Hayden Pass Fire

[LeeWoiteshek]

This fire is burning in GMU 86. My first rifle tag is right over the mountain in GMU 82. I fully expect the fire to crown the mountain and cross over into 82, as the Forest Service isn't fighting it at altitude.

My question is will the elk run from 86 into 82? Will they keep running from the smell of smoke until they're poolside in Cancun drinking margaritas?

Should I turn on my tag as FS isn't planning on full containment until 10/01/2016? (Not out just contained)

Comments and suggestions are welcomed.

 

[DW]

With the winter kill this past winter and now the fires you guys should avoid colorado the next 10 years! Or the monsoons could hit next month, put out all the fires and wash all the critters to new mexico! Better make that 20 years!

 

[txhunter58]

Don't think animals will run to the next country. Just will stay ahead of the flames. wouldn't panic yet. Pray for rain!

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

 

[cmbbulldog]

Could end up being great. Animals wont go far from the fire, and will be right back into the area as soon as the flames are out.

 

[tailchasers]

A little rain can go a long ways around here. Seen a few bulls and deer taken from burn areas, the antler color was incredible with the added char in the area.

"Courage is being scared to death but
saddling up anyway."

 

[DW]

You guys aren't helping!

 

[littlebighorn]

Hey DW,
I will fuel the flame

Two years ago we hunted a fresh burn and the elk were right in the middle of it. With the evergreen limbs gone those tan bodies stick out like neon lights on that black background!

 

[DW]

LAST EDITED ON Jul-24-16 AT 09:30AM (MST)[p]Dammit lb!
I saw what you did there too by the way!

 

[DW]

Looks like they're getting a handle on it lee.

http://www.koaa.com/story/32514158/hayden-pass-fire-now-55-percent

 

[LeeWoiteshek]

LAST EDITED ON Jul-25-16 AT 09:33AM (MST)[p]I was able to see a USFS computer rendering of the fire. Appears it burned down slope all on the east side.

At the time of my initial post I was concerned the fire would crown the mountains and run down the west side too.

I'm hoping monsoon season will put it out.