Solo Archery Elk Hunt DIY OTC Colorado Public Land 10 Days Backcountry 

Yea the deadfall, elevation and pack weight make things difficult for us easterners! Always trying to increase my fitness but it’s tough no matter what in the Rockies.

Thanks so much for the kind words. It was truly an incredible experience all around. Elk or no elk the adventure and scenery was worth it! It’ll happen when the time is right and I’m enjoying the journey. Swinging for Montana this year.

Sounds like some great experiences! I think it usually takes several years to finally get it done unless a lot of things go your way the first time. Learn, rinse and repeat. The mountain lions were quite the adventure. I love hammocking and sleep great in my eno system but with the weather and temperatures being so variable I like the security and added insulation of a tent and pad. Right now my tent setup and hammock setup are the same weight. Definitely not opposed to trying it again. I’ll probably bring both to Montana this year 👍🏼

@@HuntSoloPublic I bought a Warbonnet with an underquilt & tarp cover. Combine that with a Sitka sleeping bag and my Sitka Aerolite. There’s no way that I will get cold. I do have a question for you, because this is my main concern for hunting alone. How the hell are we gonna get that big bastard back to the truck?🤣 I’ve watched all the Cliff Gray videos and ton more on the gutless method and how to pack it out but I’m afraid I would not pass the endurance test. I’m thinking it might be best to call some locals with mules but I would love to hear your thoughts.

@@mikemcgee6810 Yea I think it will be the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I currently strength train and run 3-4 times a week. I have a ton of detail on my instagram page about certain workouts and my preparation. Yes the gutless method and quartering and packing until it’s all back to the coolers is the plan. It can be done solo but won’t be easy!

Thanks! Yea it’s tough hunting. God’s fingerprints are strong in the Rockies! I enjoyed it and am sure with continued effort things will eventually pan out. Shots were close to being fired. Glad everything worked out and I didn’t have to. Only had 7 in the clip. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. God is good and really blessed me with an adventure on this trip.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck to you as well.

Thanks for watching. Good luck!

Yes sir! A grand time

Definitely can be a blessing and a curse

I think back on the encounter often as well and it’s a different kind of fight or flight mode for sure, especially at night! Glad we both made it to enjoy another day out there.

Awesome, I’ll keep at it!

Thanks man, honesty is the best policy and it seems most hunts are 99% a grind with hopefully that 1% being target animal acquired. I like to show the whole story, highs and lows. I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching.

That's the plan!

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! Good luck on your upcoming hunt 👍🏼

Glad you enjoyed it. I grew up a big eastern whitetail hunter but over the years getting to do a few western trips has me sold.

Absolutely

Awesome, I’m sure it was a fun trip. You can bring a lot of different gear for different situations when you drive which is nice. Those cats are no joke! Good luck next time.

Thank you!

Thank you! And thanks for watching. Yes the camera stuff is heavy but I forget the extra weight later when I get to relive the experience! Definitely worth it.

Thanks for watching! It'll be great when it all comes together.

Awesome! Best of luck to y’all. Beautiful country out there.

I did have one but left a lot of stuff at the truck to cut weight. I had camp and everything else on my back so the rain gear did the trick.

@@HuntSoloPublic and I may do CO again, i started collecting prefrence points. I feel like applying what I learned this year will really help me close the gap next year in every aspect from driving/flying to scouting to sleeping pad choices. The learning curve was steep. I grew up toward SRS in NA area. Live about an hour north now.

Yea I think the more you learn about an area and go back to it the higher your odds of success are. Western hunting is a whole nother beast.

Thanks! Yea an OTC tag is good in any OTC units. You can look it up in the regs or on GoHunt to see which units are OTC.

Awesome thanks! Yea it’s no joke. I train year round and it helped but the Rocky’s still smoked me. Good luck and hopefully the prior experience helps you tag one 🤞🏼

@@HuntSoloPublic yeah fingers crossed!

It is definitely a challenge and I like the solitude. The lions were a once in a lifetime experience more than likely and hopefully! My tag was archery only so I'm back to deer and bear back east but am definitely daydreaming about my next elk hunt!

Over the counter tags for elk bow season in Co are not either sex, dude could not had shot the cow legally, in a draw unit the tags are either sex with a few being able to harvest a spike!

@@richsmith8096 Yes there are OTC either sex tags for bow. Plus a lot of areas have a 4pt restriction on one side. This year the either sex tag or the AO tag license is the same price for NR. Pending which unit you hunt best to just buy the Either Sex. Sure about the NO either sex tag for OTC archery?

Appreciate the kind words

Why is that?

Here are my thoughts. The Christian beliefs and Bible beliefs in general boil down to faith. Putting your trust in something that you haven’t seen physically. The Bible doesn’t cover every topic we face in this life. No one has all of the answers and there is plenty of mystery to wonder about. I won’t try and convince you of anything as I think it’s important for us to seek truth out ourselves. I do know that my conscience condemns me and the Bible describes our sinful condition perfectly. The only relief I’ve found for this chronic condition and only way per the Bible to be right with a just and holy God is through saving faith in Jesus and the work he did on our behalf. Sin is the cause of every pain in this broken world and I find taking part in Gods redemptive plan for this world is the only fulfilling path I’ve ever pursued. It’s not easy and the road is narrow that leads to life but you aren’t on your own. If you haven’t read the Bible or don’t like to read check out Daily Audio Bible podcast. It’s a pastor out of Tennessee that reads through the Bible in a year and provides powerful commentary on tough passages. If you’re genuinely interested this would be a great place to start. I’d be glad to talk more or pray for you if you have any requests.

Sounds good, I'll have to start putting in for it!

I think you do need small game license for sage grouse

You need a small game license to purchase the elk tag

I’m sure I’ll be back eventually. Great hunt and beautiful state.

Appreciate it