He Came Into Our Calls! | Colorado First Rifle Season Elk (EP. 1)

On this hunt, Randy Newberg is headed to the high elevation of Colorado for a first rifle season for elk. He is joined by a handful of llamas who are going to carry a lot of his gear in and hopefully carry 250 pounds of fresh elk meat out. After stopping in Idaho Falls at Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas, he arrives at the trailhead where he plans to hike from to a lake to camp by.
He hikes in and finds sets up camp, getting the llamas all staked out. There is still one more day before the season opens so he spends the next day scouting, and covering country. It doesn't take long to get a response from a bugling bull, who eagerly comes into view.
Randy marks his location for tomorrow and then continues to cover ground, crossing spots off his list and making not of any that hold elk. He runs into a bit of competition, but still has a solid plan for the morning. If things work in his favor, he'll have a bull down and tag filled by breakfast.
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[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching folks. Anybody tagged an elk yet this year? Let’s hear it 👇

[@gsouza6334]

Yes we got 1 crazy mountain Montana cold day -17 fun day. Good look to you guys Gee from Bellevue Washington

[@jthompson9918]

Had my first elk hunt ever but had to cancel it because of fires

[@coltond5232]

Got a cow in Utah a couple weeks back. Found the herd in a burn like Randy is always preaching.

[@waffler.i.p2077]

I did on opening day with my bow. I’ve never got luckier because I bought the bow 3 days before hang out at my friends lake house for one day. Sighted it in and shot for about 2 hours. Then next day on 1 hour of sleep he came right to the cow calls and then it broke it’s horn off when it crashed

[@ricksmith2134]

Elk hunting is a sore subject with me right now. The last 2 seasons I’ve had to try a new hunt zone. It’s mostly private land and the small part that’s public has a ton of so-called hunters who drive their 4x4s and ATVs over every square foot of it and wonder why the elk all run to the private land before the season starts. I don’t mind sharing public land with other hunters (it’s their land too), but I can’t help believing there would be elk in there if everyone would just park their rigs and actually try hunting. I’m gonna move on and try somewhere else next year.

[@rogerrickman9966]

I really hope Beau starts feeling it again. He's one that inspires a broad range of folks. Hunters and non. Young and old. And adventurous. That's cool.

[@dominicohea5624]

Those. Llamas. Are the most beautiful. Animals. They have beautiful faces

[@justinhoman9393]

Those mule deer looked like the neighborhood kids wondering if the llamas could come out and play.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That's funny.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Theres nothing like Elk meat. As far as I'm concerned its one of the best tasting animals in North America.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Agree.

[@kinyon86]

I was able tag fill my gen tag on a cow. This was my first ever elk and I was also able to hear a real in person bugle for the first time as well! I’ve got one more cow tag to fill and I’m addicted! I’ve got a deployment coming so new gear will be bought, lol. Thanks for all the pointers

[@wynott5128]

Always nice to see the animals all feed water taken care of before the people caring for them eat.

[@itsobvious5835]

I love Colorado... Thanks Randy, the best thing besides being there.

[@scott729]

That bull was pissed ... how awesome was that. About the only thing left in my life that still gives me goose bumps is a screaming bull elk and that one did it, even on camera lol.

[@TagandAvis]

I was fortunate enough to tag a bull during Colorado archery season.

[@kaleb4812]

I tagged an elk in the Gila DIY with my wife, neither of us have ever been big game Hunting. I could of got him on the first night but had to make sure shot was GOOD,I saw your Gila hunt and have been inspired to be as ethical as I can.This was my first year ever putting in and I had a Blast! My wife will put in her first draw next year because she had a Great Time.Keep the videos Coming I have learned a lot from you !Great Job!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Good luck next season.

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

You might consider a portable electric bear fence for your camp and processing sites. 2.4 lbs of huge peace of mind

[@packersaremydad9441]

I love these elk hunts keep them coming

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. How about them Vikings huh? 😉

[@packersaremydad9441]

@@Fresh_Tracks 😔😂 I’m ashamed

[@pauldecker4027]

@@Fresh_Tracks 🤣😂

[@chrisbaker8464]

@@Fresh_Tracks I'm a bears fan I'm ashamed of all of you

[@nmelkhunter1]

It seems like the work that goes into hunting with livestock is always worth the effort. You can really see that in this video. Your statement at 13:33 really says it all about hunting bull elk. Looking forward to part two.

[@Cootswatter71]

Looks much better in an American Made truck!!!

[@702havingfun]

Passed up a 4x4 in 6c across from the villas calderas NM he was with a bigger one and they slipped into the oakbrush ,TAG SOUP 🍲 Good fun hunt though.

