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Elk Hunting University

Elk Hunting University
Our mission at ElkCamp is to be a purveyor of information that we believe will help you to become a more successful elk hunter. While much of our content is original, we strive to provide our readers with high-quality content regardless of it's source. In that regard,  Colorado Parks and Wildlife publishes what we believe is an outstanding online resource for elk hunters, Elk Hunting University. This webpage is designed to link you directly to this information. All content of Elk Hunting University is the property of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We are just passing it along to you.



Chapter 1
  • Lesson One: Introduction to Elk Hunting 
  • Lesson Two: Planning For a Successful Elk Hunt 
  • Lesson Three: Applying for a License ​
  • Lesson Four: Using Technology 
  • Lesson Five: Pre-scouting - Using Maps and GPS 
  • Lesson Six: Scouting Tips - The Secrets to Success 
  • Lesson Seven: High Altitude Hunting 
  • Lesson Eight: Archery Elk Hunting 
  • Lesson Nine: What Now? "Plan B" Licenses 
  • Lesson Ten: Hunting for the Dinner Table  
  • Lesson Eleven: Finding an Elk Hunt Outfitter 
  • Lesson Twelve: Guns, Gear & Stuff 
  • Lesson Thirteen: Marksmanship 
  • Lesson Fourteen: Wilderness Hunting - Backpacking to the Hunt 
  • Lesson Fifteen: Field To The Table
Chapter 2
  • Lesson One: Hunt Planning Army Style
  • Lesson Two: Understanding Elk Habitat
  • Lesson Three: Planning a Combination Hunt
  • Lesson Four: Planning Resources
  • Lesson Five: Elk Movements in Colorado
  • Lesson Six: Setting Up an Elk Camp
  • Lesson Seven: Backpack Hunting
  • Lesson Eight: The Drop Camp
  • Lesson Nine: Mid Range Ballistics for Elk Hunting
  • Lesson Ten: Elk Hunting Ballistics
  • Lesson Eleven: Archery Shot Placement
  • Lesson Twelve: Shot Placement: Rifle and Black Powder
  • Lesson Thirteen: Women and Elk Hunting
  • Lesson Fourteen: Hunter Sight-In and Practice Tips
  • Lesson Fifteen: After the Shot
  • Lesson Sixteen: Strategies, Tips, & Techniques
  • EHU 201: Final Exams
Chapter 3
  • Lesson One: Ten Tips for Hunting Colorado Elk 
  • Lesson Two: Wapiti Workout
  • Lesson Three: Stuff Sacks
  • Lesson Four: Tactics for Hunting Late Season Elk
  • Lesson Five: Late Season Hunting, Vehicle Checklist for the Novice
  • Lesson Six: Food and Cold Weather Gear
  • Lesson Seven: Hunting Post Rut Bulls, Tactics and Techniques
Chapter 4
  • Lesson One: Elk Hunting 101 Seminar - Refresher
  • Lesson Two: Part 1 - Using Pack Horses
  • Lesson Three: Part 2 - Heading to Backcountry
  • Lesson Four: Elk Hunting in Game Management Unit 45
  • Lesson Five: Arrows for Elk Hunting
Chapter 5
  • Lesson One: Gaining permission to hunt on private land
  • Lesson Two: I harvested the wrong animal. Now what do I do?​
Videos
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/HuntVideos.aspx

Additionally, check out the Colorado Hunting Atlas.

Colorado Hunting Atlas - Getting Started from Colorado Parks & Wildlife on Vimeo.


  • GMU MAP  Colorado Game Management Units (GMU) Map
  • Licensing   Total Licensing System
  • Everything you need to know  Hunt Big Game
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