The Elk Experiment.

Welcome to the Elk Experiment. I want you to join me, as I prepare for my Over The Counter Archery Elk hunt in Colorado. This is my journey from your average out of shape beer drinker to an in shape high country bow hunter by September. When I started this journey I weighed in at 247lbs. As of today April 16 2014, I am 3 months and 9 days in and weigh 217 lbs. That leaves 156 days till we hit the road to Colorado. My goal for this journey is to be 200lbs, running 8-9 minute miles and pulling a 70lb bow. I ran a 10:53 mile last night. Our camp in Colorado will be anywhere between 8000-11,000' elevation. At these Elevations just walking to your car leaves people short of breath.

Now try hiking 6-8 miles a day minimum for 4-5 days. If you are lucky enough to tag out, then hiking was the "easy" part. The real work is on the pack out. Taking 80-100lbs loads back to camp. This is when the training, both mental and physical will come into play. I will also be hunting with my hunting partner Al. If we are lucky enough to both tag out then the work has been doubled. Sit back and enjoy my journey as I prepare myself for elk in 2014. Till the next time on the Elk Experiment. Its all about the release.