[@steviegallegos9470]

My husband shot a nice 6x6 opening day of first rifle here in Colorado! Good luck Randy!

[@idaholandho6265]

My elk tag in Idaho just started Sunday and will go through 12/7. Has been 60-70° for the last few days, hunting in Sitka flip flops, sunscreen and a Hawaiian shirt. Shifting to the low 30's this weekend and going to fill a freezer soon. Randy, looking forward to the band getting back together in your videos. Although still great, this is the first video I've seen that seems to be missing something. Be well and thanks.

[@lanes8237]

Wonderful episode. Great cinematography. I especially like the night shots with the stars moving.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you liked it.

[@vanillathundr24]

First time I've ever seen Randy in something other than a Nissan Titan, doesn't feel right

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks.

[@tomsahunter3395]

Yes. My wife shot a 5x6 in Colorado 1st season and I got a cow. Freezer is full for the year!!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Congrats!

[@johndeotte3229]

Thank you for sharing Randy!

[@mhudsonc.2625]

Good luck guys, stay warm.

[@johnkaraphillis754]

👍 thanks. Always enjoy

[@specforged5651]

I see you finally bought yourself a real truck Randy. 😂Good work! So excited for this seasons videos. My brother killed our biggest buck yet last week (Utah 191 on the nose... green) and it’s been a great season so far, can’t wait to watch your season unfold.

[@colemanallen8819]

When you have cow tags you would think that it is easy meat in the freezer. No! You can only find the big bulls. Love your videos, you have changed the way I hunt!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good to hear. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@jakef1977]

No elk for us. We hunted hard for 8 days in idaho not a single elk found. I put about 65 miles on my Danner's and hundreds of miles looking through the glass. But it was a fun trip anyway with great friends. I can't wait for the next trip in a few years

[@leslienordman8718]

Beautiful opening sequence.Nice layering of sounds and sights. I get a real sense of the vastness of the country and the exertions you are going through. Well done.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrywest5735]

Awesome adventure video, thanks for sharing!

[@cabotrobinson4460]

Tagged a cow opening morning CO 1st rifle. Son tagged a bull on the last morning within 100 yds of where the cow went down. It was warm, dry, and windy at times. If we had another day to hunt think we could’ve filled my Dad”s bull tag too.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Congrats.

[@dleemt]

the time lapse at the end was AWESOME!!!

[@aliasvigil2760]

Welcome to New Mexico Randy! My homeland and playground.

[@johnswenson8769]

Beautiful country !!

[@MrBowNaxe]

Wow, off to a great start... I thought that first bull was going down to check out your camp! Can't wait to see what's next.

[@zacharypike4166]

My dad and I were out in Colorado last week for second rifle season, for our first ever elk season. We didn’t see any elk, but were

[@zacharypike4166]

But we were covered in mule deer. What a wonderful trip we had. Thank you Randy for all the info that you give and all the good that you do. You are awesome.

[@ryanworley6594]

Glad to see you hunting in Colorado, Randy! Love your videos. My buddy shot two cows this year, unfortunately I didn’t have a tag but I got to help with the “guttin and gillin”.

[@buddyx6]

Looks pretty dry in that area for sure! "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Yes, it was super dry.

[@Angel0fDeathO5]

I leave Wednesday to go elk hunting in Colorado! Leaving from Iowa!

[@SHARPPITT]

Always great to watch your videos Randy , I just came back from Utah for deer and Chukar’s , had a blast , took 3 of my German shorthair pointers with me and had the best time of my life , getting ready for Michigan rifle hunt now , God bless you and your family , hope we can see a chukar hunting video one day on your channel , keep it up brother

[@thatmanbran1811]

I love that shot of Ennis, MT at the beginning, hunted out of Ennis last season. Good memories but I haven't been there since about April.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

One of my favorite places.

[@thatmanbran1811]

@@Fresh_Tracks I actually guided in the Gravelly Range last year. Love the area!

[@bullbusteradventures1978]

You have your own llama now yet I don’t see you taking it on any trips. Looking forward to the next video!!

[@ginawaldon2110]

Enjoyed this

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks.

[@ryankullar9754]

Looks like u have a lot of sisu Randy and I really enjoy watching your videos keep them coming Randy

[@Fresh_Tracks]

SISU! I love that. Mostly I am just bullheaded. Thanks for watching.

[@ryankullar9754]

@@Fresh_Tracks fins r famous 4 that. that's what makes use good at what ever we do in Life 😉.

