Hunting Colorado Elk with Randy Newberg (FT S2 E8)
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Hunting Colorado Elk with Randy Newberg elk takes him to search for success in a place where he has previously failed. Episode 8 from Season 2 of Fresh Tracks has Randy returning to the Grand Mesa of Colorado where the elk are plenty. He finally breaks his Colorado bad luck streak.
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As children we had Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross. As grown ups we have Randy Newberg.
Too funny. I think Mr. Rogers and Ross were probably a better use of our time ;).
As a child I get randy newberg
My grandfather taught my dad to go high where they move. My dad showed me the same. I let younger breeders walk on by that would make most hunters cry. Keeping the numbers up is important to me. There are not the number of animals today as in my dads time. We all married after 30. That really stretches generations out. My grandfather was born over 110 years ago. I’m not even 50 yet. Things have really changed, but pulling higher harder terrain gets you away from people. It gets you into big older game that don’t come down as soon. Thanks for showing your hunts. Even a well seasoned hunter learns, and should.
So true sometimes we start hiking at 1am just to get where we need to be when the sun comes out. Cali d7
You know Randy. I just watched a video of another out fit. But you are the only one that I have watched that doesn't take 500yd or more shots. I respect that from you.
Thanks. We try to get as close as we can.
thanks for the advise on public land...
Outstanding hunt guys. Way to go and congrats on a very nice bull
I wouldn't say no body will be back there, You hunt long enough you'll run into me. I've gone over timberline and down the other side many times! :)
Randy you should be honored there are hunters in your old area. They probably watch this channel and learned to get off the beaten path. Your students are learning!
Wow, what an epic result.
Sounds like hunting whitetail out east in the mountains. So much Brush and trees u can’t see real far. 90% of the deer I’ve shot were within 30-40 yards.
Great video Randy! You've summed up a proper hunter's approach to opening day. However, there is one more point to be added: Concerning the parking lot with all the hunting pickups, many hunters lay squatter's claim to a favorite area. Even if you get there first, they will hunt right over the top of you!
my biggest bull did the same thing, a 6x6. Just stood there till he got dizzy and fell. good shootin.
Not sure why that happens sometimes, but it does. Thanks for watching.
I will come and make my Hunt there . Beautiful Country .Thank you for your Videos .
Very educating! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching.
Great video! See you in the backcountry next fall!!!
In my experience I've found elk can see me and they won't spook or they can hear me and they won't spook, they make a lot of noise themselves but when they can smell me the jig is up. Even if they don't get a good solid sniff but little bits of scent from swirling winds they will leave the area. They might not go far though.
I wish you can got a permit to hunts all year long throughout the states. Can’t wait until the opening season to see your hunts again.
I used to live near Lonnie Brown, a decorated department of wildlife game warden. Once a friend and I asked him what constitutes a point on a deer or an elk. He said if I can hang my ring on it, it's a point.
100 percent truth!!
Heck ya man
"It doesn't always go according to what you had planned." I would modify this slightly to fit my experience :"It doesn't OFTEN go according to what you had planned."
Randy, I have been subscribed for over a year now but UA-cam stopped giving me notifications when your videos are released! I don't know why this is going on but I am catching up on your talks and everything else I have missed.
Hmm. Not sure of the deal there. Glad you are getting caught up on our videos.
I love all of your video's , I am thinking of changing my scope , maybe .
Randy, I hunt deer with a .257 Weatherby using 120gr. Nosier Partitions. I shoot it very well. I’ve heard it was Roy Weatherby’s favorite Elk round. I have a upcoming cow elk hunt. What are your thoughts on the .257?
great vid
IF YOUR GOING TO AN AREA THAT YOU HAVE NOT HUNTED, HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON WHICH UNIT TO HUNT? I HATE THE LEARNING CURVE ON A NEW AREA. I FEEL REALLY DUMB.
Lots of research. I use goHUNT.com for a big part of my research, given it provides so much information in one website. I look at success rates for the seasons I have open in my calendar, amount of public lands, bull:cow or buck:doe ratios, recent fires, recent weather patterns, tag trends, and a lot of other factors, all of which are combined to make a decision about a new area. Most every area I hunt is a new unit to me.
I want to know what gun sling you use. i looked at your gear videos but have not found it.
I would also like to go hunt with you some time.
