First Ever: A DIY Backcountry Elk Hunt on Public Land in Colorado
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- There always has to be a first, and this is IT! Me and my buddy @williamcarnahan head high, HIGH up into the Colorado backcountry for my first attempt at DIY elk hunting!
I’ve been on quite a few pack in hunts. For your first hunt you should not be disappointed. If you are in elk most days, that is success. Eventually you will connect. Over the counter elk hunting is tough. Great video guys! I wasn’t disappointed that there wasn’t a kill, but I’m sure you were. Keep at it and you will connect.
Thanks for the positivity.. I knew that if we could just get in the mix with em, that was a win.. but you always wanna take one home. I can't wait to get at it again! thanks for watching and again thanks for the positive energy!
I don't know how many viewers like those shots of a wall of trees where you strain to see a flicker of tan through the branches, but that gets my blood pumping. I miss that feeling so much. Thanks for sharing.
I was going on my first elk hunt in 2021 and caught covid the day my tags arrived in the mail. I didn't get to go. But I will be going this September to Colorado with an OTC tag. This film inspires me. I'm hoping to just see an elk. If I don't I will still enjoy the adventure. I'm 58 years old and have been dreaming of elk hunting for over half my life.
Go get em man!!! Appreciate you watching and glad you found something in it!! Wishing you all the best luck!
Great video fellas! When he said the camera don’t do it justice,I fully understood. I got to go on my first elk hunt last yr and planning on going again. A camera will just never capture the beauty of god’s creation. Here’s to bulls and bows!!
Amen sir!!! I’ll cheers to that.. keep me posted on if ya go back and how ya do!
Loved the video! It’s not always about the harvest, just look at the scenery you guys got to see. I’d never trade my good or bad days in the woods for anything.
You're right! It was an amazing experience and honestly just getting into the mix was more than I thought I would do! Thanks for watching and trying to spread positive vibes and support! We need that more in the comments!
Just stumbled on your page, ill be watching all these this weekend. You mentioned at one point that you are not sure if the viewers would care because you did not get much action. Well, im here to tell you that i have done 3 of these hunts and yours had way more action than all if mine combined! It was an awesome adventure and i look forward to see more. I will be going on my forth in sept this year, 2024!
Thank you! I knew we were super lucky to get into it like we did, but you always wanna give more. Let me know what you think about the 2023 hunt. *spoiler* we came down to earth a little.. hahah! Good luck in ‘24, we’ll be back out too!
Even though it's a 10% success rate, or so, you guys were 100% Elk hunting!! As another hunter I follow would say, "Keep Hammering!!"
Cam's always good for some motivation! Going into it, the goal was definitely just to get into some elk and learn, but when you get that close, you end up wanting a lil more. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive words!
There have been many years of elk hunting I've never seen an elk but I continue to go. When I started elk hunting they were more scarce than they are now. Where I live it can be easier to get a bull elk than it is to get a buck deer. Like Randy Newburg says, "Hunt the burns".
Always good advice! Can’t wait to get after them again!! Thanks for watching
Great video I enjoyed it personally as I'm going on my very first Elk trip this October for 2nd rifle. As far as there not being much action, there was a Ton of action just the experience alone will have me pumped up because I've waited my entire life to do this. You caught Trout from a pond in the middle of nowhere and had a good meal, for me the act of easing the trigger is actually a bonus. Hunting is about the time we spend with some of our dearest friends and enjoying Mother and all she has to offer us and most people will never get to experience that. I'm so looking forward to having to work just to breath in air and to see the sunset over the hills thanks for taking us along.
You’re absolutely right! I still picture myself sitting on a rock looking out at that pond hearing a bugle as my happy place.. that was time well spent.. good luck on your hunt! Let me know how it goes!!!!!
Awesome video! Great story and professional filmmaking. Keep after it and looking forward to see your next hunt!
Hopefully some really cool stuff coming this fall!! Thanks for watching
Great video I enjoyed watching it! Elk hunting archery in Colorado is no joke. It is so much harder than it looks when you’re watching videos of people being successful you have to make perfect decisions at the perfect time to get on them and actually get a shot! They say the average archery Hunter on public land, It takes 5 to 7 years to be successful, you guys did really good!! Good luck in the future. You’ll definitely get it done It’s just a matter of time🤟
Thank you for watching and those encouraging words! It’s definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever attempted once you add the camera element in. Thank you and good luck to you this fall as well!!
