This includes packing out your game animal. Hunt elk in Colorado like you would whitetail deer in the eastern US, blinds are already in place and have been for years taking elk every year. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maps can be obtained by calling (303-239-3600) Public Lands Information Center maps can be obtained by calling (1-877-851-8946) The legal boundaries of the Game Management Units are described in the last pages of the Big Game Regulations Brochure . The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting With his job, this will be the first time we've . The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. We're not around right now. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com It used to be a pretty good unit. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Thanks guys! Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Although the cow hunts in the other season usually have leftovers this late season is a meat hunt with winter snow and weather providing the hunter with the advantage. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Located east of Montrose on Highway 50 then 8 miles south of the town/post Office of Cimarron, Colorado it is located in GMU 065. .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. DRAW ODDS . You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please note: All outfitters in Colorado that use National Forest/BLM lands MUST be permitted by the particular district they are operating in with the appropriate insurance and licensing requirements. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. JavaScript is disabled. They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. SEARCH BAR . If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. #1. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. Thus, in 20 years of applying, I would get to hunt a draw unit 4 times and an OTC or second choice unit 16 times. There are deer and elk licenses left over. Unit 65 Archery Elk - Over-the-counter (either sex) Muzzleloader Elk - By application - typically draws with 2 points 1st Rifle Elk - By application - typically draws with no points (either sex) 2nd Rifle Elk - Over-the-counter Horseback Pack-in (3 hour ride) Elevations range from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft Accommodates 2 to 6 hunters You are using an out of date browser. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. 15. Toggle navigation. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. If you want to hunt in this region, snowfall is an indomitable factor, and the superlative time for hunting is generally the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons in most of the cases. JavaScript is disabled. 18.221.135.142 However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. ALASKA; . Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? In some cases for the private land license you and put in for a point for your first choice and for this private land cow as your second choice. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. Elk Hunting . GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 Ive seen a couple posts on other forums suggesting Mike Lawson with Trophy Class Outfitters. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. Elk Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle doffiehoward May 17, 2021 1 2 Next May 17, 2021 #1 D doffiehoward Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2021 Messages 28 Location Pennsylvania Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. I can only get out for a couple of days of scouting this year due to work and looking for some info on the roads around 65. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/, 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2021, Colorado DIY ELK hunt on private land GMU 64, 65, Where are the Successful Low Cost DIY/Semi-Guided Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in Colorado. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com We offer limited muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear on these ranches. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Do you like it, MISurveyor? The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. Pretty similar plan as above for us. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Pending the results next week we will see. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. How much pressure does it get?? You will be hunting Private Land. Does that sound confusing? You must log in or register to reply here. Unit 65 CO Elk savagebowhunter Sep 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019 #1 savagebowhunter New member Joined Aug 7, 2017 Messages 11 Location Andover, KS My wife and I are going on our first ever Elk hunt this year. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Many times the wind will blow the snow off in areas and even though they can dig down through the snow to find the grass it requires more energy consumption so the places that the wind blows the snow off are a better bet. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Good luck hunting. Contact US All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability . This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Give us a call anytime, J & Ray Outfitters is an equal opportunity provider/employer operating under a special use permit on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. The nearest public hunting BLM land is 30 miles away and they know it is a safety zone and stay in there all through the seasons. Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. Hunting prospects are . It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. For elk and deer hunt codes that . Phone: 970-361-7511. We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. This 320 acres is in a prime location, you could have the whole mountain and this would still be the most successful area to hunt. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . A couple days makes a big difference. Bounded on N by US Highway 50; on E by Big Blue Creek-Cimarron Creek divide; on S by Ouray-San Juan County line; on W by Ouray-San Miguel Countyline, County Highway 62 and County Highway 550. You will receive a map of the parking/camping area, fence lines, water holes and blind locations so you know exactly where to hunt and the edges of the property. Colorado Unit 65 archery a.gow56@gmail.com Jul 15, 2019 A a.gow56@gmail.com New member Jul 15, 2019 2 Jul 15, 2019 #1 Hi Everyone! You must log in or register to reply here. Please check either with your outfitter, or the Forest district you will be hunting in to determine which outfitter is permitted to operate within your chosen area. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. 4 minutes ago. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. Thats what I have gathered. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Get a free account to view the details! Time to start scouting like a fiend. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. Since this property is not grazed by cattle and the neighbors property is grazed the elk tend to move back into this property to feed at different times of the day and night from the adjacent property. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. It may not display this or other websites correctly. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. You can text us at any given moment to either come get you out, pack out your game animal, or alert us to a problem you might be having. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. You are using an out of date browser. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . Good luck to you guys as well. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. cow creek was flowing pretty good when we were there a few years back, but we were able to drive over it in a stock SUV. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. Late Rifle: $ 250 for a Cow hunt (December. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. Looks like we had the same idea. Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. You are using an out of date browser. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. We have recently added some BLM permits to further enhance our fully guided hunts When you want a quality Colorado hunting experience consider Silver Spur Outfitters. Performance & security by Cloudflare. You can download your gps hunting maps and information that you could really use while in the wilderness or field where there is no internet and no cell services. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Toggle navigation. 8480 6400 Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, United States. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Success rate as a DIY has been 95% in the last few years for elk. Is the elk hunting in Colorado unit 65 any good? Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. Hello all! Their vast knowledge of the terrain coupled with over 25 years of personal hunting experience, gives them the expertise to provide clients with an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS! 15-23) Select your 7 days. Click to reveal The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Book Your Hunt. I am going on my first elk hunt this year with an older friend who has been going to 65/66 for 40 years or so. The Elk herd in this region is resident to the area and many of the animals from this region are listed in both the Boone / Crockett and Pope / Young record books. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. PO Box 250 CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Email:roy@jacksonoutfitters.com, This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. DRAW ODDS . As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. It may not display this or other websites correctly. . If you take a look at the CPW Hunt Atlas, you can turn on a map layer that shows the motor vehicle usage for the area. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76 Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. If you're a nonresident hunter with at least 23 preference points, or a Colorado resident with at least 10 points, give Adam a call at 208-691-3014 and we'd be happy to explain those options. Your IP: Mostly curious of road quality and other questions like that, not asking for help finding elk or "honey holes" I'd prefer to do that work on my own, but just wanted to know what I . Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Good Luck! I've been a member for a while but have never posted. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. There are local and migrating elk in the area.