2016 Colorado Rifle Elk Hunt with Randy Newberg (S5 E6)

[@cementhead21]

Steve Rinella put it best. "There are two types of fun. The type that you are enjoying yourself in the moment, like a roller coaster, and the type you are absolutely miserable in the moment." I don't know about you but I don't remember the last time I was at an amusement park, but I can tell you twenty plus stories about being cold, wet and tired. Each one of those instances were a blast now that I'm sitting on my couch. Take care and nice bull by the way.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Same applies for me. Thanks for watching.

[@dansflying629]

Randy, you are definitely an above average hunter and I love watching your videos and hunts!! Because of awesome Americans such as your self makes me so proud to have defended this great country for the last 18 years. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless!!

[@supersaiyanwilch]

Do you know what makes your vids the best? You use 1/3 of the episode showing the pack out... That's the full hunt you don't see with most other productions. BTW great shot & a kudos to your camera man too!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. It was one of those hunts where the pack out needed to be part of the story. The camera guy, Marcus, also carried loads of meat in addition to his camera gear. Lucky to have great people working for me.

[@johnj5985]

Perhaps the best hunting video overall I've seen. Bar none. Blood, guts, determination.... it's all there. In not so many words, it's the end goal that matters. Often with no easy way to get there. Whether for hunting, or a major life challenge. Amazing!!!!

[@olroy2006]

I turn 40 here in a month and hunt Colorado Elk every single year...and I've never worked as hard as you did on that kill...most people have probably no clue to what it's like walking in those conditions but I do...well respected and congrats on that sweet 7point

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Hope you have a good season.

[@codyrahmann9198]

Thanks for bringing us along on this one. I've been waiting to see this episode since you drew the tag. Along with your Montana bull from the previous year, you took two big 7x7s in back to back years. Incredible. It speaks to how hard you work and the years you've dedicated to building points. Thanks again

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. I feel blessed. Yes, a lot of hard work, and occasionally a bit of good luck.

[@codyrahmann9198]

Randy Newberg, Hunter be sure to make it 3 years in a row in a couple months in Arizona

[@Stoic_hunter]

Can't get enough of these awesome public land hunt videos, just shows if you do your home work and get out and scout you could become more successful at harvesting an animal. Thanks for videos randy learn a lot from them, can't wait for your arizona coues deer video something I could really relate too.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comments. The AZ Coues video will be up in a month or two. It is a fun video, for sure.

[@PhiLeo7973]

Randy Newberg, take a bow Sir. I am at a loss for words, in attempting to honor your consummate skill, physical prowess, talent, and inspiration you engender, in all true ethical hunters. To do this at 52 years of age, in some of America's most rugged wilderness, is beyond scintillating, to all who admire one who embodies the ethos of a real hunter and shares the experience & dream. Phil

[@Thamac15]

Love these videos! Good grief I can’t stop watching, it’s great to see what most of us public land hunters go through. I just got my first Elk in New Mexico and the work and preparation that is required made it all worth it. At times you get down on yourself but as you said “it’s a mindset” that gets you through.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you like them. Thanks for watching.

[@freeusa3808]

Im 53 I hunt and do lots of walking but nothing close to what I just watched, That took lots of heart, love your vids randy.

[@josephlawler947]

Great video! I watched this video last year prior to my 2023 Colorado muzzleloader hunt in unit 61.I cashed in my 29 preference points to get a muzzy tag. I ended up killing the biggest my biggest bull ever. The terrain was similar to that in your video. It was a great hunt. Passed up a lot of young bulls. My 61 year old legs were like rubber by the fifth day when I killed my bull. We were 2.5 miles back in and could not get horses to the bull due to recent rains and steep terrain. The pack out was a labor of love.

[@juanbetoni49]

Love this video. Hard work on public land makes a trophy on its own. The way this was documented is astounding. It is not for the weak at heart.