Look at Kifaru Gun Bearer. Pretty sure that what he uses. If not, it's very similar. I use it and it works well.
Hey Randy, I am going on my first western Colorado Elk hunt this October during the second season. You got any advice on clothing to wear up in those mountains? I have lite shells, medium weight un-insulated shells, and heavy snow clothing. I just wanna make sure I am wearing the right clothing for the trip. Thank you sir
Something thermal, something warm, and something windproof/waterproof. Those three things in various permutations will get you through just about anything you’ll encounter out here. Good luck!
Has your scope joined the wandering zero zone yet, mine did!🤨
Can someone tell me why they can't make scope to where if u see a animal at say 300 yards u just adjust your scope to 300 yards, or same thing with 450...idk if they already have these but I don't understand why this wouldn't work
Leupold has just that; Custom Dial System (CDS).
Randy Newberg, Hunter oh they do? I'll have to look into that
In your experience, which cartridge is better for elk? The .308 Win or the .270 Win?
Ive shot all mine with a 270 works great if you are a good shot
The one u shoot most accurately with.
Looks like a shed in the snow @ 13:02?
Yes, those closed trails are great . We camped at the roundabout on a closed trail big dirt mound the forest service had put in front of the trail with a sign ...no motorized vehicles beyond this point...the opening morning over the counter bull tags 3rd season Colo. 3 day old snow.. a few tracks around camp , but the farther you hiked up that goat trail the more fresh tracks...at around 4 miles in you could smell,em ..it was gettin late ,seem,s to get dark around 4/4:30...next morning started out at o4:30...wile getting breakfast ready on an open fire...waiting on the young,uns i thought i heard and felt something big move behind me ..did not pay much attention to it ..at 05:30 we started out .just out of camp we stopped to lock &load i noticed some tracks in the very fresh snow...The tracks were about 18 inches long and as wide as my hand..looked like bare foot man tracks..super fresh, we counted 41 tracks along the timber into brush you could not crawl through into a steep drainage..i mean steep!.....took a few photos of the tracks next to a dollar bill . Next i loaded my desert eagle before heading into those woods ...at about 3 miles up we started to feather out peeling off the main trail....tracks every place at around 7:00 we herd a shot below us then one more, then all hell broke loose ..We spent four days tugging on six bulls 2/four bi fours 2 five bi fives and a six bi six .The herd bull i killed in sage brush that had to be 5 foot tall a six bi seven palmated monster at 80 feet...those trail blocked goat trails are a great place to hunt...only saw one other hunter ,he was heading up wile we were dragging out a bull...about an hour later we all herd 2 shots..from on top...he killed a nice six bi six on his first elk hunt feeding in the timber just off that goat trail..we helped that young man slide the whole elk out on our tarp.. public land over the counter tag,s!
What do you recommend for someone like me whom is new to this. Do you think a 270 win in 150 grain interlock soft point bullet be good for elk
I'm not familiar with the Interlock soft point, but I have taken four elk with a .270 using 150 grain Nosler Partitions.
Randy Newberg, Hunter so have ever hunted in unit 77 and southeastern portion of the state? And what would you recommend for me as a 1st time trying to elk hunt if I get drawn this year or so
What is an over the counter tag?
I have a question Randy , I know it's getting to be more common among Hunters but do you have your Rifles Glass and or pillar Bedded ? I was going to have it done to my Rifle but after I hit two dead center Hits with it I left it alone . Do you think it's a must to have it done ? I wish you and ALL HUNTERS a Happy New Year !
So in order to considered a bull legal in Colorado it has to have 4 points in either antler? I also hear along as one of the brodtines were larger than 5 inches it's a shooter?
Yes either or make it legal
My favorite way to hunt. Light weight rifle, pack, comfy boots, and start walking. Go where no one in their right mind wants to go. A majority of hunters are lazy. Many times just a mile or so off the beaten path you will find lots of animals. Plus people suck.
thats gonna be a good eater, congrats
That bull never flinched after you shot him that is amazing and surprising. Can you get over the counter elk cow tags? Or is the tag for either bull or cow? We have a general whitetail tag you can shoot buck or doe with your tag.
I'm still amazed how a pass through of both lungs could happen and not a flinch. Some units have left-over cow tags. You have to go to the CPW website to find out. Always OTC bull tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle season in 90+ units.
