Hunting deer with a muzzleloader can be a challenging experience for even the most skilled hunters. Muzzleloaders require hunters to get closer to deer than they would have to otherwise in order to take them down. If you’re a novice when it comes to deer hunting with a muzzleloader, it’s a good idea for you… Read more »
How Colorado is Responding to Changing Elk Populations
In recent years, hunters in Southwest Colorado have seen a huge decline in the elk population. In 2015, there were almost 20,000 elk in the area. However, as of right now, there are fewer than 17,000 elk and it appears as though that number could continue to decrease if the Colorado Parks and Wildlife doesn’t… Read more »
Why the Elk Meat in Your Freezer is So Valuable
If all goes according to plan during an elk hunting adventure, you’ll have a freezer full of elk meat once it’s all over. This elk meat will last you a long time, and it’ll provide you with a whole host of benefits when you eat it on a regular basis. Learn about just how valuable… Read more »
How a Centuries Old Land Deal Could Affect Colorado Hunters
For almost a century and a half now, the federal government has owed a huge debt to the state of Colorado. When Colorado first became a state back in 1876, it was scheduled to receive about 4 million acres to set up shop. However, a Native American tribe called the Utes were still living on… Read more »
Why Father and Son Hunts Are Memorable
When you get a bit older, you start to think about life more and more. You start remembering back to the days when you were younger, and certain moments appear in your memories, flooding your brain with good thoughts, sometimes even to the point where you tear up. Some boys aren’t that good at fishing… Read more »
A Checklist for Elk Hunting Season
Getting ready for elk hunting season? There are a bunch of things you’re going to want to do to make sure you’re prepared when the season starts. Check out five things you should have on your elk hunting checklist below. Get yourself into good shape. Elk hunting can be very physically demanding. It’s not out… Read more »
How to Draw Out the Elk Herd Bull
Elk hunting is one of the most challenging forms of hunting for a variety of reasons. From hiking for miles to track elk down to taking your best shot at one when you finally get it into your sights, there is nothing easy about bagging an elk. But you could argue that the most difficult… Read more »
Keep These Things in Mind When Hunting Elk With a Rifle
Hunting for elk during rifle season is one of the most exciting things a hunter can do. Although elk are known for their robust physiques, it’s not always easy to track them down and give yourself a shot to bag one. Check out some tips that will increase your chances of filling your freezer with… Read more »
An Overview of a Guided Hunt
Have you been hunting for pretty much your entire life? If so, you might not need to take advantage of a guided hunt, especially if you’re hunting in an area that you know like the back of your hand. However, if you’re going hunting in a place you’ve never been before or if you’re still… Read more »
The Long History of Elk in Colorado
There are more elk living in Colorado at this time than in any other part of North America. There are almost 300,000 elk in the state, which has forced both state and federal wildlife officials to take drastic measures to keep the elk population in Colorado in check. Nevertheless, it wasn’t always this way. Elk… Read more »