Jazz Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I'm going back to 7E on the 23rd to try to pinpoint the cows.. and heading up 2-3 days early before the hunt to finalize the scouting and setup a good camp spot. I've been wondering if I'm going to need a cow call. Any luck with that in Dec? My strategy at this point is to determine how much snow is on the ground, and then find a high spot accordingly and glass as much as possible. I'm hearing that sometimes it's a good option as a locator. Being this is my first elk hunt, I haven't a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 17, 2016 We do not have any snow on the ground now. Supposed to get some moisture next Monday, but snow level may be about 9000'. I would not use a hoochie mama fora call. Glassing from a high spot is a good tactic for that late rifle hunt. Even though there may be no snow, if it is real muddy, tire chains are good to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I might bring some. I may leave the diesel at home and use the yukon- it's alot better with 4wd. That beast just sinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Getting up high to a glassing spot wont be an issue but seeing elk will be. Went on this hunt two years ago on the only elk we ever saw were around water in the darker stuff. If your not seeing any elk up high id give that a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I should be up there this weekend scouting. Last year on this hunt there was no snow, and the only place it was muddy was up higher in elevations. I am worried it won't even be real cold this year the way things are looking. Last year the first 3 days barely got above freezing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhunter42 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 I was up there on my wife's hunt this past October. We were into elk everyday but one. She just couldn't connect on one. I'll be in 7w for my cow elk in two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 How high up where you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted November 25, 2016 I wouldnt use a cow call. cover ground and shoot strait. roads are easy to access now, temps are 15-25 in the morning 50-60 in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted November 27, 2016 I drove all over 7e yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was in heaven just looking. With the snow today- we'll see how it looks when I head up wed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted November 28, 2016 Snowing now, got about 2 inches so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
