This is my Colorado 3rd rifle OTC bull elk hunt from November 2023. Conditions were mild with next to zero snow pack, which is typical for us on our side of the state this time of year. As such, the bulls were bachelors up, living high on the mountain range in their sanctuary zones. Steep, dark timber slopes! Found my bull on day 2 and was able to kill him from our glassing knob at 600 yards.
Gear used on this hunt:
Pure Precision Arms Carbon Ascent rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor
Nightforce NXS scope
Swarovski Optics
Kifaru packs & gear
Seek Outside gear
Hornady ELD-M 140 grain ammo
Lathrop & Sons custom boot system
Kuiu clothing
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