The Challenge of Elk Hunting in Colorado

There’s a reason elk hunting in Colorado is considered one of the most rewarding hunts in North America — it’s also one of the hardest. The rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and the elk’s keen senses make every successful hunt something to be truly proud of.

Elk don’t make it easy. They live high in the mountains, often miles from the nearest road, and they move with the seasons. Whether you’re chasing bugles in September during archery season or tracking through snow in late rifle season, every hunt requires physical endurance, patience, and determination.

Many hunters underestimate just how tough elk hunting can be until they experience it for themselves. The altitude can take your breath away, literally, and those long hikes across steep ridges test your limits. But that’s what makes it so rewarding.

At Mountain View Adventures, we’ve seen it all — the exhaustion, the excitement, and the pure satisfaction of finally spotting that bull after days of hard work. For us, it’s not just about pulling the trigger. It’s about the entire journey: the early mornings, the glassing sessions, the close encounters, and the lessons learned along the way.

Elk hunting in Colorado will test you. But if you’re up for the challenge, it will also give you memories that last a lifetime.