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Title: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 27, 2013, 08:47:00 PM

I figured since everyone was about done with their hunting seasons I would finally post of some pictures of my hunting trip to Colorado this year.

You'll notice rather quickly there are NO pictures of elk, on the hoof or on the ground. Heck, there aren't even any pictures of arrows sticking in the ground. These are just pictures of some scenery, my bow and arrows, and a few shadowy reminders that I was there.

Despite the lack of cooperative elk, I had a fantastic trip for my first time out west. Hope you enjoy.

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Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 27, 2013, 08:48:00 PM

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Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 27, 2013, 08:49:00 PM

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Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: DamselflyFarm on January 27, 2013, 08:49:00 PM

Great photos! Looks likie a great hunt, even without elk.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 27, 2013, 08:50:00 PM

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Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 27, 2013, 08:51:00 PM

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Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Hummer3T on January 27, 2013, 09:29:00 PM

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: old_goat2 on January 27, 2013, 09:29:00 PM

yeah don't worry, there were no elk harmed in any of my pictures this year either, I have good feelings about this coming season though, know right where to be this year, was first year hunting the area this past season, I got some ideas of exactly where I need to be instead of just a general area!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: rastaman on January 27, 2013, 09:38:00 PM

Nice! Thanks for posting them up!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Eric Sprick on January 27, 2013, 09:39:00 PM

Fantastic pics! Looks like a great experience.

Eric

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Kip on January 27, 2013, 09:43:00 PM

Beautiful pictures.It has been a long time since I hunted Colorado need to do it again.Thanks Brian brought back memories.Kip :campfire:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: stykbow67 on January 27, 2013, 09:52:00 PM

What part of the "Zirkel" were you hunting?? Me and a buddy hunted there this last fall also, we came in from the north in the Buffalo ridge area and saw a few Elk but nothing major. Sure is some pretty country though, nice pics Thanks for sharing!

Steve

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Ragin Bull on January 27, 2013, 10:15:00 PM

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Orion on January 27, 2013, 11:13:00 PM

Nice country. Been in the general area myself. We usually put in from the Encampment trail head on the Wyoming/Colorado border. Haven't been there in a few years. Last time I was, the beetle damage was really starting to show. Lots of dead trees. A few of your pix show that as well. Though they did log some of that stuff and are trying to log more, I'm thinking a lot of it is going to start falling down soon and/or start to catch fire. That's one of the reasons I've been reluctant to go back. Beautiful country though, even with all the dead trees.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: coaster500 on January 28, 2013, 12:27:00 AM

Great pictures Brian.... just being in the woods during elk season is amazing. My favorite time of year and favorite hunt hands down :)

:campfire:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: cacciatore on January 28, 2013, 03:40:00 AM

Brian,you have taken the spirit of the Colorado September season! Great pics. That's is been my home for about 20 hunting season!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Tater on January 28, 2013, 08:02:00 AM

Very nice pictures..! Looks familiar..

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: JohnnyWayne on January 28, 2013, 08:22:00 AM

Beautiful country, thanks for sharing Brian :)

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: wooddamon1 on January 28, 2013, 12:56:00 PM

Great pics!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 28, 2013, 01:13:00 PM

Nice pictures. I think I may see what your elk problems were. The SHADOW figure was noisey and warning the elk.
Some year I need to make the trip.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Mike Falkner on January 28, 2013, 03:13:00 PM

Super pics. That bow is gorgeous! What is it?

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: tj69 on January 28, 2013, 03:23:00 PM

Thanks for the beautiful pics!
Looks like a Blacktail snakebit one piece recurve to me.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: ron w on January 28, 2013, 03:31:00 PM

Thanks for refreshing my mind....I was there in 2011 and really loved the Mt. Zirkel area. I also came away elk-less but had a fantastic adventure, camping at 9500 feet, hail storms, and Jalapeno poppers wrapped in bacon over an open fire. Cyclic-Rivers [Charlie] almost killed me with those....great photos!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: JJB on January 28, 2013, 05:56:00 PM

Thanks for sharing the pictures. They make me want to head back out there again soon.
-Jay

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: stevem on January 28, 2013, 07:13:00 PM

I can smell the spruce and campfire. Thanks.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: fmscan on January 28, 2013, 07:20:00 PM

You have a great attitude... I look forward to the day you get into the elk... good luck next time.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bill Kissner on January 28, 2013, 07:38:00 PM

Nice pictures Brian, they sure make me homesick for the mountains! We are in Florida for a few months. It is a good place to be in the winter but the mountains are where my heart is.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: 2 edges on January 28, 2013, 07:40:00 PM

Thanks for sharing those awesome shots.