[@MrGuitars8]

You need a TV show of your Hunts Randy , it would be the biggest show in History .

[@cookingfun6245]

enjoyed this vid a lot. very informative. I'm 53 and would never try that. like my cousin always tells me is if it was easy everyone would do it. Subbed Thanx for the last comments about taking 2 days to get out. Incredible packout. You motivated me to try harder. You're a hard worker. There has to be sonething well about eating something you worked so hard to get. Great great video.

[@hunt4fish]

Randy, what can I say another great video and hunt under your belt. Conditions are not always good for hunting so you have to make the most of what you have eh? I think that's why I'm addicted to hunting too, never afraid to take on the worst of conditions; that's what makes for great memories IMO, and the shot when and if it comes!....excellent stuff to watch esp when I turn 96 and after...thank you! Cheers to you and your team! Nothing wrong with dying doing something you love! He's down ( my buddy) nope he's up, nope he's dead good stuff, elk gods are following you!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad to read a comment like that. It is what we are trying to convey, so nice when it is received that way. Best of luck this season.

[@04superwack]

I just recently discovered your channel Randy. I believe these are the best televised hunts I've ever seen. Thank you for being real on camera and sharing these hunts! I live in British Columbia and am getting ready for a limited entry moose hunt in the north central part of our province in October. Your videos are getting me ramped up for the season!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Glad you like it. You live in some of the most amazing country in the word. Good luck this season.

[@dawnkitson9002]

Hey Randy, I love this video because it’s right next to my family’s and mine’s private land. You was about 1.5 miles east of ours. I’ve been on that ridge many times. And done the same thing whew it’s work. That one trail is called snow shoe trail. My grand father ran cattle along that trail and I’ve pushed cows on it too. You’re a great hunter to go the extra miles to get it. Love seeing our area on video. Great job my man.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You know the pain of that location. Your Grandfather is a badass to run cattle along that trail. That is the worst elk extraction of my life and hopefully I never have one similar to that.

[@jarnohietala]

Having a bad flu, staying home, but you know what? Have a time to watch these amazing hunting stories.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Hope you get better soon. Thanks for watching.

[@Prairie7777]

This was a VERY good video and hunt. You most certainly paid your dues, IN SPADES in EARNING that bull. I felt for you on every step up and out because I've been there myself. Don't know how may times you can hear it but, I certainly take my hat off to you (and Marcus as well). I can see some of the motivation for this hunt seeing as how you waited nineteen years to be drawn. If I waited that long, and was physically able....then YEP, I'd do it too! Thank you for taking us all on this adventure with you. I love watching ALL of the hunts you post. The best to you!!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comments. And thanks for watching. Best to you, also.

[@masskilla469]

Randy the worse pack out i ever had was in Alaska packing this moose out of a swamp in a valley that was 1300 feet. I regretted it every step of the way up and back down and back up. But when it was over what a feeling of accomplishment i had. One of the best Hunts i have ever went on. I really enjoy your video's because you add the stuff that others leave out that is a part of hunting and i am really loving the Hunting episodes day by day that you have been doing Thank You!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you like it. You know the feeling.

[@fredwaldon2068]

Great hunt Randy.Keep bringing us the best videos.I wait for each one to come out and check every day.At 68 and very bad knees I can only hunt like that in my dreams and thru your videos.I still hunt and will forever but just not as hard as I'd like to.I moved to Wyoming so could be closer to it and am grateful for that.Keep up the good work for the benefit of us all.thanks

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for those kind comments and thanks for watching. I hope the knees give you many more seasons in the hills.

[@88decor]

This is literally my absolute favourite hunting episode ever haha

[@westelkhunts1974]

My dads been blessed enough with a 1st season and a muzzle tag in that unit and it’s unbelievable the amount of oak brush and big bulls that you get to see! Such a fun hunt! I get to go again this year with a friend for muzzle! Can’t wait!

