Public land hunting, however, can be difficult as many hunters will travel to colorado for. Year in and out elk success for bull on public land is dismal. Hunting for elk with a bow on public land can be one of the most challenging hunts i can think of, but also one of the most rewarding. This book has much to offer for the new and experienced hunter. Matt is a colorado native who has local knowledge, and that was what i.
In this book, zumbo tells how to select an outfitter or plan a doityourself hunt. Covering millions of acres of publicly owned forest and range land. With an estimated population of around 280,000, the elk are spread out over millions of acres of private and public land. Where elk once cut deep trails in meadows they mowed to lawn height, echoes of bugling bulls have faded. Most of the information that we gather will be written directly on these maps. Low license prices, large herds and great land make colorado the most highly hunted state in the rockies. Elk hunting in the beautiful mountains in the national forest of northern new mexico is one experience youll never forget. Be patient, be persistent and be willing to work for it.
The elk hunting world is replete with inscrutable numbers and symbols. Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. Typically land owned by idaho department of fish and game is for the purpose of public use. That means im biased against places where nonresident tags are hard to get and cost more than a set of new tires for your truck. Easily find elk hunting property for sale on the most extensive property database in the us. One of the biggest concerns with elk hunting public land is the possibility of encountering other hunters in the same area. Leopolds land ethic is explained with a series of beautiful stories. The book does a good job of helping you understand what it takes to do well hunting on public land which is what it is for. Nov 26, 2017 this video summarizes the public land elk hunt for 2017. Hunters understand this, and often line up near the park boundary line anticipating new elk coming onto land open to hunting. So im writing this book for those of you in the 90% wanting to move into the 10%.
Minimum size of a cooperative elk hunting area shall be 5,000 acres, except that contiguous parcels of at least 640 acres in size may be combined to comprise a cooperative elk hunting area. Decades of chasing all species across public lands has provided both experience and perspective that has allowed randy to become the leading advocate for the selfguided hunter. Diy elk coloradojul2010 diy self guided elk hunting. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt.
Here in lincoln county we have about 9,000 acres of public land from the 6,000 acre sutherland reservoir state recreation area, the 1920 acre wapiti wildlife management area, a couple of areas from 600800 acres all the way down to 25 acre interstate lakes. Land owned by other state of idaho agencies may have restrictions as well. Ive always had good luck rifle hunting there but the elk werent in the areas i normally find them. With a total elk population of 280,000, more than 22. We operate on private land near chama located in northern new mexicos pristine mountains. This statebystate guide to the best public land elk hunts in america includes information on specific units, tags requirements, and deadlines. Elk hunting guide for a diy fairchase elk hunt on public land includes planning the hunt.
How to hunt elk in colorado on public land gone outdoors. Prepare mentally for the terrain you will be hunting and the worstcase weather you can expect. There are a number of very good elkhunting books out there, and im glad that so many people have liked the francisbarsness edition. I highly recommend this book for both novice or experienced hunters. These are guaranteed license hunts that occur on private ranches in new mexico.
In most cases, hunters wont venture too far off the beaten path. Recently hunted unit 26 in white river national forest with no luck. This book provides excellent advice and insights for anyone wishing to hunt elk. Elk guidedpublic land fully accommodated kiowa hunting. However there are restrictions on many of our wildlife management areas e. The bulk of the hunting pressure will take place a few hundred yards from parked vehicles and easyaccess areas. Kiowa hunting service offers private land elk hunts in new mexico and colorado, as well as private land cow elk hunts in new mexico. Thinking about trying to go back some where in colorado before the season is over. The upshot simply means that to be successful a hunter needs to hunt harder, smarter, and longer than other hunters. Most elk hunters know exactly where theyll hunt this fall.
When hes not spending time scouring maps for somewhere hes never been, and no one else is likely to go, hes at home cooking up delicious wild fish and game meals for family and friends. You have to be seasoned and in good shape to get lucky here just check the harvest reports you see the story. The property, a 7,000 acre cattle ranch, and the surrounding area host a large population of elk. Hunting funnels along escape routes on public land is a deadly strategy for monster bucks. A cooperative elk hunting area is an area of private land located within the boundary of an area open to public elk hunting as identified in section 364.
