First Elk Hunt, First Bull—How Tim Tagged a 6x6 on a Public Land, Solo, DIY Hunt

Tim set out on his first-ever DIY elk hunt on Colorado public land—solo—and came home with a 6x6 bull. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he made it happen, from e-scouting and choosing the right unit to glassing, hunting strategy, and the brutal solo pack-out. If you’re planning your first elk hunt or want to improve your approach, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways you won’t want to miss. 

Key Topics Covered: 

• How to plan a DIY public land elk hunt from scratch
• Picking the right unit for a rifle hunt
• Solo hunting vs. going with a group—what works best?
• E-scouting: What actually helps vs. what’s just a time sink
• Glassing strategies and terrain selection for better odds
• How Tim located elk, adjusted his plan, and found success
• Packing out a bull solo—what it really takes
• Hunting pressure: What to expect and how to work around it
• Gear that worked (and what Tim would do differently next time)

Guest Bio
 
Tim Steinmetz, a Michigan-based hunter, successfully tagged his first 6x6 bull elk on a solo DIY public land hunt in Colorado. He planned every step, from e-scouting to the pack-out, proving that a first-time elk hunt can be a success with the right strategy.
 

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