[@johnmorley6663]

How did your hunt go

[@westelkhunts1974]

@@johnmorley6663 successful, but… my buddy shot without really seeing horns, took a rag horn opening morning, had a swarm of giants around, shot first bull to come into calling. I think he was waaay too overwhelmed with it all. Hahah fun morning

[@rbljackson]

THAT was a great episode randy! Love the time lapse towards the end there over the tent. I listened to your podcast about this hunt, and seeing the footage definitely matches the podcast descriptions....LOL.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@ericlove6317]

I sure hope I am doing this when I am 52. Great job Mr. Newberg. I don't think I could have gotten that elk out. Thanks for the video.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I hope you are doing it then, also. Thanks for watching.

[@MarkOBrienmarkspage1]

I don't know who's telling Randy he's below-average and things he does. This guy is one of the most sensible level-headed grounded people I've ever seen and I hope I get to meet him someday. I've been a Trapper and Hunter all my life. I've been around people like him almost my whole life. People who are not like he and I are not the kind of people that I enjoy being around because they are lost inside

[@j.r.w6623]

.... thanks for the inspiration randy nice bull ,heading right across from this unit you hunted this year for 12 days archery opener good luck this season

[@outdoorsnz6109]

A great hunt and a great video Randy, that reflects the true emotions, hard slog, grit, determination and everything that is good about this sport that we love. Well done.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. I suspect in NZ you have some country that would make this look rather mild.

[@outdoorsnz6109]

I am amazed how much your home state of Montana looks like a lot of the country we have here in New Zealand. Just missing the Muleys!

[@padronianful]

Another epic video Randy, not too shabby for a 52 year old!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks, and thanks for watching.

[@Wowcoloradochipper]

Loved it! Loved seeing you in our back yard in your show! I believe i did have a talk with you about if you needed anything let me know. Kinda Glad you didn't hahaha! Congrats Randy!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Dang, I should have called and recruited your help ;) Thanks for watching.

[@raymondhochhausen1438]

Great video Randy and a great hard earned bull. Thanks for showing us how you had to work your ass off getting him out. Congrats.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@joelbodine5539]

Great Video Randy, Love your show. Congratulations on the successful hunt. We hunt the same units every year. Very Rough Country, but if your willing to battle the rough terrains and go where no one else will, it is well worth it. We have had many successful hunts near this area. We will be one Unit North of where you are at here starting Nov. 4th. 2017, maybe we will see you out there some time. Good Luck.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good luck. I hope you find one close to the road, and slightly uphill ;).

[@boomerrangerron]

Great job Randy! All that time on the computer scouting really paid off? I'm thinking this might be GMU 2 but All Colorado public land is nasty country. Your lucky to be only 52 which puts you a full 10 years younger than my Colorado Carnivores, and nearly two decades younger than me. And so for us the answer to getting any game especially big bulls for us is horses. This was one your best elk hunt videos!🎯 🐎

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comments. Horses seem like a better idea as each year passes. Good luck this season.

[@Colorado4x4]

Awesome video Randy! I’m hoping to draw that tag next year and I know it is going to be a rear kick in the rear to get a bull out of all of those canyons coming off the mesa. I loved watching this!

[@sharpstickoutdoors]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours I have seen. What an experience. Great job.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Totally agree brother! 2 years later lol

[@brettd530]

I was in Colorado that exact season last year (2016), up in the White River National Forrest. You weren't kidding, not a cloud in the sky let alone one single snow flake for the entire season. It felt like late spring. It was crazy. Made for difficult elk hunting. What's the saying? A bad day elk hunting is better than a good day at work.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I've hunted many decades and never had a November that was so hot. Hope we have better conditions this year.

[@orchris6817]

i had been looking forward to watching this hunt since i read your post about this hunt on HUNTTALK , it did not disappoint. your hunts are the best to watch randy, its in the way you share the story for me

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was what you expected it to be.

