18 May 2007
Preparing for My Archery Elk Hunt in Colorado Unit 71
Posted by Darrell under: Elk; By Location; Colorado; Planning a Trip .
I’m returning to Colorado this fall to hunt my old nemesis – Bull Elk. This year the game plan has changed some, though. First, we are going during the rut – the third week of September. Second, we will be toting compound bows instead of rifles, and third, we will be staying at a lodge and being cooked for rather than sleeping in tents and fending (cooking) for ourselves.
My friend Billy took care of a lot of the legwork on booking this trip. We have already paid our deposits to Circle K Ranch and are getting really excited about our upcoming trip. All of us are already starting to get our gear and equipment ready. Now is the best time to buy clothing at substantial savings. I’ve been hitting the Bass Pro outlet every couple days to see what CAMO gear has come in.
More importantly, I’ve been practicing with my bow almost every day. Instead of shooting primarily 20 and 30 yard shots, I’ve been concentrating on 40 yard and longer shots. I’ve already gotten fairly proficient at 50 yards and have begun shooting some at 60 yards. I don’t want to take a 60 yard shot, but my research indicates that my confident ability to take a 60 yard shot might make the difference between getting a shot and getting skunked.
So, for me right now, its “practice, practice, practice”.
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