CO 61 - Elk Story or Semi-Live Updates?

by **cnelk** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 1]

OK guys...

Got a question regarding my upcoming Colorado GMU 61 elk hunt.

Would you rather read about my 2 1/2 week elk hunt with daily updates or a story at the end of the hunt?

With cell service in the hunting area, I have the capability to update my hunt daily via my ipad.
I will be hunting alone, and evenings in camp could be a good time to either write updates or a story for later...

Let's hear your thoughts~!

by **ElkNut1** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 2]

Brad, are you kidding!!!!! Let's hear those daily updates, that would be GREAT! I'll be in & out elk hunting but would really look forward to hear what's going on with a great tag & hunt like that!

ElkNut1

by **eltaco** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 3]

If not daily, at the very least periodically!

61 should be a great tag and without a doubt you'll have some great stories to share! I'd love it if everyone came on here to update as the season goes on! If I have a few rough days at camp its great to hear from buddies what's going on in their area... sometimes I need a fire lot under my butt when things aren't going my way, and reading of others success or perseverance really helps me to keep chugging along!

by **Lefty** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 4]

With pictures

by **>>>---WW---->** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 5]

Hmmmmmmmm! Things must have really improved with the phone coverage since I hunted down there. We found only one spot that was about three miles from camp. If I stood on a certain little knoll I could get 4 bars on my phone. But if I moved 10 feet in any direction, I lost everything. I'm not kidding!

But I would really like to hear a daily report of your hunt. It should make for some good reading. Those elk down there will be screaming from day 1 of the season until the very end.

Have a great time!

by **cnelk** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 6]

When I was down there 2 weeks ago scouting, one of the things I wanted to see was cell coverage.
I had 2 way radios and my cell phone. With my GF back at camp, I sent a txt to her from many locations each hour to check in and confirm coverage.
There was only 1 or 2 areas that a txt did not go thru. The 2 way radio also did well when I tried it - 3-4 miles away.
But they are more terrain dependant

And yes... The updates will have pics...

by **Freebird134** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 7]

cnelk wrote:Would you rather read about my 2 1/2 week elk hunt with daily updates or a story at the end of the hunt?

You are making a big assumption that we want to hear about it at all!

I'm just kidding!!! I'd love to see a daily update thread.

Or maybe you could rig a GoPro camera to your cell phone and we could just watch live

by **cnelk** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 8]

Here is a short clip of a cow I 'tricked' while up scouting 61...
Is this the kind of stuff you guys want to see??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUaiP2X3 ... re=mh_lolz

by **tracker12** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 9]

Nice vid. Wghat camera are you using? I spent a week there last late SEP scouting thinking I might put in for that tag. Drew Unit 2 archery this year dosen't look I'll ever make it back to 61. I had pretty goos cell service in a lot of the unit. Saw plenty of elk all over. Lots of smalls bulls that came to the cow calls pretty readily. It should be a fun hunt.

by **Freebird134** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 10]

Great video! What camera are you using?

by **cnelk** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 11]

Freebird134 wrote:Great video! What camera are you using?

An OLD Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W70

Here is a 'zoomed' pic of the cow before I calf called to her... she is 72yds away in this pic

by **Buglemaster** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 12]

I want a daily update for shure. Anything less would just be pure torture! My son & I are getting real close to drawing 61 & hope you will share some good stuff when the time finally does arrive.Your gonna have the hunt of a lifetime & we will all be pulling for you to stick a toad. Good luck!

by **Liv2Hunt** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 13]

Definitely live updates if you have the ability. You will have a great hunt and I cannot wait to see how it goes.

I like some others am chasing this tag but still a few years out. However, I did accompany my father 5 years ago when he had the tag. If you feel you need some info on the unit I would be happy to let you in on a couple things I know.

Good luck!

by **slim9300** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 14]

Daily would be sweet!

by **CrazyElkHunter** » 07 25, 2012 • [Post 15]

Hey Brad. No need to be by yourself. Your just a few miles from us and we get phone service from camp. I know Mike can put you in a good spot. If I get my bull early, I'd like to come over and video and call for you.

by **elkaholic** » 07 26, 2012 • [Post 16]

Definitely daily updates with pictures!

by **cnelk** » 07 26, 2012 • [Post 17]

OK guys...

Looks like a Semi-Live Update is on the way!

With pics....

By the way, my timeline is Aug 29th -Sept 14th [Sooner end date if CrazyElkHunter - Calls me me a toad...]

by **bullrub** » 07 26, 2012 • [Post 18]

no question daily updates (PLEASE)