Pagosa Springs Elk Hunt. Advice needed
07-24-2010, 02:40 PM
#41
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1
Something else
Scott, A couple things nobody else has mentioned. If you can hunt with somebody, do it. You'll have your hands full if you get an elk and buddy can assist plus add a little safety if that person is in shape and acclimated to the elevations. Also, put a simple survival kit in your pack. If you twist and ankle you might end up spending a lot more time out there than intended, and a little prep can save your life or somebody else that you happen to find injured. Maybe I'll see you during the 2nd rifle season!
07-25-2010, 06:49 AM
#42
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: west central IL
Posts: 674
What a great bunch of info!
Wish I could have gotten this when I first started elk hunting Co. instead of trial and error lol.
Im from the flat lands also have been hunting (bow) Co. every year since 95. Only thing I can ad is take your time start earlier and the lighter you can pack the better! Every ounce makes a huge difference I carry one bottle of water I take a purifier if you can find water it will save you a lot of weight .
One other thing is you have to sleep good and eat good you will burn lots of calories this is like a marathon you want to be able to hunt as hard on the last day as the first so pace your self . Oh yeah don't no what it is about the Aspirin thing but it works . Maybe thin blood gets around faster so delivers O2 faster to the muscles just guessing
And # 1 have a great time its an awesome experience!
Good luck!
Shane
Wish I could have gotten this when I first started elk hunting Co. instead of trial and error lol.
Im from the flat lands also have been hunting (bow) Co. every year since 95. Only thing I can ad is take your time start earlier and the lighter you can pack the better! Every ounce makes a huge difference I carry one bottle of water I take a purifier if you can find water it will save you a lot of weight .
One other thing is you have to sleep good and eat good you will burn lots of calories this is like a marathon you want to be able to hunt as hard on the last day as the first so pace your self . Oh yeah don't no what it is about the Aspirin thing but it works . Maybe thin blood gets around faster so delivers O2 faster to the muscles just guessing
And # 1 have a great time its an awesome experience!
Good luck!
Shane
07-26-2010, 09:02 PM
#43
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 8
This is GREAT! we are hunting this area 1st elk rifle season and some of the things that were pointed out I had not seen or read anywhere. Never would have thought of lip balm.
Calls? Elk still respond come mid Oct?
Calls? Elk still respond come mid Oct?
04-22-2011, 07:32 AM
#44
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1
Hunters Needing A Place to Stay In Pagosa Springs.
I rent out my vacation home to hunters each year. If you are interested in finding a nice place to stay while hunting around Pagosa Springs, Co. click on the link below for photos and prices.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p341147
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p341147
05-19-2011, 05:37 PM
#46
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Colorado
Posts: 359
Call Willie at Crazy Horse Outfitters he can take you on a couple day hunts. He's been outfitting there for 20+ years. I hunted with him a couple years ago and called in a herd bull for him.
www.crazyhorseoutfitter.com
www.crazyhorseoutfitter.com
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