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 scratchPicking the right unit for a rifle huntSolo hunting vs. going with a group—what works best?E-scouting: What actually helps vs. what’s just a time sinkGlassing strategies and terrain selection for better oddsHow Tim located elk, adjusted his plan, and found successPacking out a bull solo—what it really takesHunting pressure: What to expect and how to work around itGear 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.  ---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter