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Greetings men

We didn't draw in Colorado and are scrambling to figure out something for an elk hunt this fall. I don't feel like learning a new area in Colorado, that doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Thinking of buying leftovers in Montana. I've used the search tool this morning and have need for some feedback. Thoughts welcome on:

Being from SD, we like to shoot birds. Is there anyplace that comes to mind where a guy could hunt birds and elk in the same general vicinity?

Based on how your season is set up, I suspect that many places get hammered the first week and then pressure drops off considerably. Am I right on that? Should one look toward the second or third weeks instead?

Forget about birds and use your time trying to fill the elk tags. Seriously. I haven't been on too many elk hunts where I've said, "dang I wish I didn't have so much time on my hands!"

Pressure is high the first week. You can use it to your advantage or come later, whichever you prefer.

Of course, the later you wait, the odds increase of getting snowed out of particular spots.

Avoid SW MT. Birds are all private and bulls are all piles of wolf schitt.

Agreed.

Found a place in SW Montana. Sent a deposit and bought a tag. See you all there!