Elk hunting montana goodreads meet your next favorite book. Locate and hunt backcountry areas far from roads, trails and hunting pressure. This video summarizes the public land elk hunt for 2017. These days, finding elk on public land can test your patience and endurance.
You have thousands of national forest acres, right out your back door that is yours to enjoy, but you pay no taxes on it. Aug, 2012 here are some places where the elk hunting today, in terms of numbers of elk and the chances at getting in the middle of them, are as good as it gets on public land. Public land scouting packages semiguided and self guided. In southwestern montana there is an area where elk migrate out of yellowstone national park onto national forest lands beginning with the onset of the rut in late august. Guided elk hunts new mexico private land elk hunting chama. With one of the largest elk herds among the 280,000 statewide elk population, craig is a popular destination for elk hunters. Hordes of other hunters can hunt those same acres every year for the same species.
American hunter how to tag a bull elk on public land. Choose from 14 colorado ranches for elk hunting and deer hunting for 2020 colorado elk hunting and deer hunting leases in hunting units 4, 15, 23, 25, 42, 65, 82, 1, and 211. I killed a 6yearold buck on public land in iowa a couple years ago on the 12th day of my sevenday hunt. There are a number of very good elk hunting books out there, and im glad that so many people have liked the francisbarsness edition. Be ready to modify your own behavior to locate them again. Guided regular trip stalking hunting from a blind bow hunting. Elk hunting in united states 181 hunts many an inspired page has been written about the mighty bull elk, steam blowing out of the mouth, shaking the rockies and sending the shivers down the hunters spine with his bugle. Randy is the voice of the public land hunter in america. Public access atlas nebraska game and parksnebraska game.
If youre the doityourself hunter whos resourceful and willing to give the boots a workout, this book helps you plan for success in a state known for good bulls and a lot of public acreage. To help you narrow down the search, we drilled six experts for their secrets on finding. So many things get thrown at an elk hunter over the course of a 57 day hunt or a 30day elk season. Elk hunting provides all the basics a hunter needs to know about planning a trip, selecting equipment, understanding elk behavior and mastering hunting techniques. Similarly, in elk hunting you need to learn as much as you can about the quarry you are pursuing. That was 23 years ago, and i believe was the sole instance that hooked me on elk hunting to this day. Overall, the top 3 public land elk hunting tips were. Guided elk hunts new mexico private land elk hunting. Aldo leopold, a hunter and conservationist, wrote the book on modernday wildlife management.
Particularly on those public areas and other lands that get a fair amount of hunting pressure, that spot is likely to be a site most other hunters wont recognize. Maximum of 46 deer and elk hunters per lease, only one group per lease, per each of the five hunting seasons. Sep 19, 2016 in case you forgot, you coown 600plus million acres of public landand somewhere out there is your elk. Heres what we heard from fellow bootsontheground, public land elk hunters on our facebook page. Oct 31, 2012 the kings of the deer family thrive on large ranges of land. Randy does his best to answer viewer questions about elk and elk hunting, based on his 25 years of. If youre the doityourself hunter whos resourceful and willing to give the boots a workout, this book helps you plan for success in a state known for good bulls and a lot of. The map packages for both our full scouting packages and our informational packages consists of 1. It was an interesting yearwolves, fewer elk, and lots of miles on the boots to find some postrut bulls. Elk property for sale whitetail properties hunting land. Everything you need to know about hunting on public lands.
A few of the people that purchased my book have mentioned that its a good complement to dons book. This is a book about percentages, and improving them. Unit 51 and unit 52 are located in north central new mexico. In the west, most hunting opportunities occur on public land. Tips for hunting elk on public land dev backcountry. I tell friends this is the best elk hunting book available and i often times buy it for gifts. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of colorados overthecounter otc elk hunting game management units. Hunting pressure, weather, and activity of other elk can all impact an elks regular pattern. Moving long distances is not a problem for elk, and. By that ti,e all the elk will have been bumped nad or flown on to the large tracts of private land surrounding the unit. Craig, colorado, in the northwestern corner of colorado and moffat county, is often referred to as the elk hunting capital of the world. Much of nebraskas public lands are managed by the nebraska game and parks commission.
