Western wildfire elk

[kevsuperg]

With the season rapidly approaching and the wildfire season off to a roaring start I just wondered how we as hunters are dealing with the smoke when it comes to hunting.
 I hear the wet bandana does nothing to mitigate the smoke particles in the air so what are folks doing to stay in the mountains.

[BWallace10327]

The wildfire season was off to a roaring start a few months ago.   There isn't too much you can do short of supplied air.  For the entire month of June the smoke in Durango was so thick I could almost blow rings and the whole area put up with it.  Even so, I'm still coughing up gunk.

[Huntschool]

I am not there but reports on a couple of fly fishing boards say the guys are giving up after 4 hours on stream due to coughing, burning eyes and some breathing problems.....

Go figure.

[kevsuperg]

Looks like i just have to tough it out. 
 I get a kick out of the smokers at work when they complain about poor air quality on their smoke breaks.
  Atleast I won't have to worry about cover scent.
 

[Alvey]

 

Looks like i just have to tough it out. 
 I get a kick out of the smokers at work when they complain about poor air quality on their smoke breaks.
  Atleast I won't have to worry about cover scent.

[Broken Arrows]

Yes the smoke is bad, but by the time Elk season is on it should dissipate. One thing is if you smoke your self before the hunt it will be a good cover scent.
 

[Alvey]

Do’s any body know if the uncompaghre wilderness burned in SW CO?

[David Mitchell]

What a great deal!  Thanks, Mike.  I already have both videos and they are among the very best. 

[4dogs]

Alvey...Look the Bull Draw fire....25000 acres, 19% contained.

[wingnut]

watch your areas, I've had to change tags at the last minute when they closed my area a few years ago.

Mike

[glass76]

Here is a link to keep track of the fires. Most accurate and updated info. I've found.

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/

[kevsuperg]

Good site.  Been watching the surprise and rampike Creek fires here in unit 4.  Could be weeks before there contained.
 

[Deno]

https://www.amazon.com/Xcaper-WHIFM-Brush-Pro-Mask/dp/B00L0LQ24Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1534391994&sr=8-7&keywords=firefighter+face+mask

https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Shield-Ultimate-BandannaTM-UB-V2/dp/B00LAF3PXS/ref=pd_sbs_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LAF3PXS&pd_rd_r=W9R4Q8A3W8F

Good to have in your pack.  Better than a wet bandana.  Has a gel pack inside that you mass before using

Deno

[kevsuperg]

Nice but looks like it would be hot and restricting when climbing and exerting yourself.
 Might be the only solution though.

[Deno]

Pretty much when stuck in one spot for awhile.   

Deno

[last arrow]

Looked at the website showing the fires.  The Bull Draw (Colorado) fire is within a mile of where I set my base camp when I go out there.  It is moving towards the camp and looks to go through the areas I hunted.  I was not planning on going this year which is good because I likely would have to change locations due to the area being closed.  It has burnt over 28000 acres and is less than 20% contained.  Things are going to change there.