Western Rookie - Late Season Rifle In Colorado

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson speaks with Garrison Kinsel about his experiences hunting in Colorado. They discuss the allure of Colorado for hunters, the opportunities that come with living there, and the importance of time in hunting. Garrison shares insights on choosing between elk and mule deer, navigating hunting regulations, and strategies for late-season hunting. The conversation also covers elk behavior, the role of snow in hunting success, and the challenges of competition in Colorado's hunting landscape.

Takeaways

Garrison Kinsel shares his journey from Texas to Colorado for hunting.
Living in Colorado provides more opportunities for hunting experiences.
Time spent in the field increases the chances of success in hunting.
Snow can significantly improve visibility and movement of elk during late season.
Understanding elk behavior is crucial for successful hunting.
Late season hunting requires a macro view to locate herds effectively.
Mistakes in late season hunting can be amplified due to herd dynamics.
Choosing the right season for hunting can impact success rates.
Pressure from other hunters is a common challenge in Colorado.
Planning and preparation are key to a successful late season hunt.

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0:32.7	Hey everybody. This is the Western Rookie Podcast. I'm your host, Dan Johnson. I myself am a Western rookie.
0:39.1	And I don't know if I'm ever going to be a Western pro just because I don't live
0:46.3	out west.
0:47.0	So today's guest, Mr. Garrison Kinsel, how are we doing, man?
0:51.4	Doing good, man.
0:52.3	Glad to be on here.
0:53.1	I appreciate it.
0:54.2	Absolutely. All good, man. Glad to be on here. I appreciate it. Absolutely.
0:55.2	All right.
0:57.8	Before we get in, like, I got a whole bunch of questions for you today about like where
1:02.9	you're from, what do you do for a living?
1:04.9	You know, I know you're currently living in Colorado, but there's going to be a little
1:08.2	bit of a shakeup coming here soon.
1:12.5	Talk to me a little bit about where you live and what do you do for a living? So right now we're in Denver, and that's been
1:20.9	the last couple years. I do commercial real estate for a living, so kind of different, but I work in valuation. So it's,
1:30.7	it's fairly flexible. I did this when I was living in Texas, continue doing it here in Denver,
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