[@sha6mm]

Well Randy I’m 59 and I’m going to give it a shot this year 3 Season Colorado. I have hiked around 500 miles trying to get in shape again. I hope to get a Elk. I have not been lucky yet. Yes here is Hiking and there is the mountains and nothing prepares one for the grades and the loads.

[@econater]

"I'm below average in everything I do." For what it's worth, I found this video to be above average.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good to hear. We will attribute that to above average editors and camera guys.

[@hollywoodhustlng4071]

Nathan Mullendore I found this comment to be below average😏😂

[@hollywoodhustlng4071]

Nathan Mullendore year later response😂🤣

[@_Mordion_]

@@Fresh_Tracks Randy your shaving is below average during this video! LOL just kidding! Great video!

[@joseph1125674ee5]

Hollywood Hustlng r

[@jeremiahgonzales3290]

Great video Randy love the way you lead by example and demonstrate hard work and sticking with it now matter how long it took to get that beast out of there.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@geraldsienkiewicz8165]

I love your commitment to the game. Most people expect a mule or horse to do the dirty work . Just started watching you i hope to get a chance to take an elk some day

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. I hope you get that elk.

[@brettkoch6618]

Randy you are a stud!! I’m so happy for you! That bull is my dream elk! Congratulations

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Or, I am just stupid and stubborn. I am blessed to get to hunt an animal like that.

[@brettkoch6618]

Randy Newberg, Hunter you need to be stubborn too be as successful as you are! Stupid doesn’t equate when I hear your name! We are close in age and I definitely look up to you and emulate you! Merry Xmas Randy

[@timkaldahl]

Have you ever thought about getting a couple of college interns to help with production and pack out? You convince them it's valuable experience and they do it for next to nothing. It's just like when my dad LET me clean all the fish we caught after a trip to the lake. Awesome video as usual.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

We surely have thought about it. I just need to work on that idea.

[@randyelliott3418]

Awesome video! What Unit was this? I am 18 and have been applying since I was 12 and need to know what the best unit is for a big bull, once I get enough points.

[@kokanut92]

congratulations! i just discovered your vids and they've all been super. you guys really make me feel like i was on the hunt with you. and Randy, you are a credit to the sport.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comments. Thanks for following our channel.

[@dustinswartz7540]

Lolol feel for you on this one brother!!! That's one of those salt and pepper moments, meaning you just eat the big son of a gun right there

[@jward9637]

Randy....You are not below average on probably the majority of things you do. I am 58 years old and I can read people pretty good. You may not be the smartest (Nor am I) , but you're are tenacious and smart.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Tenacity and determination are required for below-average folks like me.

[@UsherLinder]

Fabulous! Wonderful!! Thank you for all the hard work you do. Thanks to your camera person. Thanks for all the hard work in the editing bay to bring a coherent compelling video out of all that raw footage.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you liked it. Our crew works their butts off to get the footage we need and make it a story worth telling.

[@jeremymathews3243]

52?! Randy you sir are a stud! Congrats on a monster bull!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. I'm mostly dim-witted, but overly determined.

[@bryantaylor3388]

Randy, You inspire me to hunt Bulls in sanctuary areas. I always shy away from taking a bull in nasty areas because I hunt with horses and pack out my elk meat on horses. I know some sanctuary areas Incould never get my horse to haul out that elk and I don't have a pack to haul out that big of an elk. Could a guy have got a horse to that elk in Colorado that you killed? It looked very nasty with the oak brush and terrain. Typically we have 6 to 7 miles to haul out elk in the backcountry where I hunt in SE Idaho so I use horses exclusively. I just cannot pack out an elk 6 to 7 miles. I guess I'm not as tough as you. Now I haul in a pack frame to pull out an elk because you have inspired me to shoot a bull in a nasty sanctuary area. Thanks for these awesome videos and stories. You are my favorite.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That terrain was too steep for a horse. Most places we shoot them a horse would be a great asset. I'm too ignorant about what it takes to keep horses, so I don't own any. Good luck this year.

[@bw5343]

Super nice Colorado bull. Spectacular landscape!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you.

[@ธนบดีศรนรินทร์]

That is very very nice for this your story' randy..thank yor sir..thanabodee

[@1youtubin1]

Hello Randy! Keep up the great work teaching us how to make the best of every hunt we get to take! I'm heading out to Unit 65 in Colorado for my first Elk hunt with my brother during 3rd season this year. Would you have any way point suggestions for areas to scout once we get there? Thank you and may God richly bless you!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@smokinram10]

How did you do? I'm in Colorado and just curious how your hunt went

[@1youtubin1]

@@smokinram10 Hello! Enjoyed my time! Opening day 10 minutes into sitting in my spot I found to hunt a cow elk came within 20 yards of me. No cow tag😣😣😣. 1 hour and 15 minutes later...a very nice cow elk came to my mud hole I was watching at 10,300 feet...again no cow tag😣😣😣. I have 3 minutes of video of her! The rest of the week we did not see anything accept mule deer and black tails...accept our last day we climbed up to 11,300 on a very gnarly trail in the truck then proceeded to walk from there to find our hunting spots for the day...we ran smack dab into 2 nice bull moose!!! Tgey were majestic!!! I hope you are enjoying your hunt!!!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Been waiting for this one to come out and it was worth the wait! Congrats on the monster bull. Colorado Unit 61 correct? Pain is temporary, memories are forever......

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Yes, Unit 61. Glad you liked it.

[@Kahwuwiqhfhkgehi29260]

Thanks for sharing the unit. Looked like the terrain I want to give a go at. What other units (if you don't mind sharing) have the scrub oak habitat like that in CO??

[@clintonnarcisse3466]

Oooo, how much I wish, you would have made this a five episode hunt. But loved it.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I wish we could have too, but we shot it the first day, so it would not make much of a day-by-day hunt.

[@mattbrooks1302]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks to you. Appreciate you watching.

[@rogerrichardson2223]

Randy day two and three are called ( Embrace the suck ) but like I've said memories on film are worth every minute of the pain tremendously enjoyed this !!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. Yes, "The Suck" was in full effect those two days. Ah, but now the laughter at the stupidity and craziness of it all.

[@MrWetrek]

Fun to watch the hunt after hearing so much about it. Cool story and beautiful bull.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@redhawk449]

You know, from one from Koochiching county to another, I'm LAUGHING FOR YOU about this hunt. I've lived for nearly 26 years in S.W. Colorado, type II fun is what I do. If I had 19 points on the line I would pull the trigger on that one also. I get the pref point every year and hunt elk 3rd season, on public lands on an O.T.C. tag.

[@noahapplegate9590]

I just pulled a reissue tag for this unit for the same season and same weather. Do you have any tips on finding sancturarys? It seems to differ from your typical area and elevations.

[@SniperC175]

Randy, if it weren't for the type II fun then I wouldn't be doing it! Hoping to get into some of that this year.

[@ryangray7093]

Great story-telling! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching and following along.

[@randyclement2429]

love your desire and mindset on Hunting it's how I've always done mine love going to where no one else will

[@joshyguns79]

Nice bull thanks for sharing the hunt and good job putting in the work...

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@genoatencio8349]

Love the video and will be watching everyday. Great job guys👍

[@rickwatson1000]

Incredible hunt, much respect Randy!

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Shoot or Don’t Shoot? Proud of your choice even though it was difficult to pack out!!!

[@walterlish1902]

Nice bull Randy!!! 👍👍 Here is what I’ll bet you feel like after that carry out.🤪. Congrats

[@coffeemaninsanity8596]

Man what a hunt, I agree about shooting more than once. I don’t hunt elk, but if it’s a trophy buck and he gives a good second shot, I’ll shoot again.

