Elk Hunting in Colorado next year

[jjff1019]

Good Evening Everyone,

What kind of clothes do I need when I go Elk hunting in Colorado next year. We will be hunting the Last week. I know warm clothes, I'm asking about type of clothes, camo color, ect.... Any advise would be great. This is my first time to go Elk hunting and I'm getting to go with my father.

[ZenDada]

Hiking boots that climb well, and woolen socks! Start practicing your calls now. I suck! Plan to hunt in a team. A couple of callers for one shooter would be sweet!

[supertrooperl14]

I would say use the layer theory. In the mornings it will be cold as you know what but in the middle of the day it could get warmer so layers would be ideal. Most of your main camo brands should do fine. The most important thing is your scent and your movement when close to elk. Hope this helped.

[tinman]

Where you hunting?

[Bonbonjovi]

Are we talking about the last week of bow season or the last week of the regular season, I can only speak from experience about southwest Colorado near Durango because my brother lives there. bow season is generally very warm days and cool nights, UnderArmour heat gear is your friend and Max 1 camo is very good for that time of the year.Late regular season is a whole different ballgame..I agree with previous post the most important equipment are great boots with a good fit

[glen]

I wouldnt worry about camo. I would just buy some quality layers dress in. Camo looks good in pictures but it dont help much killing critters. take a Hawian print shirt and a camo shirt and turn the pictures into black and white.

[jjff1019]

Where you hunting?

I'm not sure what the area is called but I know it's about an hour south of Colorado Springs. We will be hunting the last week of regular season. Nov. 4 - Nov. 13. Thanks for all the help, keep them coming.

[Randy]

Ive hunted up there about 6 or seven years straight right now. Took me awhile to figure out my clothing.

Learned real fast bulky coats and stuff dont work up there like they do in Texas. Layers are the key, and cotton is not your friend.

Fleece and/or Wool is he way to go. Fleece doesnt do much for me in Texas but up there keeps you very warm.

This is what I wore this year. UA cold gear socks with Filson uplander boots. Duofold expedition weight thermals. Cabelas berber fleece shirt and pants. A fleece vest and a fleece lined windbreaker from Cabelas. Over all this when it was very cold I wore a pair of Columbia omnitech coveralls. A fleece neck gator is really another key I found to keeping warm.

Have also learned over the years to keep my feet off the ground while sitting you wont get near as cold. I prop mine on my pack or find a log to keep them off the ground for a long period of time.

[MountainMan]

I'm not sure what the area is called but I know it's about an hour south of Colorado Springs. We will be hunting the last week of regular season. Nov. 4 - Nov. 13. Thanks for all the help, keep them coming.

You are bowhunting or rifle hunting? That's fourth season, so the elk will be moving pretty good and believe you me, they are going to be spooky after being shot at for 3 weeks.

That's right next to my hometown! You're goin down around Pueblo in the Sangra de Cristos then. Calling in November won't do you a heck of alot of good. Cow calling is always a good idea, but the bulls won't respond like they do in September.

Get you a good pair of hiking boots and be prepared to do ALOT of walking. The elevation isn't as high down there, so you should be alright.

PM me or post up if you have anymore questions.

[Humper]

I believe the key is good footwear that is well broken in, very good underwear including socks that wicks moisture away (no cotton) and layering of outerwear. In altitude is very important to keep hydrated so always carry either multiple water bottles or a good size camelback bladder. As far as camo, Natgear is my favorite.

[flufster]

best advice i could give is be in shape...air is brutal up there.....take two pairs of boots because you will get water in them from sweat even if you dont go through water....if bow hunting, practice shooting from unlevel ground...i never thought about shooting with my right or left foot a full 12 inches above the other...our first set up, i spent 30 minutes trying to stand on sloped ground and trying to figure out how to draw my bow on the slope....my only shot for the week was up above me on a ledge and it felt totally wrong....if i could do over, i would practice somewhere other than flat ground

[Txnrog]

As others have said, layer, and stay away from bulky clothes. The best investment you can make is some Capaline long johns, they run ~$100 for a set last I checked, but 100% worth it. The only natural fiber I've ever used is wool, polartecs, polartec-type sweat pants, etc of varying thickness form the basis of my layers. As others have said, wouldn't be too concerned with CAMO during rifle season, you're going to be wearing a neon orange vest and hat anyway.

Weather is pretty unpredictable that time of year, only guarantee is that it freezes at night, but the days can be sunny & 60 or snowing and bone chilling.

[Txnrog]

BTW 2 pairs of boots is an excellent idea, I also like to wear gators. If it's not snowing (which the gators help with as well), in the morning you'll likely have frost, as that melts, it soaks your lower pant legs, socks, boots. San Juans may be drier than where I typically hunt, but always good to be prepared.

[jjff1019]

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[VorTexan]

I'm not sure what the area is called but I know it's about an hour south of Colorado Springs. We will be hunting the last week of regular season. Nov. 4 - Nov. 13. Thanks for all the help, keep them coming.

That week be prepared for anything with layers. If your hiking you wont need as much but you need to have gear in back pack for every scenario.