Frikin epic adventures are best when shared with a good friend!! Hats off to ya'll for grinding each day... I live here in Colorado and train year round for what ya'll just did... and it never seems that I am in good enough shape for what them elk put me thru!!
I appreciate that man! I don't know if anyone can ever be in good enough shape, but I'm def making more of an effort this year! Thanks for watching!
I felt the same way on our first trip ,but I wouldn't trade it for anything. GOOD VIDEO !
Thank you!! Already counting down til September!!!
Awesome video you just set my plans in stone for sure my son and son in law and I are planning for next September in Colorado a diy trip I would love to pick your brain again man awesome awesome video and unforgettable memories
Thanks and Congrats! Y’all will not regret going at all. I’m not sure what help I would be.. but I’ll be happy to try! There should be an email on the channel or DM on Instagram @gooseinthefield
Great video guys ! I've been on three elk hunts , have yet to shoot one but always enjoy the adventure ! the kill is a bonus ! keep up the good work !!
Thank you sir! I've been told it takes several years to get one on your own, so I just felt lucky to be in the mix! Good luck this fall and thanks for watching!
What a great experience and beautiful video!
Thank you sir! It was one of the coolest few days I’ve ever experienced! Thanks for watching!
@ADayintheField Took me 20 years to get my first and only elk, and that was 7 years ago. Still addicted to the chase despite the low odds and love getting out in the elk woods every year.
@AndrewCawley well I hope this year gets you in on your second one! This is my 3rd year going and I’m hoping 3rd times the charm..🤞
@ADayintheField Thanks, brother! Best of luck this year!
I've been to Colorado a few time and eaten a tag or two! The beautiful of it all is in the journey and just appreciating being out there!! Do it while you can!!
Completely agree.. the thing I always seem to take away from doing stuff like this, is why didn’t I start earlier! Thanks for watching!
@ADayintheField the whole thing really blessed me. I was supposed to be working and zoned completely out. Looking forward to others
Glad to be the source of your procrastination! Haha
Love the video fellas! Keep after it. Spring turkeys are next!
Can't wait!! Already trying to map it all out in my head!
Dude the average person that has never ventured out into God's country has missed the majestic creation, art work and animals is unreal. What an inspiration!
Sorry for the late response, but thank you for the positivity and for watching. There’s so much beauty in the world and, you’re right, so many people miss out on the best parts!!
Wait until you see the new video coming out soon!
TOMORROW!
I really enjoyed your film. Wish I could get to do that someday
Thank for the kind words and for commenting! Just grab a buddy and go try.. that’s kinda what we did. Haha
Yesssss! Can I come on the next one??
We wondered if you’d be interested.. haha better start training now.. haha I know I’m about to start again!
I will never understand how people can spend huge amounts on the best camo patterns and then top it off with mirror sunglasses on their heads.
Thanks for the ride boys
Thanks for watching!
I’m going right over the boulders
the adventure was the success very few of us are successful the first time but dont give up eautiful country and you got a fresh feed of trout you cant do better then that yum keep trying it will happen
Thanks.. and I agree. I know so many people go and don't even see or hear elk their first time going, but once we got in the mix, it's hard not to try and want more haha! the trout were definitely a huge highlight, basically of my whole year! I can't wait til September! hopefully in better shape and a year under my belt we can get a little closer this time! Thanks for following along with the adventure!
My man with the June Lake beanie! 😮
What are the odds? Haha!!
You caught me!! Love me some June Lake :]
I'm already too old for the good stuff , I just go out walking and enjoy being there and watch alot of videos of others doing the grind "
I bet you have more in the tank than you give yourself credit for!! Your right though, just being out there is the best part! Thanks for watching!!
me and a high school buddy ive not seen in over 20 years are planing the first diy public land elk hunt in colorado i was wondering if you could help us maybe give us a direct we dont know where to start
Hey man, lemme know what you’re thinking and l’ll try any helpr
@@ADayintheField we are coming from oklahoma and was wondering whats a good unit to try that has otc tags. im also a 100 % disabled vet and wonder does colorado honor non res. vets or same as everyone
The vet thing I’m not sure of, but the guide book should say something.. Archery or rifle? I know OTC tags are starting to go away.. but I’ll try and double check.. look at the website www.eregulations.com/colorado/hunting.. it’s gonna know more than me.. I’m not a resident either so I don’t know as much as I should.
