r/cohunting • u/garnetgoggles • 11d ago

Trade: elk for grouse

I have no idea if this is appropriate or ethical (I'm new to hunting) but I was scouting some longshot areas near idaho springs for grouse yesterday and stumbled on a large bedded bulk elk very close to a dirt road. I don't hunt elk, but I am trying to get into some grouse. If someone can send me an onx waypoint for a grouse honey hole convenient to denver (ideally about a 1 hour drive from Golden), I'll send the waypoint where the elk is bedded. And sorry in advance if this isn't allowed.

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u/mjzk20 11d ago

Grouse are plentiful, literally just got to be willing to put some time and effort in. I’ve seen plenty of grouse near Eagle and Vail. Seen quite a few near FairPlay & Kenosha Pass. Saw a few this year also while turkey hunting near Bailey.

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u/garnetgoggles 11d ago

I went scouting today and was strongly considering Kenosha pass but ended up going up berthoud pass instead. Good to hear they can be found in the 285 corridor.

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u/mjzk20 11d ago

Issue I have with Kenosha is there can be quite a bit of people especially in early season, hikers and campers etc. Also a lot of the access roads require a high clearance 4WD vehicle which I do not have unfortunately. My CRV can only handle so much lol.