New old guy in GMU 14

[oldnovice]

Hi Elk nuts! I am a novice elk hunter in search of some basic info for GMU 14 during second rifle. I haven't hunted for around 40 years (used to do some pheasant and ducks in California). Now that I am retired, I want to test myself and see if I can get the Monarch of the Mountains. I am in pretty decent shape for 62 years old and don't mind getting dirty! I am not looking for any specific spots, just some general intel. I have the Start My Hunt map for the area I am looking at but it still covers a lot of ground. I am thinking that I may have to go a bit high up since the weather has been rather dry and warm. I also have a cow tag for GMU 13 (bought on a whim) but I may trade that for a fourth OTC rifle. Thanks for any help you want to give!

[WapitiTalk1]

First of all, welcome to the forum oldnovice. Pull up a log by fire and chime in whenever you wish! I know zip about hunting the great state of Colorado (I'm assuming that's what your referring to) but I'm sure somebody who does will chime in. Again, welcome. RJ

[ElkNut1]

Wish I were familiar with the unit but a no go here but it won't stop me from welcoming you aboard, welcome!

ElkNut1

[oldnovice]

Thanks guys! Yea, it is in Colorado just east of Steamboat Springs. I live in Castle Rock so it is a little far for scouting. I have a timeshare that I traded for Steamboat for the week to use as a base camp (really roughing it!).

[Backyard]

Sent ya a PM

[oldnovice]

Thanks. PM'd ya back.

[AlexG]

PM sent

[oldnovice]

Looks like some nice country up there.

[oldnovice]

Got up early and headed out just before daybreak. Saw some fresh scat (mostly deer) and a lot of deer tracks. A few elk tracks. No live animals except the squirrels. Ran into a local land owner out for a run on a jeep trail. He said that the elk have been very scarce this year. He has seen more moose for a change. Others are saying the same thing in the south end of the Routt NF. May have to go farther up or north.