In case you forgot, you coown 600plus million acres of public landand somewhere out there is your elk. I enjoyed reading the book, and it helped get me excited for my elk trip but i didnt learn very much about elk. Our leases offer a wide selection of accommodations. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to be successful at hunting elk on public land with preparations being an ongoing process. Each book assigned to a different writer, with mike photos illustrating each volume. Elk hunting in united states 181 hunts many an inspired page has been written about the mighty bull elk, steam blowing out of the mouth, shaking the rockies and sending the.
So many dream hunts involve elk, and yet so often those dreams dont c. Youll want to make the most of any chance at a branchantlered bullif, indeed, youre licensed to fire. Hunt on private land in new mexico backcountryoutfit. Currently, the statewide price for a private land bull elk tag is anywhere from 6 to 10 thousand. There are strategies laid out for hunting all stages of the rut, with great stories from mr. Here are some places where the elk hunting today, in terms of numbers of elk and the chances at getting in the middle of them, are as good as it gets on public land. It goes over what to look for when selecting a hunting unit, scouting, doing it yourself or choosing an outfitter. The one piece of advise that makes the biggest difference for me to continually harvest elk on public land is to prepare mentally. Grouse mesa outfitters specializes in horseback elk hunting. Any suggestions on areas hunters have had success bow hunting elk on public land in colorado. The book is plainly written for the average joe who wants to go out west and hunt for elk. But elk hunting montana can make the hunt a reality by offering a thorough and detailed explanation of where to find public access in big sky, and also find good elk. We and the landowners have designated a low number of deer and elk hunters 46 per season on each lease to guarantee a noncrowded, highly productive elk and deer hunting environment.
We offer a variety of options for your ideal elk hunt, including. I will never forget my crosshairs bouncing around the spikes vital area when i was only twelve years old. This book has helped me tremendously even after several years of hunting and learning elk habitat and their behavior, this book still help me learn more and more. Application for cooperative elk hunting area permit fg1449. Public land elk hunting book scott willoughby denver post as the title suggests, its a specifically tailored guide to harvesting one of our states 264,000 rocky mountain elk on more than 23 million public acres open to hunting. How to hunt elk in craig, colorado gone outdoors your.
Jun 21, 2018 with an estimated population of around 280,000, the elk are spread out over millions of acres of private and public land. I did however considered a worthwhile read especially for the price. Diy elk coloradojul2010 diy self guided elk hunting public. Department of agriculture usda, natural resource districts nrds, hunters, anglers, landowners, private organizations and government agencies to deliver an access program designed to enhance wildlife habitat and increase hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. Finding success on the best public lands is a book designed to be used for deciding where to hunt successfully on public lands in montana.
Public land elk hunting and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Alex is a hardcore public lands hunter and fisherman. Kiowa hunting service offers public land elk hunts in carson national forest, lincoln national forest, gila national forest, and cibola national forest. It was an amazing colorado elk hunting public land experience.
This statebystate guide to the best publicland elk hunts in america includes information on specific units, tags requirements, and deadlines. Many public areas offer plenty of room for both elk and the hunters who roam for them. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. How would you like to have access to millions of acres of some of the best guided public land elk hunting in the world. Gila national forest public land hunts elk, mule deer. A bow hunter aims at bighorn sheep at upper missouri river breaks national monument in montana. Completely furnished cabins and lodges on most leases. The nebraska game and parks commission has joined pheasants forever, inc. Elk hunting in montana is well organized into sections of montana. Fyi i know there are plenty of other great hunting books out there that i. Prepare mentally for the hunting pressure and how you will react to having your gameplan foiled by other hunters. I can hunt thousands upon thousands of acres every year for mule deer and elk. Everything you need to know about hunting on public lands u. Elk private land hunting new mexico, united states.