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Report from the Colorado High Country

Author: admin

Sep 22, 2009
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Maroon Bells, Aspen, CO

A lot of you are probably gearing up to get into the high country for an upcoming hunt in Colorado or somewhere else in the Rockies. I figured you might like a non-scientific, yet first hand report of what's going on with the animals and the weather.

We just got our second cold snap of the season yesterday and last night. This morning we woke to an inch of snow above 9,000 feet. Temperatures were in the 20s in Carbondale in the Roaring Fork Valley and it was reportedly 17 degrees on top of Monarch Pass near Gunnison, Colorado. Let's just say it was darn cold in the woods this morning before sun up. Don't forget to pack all your best and warmest hunting gear.

If you are driving through the mountains, make sure to check the Colorado Department of Transportation website for pass closures. We only have a little snow now, but that can also change quickly. There's nothing worse than having to turn around to drive all the way around a pass. Usually the passes don't close until closer to the end of October or start of November.

The leaves are mostly still on the trees, but that will change soon with our next big windstorm.

The rut was slow to start with all the warm weather we had, but I'd say it's in full swing now. Last week my husband and I called in a group of hot and horny bulls. I had my bow drawn on one just 15 feet in front of me, but never got a shot through the dark timber. That's hunting.

Best of luck to everyone and safe travels.

Categories: Hunts, Miscellaneous, Testimonials

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We weren't too far apart. I was south east of Gunnison for my archery elk hunt. The rut was a little slow at first but then... Everyday we had very close encounters with elk! What a blast!!!

On a side note... I picked up a Sitka Flash 20 pack late this summer, ahhh, what a pack! Please keep the great gear coming!

Rog

Roger Medley Posted At 9/29/2009 07:02 AM

Sounds like a good morning for the Dutch Oven or Kelvin Vest!

Thanks for giving us a little taste of the beginning of your hunting season1

Rudy Posted At 9/25/2009 08:43 AM

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