Best DIY cow elk hunt for an old fart

[Deleted member 31469]

Can no longer deal with bull elk at my age. Where and when would you recommend for an old man who wants to hunt DIY cow elk in the west? Can hike all day, carry a decent load, but I can't, solo or with a buddy, deal with a bull elk. Body has too many miles on it and warranty expired years ago. Have all the gear but haven't hunted elk for years. Looking at CO, NM, WY, but you guys know more than I do so any suggestions would be appreciated. Happy, safe New Year to all.

 

[MJB]

You could always use a packer after it's down.

Rifle or archery? Time of year budget?

 

[HATCHET1]

DIY ...cow elk in AZ is hard to beat..I mean I just stand there and let these guys do it all...but somebody had to teach um...

 

[HATCHET1]

And they grow um quite large in the white mountains...

 

[MJB]

There's no elk in the white mountains what are you talking about......That's where the deer live!

 

[Snake Charmer]

Might take a look at landowner tags, many available and lots of them offer full service hunts or will let you build what works for you so that you can go from they put you on the animal and get it out for you to do it on your own and everything in between.

 

[HATCHET1]

There's no elk in the white mountains what are you talking about......That's where the deer live!

That's what they all say...I'm just there for the Gang Bang ..

 

[Papadeuce]

UT antlerless or spike tags are readily available. Lots of zones to pick from too.

 

[180ls1]

I'll second Hatchet and MJB. AZ cow and hire/pay a packer. Generally speaking the hills in AZ are mild compared to a lot of other states. It won't take you a lot of points either.

 

[Deleted member 31469]

Many thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated.

 

[TRICER]

Elk hunting is hard……I have the 15yo in the gym 5 days a week mostly so he can pack my game. Go deeper and have the boys pack it is my new strategy. Hatchet is my inspiration.