Rifle 2nd season near Eagle

[UT1031]

Anyone hunted around Eagle during the 2nd season? My brother is going after his first elk and I am driving over from Utah to help him out. I have never been there and am just hoping someone might give me an opinion of the area.
Thanks,
Kelly

 

[fishinghunter14]

which unit is he hunting that will help alot.


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[270Whatelse]

2nd season can be a very tuff hunt. I would look for the nastiest canyon you can find and start there.

 

[UT1031]

Thanks for the input.....the unit is 35.

 

[fishinghunter14]

lets see 35 second season get off the road there are so many hunters up there that its tough to get away from them but do hunt the nastiest part you can find and it will help up the colorado river road is usually good once it snows the elk go into the colorado river ranch then come back across the road in the morning make sure you watch the private lands though. dont be afraid to hike and i suggest just stayin up there camping so you can get a better start on all the other hunters good luck though not much you can do before the snow hits though castle peak is also good but alot of private up there hunt as high as you can and if you find an area with elk hunt it hard as you can. make sure your friend can take a long shot 250 to 400 yards it will help cause they are all pretty skidish up there but get after them and good luck to you


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[nephilim]

I have hunted this area for the last few years 2nd season and you will want to get up as high as possible towards castle peak.If it snows 6 inches or better they will probably be a lot lower,almost to the road.The area has real good genetics for deer,but I havent seen much elk,it seems to be a better deer unit.

 

[UT1031]

thank you to all who have responded. sounds like it could be difficult, but we are lucky to have access to a very large ranch. sorry, don't know the name.
Kelly