@@ADayintheField archery
Use wind indicators constantly !
Also, If you can hear a bugle - Elk can hear you talk....!!!!!
I can't tell you how many times I've sat on an outcrop watching elk in the distance skirt away from other hunters who were talking as they were hunting..... I could hear them with my own ears !! Now factor in how well them elk could hear them !!!!
40% Elk Killed (winter kill) in NW Colorado most calves and more...no bulls for 3 years. Now we have Wolves with more coming (from Oregon). Oh who pays the rancher when a wolf kills a sheep or cow...hunters via license fees correct??
The wolf thing is ridiculous to me.. especially when they’ve been starting to come in from Wyoming on their own. And, not to spoil any upcoming videos, we definitely felt the effects of the winter this season. Nature is tough enough as it is we don’t need politicians making it tougher.
Are you guys from Tennessee ?
We are indeed! Well live there now, I'm originally from AL and Will is from California.
Well hello neighbor " Kentucky "
Learn how to make your bugles and cow calls immature sounding especially to herd bulls. Also if your going to growl before you bugle just do it. That thump you have at the beginning of your bugle will push or keep bulls at a distance so remember to make your calls sound like immature bulls and cows and bulls will come in closer. I learned a lot from Wayne Carlton, @fredeichler and elk101
Yea… Bugling under pressure proved difficult for me, but that’s a practice and experience thing. I do love elk 101… also listen to a lot of Dirk from Phelps Calls lessons too. But I’m already practicing again so hopefully I’ll feel more confident! Thanks for watching and giving a few things to work on!!
You were so damn close to heaven.
In more ways than one! Haha! Thanks for watching!!
Pack
Stay in southern California, please. We got enough communists.
No more OTC tags in Colorado for non residents. Starting 2025 good call FWP.
Good video guys, I live and hunt in Colorado every year and I never get used to the beauty of Colorado, God's country for sure!
The last Elk hunt I went on was in Idaho several years ago. My brother called in another hunter.....funny stuff. Shows you how many guys are out there. I'm glad we were all bow hunting!
Amen!
I really enjoyed the film. You made a comment about not knowing if viewers would enjoy it do to limited action. I have been on plenty of hunts and the process is what I enjoy watching. The action is exciting but if you just had short clips of kill shots, it wouldn’t tell a good story (like you two did here). Keep them coming!
This means a lot! Hunting is hunting, always.. but when you put that much into it.. you definitely begin to worry and doubt yourself. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and again, positivity like that means a lot!
Man I’m happy to see this thing growing for you! Now…. Let me get that pack haha
Haha you in it!!!
A video like this gives me one more day in the woods chasing bugles.
Well done!
Thank you for saying that.. it’s what we wanted it to feel like! Hopefully we can all get back at it soon!!
I’m here in Colorado now chasing the bulls , got 6 days left on my hunt before I head home.
Good luck!!!! Hopefully they’re talking a lot for ya! Lemme know how it ends up..
Wish you would have shown the fish tacos, seeing as how that was a crucial deciding point, lol.
Not to be judgemental, I was looking fwd to a recipe, or something to follow.
Love your content, keep it up !
Dude, your absolutely right.. I honestly didn’t think about how we didn’t get it in the moment til I started editing. If we get to do this again this year I’ll make sure we get it all down! Thanks for watching!!
Ida been disappointed if you’d stumbled upon and killed a bull! You gotta put in your years of blood, sweat and tears to earn one! Then, when you are faced with a bull…you’ll be shaking, sweating, heart pounding out of your chest as you draw back in preparation for your first shot! If you keep it together and get lucky…you’ll likely cry your heart out in gratitude. It not over till you set your last load of meat down on your last trip out and you can understand the enormity of your commitment and success!
Looking back this trip went way better than I thought it might.. We were in elk, and almost always in the game. But its natural when you get so close to allow for some disappointment in the moment. Most people I know that have tried DIY elk hunting, purely and truly on their own, haven't seen or heard an elk at all. So I know how lucky I was to even get what I got.
