mirage1

Looking to apply for 2nd rifle season Looking at areas 18,20,28,29 I have a non hunting friend outside of Lyons that we can stay at his place or he will set up a camp for us Thanks for the help

Nontypically

20 and 29 tend to have more access issues, lots of private land
there are elk but it can be tough to get at them; also more hikers

18,28 have fewer access issues and fewer hikers, but you wouldn't be able to hunt out of the house in Lyons

I'd call it based upon whether you want to camp or not, and whether someone will be along who knows one of these areas well- there is a lot of country in each of those units, and the elk can be in many different places in each... it helps to check a lot of different spots

mirage1

My friend will be in town this weekend & I will have a much better idea what he wants us to do I'm sure He knows 20,29 extremly well been in that area for over 30 years Hoping he has some private land but don't know . Would either 1st or 3rd rifle be better in those areas?

Nontypically

either season can work, which is better depends upon yr

1st the animals are generally higher elev, tail end of the rut; weather typically milder

3d more likely to have snow to track, more animals lower where they're easier to get to; weather colder

if you want to get a deer tag as well, there aren't any 1st season

if you want to chase them in the wilderness at high elev in the early season, start working out

have fun...


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