[@scotttheriot5101]

Randy, I’m hunting CO unit 711 this year. Would you suggest the 2nd or 3rd rifle season? Thx!

[@TreF68]

how good does the meat hold up after being out for 2 days like that in the warm climate?

[@gailsteidl3707]

I'm inspired, Randy. U da man. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaeld1770]

good job Randy. watching your videos i have decided to try for a WY or ID archery elk hunt next year. i get one almost every year on a diy public lands wilderness rifle hunt in UT. i would love to try an archery elk hunt w/o giving up that hunt hence the out of state. keep up the awesome videos. btw i had to start boning out the elk this year i am too old (48) to hike that extra weight out, my butcher would never take a boned out elk tho.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Good luck on the archery hunt. Hope you find some good bulls.

[@alfonsoa8445]

Awesome.. great video.. Your in great shape!

[@krazyk18]

Another great episode Randy! Could you please do a video on packing and transporting meat? I know you hunt Alaska, so I'd love to see how you prep and ship the meat/hides/antlers. Thanks!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Next time we have to ship meat, we will do that. Thanks for watching.

[@solohuntercolorado6281]

I said in a comment in another that i wanted to hunt with you sometime. I just changed my mind.

[@nathanhooper4810]

Great Video. Love watching your hunts. Just to get an idea of the work involved, what was the elevation difference between the truck and bull, what was the distance between them, and how long did it take for just one trip from the bull to the truck? I see a lot of land I would like to hunt, but want to be realistic about how much work it is to get a bull out of steep country.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was 1.400' of elevation. Horizontal distance covered while scaling these was about three-quarter mile. It was steep and miserable, but made for great memories.

[@Kephers7]

Awesome. Thats a big bull. Them hills seem steep, just like north idaho haha

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Yeah, steeper than I hope to climb this year.

[@adrianojames5828]

wow that is one steep climb out !! What unit are you in randy? I live in evergreen, and it looks like your near grand junction??

[@clayman58471]

I had the same question- anyone know what unit this was in? I live in Grand Junction CO, and I have an elk tag for unit 60 later this fall (2020) awesome video thanks Randy- you helped reawaken a love for hunting that I had forgotten- which in part saved my life. if we ever meet first round is on me.

[@montanamike7948]

Awesome, inspiring hunt Randy! Keep it up. You don't know it but you helped me kill a bull elk on public land. Thank you sir!

[@dave-oh3549]

If you ever write a book, I'm buying it. Love your channel and have subscribed!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for following along.

[@coltenmaloneoutdoors1031]

Is it wrong to question your sanity? Haha nice bull and awesome video.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Not wrong at all. I question my sanity every day.

[@ficklepickle2495]

this may be a dumb question but, does the meat go bad sitting out with the carcass for a day or two?

[@nathanbarga8024]

13:30 7 points at 475 yards? I'm sending it.

[@greenROB281]

Congratulations on a great bull!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@galereynolds4171]

One hell of a hunt.

[@joepayne1530]

I have watched this episode several times. One of my favorites. Leads me to a point build question. I apply for mule deer almost every year in CO and buy elk OTC. I think this is my year to draw a mule deer license. If I apply for mule deer and elk, will I lose all of my preference points if I draw a deer tag? Or will I still be able to build elk points? Question is, I've seen you mule deer hunt in CO on past shows. How did you not lose the 20 points needed for this hunt?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You only lose the points for the species you are successful in drawing a tag. If you draw deer it does NOT impact your elk points.

[@joepayne1530]

Great!

[@MrGuitars8]

I love all of His Videos , he has so much knowledge that he shares with everyone you have to Respect that . . Now I would love to give one of those Howa Rifles a try .

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. If you do try a Howa rifle, I'm confident you will like it.

[@MrGuitars8]

I intend on doing just that , I want to do more looking into the scope though . I will post it when I get it .

