TEC


11/7 Arrived TEC 12:30 AM -- about 10,000ft - 30 degrees - no snow.

Seen 30-40 head of Bighorn Sheep on the way up - at the usual place by the big rock.

The weather is dryer than a popcorn puffball. Seen a couple rigs on their way out that had a cow each.

11/8/ Temperature got up to about 38 today - last night it got down to 5 above. No hunters came past camp today - the 4th season started today, no camps in the area that I'm aware of. Made several calls on the cell from inside the camper -- works great (digital service). No indication the migration has started -- we need some snow and colder weather.

TJ will be up tomorrow and I'm going to ride back with him to get my truck. I'll be able to check more of the area once I get the truck up here. Still wont be able to tell much unless we get some snow -- it's on its way I'm sure.

11/9 TJ and Lea made it up, we cut a load of fire wood and drove most of the area. Only two other camps in the area one by the pens and the other about a mile on 39 from where I turn off. We checked some of the Ranch area around Jefferson and no indication of any elk herds. Will talk to my "ole buddy" in Jefferson when I get the truck here. Seen a couple Deer near Tarryall on the way out.

The low temp last night was 5 above but the sun has been out most of the day - as usual snow flurries swirling around the tops of the distant 12,000 Ft mountains, the typical great Colorado weather. Leaving this PM and will return in the morning.