I took a 5x5 in second rifle of 2020 on the mountain you guys are looking at at 36:21, where the mountain starts to taper downhill on the far right. We used an outfitter to get us into that basin below you, where we set up camp. I believe this area is highly pressured from what I've gathered, but we only saw a handful of hunters there in 2020. Tough country for sure, especially for us flat landers. We'll be heading back this year, but a slightly different area. Good luck on your future hunts! Looking forward to watching it all unfold!
That video doesn’t do that ‘Jeep trail’ justice… every time I come out I swear I am never going back! Great video. You fellows worked hard. Maybe next time.
Good video. Thanks for sharing the realities of being unsuccessful. As mentioned already - if you aren’t hearing much vocalization don’t call a bunch. In public it usually hurt more than helps. Also something I would say is no fires. I’ve heard of guys lighting fires at last light and a guy was stalking a big bull and as soon as the smell of fire hit that area he said those elk headed out. Again, anything to increase odds and many old experienced elk hunters have told me not to light fires. Food for thought to increase your odds next time! Good luck!
Great video guys I definitely recommend in high pressure areas to not call, go silent. The elk are used to calls and they don’t react to them, they usually go the other way! They’ve heard every call in the book! Great work though good luck next season
I don't agree with the guys telling you not to call. I have hunted Colorado for 4 years now the first 2 years I was unsuccessful then the last 2 years I've killed bulls. I even got a buddy of mine a bull. The only change I made was I started calling a lot, but not just throwing random calls I spend the entire off season dedicated to how to communicate. I watched and listened to every Paul Medel podcast or seminar probably 100 times. Ever since then the last 3 trips to Colorado we've killed 3 bulls. If a bull is just chuckling at you, he's inviting you to come over to him. I would recommend watching anything with Paul Medel and learn what he's doing because it works. Once you understand what the elk are saying you can communicate back appropriately, and it makes the hunts a lot more fun.
When a bull chuckles it’s an invitation or a demand for cows to come to him. Not knowing if it’s a herd bull or satellite bull in my opinion the best way to approach the chuckles is make a few more cow calls with the last cow call pointed behind you and move towards the bull 30 or so yards then sit tight not making any other cow calls or sounds. If it’s a satellite bull he is coming and will show up so stay silent. If this tactic doesn’t work and it’s a herd bull then you slowly head straight to him cow calling here and there to open up his curiosity for some new tail. If you bump unseen cows/spikes be ready to use your challenge bugle to get him to react on a dime and come your way cause he won’t take kindly for other bulls coming in
I've found luck when they chuckle if you start raking and show excitement with your bugle vs fighting seems like it's a way for them to show excitement speaking in a close manner
If you enjoy elk hunting in colorado please donate to “Coloradans for responsible wildlife management” this is the organization that is fighting for us and our hunting rights!! There is a group here in Colorado that is doing everything possible to take away hunting in the state they’re acting like it’s for mountain lions and bobcats but I promise you they are trying to take away all hunting in the state. Every dollar to this organization helps so much!!
250 yds is nothing for an elk. Set up there and call first. When you moved up too fast he was already coming in and you bumped him. Lesson learned! When they chuckle just chuckle back. It works.
@CacciaOutdoors Depends on what he responded too? If it was basic cow talk, you could either run at him doing a bunch of repetitive whines or you could ask him to come to you with some drawn out, regathering mews. Add some live sound like clunking logs and brush breaking. I feel like both bull and cow sounds, I would arc towards him on the downwind side because its likely he will start to circle downwind to figure out who you are
Awesome hunting. Thanks for helping me overcome the withdrawals I get during the off season.
Appreciate it! Definitely feeling those same withdrawals
I took a 5x5 in second rifle of 2020 on the mountain you guys are looking at at 36:21, where the mountain starts to taper downhill on the far right. We used an outfitter to get us into that basin below you, where we set up camp. I believe this area is highly pressured from what I've gathered, but we only saw a handful of hunters there in 2020. Tough country for sure, especially for us flat landers. We'll be heading back this year, but a slightly different area. Good luck on your future hunts! Looking forward to watching it all unfold!
Good luck! It’s beautiful country up there. Most of the pressure we encountered was hikers and dirt bikers.
Great job, much respect. You guys work hard for it!! Thanks for sharing
Appreciate it!
Fun video, guys. You just picked a high pressure area. That was a great spot 10 years ago. Looking forward to seeing what 2024 does for you guys.
Appreciate that! It’s another state this year, so we’ll see how it goes
Good Elk hunt you got in some Bulls Keep at it!
Thanks! Will do!
Great video, keep them coming 👍
Thanks 🤙
Awesome video!.. Colorado is not for the faint of hearted!
Thanks, and that’s the truth
Great video guys.
Even tho you didn't get an elk, it was a great video!! Hope you guys get one next time!
Thanks!
That video doesn’t do that ‘Jeep trail’ justice… every time I come out I swear I am never going back! Great video. You fellows worked hard. Maybe next time.
That’s the truth! The ol FJ left with several new squeaks and groans…
@@grizzly.brothers I’ve been in there on an atv and a sxs and almost died both times! I can’t believe you drove in there! Good job!
