GMU 48- 1st Rifle Bull and 3rd Season Buck

[dburnie]

I was fortunate enough to draw my first season bull tag and a third season buck tag. Done a lot of scouting and e-scouting as well (even got in a round of golf at the Mt. Massive course haha).

Looking for some advise on the unit. I am not a trophy hunter, looking to fill the freezer (not to say I would pass up a trophy by any means). Just want to get out there and tag out. Bringing my son on his first hunting experience as well (he is 8 and cannot wait).

Looking forward to hearing from those experienced with the unit.

I would love to see some pics too!

 

[HntHrdr]

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[jhibbs]

My friend and I will be hunting unit 48 1st rifle for elk too. We have only hunted it one other time, about 10 years ago (the year it rained really heavily throughout most of the muzzle loader season), which is why we decided to go with 1st rifle this time.
I passed a 5 X 5 the second morning and ended up with tag soup.
We decided to try a drop camp this year, since hiking in and out of that country every day will wear you out, especially for the 8 year old you’ll have in tow.
The elk are in there, but you’ll still have to work for them. It’s definitely some rugged country so get in as good of shape as you can. Perhaps we’ll see you on the mountain.