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Snow Storm Bull – Colorado Rifle Elk Hunting

So, my father and I wanted a real deal fair chase elk hunt up in the high aspens of Colorado and that is exactly what you get hunting with Jay Mitchel at Action Adventures. We both have been hunting elk on multiple occasions without success. The accommodations are great and the food is even better. A really comfortable set up. Jay and Tom took great care of us during the five day hunt. The weather and wind were against us in the beginning, but Jay worked his tail off getting us on a nice shooter bull. I saw elk everyday during the hunt, just out of range. I was able to take a great 6 point bull during a snow storm on the second to last day. I sat with my father on the last day in an amazing winter wonderland while he took a wide 5×5 bull. It was first bulls for both of us and I owe it all to Jay for the best hunt of my hunting career thus far. Truely a great time all the way around. I have already recommended hunting with Jay and will continue to do so. We are headed back up with Action Adventures this next season!
Good Hunting! Thanks again Jay,
Bryan Cox

Long Awaited Bull

I have been hunting with Action adventures since 2013, 3 private land hunts with Jay and one pack in hunt with his son Justin. In 2012 I decide to finally pursue my dream of elk hunting; it was a little overwhelming with all the outfitters out there. By a chance encounter I met someone who had hunted with Action Adventures and even though he had not harvested an elk he had nothing but great things to say about Jay, his hard work and his honesty. Me and two of my friends booked our first hunt in 2013, after hunting that season I see why the gentleman I had met had nothing but good things to say. Jay is one of the most honest hard working guys I’ve had the honor of meeting. Me and one of my friends ended up harvesting a cow elk the first year, I was hooked!!! Since that first hunt I would say Jay has become more than my outfitter, he has become my friend and I would not hesitate to recommend him in a heartbeat. If you do your part you have a great chance at harvesting an elk, Jay defiantly does his part, and he knows his land and the animals. 2017 was finally my year to take a nice bull, a 5×6 and my friend’s brother ended up taking a 6×6 the next day. I truly believe you come to Action adventures as a client but leave as a friend. I have already booked my next hunt, God willing I plan on hunting with him as long as he is outfitting.

Jim Fenner

Rifle Drop Camp Bull

Rifle Mule Deer

1st Rifle – 1st Bull Elk

Archery Bull in Prime Rut

Quarter Circle HM Archery Bull Elk

September 15th, 2017 started off like every morning I’ve spent with Jay and Tom over the past six years in Colorado, with a delicious, plentiful, and fulfilling breakfast. It’s a breakfast shared with friends and brothers full of jokes, stories, friendly ribbing and enough food to satisfy an army. What I didn’t know was this day would be one that will stand out in my memory for the rest of my life.

John and I started out to our favorite spot where we have had so many encounters with the elk that call that area home. The morning air was cool and crisp as we got set up to the sound of several bulls bugling in the area. After two hours of bugling and cow calling and bringing a couple smaller bulls and cows to within 100 yards things started to get quiet. We would get a response every once in a while from a bull south of us and I tried on last call before we decided to move. Well as luck would have it the guttural response from the bull to our south renewed our hope. The best response you can get from a hunting partner when chasing your first bull, “let’s close the distance!” So off we went. With the wind in our faces, we stalked about 500 yards towards the reservoir and set up for an ambush. Some light calling and responses from the bull but no movement towards us, “let’s close the distance” was the motto again. As we paralleled the reservoir keeping the wind in our face and an open eye for movement we moved another 300 yards towards the bulls estimated location. Some slow stalking and light cow calls and John caught movement on the ridge above us. We immediately dove on the ground and started separating from each other in the attempt to get on either side of the elk. John did some quiet cow calls and captured the bull’s interest. As he moved closer to us I was able to low crawl around a finger and get an angle on the bull. It wasn’t until I had knocked an arrow and started ranging him that I could see how awesome this elk was. As he crossed behind an aspen tree that I ranged at 30 yards I knew I was going to get a shot. John hit the cow call again and he stopped and looked. He was at 33 yards and slightly quartering away. My arrow hit its mark and I could see blood staining his side as he ran off. The moment was incredible and I couldn’t believe it was happening. John and celebrated quietly and watched the bull struggle off and around the opposite side of the reservoir. When I walked up on him it was a moment of awe and pure exhilaration. These animals are so awesome and hunting them is absolutely addicting. That day will live with me forever along with the friends that helped me celebrate my elk.