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Hello All, I could write a long story here trying to attract an interested mentor. I'll keep it simple.
I moved my family to the Denver area from Wisconsin last fall. I've hunted deer in Wisconsin and Michigan for many years. That's always been on private land, often times farms (read hunting corn fields).
That means I've got a bit to learn trying to hunt in Colorado, particularly elk (but also many oter fine species). If anybody's interested in trying to teach someone how to manage themselves in the mountains and how to pack out an elk without making a mess of it, I'd certainly be appreciative.
I'm not a hardcore trophy hunter although I would certainly appreciate such. Bottom line is, being out in the mountains or fishing in a stream cleanses my soul. I'd just prefer not to hurt myself or others in the process of enjoying what life has to offer.
Anyhow, that's my story. If anybody's interested in teaching my son and I how to handle ourselves in the mountains without hurting ourselves or messing things up while there, lemme know. homebru aka nathan in parker
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Nathan, I would be willing to do anything I can, but, you may want to wait for someone on your side of the mountain. I am in the northwest part of the state so it is quite a ways from your area. If nothing else and you want to hunt this coming season I would be willing to take you where I go. I usually apply for area 12 as it is real close to my home and allows me to have the family come up on weekends or for me to run home and take a hot shower once in a while. There are many more in our club that know more about different areas in the state and are much more experienced than I am but I have been able to take a few elk. Keep me posted if interested.
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Tim, Thanks for the reply. I certainly appreciate it. I'll stay in touch. Regards, nathan
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a good start would be some reading... two great books are a dwight schuh book, bugling for elk, and a mike lapinski book, two actually, all about elk and high pressure elk hunting.
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also, read up on survival and first aid,just in case.
some elk basics to remember are... 1. elk generally bed on north facing slopes. 2. look for benches on the side of the mountain this is where the elk will bed. 3. elk will sometimes bed/feed in aspen groves. 4. look for mountain parks, this is where elk like to feed. I am by NO MEANS an expert elk slayer, I am just trying to share what I have found. Hopefully , some more experienced hunters will get on here and share with you their knowledge.
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Nathan-- you are always welcome to come down here and we can go look over some elk and deer country,camp and shoot some arrows. call if you want too talk. bob 719-989-0099
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Hey Sammy, I'm not lookin' for an expert...just someone that enjoys the thrill of the outdoors. Same thing for you, Bob. Thanks for the feedback. I'll be in touch. Regards, nathan in parker, co
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You can give me a shout sometime. 720-318-1055. I live in Denver and will be doing some front range bowhunting this year.
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My buddies bailed on me this year for WY. I may be giving you guys a call. homebru
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