[@ericwiitala5407]

I can only wish that would happen. I'm eating tag soup... Again. I'm running out of recipes for tags. No elk, no mulie. No problem finding them, but getting a shot off seems to be an issue. Got whitetail up in Maine for a last resort. I'm not looking forward to the off season. Love the videos and really looking forward to see what happens. Already looking forward to next year and feel like I'm learning a lot. Maybe by next year I've learned just enough to have the privilege of a heavy pack. 😁👍🦌🏹

[@dougscamo2032]

Don't feel bad Randy. All of the years banging away with rifles have made me deaf in my left ear also!

[@ScotWalt858]

Awesome!!

[@swalt59]

Man that beatle kill is brutal

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

As you have been talking about those somedays becoming todays especially after the dall sheep 🐏 hunt, the BC caribou and moose hunt and those ones with your uncles in the past two seasons. Now that you have went on your bucket list hunts, I remember you mentioned going to places that you have driven by and said that you wanted to hunt there someday. Well your someday turned into a today once again. My Dad and his buddy saw a giant mule deer 🦌 two days before season, but couldn’t find him during season. I have two points for elk and deer 🦌 and one for pronghorn in Colorado. Sadly never got to use the $100 small game 🐇🐿 license there. Perhaps I will get on GoHunt and see what I can find in first rifle for two points. Thanks for sharing!

[@codyyoung2728]

Honestly it looks just like you are hunting Alaska lol with the terrain and landscape on the video i keep looking for caribou and brown bear to pop out any second. Cant wait to see what happens next. Good luck Randy

[@backcountrysassn7216]

"keep your eyes on the skyline, and wind in your nose" says Beau every time you split up on a hunt

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Yup. Good advice from a great guy.

[@pauldecker4027]

I struck out in the flat tops area this year, it was my first time hunting elk. I had a blast! Next year fingers crossed

[@christophercox8712]

I was in that area too. Passed on 2 smaller but legal bulls opening morning at first light, first one I didn't have a good shot before he wandered back into the timber, the other one was broken off on one side above the eye guard and a third was bugling behind him but he never came out. Saw plenty of cows as close as 80 yards, a nice bull Moose and a pile of Muley's but never another bull. Hopefully next year I'll connect :-)

[@jamielukens9810]

Got one in our group this year 6X6 👏🦌🇺🇸

[@brettd530]

Pass that bull up? Heck no. I shoot that bull every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Very cool. As usual another great series headed our way. Thanks Randy and crew 👍 I'll be in Colorado this Thursday for the 3rd season with a bull tag. 🤞🤞

[@Halflucid]

Hammock work great for a quick nap in stock trailers.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the tip!

[@takurghar1621]

Hope the hunt goes well. Always great to see something scouting. Covid test for NM....what is the deal with them???

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Oh Boy oh Boy! Lol.

[@leelandhernandez9323]

You should do a Elk Hunt here in Colorado for unit 411. East Pipeline!

[@zacharyangelo9272]

How’s Beau Baty doing? Love his personality and amazing attitude.

[@pauljanzen6955]

I tagged my first bull elk first morning of rifle season and tag my first bull moose a couple weeks later in Northern Alberta

[@michaeltubbs2493]

Love to Hunt Colorado it looks dry this year for sure!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was!

[@chrisbaker8464]

Elk hunt is next weekend! I just got back from my deer hunt. No deer this time, hoping for some better luck come elk season.

[@bretlawson924]

Two bulls, 6x6 and a 5x5 somewhere in SW MT taken by our group on opening day. Spent next day and a half packing them out, 7 guys and it was brrrr cold! No where near the numbers of elk that Forest Sircus and FWP are claiming to be there. Saw no other hunters back in there, so who knows maybe the animals are all down in the hay meadows getting shot from trucks. Dry, dry, dry.

[@stanleyshelby7460]

Thanks for sharing...where's Markus? He and the Mrs. on another adventure?

[@AkaSoggyBunz]

Randy needs a rooftop tent for his raptor. So he doesn't have to sleep in his backseat so much :)

[@charliemcabee4123]

Just wondering how Beau was feeling. Didn't seem too talkative. Really enjoy y'alls vids together. Keep your powder dry and shoot straight!!!

[@charliemcabee4123]

Going through experimental cancer treatment. Pray for him everyone.

[@troywesterbur706]

Nope but l spotted the biggest bull I have ever seen hunting. Yes it was like this video. The day before 1st season started. I just wasn't able to pick him back up the next day. Found lots of cows and one bull that we named Elliot from open season. But hey it was fun time.

[@davidplatt8915]

Did I see the string of 60 satellites go by in the b roll footage at the end of this episode? Regardless, love the night sky stuff. Not able to hunt this year so appreciate getting my 'fix' from Rrrrandy Newberg & crew. Thanks for the content!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@Thamac15]

Do you eat every harvested animal every year or do you give/donate a lot of them? Seems like an awfully large amount of food.