[@taco8033]

The elk having the last laugh is priceless 😉

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I am sure of that.

[@tonyspicer5620]

Randy, I'm a new subscriber. Love your videos. Especially since you harvest elk off public lands, because that's what I'm interested in. Hunting with outfitters is way outside my budget. I really would like to know what scope you're using? I really like that you mentioned how you had information how to adjust your scope for that steep down grade shot. This is new to me as well. I've been looking at a Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44 30mm tube. Do you know anything about this scope?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I use all Leupold products. They dominate the rifle scope category for a reason. In this hunt I was using a VX-6. I also have VX-5, VX-3i. All of them have the Leupold CDS system that allows you to range, set your dial, and shoot.

[@lostaxidermychalo8082]

It's funny we always tell ourselves in the moment we'll never do it again, then find ourselves doing all over again next fall =)

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Shhhh!. I wish that was not the case, but having failing memory and elk addiction, I would probably shoot him again if given the same chance this year, even in the same canyon.

[@bradbo3]

So it takes 20 years to get a tag for Colorado elk? Or just that particular time of year? My buddy and I wanted to self hunt White River state forest area and see that a tag for Aug is $629.......is that tag just for august? Or just that area?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

For this unit, it does for non-residents. For most other units, not the case.

[@willnorholm1255]

Yep unit 61 is a tough one to draw. Great hunt, and footage. Congrats! I'm guessing that bull went 340 inches, but I would love to hear what he scored. Your videos are my favorite. I've been in Colorado 20 years, but I'm originally from Minnesota too.

[@andrewdonatello933]

What Unit(s) would you recommended? I just got out of the marines and myself and some other veterans are seeking the outdoors to help with our transition to civilian life I dont expect anyone to give up their secret spots but any point in the right direction would be great. even Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma and Montana unit suggestions would be great.

[@jeremiahortiz1696]

How does the heat effect the meat when taking two days to pack it out? Here in Texas its 90-100 degrees 10 out of 12 months of the year. Not counting all the fly's and mosiquitos. If you kill something that big you probably have to make sure and pack it out within a certain amount of hours or that very same day.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

If you keep it in the shade and where wind can blow on it, it is fine. Use good game bags that insects cannot penetrate. In most mountain areas, two days should not hurt the meat at all if you take the necessary steps.

[@joshuajackson8112]

Randy if you only had funds to build points for elk with rifle which state would it be and why? Thanks for all the great videos really do appreciate it (on public land)

[@Fresh_Tracks]

If I was only interested in elk and not other species in that state, it would be Wyoming. Cheapest place to build elk points and you can count on a good hunt every 3-6 years.

[@joshuajackson8112]

is there lots of places to hunt elk outside the wilderness areas? looking to not hunt with a guide.

[@puddles1458]

Randy you crack me up brother lol your the man

[@Fresh_Tracks]

My wife says about all I'm good for is some humor, also.

[@puddles1458]

@@Fresh_Tracks gotta have humor lol it gets us through the toughest of times, sometimes all you can do is laugh. Awesome bull though

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

I think you you would seriously give Teddy Roosevelt a run for his money. All's you need is a Randy's Newberg National Park and you win. Randy Newberg and The Rough Packer Outers.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Now that's funny. T.R's legacy is pretty safe.

[@steveshortridge6255]

That's big hank for ya nice bull

[@chriscarter7578]

Nice video as usual Randy. What rifle sling do you use on your pack that allows you to carry the gun forward?

[@latorgator23]

Chris Carter check out a gun bearer. I think kifaru might make one.

[@enriqueliftz]

I love ur vids

[@dannyf100]

I like watching your videos on public land. That looked rough buddy! My best friend moved to Montana one and a half years ago and is an avid hunter. I hunt too but physically limited these days. Where can I get that harness you sling your rifle with? Great videos!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. To find that harness, google "Gun Bearer."

[@dannyf100]

Thank you!