The Colorado Elk Hunting Checklist for a Successful Hunt

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Successful elk hunting comes down to being prepared and taking advantage of the opportunities that come your way. This checklist guarantees that you have every edge available to stalk your prey without being detected while keeping you warm, dry and comfortable. Although this list can’t guarantee success it will go a long way ensuring that you are ready for every opportunity available to bag a trophy elk this season.

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Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials

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#1 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Zamberlan Hunting Boots

Really good, comfortable hiking boots are a necessity to meet the demands of elk hunting in high elevation, rugged, mountain terrain. These Zamberlan boots are like 4-wheel drive for your feet.

• Made from 100% leather for a long-lasting, comfortable hunting boot
• Heavy duty, tall 9″ high boots that offer protection against thick brush, debris, and snow.
• Made of Gore-Tex membrane for maximum water protection and breathability
• Comfortable
• Resoleable Vibram Star Trek sole means this boot will last for years and years even with hard use.
• Hand-crafted in Italy
• Camouflage patterned
• Microtex collars wick moisture from around the lower leg and reduce leg abrasion for greater comfort
• Zamberlan Flex System allows the upper to break forward comfortable without compromising lateral support and protection
• Ideal for carrying heavier loads and hiking through rough, steep backcountry terrain.
• Dual-density PU construction (one for comfort, one for support),
• TPU stabilizer for torsional rigidity, and a tread with an excellent downhill brake
• Toe climbing zone
• Wide, grippy lugs.
• Heel strike zone
• Perfect for elk, mule deer, and lower-level sheep hunting where support, comfort, durability, and performance are required.

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#2 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Scent Eliminating Hunter’s Soap

Elk are unbelievably wary and will disappear without a trace at the drop of a hat. Do not let your scent give you away. Stay stealthy with this high quality hunter’s soap made of a unique formula that captures odors, smothers them, and prevents their release.

• (2) Duke Cannon Big ‘Ol Brick of Hunting Soap – Scent Eliminator, 10oz
• Unique formula that captures odors, smothers them, and prevents their release
• Unscented, odor neutralizing & eliminating
• Fragrance-free
• No-stink soap.
• At a whopping 10-ounces, each bar is 2 x’s the size of other hunting soaps.
• Won’t dry out your skin.
• A portion of proceeds benefits U.S. Veterans.
• Made in the USA
• Eliminates scents on hunters

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#3 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Cirrus Wind Indicator

Technology takes checking the direction of the wind to the next level. This multi-al tool is an advanced wind indicator, flashlight and cell phone charger all-in-one. You will wonder how you lived without this one, .

• Great alternative to messy powder wind indicators
• Multi-tool includes – Wind Indicator, flashlight, Red LED flashlight and built-in Power Bank to charge your electrical device.
• Stay Undetected and test the wind direction in total darkness with Stealth Mode!
• Can be used indoors or outdoors to find all kinds of leaks.
• No open flame.
• Each cartridge provides over 1000 puffs.
• Each charge lasts 30+ hours
• Replaceable cartridge!
• Includes 1 wind indicator, 1 USB charging cord, 1 detachable lanyard, 1 cloud cartridge
• Silent wind indicator is easy to use
• One handed operation
• Always stay downwind of your prey.

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#4 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Midland Two-Way Radios with Ear Buds

Two-way radios can be a game changer for elk hunting with a partner or to stay in constant contact and share sightings with a number of fellow hunters and with ear buds you can ensure that it won’t jeopardize the hunt.

• 2-way radio walkie-talkies feature 50 GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels, along with channel scan to check for activity.
• Splash resistant
• “Call” sound can be programmed to sound like 5 wild animals including turkey, duck, crow, cougar and wolf. Or use the vibrate feature to silence all tones. Either way you will not spook elk with these radios.
• Mossy Oak break-up country camouflage color pattern is ideal for hunters.
• 36-mile range on average, longer range in open areas
• 142 privacy codes give you up to 3,124 channel options to block other conversations.
• NOAA Weather Scan automatically scans through 10 available weather (WX) band channels and locks onto the strongest weather channel to alert you of severe weather updates. NOAA Weather Alert will sound an alarm indicating that there is a risk of severe weather in your area.
• Includes (2) Radios, (2) rechargeable battery packs, (2) boom mic headsets, (2) belt clips, 120V dual desktop charger, AC adapter, DC adapter, and an owner’s manual.

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#5 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Scentlok Skull Cap

ScentLok skull cap keeps your head warm and comfortable while locking in odor and keeping you invisible to elk even if the wind changes. This is the hunting cap you have been searching for.

• Features an innovative, scent-blocking Carbon Alloy technology
• The Carbon technology combines the power of carbon, and zeolite for maximum odor adsorption.
• Form fitting design with 2-way stretch fabric.
• Treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to block moisture from soaking into the fabric to keep your head warm and dry.
• Interior wicking fabric draws sweat and moisture away from your head to keep your skin dry.
• Added fleece paneling over the ears and back of the neck will keep you toasty warm during the hunting season.
• Camouflaged color pattern is perfect for hunters.

