We are planning to backpack as well. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? Thread . 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt - Long Range Hunting Forum Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Colorado DIY ELK hunt on private land GMU 64, 65 Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . Performance & security by Cloudflare. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! C. Crossfire64 Active Member. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. 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. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. 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. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. You must log in or register to reply here. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). 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. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. A couple days makes a big difference. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. 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. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. The elk will stay high until hunting pressure or weather force them down. Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Best Place to Elk Hunt in Colorado - Honest Hunters Deer Hunting in Colorado's GMU 65 - HuntScore E-E-064-P4-R Either Sex-Private Land only. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. 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? Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. 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. 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. 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. 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. Elk Hunting . This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. There are deer and elk licenses left over. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Timberline Mule Deer Camp - Colorado Elk and Mule Deer Hunting - Action Colorado GMU 70. 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. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Phone:970-361-7511 Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. There are local and migrating elk in the area. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. Hunting prospects are . **Limited Openings!**. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. . I guess I should have checked the prime source. 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. Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. Unit 65 CO Elk | Hunt Talk Thanks. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? 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 It may not display this or other websites correctly. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Does that sound confusing? Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . OTC Colorado Archery Elk - Bowsite.com I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. 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. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. How much pressure does it get?? Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Are there alot of elk? Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. 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. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle | Rokslide Forum This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. Book a Hunt J & Ray Outfitters 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. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. We look forward to speaking with you! This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. 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. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. Colorado Unit 65? | Rokslide Forum Cedar City, UT 84721 I have nothing to offer you on 65 or any other CO unit for that matter, but I wish you the best of luck on your hunt. good luck. 15. 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 . They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. Drop Camps - wildmountain Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. 18.221.135.142 The population is slightly above objective and increasing. You are using an out of date browser. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Time to start scouting like a fiend. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. 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. Is the elk hunting in Colorado unit 65 any good? Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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! Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. I'm aware of the substantial elevation change between the first four units and unit 65 and have read that elk are usually higher in elevation during this time of year, but I was also curious if the first four units have the elk numbers this time of year, given the elevation. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Elk - Unit 65. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. Thats what I have gathered. Colorado Horseback Wilderness Hunts - Unit 65 - Jackson Outfitters I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. You are using an out of date browser. Colorado GMU 70 | Rokslide Forum Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? DRAW ODDS . 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. Hunting Forums. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65, All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability. These units include some of the most diverse terrain in Colorado, from 4,700 feet in the dry desert lands near Delta to 14,309-foot Uncompahgre Peak. We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? 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. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. 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 Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Did you draw doffie? -Over the Counter Bull License, 3st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Otherwise, we will be concentrating on pack-in drop camps and do-it-yourself style packages. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 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. CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Silver Spur Outfitters Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. Toggle navigation. For elk and deer hunt codes that . If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain.