Elk Hunting University
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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?
Additionally, check out the Colorado Hunting Atlas.
- GMU MAP Colorado Game Management Units (GMU) Map
- Licensing Total Licensing System
- Everything you need to know Hunt Big Game
