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Elk Hunting University 2011 is now in session! New "lessons" will be published every two or three weeks, introducing new subjects of interest to elk hunters—beginner or experienced—and expanding upon topics introduced in 2010. Sign up for the DOW Insider to be notified when new lessons are published.
If you would like to suggest a topic, or have a comment about Elk Hunting University, please send them to me (jim.bulger@state.co.us). And thank you for your enthusiastic reception of this concept! I am looking forward to reading and sharing your messages. — Jim Bulger
Elk hunting is a challenging pursuit for hunters. The terrain, weather and the animal themselves make this type of hunt one of the most interesting of all our big game hunts in Colorado. Hunters must understand the combination of their firearms and ammunition choices to be prepared for the hunt. Understanding ballistics is a key factor in successfully harvesting an elk this fall, so much so that we have devoted the next two articles to midrange ballistics. The article written by Perry Durr this week is a detailed discussion of the considerations and practical application of your skills in developing your perfect combination of firearm and ammunition. Next week, Gerry Sherman provides a follow-on discussion on the topic, and delves a bit deeper into the science of matching bullet and firearm for the approaching season. So dust off your glasses, put on your thinking cap and do your homework as you consider these two articles. They will make you think about ways to improve your skills this fall.
If you print this page, these are the links used in this article:
Lesson One: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/
EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011PlanArmyStyle.aspx
Lesson Two: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/
EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011UnderstandingElkHabitat.aspx
Lesson Three: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/
EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011CombinationHunt.aspx
Lesson Four: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/
EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011PlanningResources.aspx
Lesson Five: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011April5.aspx
Lesson Six: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011ElkMigration.aspx
Lesson Seven: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011SettingUpCamp.aspx
Lesson Eight: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011BackpackHunting.aspx
Lesson Nine: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011TheDropCamp.aspx
Lesson Ten: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011MidRangeBallisticsForElkHunting.aspx
Lesson Eleven: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011ElkHuntingBallistics.aspx
Lesson Twelve: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011ArcheryShotPlacement.aspx
Lesson Thirteen: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011ShotPlacement.aspx
Lesson Fourteen: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011WomenAndElkHunting.aspx
Lesson Fifteen: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011HunterSightIn.aspx
Lesson Sixteen: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011AfterTheShot.aspx
Lesson Seventeen: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ElkHuntingUniversity/EHULessons2011/Pages/EHU2011StrategiesTipsAndTechniques.aspx