Claimed encounters in Routt County, Colorado
5 entries reported in Routt County, Colorado, each linked to the report or podcast segment it came from. Narrow them down with the filters, or see them on the map.
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Hunter hears loud vocalization and is nearly trampled by a spooked Elk north of Burns
The witness and a relative were elk hunting and following two blood trails in a steep ravine at dusk. After a wounded bull ran past the witness, a very loud angry howl or growl came from the wooded hill below. The sound was described as far louder than an elk bugle and spooked horses in the area, and a strong foul odor was noted.
Possible tracks found by snowshoers near Steamboat Springs
The witness and a companion were snowshoeing off trail and became stuck in a steep ravine. They found a trackway of large human-like footprints with a long stride ascending a very steep slope through deep snow. They judged the tracks unlike deer, elk, bear, or human due to depth, stride, and lack of drag marks.
Outdoorsman finds tracks in snow in Fall ; possible stalking encounter while mountain biking the following summer
In July 1997 while riding a mountain bike alone, the witness heard a loud crashing noise like a large branch being broken. When the witness turned toward the sound it went silent, which the witness interpreted as something hiding rather than moving away like an elk would.
Hunters have an encounter returning from hunt
Three elk hunters walking back toward camp heard a loud crash and chased what they assumed was a bull elk to the rim of a deep, steep-sided canyon. From across the canyon the reporter watched through a rifle scope as a tall, black-haired biped ran up the opposite slope on two feet and briefly turned to show its face in profile before entering the trees. The group chose not to pursue closely, later backtracked the trail toward the highway, and examined broken vegetation and footprints the following day.
Elk hunters find series of tracks in Mt. Zirkel Wilderness
The witness was elk hunting on horseback in fresh snow and found a human-like trackway crossing near camp with large four-toed prints. He showed the tracks to others in camp and followed them uphill about half a mile through timber. His horse became increasingly nervous sniffing the tracks and refused to continue in blow-downs, so he skirted the timber, found no exit tracks, and gave up the follow.