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Jay Baker · September 27, 2000, 10:15 PM

Gunmart, this is really ambiguous, but it depends on where you're hunting. Where're you hunting in Wyoming, and what elevation will you be hunting??

Last year I was hunting east Idaho, right next to Yellowstone Park, and the elk were much higher than we were camped. We were at about 7,000 feet, but the elk were much higher. Our problem was that to go much higher, we had to get into the Park, and of course, that was an absolute no-no.

When i hunted northwest of Dubois, Wyoming, several years ago, again, we were at about 7,200 feet, and as there was a little snow, the elk didn't come down to the area where we were. We climbed the mountains to get to them.

If you're not seeing a lot of fresh sign, then go up and see if you can find where they are.

By the way, drink LOTS of water. Altitude sickness comes mainly from dehydration. Best of luck. J.B.

September 27, 2000, 10:15 PM	#24
Jay Baker Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2000 Location: S.W. Idaho Posts: 1,294	Gunmart, this is really ambiguous, but it depends on where you're hunting. Where're you hunting in Wyoming, and what elevation will you be hunting?? Last year I was hunting east Idaho, right next to Yellowstone Park, and the elk were much higher than we were camped. We were at about 7,000 feet, but the elk were much higher. Our problem was that to go much higher, we had to get into the Park, and of course, that was an absolute no-no. When i hunted northwest of Dubois, Wyoming, several years ago, again, we were at about 7,200 feet, and as there was a little snow, the elk didn't come down to the area where we were. We climbed the mountains to get to them. If you're not seeing a lot of fresh sign, then go up and see if you can find where they are. By the way, drink LOTS of water. Altitude sickness comes mainly from dehydration. Best of luck. J.B.