Depends on the state you live in. In AZ the OTC elk tags cover both at any size, but certain areas have certain restrictions. But my favorite place will allow you to take any pretty much all year round.
Colorado elk are easier to hunt because they’re stoned.
Lol. But they move faster cause they got the munchies.
What locations would you suggest for first time Colorado elk hunters during the second season
North of leadville is good. A spot people don’t often look to is the land just south of grand junction. You can get some big herds but have to get into the scrub to avoid pressure
You gotta scout it out though and see what you like before you take any advise from me or anyone else
Great Hunter , love the videos .
Thanks for watching.
Randy Newberg, Hunter hey randy my name is tate i'm a big fan of your show i've watched all of them on youtube and i've been trying to find a way to get in contact with you cause i would like to go on a elk/mule deer hunt with you its been my biggest dream to do it would be nice to do this year or next year you see i have a big health problem that could make me unable to do a hunt like this. my health problem came after i was in an ammonia leak at my old job which caused me to have ammonia burns throughout both of my lungs and i get a bit worse each day. you can email me at tate.chase7@gmail.com and i can give you my phone number then hope to hear from you soon
No sound of the bullet hitting and no reaction from the animal, but he WAS hit and died shortly. You can't always tell you hit them.
Might have already been asked, but what Kenetrek do you use for this hunt? I am between mountain extreme non insulated and 400 gram. What do you recommend?
I get the most use from my non-insulated.
You sure as hell don't have a ounce of quit in you.
I don't excel at much, but stick-to-it-iveness is my strongest trait.
What pants are you rocking in September. I bought the ascent pant but they are just a little to thin
Sitka Mountain Patns. Thanks for watching.
My question is, if that sign said area closed was it legal to go back there?
It is legal to go on foot, though not with a motorized vehicle.
@@Fresh_Tracks thank you for the reply I just wanted to be informed because I am planning my first elk trip and do not want to break any unnecessary laws!!!!
Randy I notice you carried your rifle in front of your right shoulder, I think that’s a really good way to carry a rifles can you tell what brand it is?Thanks I really enjoy your videos.
I think it's kufari
Question: What was that area closed sign? Who was the area closed to? Thanks!
Closed to motorized vehicles.
@@Fresh_Tracks Thanks a lot
Randy I am a youth hunter who is starting to get into elk and mule deer hunting. I am planning to scout like crazy over the summer but what advice do you hav for someone who will hav a limited time to hunt do to school. I would probably only get three days to hunt.
Make the most of your scouting. Get in way before daylight and be in your spot well before shooting time. Once the other hunters start hiking around, it is amazing how many animals you will see. Good luck.
Thanks and I have a pair of 10x42 binoculars, will be getting a spotting scope soon would you recommend a 15-30x50 or 30-60x60 as an all round elk, mule deer, and pronghorn setup? Thanks and I love all your videos!
I would go with the 60mm.
What kind of pack are you wearing?
Mystery Ranch Metcalf.
just wanted you opinion Randy. you have already sold me on the Leopold range finder. what scope are you using? i want a scope that i can get a range an dile it in on the scope then i will be able to hold head on. no holding high ir anything like that. what would you recommend? thanks for your time.
I use the VX-6 or VX-3, both of which have the CDS dial system. Thanks for watching.
Mark Endicott I believe VX6 2-12x42 CDS dial
hey thats above paonia and hotchkiss. thats where i hunt
Were the manatoba elk
Why didn't you take a follow up shot on that elk? In one of your vids you said to shoot until they drop.
After the shot he took a step forward and my angle was obstructed by a tree. I was getting ready to shoot again when he took a couple more steps forward. But, he fell before I got the second shot fired.
@@Fresh_Tracks thanks for the reply!
Mr. Newberg, thank you for the great videos. I am learning so much. My brother and nephews are planning out our very first OTC Elk hunt in Colorado in 2017. I am finalizing my list of things to buy. Do you think money is better invested in a spotting scope or binoculars for Colorado? Do you think I need a tripod for either? What models do you recommend? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again and keep up the great work!!!
I would go with binos first, and if your budget allows, then add a spotting scope. I use the Leupold Mojave BX-3 HD bino in a 10x42. Link here - www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/binoculars/bx-3-mojave-binoculars/
Thanks for watching. I hope you have a great hunt. I will likely be in Colorado on an OTC elk hunt in 2017, also.
Have you ever hunted in northern Utah??