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#6 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Bushnell Spotting Scope

The Bushnell spotting scope should be high on your Colorado elk hunting checklist. Scopes have better magnification than binoculars, can easily supplement your rifle scope and will work alongside your laser rangefinder. This is arguably one of the most important tools for a successful hunt.

• Spotting scope with 20 to 60x magnification and 80-Millimeter objective lens
• ED Prime extra-low dispersion glass for color-tuned, high-resolution viewing and clarity even in low-light conditions.
• Waterproof & Rain Guard HD water repellent coatings
• Bak-4 prisms
• Fully multi coated optics reduces light loss and glare due to reflection, resulting in a brighter, higher-contrast image with reduced eye strain
• RainGuard HD coating enhances your view in inclement weather by reducing large drops of water to near-microscopic specks. This dramatically increases light transfer and results in a remarkably clear image in wet weather. Whether you’re dealing with rain, snow, sleet, or condensation, you’ll still enjoy a clear, bright view.
• Stacked,2-speed, dual-focus controls for making rapid and fine-tuning adjustments
• 45-Degree angled zoom eyepiece, measures 16.5-Inch, weighs 80.1-Ounce
• Comes with a soft carrying case.
• High quality, reliable, affordable spotting scope.

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#7 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Armour Stealth Hoodie

Elk and deer were designed to hear better, see better and smell better than other animals in order to detect danger and flee. This Under Armour Stealth hoodie evens the odds by keeping you, undetectable to your prey.

• Scentless hoodie controls your scent to keep you stealthy when hunting
• Made of 100% Polyester with UA Microthread technology dries faster, doesn’t cling, won’t chafe & stretches without absorbing sweat
• UA Storm technology repels water without sacrificing breathability
• Exclusive UA Scent Control technology
• Soft fabric with an advanced, high-loft Sherpa fleece inside for extreme warmth
• Secure hand pockets
• Machine Washable makes it easy to care for.
• Super-breathable fabric regulates body temperature so you are drier, perspire less and stay odorless.
• Eliminates the need to wear heavy, bulky gear in cold weather.

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#8 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Fresh Earth Scent Wafers

Nothing will scare elk faster than a hunter getting winded by the herd. Keep your human scent undetectable by covering it with a natural fresh earth scent that prey expect to smell on the air. These Hunter Specialties fresh wafers will give you the advantage to bag the big one.

• Patented scent wafer technology that makes pure, concentrated scents part of the wafer itself
• Includes 3 scent wafers, a storage case and hangers
• Made specifically for hunters
• Scent wafers naturally refresh themselves when returned to their storage containers after use
• For fast and effective scent cover, hang your scent wafers from nearby branches or pin them to your clothing
• Eight different scents available including fresh earth, white oak acorn, natural pine, cow elk urine, western sage, doe estrus, buck rut whitetail and natural cedar.
• Long-lasting wafers.

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#9 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Primos Elk Call

Elk calling is not an easy skill to master, but once you have it down, you can pull a cow or bull to you. Elk are extremely vocal animals especially during the breeding season. Their chirps, mews, barks, chuckles and bugles are all opportunities to bring one of these animals in close. Use this elk call to increase your chances of success.

• Primos IMAKA DA BULLCRAZY Elk Call
• Quality materials for the toughest situations and environments
• Ideal for the professional, recreational user, or casual user
• Normal or Close In Calling
• Manipulatable to sound like multiple cow elk
• Single reed cow call is very easy to use and gives a very authentic cow sound.
• Comes with a tether strap.
• Adjustable rubber band on the reed allows you to modify the tone.
• If new to using an elk call give yourself at least a month of practice before your hunt to become familiar and efficient.

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#10 Colorado Elk Hunting Essentials: Zeiss Terra Binoculars

Perfect binoculars for the elk hunter with an awesome close focus and a wide-angle field of view, you’ll be able to pick out individual animals from large groups and seek out hidden game. Plus their extremely compact size makes them easy to use in the field.

• 8x magnification delivers enlarged images
• Enjoy large fields of view and steady images
• Waterproof, watertight body
• Compact design and the large lens diameter are ideal for hunting in fields and forests
• Featuring SCHOTT ED glass with the highest optical precision and the hydrophobic multi coating guarantee brilliant detailed images and 100% natural colors.
• Large, smooth and easy-to-grip focus wheel for fast, smooth and easy focusing.
• Lightweight, sleek, modern design
• Easy-to-grip body surfaces let you grab and lift the binoculars quickly to your eye
• Ergonomically correct eye cups make viewing comfortable and natural.
• Ideal for hunting, bird watching, nature observation, outdoor activities
• Available in black, gray and black & green

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