ARCHERY OR MUZZLELOADING RIFLE HUNTS:

September is a magical time here in the valley and the surrounding mountains and we consider this the absolute best hunting of the year. Pressure from other hunters is low, and the elk are beginning to herd up in anticipation of the annual breeding season or rut. As September progresses you usually see more and more elk movement and hear bugling thoughout the drainages as the bulls fight for control of the cows.

September is also the time when we enjoy some of the best hunting weather of the year. Typically we have bright sunny days with temperatures ranging from the 40's to mid-60's. Nights will be cool with a frost on the ground in the morning. It is not unusual to get a brief afternoon shower, and at higher elevations we may even get some snow. Many experienced elk hunters consider this the best time to kill a trophy bull. We will use a variety of hunting tactics from spot and stalk, to sitting on wallows, to calling with cow calls and bugles.

Mule deer can also be hunted in September. They will make a really nice trophy as generally they will still be in velvet until later in the month. Either sex archery licenses for elk are available over the counter while deer licenses are on a draw basis. All muzzleloader licenses are by draw only in Colorado. Muzzleloader hunters will need 2-3 preference points to draw a bull tag (statewide) while cow licenses can usually be drawn with zero points or as your second choice on the application.

I may be reached at (719) 256-4817 or (719) 588-3446 MST or you may email a message to me by clicking on the link below.