Yup. Had the South Cache elk tag in 2014 - ua-cam.com/video/gbN7psf4dPk/v-deo.html
Hey Randy I'm sure you're not in the habit of giving hunters your good spots to hunt but could you possibly suggest a good area a friend and I could hunt in Colorado we are from New Mexico and didn't draw a tag this year...over the counter tag that is??
I would go to the CPW website and research the elk information page. Also the regional hunting guides on that site. Great information about herds, harvest rates, etc. Good luck.
Randy Newberg, Hunter thank you Randy good luck this season I really like you show's
whats the difference in the vx6 and vx3
Magnification ranges, lens coatings, and other options available. A VX-3 will have a 3X range of magnification, such as a 3-9X or 4-12X. A VX-6 will have a 6X range of magnification, such as a 2-12X or 3-18X.
Randy does Leupold make a wide angle scope?
masskilla469 Depends on what you call "wide angle." Since most their scopes are variable, the lower power will give you a very wide field of view. There is no scope, by any company, that is high magnification and wide FOV. Hope that helps.
sounds fun but as a disabled hunter just backpacking isn't an option. I appreciate that idea but it seems the whole idea with these videos.
What kind of wall tent do you use? I'm thinking about selling my camper and getting one so I can get deeper into the mountains.
Wall tents in cold weather, Hilleberg tents in the other three seasons.
I have a question. Can anyone tell me if otc tags are either sex or just bull in Colorado?
just bulls
Where did you hit it?
Right through the lungs. Crazy how he just stood there.
For a minute there i thought maybe you missed because of a cross wind again. Nice shot Randy
what cartridge were you using here Randy?. Nice elk hard work pays off.
That was a .308 Win. Thanks for watching.
Nice that's what I thought. I'm using a 7mm-08 on moose have taken 9 so far with it using 140gr partitions. Just picked up a 308 also.
What type of bag is that for your binoculars and range finder? Is it all attached and does it attach to your back pack?
Heinrich Berthold It is not part of the backpack, rather a separate harness. This one is made by FHFGear. Thanks for watching.
so I can drive to Colorado.go to license issuing agent and by an elk tag..no lottery draw .just walk in and buy it.
You can, for 90+ over the counter units. Only for archery or 2nd & 3rd rifle seasons.
You can here in Utah too.
when I got my bull two years back, it stood there like I missed, but 5 minutes later it finally dropped, must be a colorado thing
Wow, that's a long time. Glad he fell and you recovered him.
No it happens here in Montana too
Must be stoned like most of Colorado.
Did you get one
If it stood there like that I would have followed up with another shot just to be safe
I would have, but being slightly to the side of the camera and with a different shooting lane, I did not have an open shot angle at vitals. I always shoot again if an elk is standing, but in this case, I did not want to shoot into some area of fine meat. Thanks for watching.
Is this near unit 551 and Gunnison by chance?
Nope.
Is this near Dolores?? Unit 70 or 71?
Nope. Quite a ways north of there.
Randy so I shot my first elk this year and I tried filming it. it was not bad but it could have been much better. I used only a gopro so I could not film much as if filming the elk. And there where tons of them up there. I really love to film hunts. What cheap but good camcorder would you recommend. I want to make a series of hunting videos and I want them to be good like yours. Any advise? Thank you for spending your time on me. if you want check our my video and email me where to improve and how to improve. Thank you very much and Goodluck the rest of this season. if I'm really annoying then just ignore me. Thanks.
A GoPro is a POV (point of view) camera. Hard to get much value beyond 20 yards. Our cameras are pretty expensive ($5,000+). A good camera for the price and small to carry is the Canon XA-20. Still a chunk of money, but provides an image better than anything in the price range. Just expect that filming will mess up plenty of shooting opportunities. Always use a tripod, don't over use zoom, and get good audio.Try to tell a story that involves a hunt, not just a kill shot. Good luck.
Thank you Randy how about zoom.What is the minimum zoom for good results.
Hunting The Wild Probably 12X.
Hunters that are moving around alot ,are moving around in their vehicles.....road hunters..you see them gawking at the bulls and cows hanging on hunters game poles that they downed wile in the woods on foot...hunting!...not driving!
what GMU was this in?
One of the sloppiest hunts I’ve ever seen
Says the keyboard warrior who’s never gone out and done it
Hunt wolfs instead of elk grampa