Flat tops wilderness

Moved to colorado 1 y ago and am new to hunting anything but flat old indiana farm ground.

I applied for first season in area 24 and was denied, still thinking about buying an over the counter tag for the second season.

Anyone have any advice on the flat tops?
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I guess you haven't been there yet. It's very rugged and high and it's hunted hard. Unless you are in great shape and like to backpack or have horses I'd find an easier area. I'd look over the leftover tags list which will come out on August 9th and find a 4th season tag in an area that's lower. It'll be snowing by then and the elk should be herding up and moving lower. There's lots less pressure then too.
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Do your own thing... but do it... moved here 8 years ago and have several elk to show for it. You have to learn, put in the miles and research and spend time out there.
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i grew up in units 24,25,34,26,35,36,44,444 and by far 24 and 34 are the toughest units i hunt. i go on the flattops bout once a week and its hard huntn over hunted just bad less you no where to go and get off the road like aways lol . i might not be the best in the area but i do no just bout every inch of 24 and 34 and 35 and 44 lol
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There are left over tags ( Bull) for the first season right now. I'll be there on a drop camp.
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