year onour elk hunt, we came across a large boar up at 12,000' and wasn't sure if we could get within bow range if I had a permit, which I didn't. We could definately get within rifle range and was considering putting inthe draw for next year.Is it legal to carry a rifle while bow hunting, with a legal permit forbear of course.
09-12-2007 | 11:51 AM
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RE: Colorado elk/bear weapon?
I don't think so, but you're allowed to carry a pistol, I think, or there was a law that was being considered to allow it, so you could get a .500 Magnum or something if pistols are legal.
09-12-2007 | 06:12 PM
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RE: Colorado elk/bear weapon?
This is what is confusing! A rifle bear season is running concurrently with the elk "bow" season. I feel it should be legal to carry a rifle during the bow elk season, as long as both permits are in hand.
09-18-2007 | 12:55 PM
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
RE: Colorado elk/bear weapon?
ORIGINAL: Hunter_59
I've noticed that the Colorado Elk bow season overlaps with the rifle bear season. Has anyone ever carried a rifle while elk hunting with a bow? This year onour elk hunt, we came across a large boar up at 12,000' and wasn't sure if we could get within bow range if I had a permit, which I didn't. We could definately get within rifle range and was considering putting inthe draw for next year.Is it legal to carry a rifle while bow hunting, with a legal permit forbear of course.
I've noticed that the Colorado Elk bow season overlaps with the rifle bear season. Has anyone ever carried a rifle while elk hunting with a bow? This year onour elk hunt, we came across a large boar up at 12,000' and wasn't sure if we could get within bow range if I had a permit, which I didn't. We could definately get within rifle range and was considering putting inthe draw for next year.Is it legal to carry a rifle while bow hunting, with a legal permit forbear of course.
09-18-2007 | 05:34 PM
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RE: Colorado elk/bear weapon?
Apple, this was in the Maroon Bells wilderness area. We've seen alot of bear sign when we hunt there, so next year I'll definately buy a bear permit to carry along, just in case.
09-19-2007 | 06:44 PM
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RE: Colorado elk/bear weapon?
Thanks for responding everyone! After reading the odds of a non-resident drawing the limited early season rifle bear tag, I figure it's not likely to happen, but I might as well be prepared. Thanks!
