Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime, This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle, Copyright 2012-2017 Jackson Outfitters LLC | All Rights Reserved, Helping Colorados Wildlife, Habitat and Natural Resources. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. A couple days makes a big difference. Many times it is early enough you can catch the end of the rut on this season, with the advantage of a high power rifle this is a good option. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. Get a free account to view the details! Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. Elk - Unit 65. Looks 4 wheelers again this year. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. Too much snow and no pressure they are in their winter energy conservation mode and dont move any more than they have to. 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. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Limited Mule Deer Unit 65 Archery Deer - By application -typically draws with 1 point Muzzleloader Deer - By application - typically draws with 5 points Early Rifle Deer - By application - typically draws with 10 points Horseback Pack-in (3.5 hour ride) Elevations range from 11,000 ft to 13,500 ft Accommodates 2 to 4 hunters See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. 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 . I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. DRAW ODDS . See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. Looks like we had the same idea. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? Non-residents have a 95% chance of drawing an archery mule deer tag with one preference point and a 25% chance of drawing a second or third season rifle mule deer tag with . A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. 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. We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. . Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. You'll enjoy a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride through beautiful alpine meadows and spruce benches near timberline on the way to their high altitude hunting camps, at approximately 11,000 feet. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Hello all! Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, Colorado Unit(s) 6, 16, 161, 171, 17 Combined 4th season deer hunt, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Thread . Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. We camped at around 9k and hunted up to 10.5k. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) Pretty similar plan as above for us. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? J & Ray Outfitters . Good luck to you guys as well. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. Colorado GMU 70. 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. Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. Toggle navigation. 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. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. Hunting prospects are generally very good. 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, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. It used to be a pretty good unit. We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? Phone:970-361-7511 PO Box 250 You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Think there would be any need to rent or buy tire chains for getting around on the forest roads that are able to be accessed by vehicle? This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. 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. GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. SEARCH BAR . This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. 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! Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. 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. The property is at 8,800 and climbs to 9,500, prime elk elevation, yet it is minimal exertion hunt because you will be sitting in the box blinds. Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. Hunting prospects are . We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. For elk and deer hunt codes that . Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. Thanks. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. #1. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. 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. J & D Outfitters has exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 7,000 acres of private ranches in GMU # 64 and 65, some of which border the Black Canyon National Park. Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. 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. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. Do you like it, MISurveyor? Phone: 970-361-7511 Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. You are using an out of date browser. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Phone: 970-361-7511. Your IP: Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. 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 As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. You are using an out of date browser. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. Colorado License Drawing Statics for this area, GMU064 and GMU065 are combined into one unit for license drawings, Archery Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. They are Permitted in Rio Grande National Forest of Southwestern ColoradoThey strive to offer the highest quality hunt possible by limiting the number of clients in camp and providing personal service. Click for Terrain Detail. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Joined. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. Time to start scouting like a fiend. Click to reveal 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. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. Book Your Hunt. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. Elk Hunting . Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. ALASKA; . Good Luck! Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. 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. (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. 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. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. Be sure to check out the Elk leftover tags or the OTC tags if you're looking to build points, but still want to hunt. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. E-E-064-P1-R Either Sex-Private Land only, E-F-065-P5-R Cow Long (October 15- November 30) Season Private Land only. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. Please confirm your choice and points situation with the game and fish 303-297-1192 to confirm it will work in your case for these hunt codes. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 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. Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Are there alot of elk? We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . 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! This is a great rut hunt with a muzzleloader the bulls are aggressive and calling is quite successful with the use of a cow call. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? 15. 25-31) (September. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. 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. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. There are deer and elk licenses left over. Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Outfitters do not have use of an entire unit, normally just areas specified by the NFS/BLM for use by each outfitter working in that unit. Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. Elk . E-E-064-P4-R Either Sex-Private Land only. The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. Weather can vary by elevation. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! Deep snow can provide enough obstacles that they dont stay or eat here. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! 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. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. You must log in or register to reply here. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. 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. Thats what I have gathered. -Over the Counter Bull License, 3st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. May 28, 2020. They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. GMU 65 is an unlimited unit with either sex elk, 2nd and 3rd rifle bull elk licenses available over the counter. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. You must log in or register to reply here. JavaScript is disabled. First time ever elk hunting and going out of state hunting. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. Click for Terrain Detail. My buddy and his guys usually are about 50% for killing elk and have taken several in the 270-300 range. Unit 65 covers a vast area of over 300,000 acres, offering a variety of terrain, from rugged mountains to high alpine meadows and dense forests. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. 18.221.135.142 Still have questions? Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. I guess I should have checked the prime source. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. **Limited Openings!**. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . Cedar City, UT 84721 I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. Elk Colorado Unit 65 Pointerguy May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 #1 P Pointerguy Junior Member Joined Dec 25, 2019 Messages 27 Hello, I was hoping anyone that has elk hunted unit 65 could PM me, I have a few questions. The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. 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. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Thank you for visiting our site If you are new to us, please feel free to browse through our information and give us a call or email with any questions you may have. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. I am leaning towards unit 70, 65, or 74 area because I am reading that it is steep and miserable, but it sounds like to crowds and the grazing make most want to turn away. How is the motorized trail system? Personally, I would much rather hunt every year in an OTC unit or second choice unit and every five years in a 5 point unit. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Not planning on hunting near them. -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Or contact us for specific details and availability. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. 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. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail.
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