@@ADayintheField - DIY in my opinion is “part” of the only way to do it. Then, seriously off the beaten path on your own. My first bull happened on year 8. I’ve had numerous bulls since then…but I lived and learned the hard way and now I’m pretty successful in the twilight of my hunting life. Looking back I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
My buddy and I did the same trip and it felt like for the first day all we did was backpack with 65lbs on our backs up and down some of the steepest terrain we’ve ever been in (The Bells). Bears all over the place and no elk to be found.
It's absurd how steep some of that country is! I will say this though, it made me get good at reading the topo-map! Man, I would've loved to see more bears, not in camp maybe but out there.. I've spent a lot of time in black bear country but have seen so few! Keep getting out there and thanks for watching!
I so enjoyed watching your adventure together. I hope to do my own first DIY elk hunt and I appreciate your realistic depiction of how hard it truly is for the beginner like me. Hats off to you for getting close. I have no doubt that you have learned a ton form this experience and you WILL succeed. Great job with the Brookies too! Just awesome adventures!!
You're right, I learned so so so much... and hopefully this year we get to try again! Thanks for the positive vibes and for watching and good luck when you head out on your elk adventure!
Packing an elk up those rocks, nightmare! Sure you would have done it, but ugh!
Now that's what I call a cast and Blast!
It was so insane! Thanks for watching!!!
You need to invest in microphones for your camera. Not many people can dead lips
Thank you for taking us along👍
Glad you wanted to watch! Much more on the way so be sure to subscribe! Thanks for watching
Great video! Keep after it guys!
way to go man. getting into elk for your first trip was a major win. at first I saw your pack with a fly rod and the kitchen sink I was wasn't sure but, I think I would definitely have to pack a rod with a lake like that. worth the trip just for the great fishing. I bet you get one next time
You’re absolutely right! My goal for the trip was just to get into ‘em. But once I did that you get your hopes up a little higher.. haha! I def need to rethink my packing and some of my gear, which I’m currently doing.. cause I 100% took the kitchen sink and I can’t do that again hahah! Thanks for watching, and thanks for the positivity!
@@ADayintheField are you going to be able to go back this year. that spot looks like a place that is going to have elk every year
Just found out last week, got a tag for the same area!
I would consider thst a very sucessful first time out! Agree with the boulder field if there was another way around it might be worth it. But crossing it onmwet rocks would be sketchy and slow going. Then IF you were to arrow one hope to god there was another way around it. Been 7miles back once and thought to myself if I drop something I'm in trouble.
That was the thought we had almost exactly.. How do we get it out of here? In all honesty, we didn't have a good plan if we got one, haha! Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive words!
When going to Colorado for the 1st time: Learn how to breathe like a swimmer underwater , take Emergen-C immunity with Zinc & buy a couple cans of oxygen !!!
We weren't oxygen can bad off, but the emergency-c with zinc is a good idea I didn't think of! Thanks for watching
Wait till you’ve got 110lbs of dead weight meat on your back….That’ll give you a whole new meaning to “that is no way light!”
that thought def made me rethink the "how and what" of packing...
DIY?
It was indeed DIY
@@ADayintheField that’s all I know
@@ADayintheField that’s all I know
I like what Arrowed Life said........and hearing bugles is always good! Betcha can't wait 'til next year! Thanks for sharing
At least once a day, I close my eyes and I’m right back there. Sitting beside that lake, and hearing them get after it! Thanks for watching! And Yea, I wish September was tomorrow!!! Haha
@@ADayintheField Me too ;)
Great video. I’m hoping to do it this fall
Go for it!!! Not to feed you cliches but no better time than now!! Thanks for watching
What unit did you guys go with I'm from ny
As a rule, I don't divulge that info but if you use OnX, GoHunt, or any type of hunting based digital mapping apps, they have a lot of resources to help with deciding a unit or area.. Living in Tennessee, all my out west adventures are a result of research, trial and error, and a lot of luck. (both good and bad.) Here's hoping you have more of the good luck than I did getting started haha!
Awesome
Thank you sir!!!
Where at in Colorado??
C’mon man, You know I can’t tell ya that… 😆
@@ADayintheField lol not even the general vicinity?
Ehh not in a public place like this.. DM me on insta and I’ll answer questions! @gooseinthefield