[@neishabrizzee2084]

My dad missed one and was happy because he said they suck to pack out😂

[@brettd530]

Whatever takes the sting away right! 😁

[@Drakestiles_13]

Was you on the north or south side of Colorado we just got back from our first ever elk hunt and did not see anything but mule deer

[@chrisblood4175]

When you have somebody that camps near you in the back country, do you ever try to make contact with them before the hunt starts?

[@user-ei5sg3vp5q]

I know his is an older video but what unit were you hunting? Great tips we also watched the lessons learned companion video, thanks

[@jamesweldon6799]

@Randy Newberg, Hunter Just wondering, why didn't you take the shot originally at 170 yards? Looked good from my POV! Lol EDIT: Just watched later in the video, season wasn't open until the following day. Got it.

[@allenwilson9656]

Randy I'm still waitin on the rest of the new truck build ? What happened ?

[@tommyhunter1817]

And that right there is why you’ll never find me scouting before season opens nor pre-fishing a lake before a tournament.

[@bretlawson924]

Will those llamas "Lewis and Clark"? You avoided a trail less route and I am curious......elk don't often go down next to a trail.

[@Muscy24]

Took 3 llamas up a ridge into an avalanche chute this past week to pack out a bull. Went like champs through tight aspens, willows, creek crossing, and rock field covered in snow. They are the best.

[@bretlawson924]

@@Muscy24 Thanks Mike, good to know.

[@justind3033]

Tag soup for me in Colorado. This year was tough. All of the sign at 10500+ was from August. We did miles on miles. When we came out of the mountains to switch spots, we found 4 huge herds at 6,000 feet on private farms. That really through me for a loop. What was the deciding factor to start at 11,500 with how dry Colorado was? Finding water was a challenge for us

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was dry. Reason to start higher was that it was where treeline started and I've found that in warm years the elk are at treeline.

[@justind3033]

@@Fresh_Tracks Understood! Thanks for the tip and all the content. If it wasn't for you and Corey, I'd have never tried elk hunting as an east coast guy. Best experiences I've ever had with my spouse. Backcountry hunting has a way of refreshing your mind and soul.

[@joseros8794]

Been watching for awhile and would like to know, who is the manufacturer of your tent?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Hilleberg

[@kinnenshaw64]

The begining has to be rigby idaho on county line

[@Jonathan-wo6kf]

What brand of rifle are you using?

[@hdfsfjhfkalsjfhlsaj]

You did not bring the Lamma "5 alarm chilli" this year? ;)

[@Fresh_Tracks]

No chili allowed in my camps following that New Mexico gig.

[@ccso354]

What is that roof basket in the truck topper????

[@daradjibouti6192]

What is the type of knife Fitting for these trips ???

[@michaelduncan2759]

Mr. Newberg, how do I hire you to guide my first ever elk hunt?

[@scottbrooks5662]

What’s the fuel mileage towing them llamas

[@gadgetclerk1267]

Do you have a video on how you accumulate points?

[@JonWilliamsJonnyKstudio]

For Colorado, its one point per year. On your application, you request a preference point as your first choice. They change it recently where it might cost you a bit more just to get the point, especially if you are a non-resident. All the info is available from the CPW website.

[@owensharp4891]

What is your favorite hunt that you’ve ever been on?

[@45auto]

Finnish? I would have bet the last of the lutefisk that you were Norwegian. 😀

[@jeffreyd513]

🤣 looks like caribou country.

[@omniviking]

ountaim House Range cubes for Llamas

[@BobLoblaw23]

I’m curious to how everything is packed out. Is the meat taken out to the car separate to the camping gear or is it all done at once?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

All at once. On our way out, our packs are filled with a lot of weight that the llamas can't carry.

[@BobLoblaw23]

@@Fresh_Tracks oops, missed the llamas, haha. Thanks for the reply. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@davidvela9998]

Randy why are driving a ford ?

[@theebigda]

You can't be an advocate for public hunting and then get mad or frustrated when there are other hunters out there.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Correct.

[@mprud2579]

NICE!!!!!!!! USA USA TRUMP 2020

[@brianhughes4760]

First????

[@Fresh_Tracks]

👏

[@africanjew1596]

You did it Brian!

[@brianhughes4760]

Ha. All jokes aside awesome video as always. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@brokenantler8039]

Did I see "random black lives matter lands?" 🙄🙄🙄

[@45auto]

Bureau of Land Management (in case you weren't kidding).

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Lol

[@danielbasargin2190]

Too much useless footage

[@mhudsonc.2625]

Good luck guys, stay warm.

[@dougscamo2032]

Don't feel bad Randy. All of the years banging away with rifles have made me deaf in my left ear also!