Why are the elk so low so early?

[bczandm]

I’ve seen three small herds in the last three days-i70 and c470, 93 between boulder and Golden and just today at i70 at the Genesee exit. It seems early to see so many so low? Any thoughts on how this might effect hunting season?

[ray1970]

Same reason the birds are migrating early. Going to be a rough winter this year.

[CS1983]

I’m not complaining. Less walking for me.

[SideShow Bob]

I haven’t seen any woolly bear caterpillars yet to corroborate your prediction.
Yet I did see a very large herd of elk today, (approx 40 or more) just west of the NREAL wind technologies facilities on SH 128 east of SH 93.

[bczandm]

Same reason the birds are migrating early. Going to be a rough winter this year.

I've been trying to decide if 2nd season is the right season or if I should delay to 3rd (I hunt near Kremmling) but if winter is going to be "rough" 2nd season might make more sense.

[DFBrews]

I personally hope it’s a nasty winter I grew up in the mountains and miss having to shovel 3-4 ft of snow.

[bczandm]

I personally hope it’s a nasty winter I grew up in the mountains and miss having to shovel 3-4 ft of snow.

I wouldn't offer this to just anyone, but since I like you I'm gonna allow you to come over and shovel snow anytime we have some in the driveway.

[DFBrews]

I wouldn't offer this to just anyone, but since I like you I'm gonna allow you to come over and shovel snow anytime we have some in the driveway.

My snow shovel friend rate is exorbitant.

But Just like all hobbies one finds peace, and tastes the sweetness like sweat freezing while working outside in the snow peace.

I blame my parents mostly they did this to me

[MrAK]

There’s been almost nonstop lightning for about 20 minutes to the north of me in Gilpin county and I can hear the elk moving to lower elevation at a pretty good speed

[Eric P]

Trees were already turning in breckinridge this weekend. Almost a month earlier than normal