@@djslaugh the rig took a beating.
Awesome video🔥
Good video. Thanks for sharing the realities of being unsuccessful. As mentioned already - if you aren’t hearing much vocalization don’t call a bunch. In public it usually hurt more than helps. Also something I would say is no fires. I’ve heard of guys lighting fires at last light and a guy was stalking a big bull and as soon as the smell of fire hit that area he said those elk headed out. Again, anything to increase odds and many old experienced elk hunters have told me not to light fires. Food for thought to increase your odds next time! Good luck!
Thanks for the tips! That’s good info
Great video guys I definitely recommend in high pressure areas to not call, go silent. The elk are used to calls and they don’t react to them, they usually go the other way! They’ve heard every call in the book! Great work though good luck next season
Thanks for the tips!
Sweet video
Your calling skills are pretty good for a Californian. LOL, good stuff. Elk hunting is hard. Keep strong!
Ha! Our calling was the sound of an angry cat most of the time. Definitely need to step up the practice before the next elk hunt
@@grizzly.brothers what unit?
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I don't agree with the guys telling you not to call. I have hunted Colorado for 4 years now the first 2 years I was unsuccessful then the last 2 years I've killed bulls. I even got a buddy of mine a bull. The only change I made was I started calling a lot, but not just throwing random calls I spend the entire off season dedicated to how to communicate. I watched and listened to every Paul Medel podcast or seminar probably 100 times. Ever since then the last 3 trips to Colorado we've killed 3 bulls. If a bull is just chuckling at you, he's inviting you to come over to him. I would recommend watching anything with Paul Medel and learn what he's doing because it works. Once you understand what the elk are saying you can communicate back appropriately, and it makes the hunts a lot more fun.
That’s great info, thanks for sharing!
Any chance you guys could do a video about your FJ?.. that thing is a beast!
We can make that happen
+1. FJ and towing setup video would be cool. I just got a GX470 and want to get it setup for hunting trips from California as well.
@@MrLuescher Nice! It’s in the works, we’ll get a video created in the next few weeks
When a bull chuckles it’s an invitation or a demand for cows to come to him. Not knowing if it’s a herd bull or satellite bull in my opinion the best way to approach the chuckles is make a few more cow calls with the last cow call pointed behind you and move towards the bull 30 or so yards then sit tight not making any other cow calls or sounds. If it’s a satellite bull he is coming and will show up so stay silent. If this tactic doesn’t work and it’s a herd bull then you slowly head straight to him cow calling here and there to open up his curiosity for some new tail. If you bump unseen cows/spikes be ready to use your challenge bugle to get him to react on a dime and come your way cause he won’t take kindly for other bulls coming in
That’s great info! Thanks for the insight 👍
Looks like tag soup for you boys
Yep, and we have plenty of leftovers if you’re hungry lol
I've found luck when they chuckle if you start raking and show excitement with your bugle vs fighting seems like it's a way for them to show excitement speaking in a close manner
What month was this in?
September 2023
How many points did it take to draw this unit?
2 points
what time of the year was this? I missed it somehow.
The hunt was in September. The video just dropped on Saturday
If you enjoy elk hunting in colorado please donate to “Coloradans for responsible wildlife management” this is the organization that is fighting for us and our hunting rights!! There is a group here in Colorado that is doing everything possible to take away hunting in the state they’re acting like it’s for mountain lions and bobcats but I promise you they are trying to take away all hunting in the state. Every dollar to this organization helps so much!!
Will do - thanks! We were just talking about this topic today on our podcast.
Nice I hunt that area too
Hopefully you have better luck than we did
@CacciaOutdoors Not this year went second rifle unfortunately too hot so they were just in the thick pine areas and up high.
@@dnictheone6063 It’s tough country up there for those of us not conditioned to high elevation
250 yds is nothing for an elk. Set up there and call first. When you moved up too fast he was already coming in and you bumped him. Lesson learned!
When they chuckle just chuckle back. It works.
Appreciate the input! We have a lot to learn as elk hunters
9:11 boots?
Crispi and Hanwag
When they chuckle, it's them responding to your call, I'm over here... either they not interested in your call or they have cows...
Good to know!
And they are calling you too them. You've got a limited amount of time to respond and make a plan.
@@chelseazarate189 What’s the best way to respond vocally?
@CacciaOutdoors Depends on what he responded too? If it was basic cow talk, you could either run at him doing a bunch of repetitive whines or you could ask him to come to you with some drawn out, regathering mews. Add some live sound like clunking logs and brush breaking. I feel like both bull and cow sounds, I would arc towards him on the downwind side because its likely he will start to circle downwind to figure out who you are
What are you doing with all that equipment years from now when it’s harder to get a tag and the cost of tags increases?
We’ll keep using it to hunt in our home state and beyond
Don't be too hard on yourself, come on back to Cali where at least it's a bit warmer...maybe get a pig tag?
lol good plan
I think I know this unit haha
It’s all yours lol
You can tag a spike as “antlerless”
That’s not what the regs say 🤔
Why did y’all put this on RUclips
Because we wanted to