moa_shooter
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yeah it is pricey thats why we probably wont do a guided hunt but not sure yetYes, definitely. But it is pricey
yeah it is pricey thats why we probably wont do a guided hunt but not sure yetYes, definitely. But it is pricey
beautiful pic-- to see a crank load of beautiful elk, just go into Estes park on the start of hunting season-- they all come down from the hills--block all the roads, eat the grass at the golf course--and even let out lots of bugles and bash some antlers for all to seeView attachment 148755
I would recommend Rocky Mountain National Park. Tags may be difficult to get. This was last weekend.
I've bowhunted or muzzleloader hunted elk in Colorado for 35 years. My honey hole got way over hunted in the last 3 years due to DOW issuing 200 extra rifle cow tags around 2015 to 2018. We used to see a good number of elk but after 2 yearsI'm of horrible sightings we went to a new area last year, unit 70, south of Norwood. Best looking elk woods I ever saw. However, last year was OTC archery. We had muzzleloader cow tags. I never seen so many camps and 4 wheelers. See 2 single cows but no shots. Every day we went out on a new route. Had to hike a couple of miles to see dried weeks old crap. I notice this year DOW has 70, 71 and most of SW corner as limited draw archery. They finally got the message. It will take a few years to get it back to decent. I have a friend been hunting 71 for years, same story, way too many bowhunters. He rifle hunts. .he leaving area too. That $200 for a preference point is ridiculous. I enjoy my elk hunting in Colorado but they about done me in.I agree, public land hunts are tough to find elk on, or the crowds can be large. I have been going since 1987 and didn't draw this year. Our group is trying Wyoming instead , no guarantees there either.
We were really frustrated by the $80 small game tag for non residents, Colorado Likes our money a bit too much for what they offer.