2 edges

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: glass76 on January 28, 2013, 07:53:00 PM

Great pics Brian. I hope to experience the high country myself this fall.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Knawbone on January 28, 2013, 08:03:00 PM

Good ol US, no place more beautiful.Looks like you must have had a good tine. Ops I mean time. Thanks for taking us along. Nice looking equipment! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: mb bowman on January 28, 2013, 08:36:00 PM

Right on Brian! It is always good to get that first trip out of the way and gain the experience it brings.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: suburbanirma on January 28, 2013, 08:40:00 PM

Great pix! Bring back fond memories. Two years ago I hunted near the Zirkel Wilderness Area with a group of trad archers. We were east of Gould in the state forest... saw some elk but no shots. This year, I'm going into the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness on horseback from near Walden with an outfitter for the first week of the season. Hope to get great pix like you took and maybe a chance at an elk. Tom

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 28, 2013, 09:42:00 PM

I was there as Ron said 2 years ago. What a great place, thanks for rekindling the memory.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: twitchstick on January 29, 2013, 10:00:00 AM

Great pic's! Makes me feel like I was there. :campfire:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bernie B. on January 29, 2013, 10:12:00 AM

Hopefully, we'll get drawn for 2014! I was able to go in 2011 with my son Jay (JJB) and two of his buddies in 2011 and had the time of my life. Even had a couple of close encounters. What a great experience! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures! :thumbsup:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: chanumpa on January 29, 2013, 01:47:00 PM

Sure are nice pics.Looks like it was a pretty soul cleansing trip.Photogenic Blacktail there eh.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on January 29, 2013, 02:48:00 PM

Thank for the comments. I have these pics looping as my wallpaper background on my computer. I get to relive that trip every day. Great memories.

We were north of Walden around Camp Creek for a week then west a bit to Damfino Creek for another week.

I took all of these shots with my iPhone. Hard to believe how well they turned out.

Yep, it is hard for me to pass up a chance at taking a photo of that bow whenever a good background pops up. And there were plenty of them out there.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Biathlonman on January 29, 2013, 04:13:00 PM

Looks great. Why would anyone want to ruin a good elk hunt by killing one. That's a hell of a lot of work!

It's almost St. Jude auction time, let's get together on another pig hunt bidding spree...

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: maineac on January 29, 2013, 06:46:00 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing your journey.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Homebru on January 29, 2013, 09:05:00 PM

Comin' back for more this year, Brian?
homebru
P.S. beautiful pics, by the way

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: JDinPA on January 30, 2013, 12:11:00 AM

I went to Mt Zirkel Wilderness out of Walden as well a few years back. I had an elk in camp the night before opening day, but nothing but people after that.
Beautiful area that's for sure.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: ozy clint on January 30, 2013, 01:39:00 AM

fantastic pics.
and gorgeous bow. what is it?

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Tallhunter on January 30, 2013, 01:53:00 AM

Epic photos! A blessing to be bask in the Lords handy work! Wow. Really hope to head that way someday!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Lotech Joe on January 30, 2013, 07:43:00 AM

Great pics. Beautiful country. Reminds me of when I could.......I miss those days.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: 6feathers on February 10, 2013, 04:38:00 PM

Great pics Brian. Makes me want to tag along sometime.

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: CDR on February 10, 2013, 06:10:00 PM

That one piece cuve is awesome! What are the specs?

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Moots on February 10, 2013, 07:04:00 PM

The only thing prettier than the scenery is your bow!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: Bel007 on February 10, 2013, 08:48:00 PM

Gary... any time my friend.

Thanks David. Here is the thread from when I got her.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=114919;p=1

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: elkken on February 11, 2013, 03:39:00 PM

Nothing like taking a Blacktail to elk country .. Thanks for sharing your journey :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: sheephunter on February 12, 2013, 01:10:00 AM

Great photos, thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: LA Trapper on February 12, 2013, 01:27:00 AM

Brian, looks like a great adventure and trip. Man, great pictutes.

I remember that thread on your new bow!

Billy

Title: Re: Colorado Elk Hunt 2012 - A Pictorial
Post by: EL Mejor on February 12, 2013, 04:05:00 AM

Wow...Spectacular,,,Thanks for sharing.

Trad Gang

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