Hungry Horse Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) http://www.altitudeoutdoors.com/over...y-mike-duplan/ Here is an excellent article by Mike Duplan, "Over the Counter in Colorado." A detailed article for the newbie or veteran hunter of the 92 Units in Colorado that have OTC tags for elk hunting. Perhaps this will allow folks to better decide where they might choose to hunt elk in 2016 with their OTC tags, and 2017 for the Realtree gathering. Long read... but excellent information. Grab your Colo Unit map and follow along in the read to see their location. Respectfully submitted, Hungry Horse Edited August 14, 2016 by Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Charlie: Here is hunt statistics for Unit 81 2012 - 2015 I believe you meant unit 81 not Unit 80, perhaps the tag is the same, Archery season though 4th rifle season hunt kills and % hunter success. http://www.toprut.com/hunt/colorado-elk-unit-81/ respectfully submitted by Hungry Horse Time is ticking away folks, hunt & camping sugestions for the 2017 Realtree gathering requeted. If you choose a hunt location in Oct 2016 perhaps some Colo folks could hunt it and see the terrain and have a much better feel for the 2017 hunt gathering. Just saying seems to make sense to me. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Charlie: Here is Unit 80 hunt statistic archery through 4th rifle: number of hunt kills and % hunter success for each season Both Unit 80 and Unit 81 are OTC tags 2nd and 3rd rifle season for bulls. Submitted by Hungry Horse. Opps looks like I missed the link I will find it again. http://www.toprut.com/hunt/colorado-elk-unit-80/ Edited September 19, 2016 by Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Charlie another alpine lake campground Lake Irwin 5 mile west of Crested Butte on Kebler Pass Rd. This will put you in Unit 55 the northwest corner, and Unit 521 and unit 53 as you drive farther west on Kebler Pass Rd Cr 12. The directions to get to the campground are in the link. Reservations required, 32 campsites. http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fs...win+Campground Respectfully submitted by Hungry Horse Edited September 6, 2016 by Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Good read from Colorado Outdoors on the 2016 elk and deer hunting forecast. https://coloradooutdoorsmag.com/2016...ting-forecast/ submitted by Hungry Horse tick tock..... time is slipping away for 2017 suggestions of the Realtree gathering in 2017 Come on folks, please offer suggestions for hunt locations and campsites. Edited September 23, 2016 by Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 is this hunt going to happen? i haven't seen a bunch of eagerness. what i can say is that past hunts have been pretty great. i'm still trying to make it, but need to know where & when. coming from alaska takes a bit of preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 That would be awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 On 1/17/2017 at 2:45 PM, stevebeilgard said: is this hunt going to happen? i haven't seen a bunch of eagerness. what i can say is that past hunts have been pretty great. i'm still trying to make it, but need to know where & when. coming from alaska takes a bit of preparation. Steve: Hi ! sent you a PM. The lack of response is sure a deal killer for this gathering in 2017. In all the information I have posted on this thread and potential gathering in 2017... there was not 1 reply on a positive note. I will not be a participant in 2017. I wish you all good luck if it ever all comes together. Respectfully submitted 1-28-17 Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just to bring this topic back up. Is there any interest from the group on making this hunt happen? If you are interested, post up and we will see if we can make something happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 this will be interesting to see how many folks are interested. i, for one, have a good chance of going. past trips have been great. i won't be hunting as i live in alaska and have all the deer, elk, moose, crab, shrimp, halibut, salmon, well, you got the idea. no sense in getting an elk. besides, i know where i can go on any given day and get a 6 x 6 or larger elk. most old timers here have seen the pictures. but, i'll be there god willing. i might even have to tag along with some unfortunate soul.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nice post Steve... I am surprised you will not be hunting, just looking for the camping experience, memories, and friendship in the lower 48. But in all honesty, after a few elk killed... that is the best part of a hunt with friends... the friendship and memories. Good Luck... hope it all comes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11790590/1 Jeff, Steve, Charlie, and Realtree folks: Here is a 5 page thread from 24hour Campfire's elk section. The original poster is looking for recommendations for a drop camp, a situation similar to what I see taking place here with the Realtree gathering for 2017, only being done through the membership here.. The folks contributing to the thread are some of the "elk gurus on 24 hour Campfire web site" . I am suggesting this be read by those who might consider taking a leadership role in selecting a base camp for the 2017 elk gathering... if it does get organized. Places that may have been a good location in past years, does not guarantee a successful hunt this year. This is why I have suggested a knowledgeable Colo resident to take on this leadership role, one who has hunted regularly in Colo, and has scouted the hunt area over a few years, knowing the elk movements and the quality of good elk habitat there in the chosen hunt area. When and if this all comes together... I hope all that is shared in this 5 page thread has been considered, so the Realtree hunt is more than a camping experience and a walk in the woods, and some elk are killed. There is another very long thread started on the elk section of www.24hourcampfire.com/forums discussing the best Colo elk hunt units. It was started in 2008 and then picked up again in 2017, in that thread... the poster has 2 Pref points and is asking what unit would be a better elk hunting unit that he can hunt with 2 Pref points . It is a good read ! There is a lot to learn about elk hunting in Colorado. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3212776/all/Best_Colorado_Elk_Unit Please enjoy these threads. Respectfully submitted ...Hungry Horse Richard Thomas Please also see the article threads posted earlier in this thread by myself (Hungry Horse) on Colo elk hunting units and success.in 2016. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 2/1/2017 at 10:27 AM, stevebeilgard said: this will be interesting to see how many folks are interested. i, for one, have a good chance of going. past trips have been great. i won't be hunting as i live in alaska and have all the deer, elk, moose, crab, shrimp, halibut, salmon, well, you got the idea. no sense in getting an elk. besides, i know where i can go on any given day and get a 6 x 6 or larger elk. most old timers here have seen the pictures. but, i'll be there god willing. i might even have to tag along with some unfortunate soul.... after seeing a COlo DOW facebook post today my wife and I discussed taking a trip to Crawford State Park lake for looksee when winter is over. Son and family will be living here after next week and his wife has never gone camping anywhere. So we'll see how that works out once spring has sprung and the grass is ris. I think its unit 53, 63, or 521. OTC. Some time back Hungry Horse mentioned a couple places near some lakes in that same area that might be a good meetup place as lots of room to camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 13 hours ago, silvertip_co said: after seeing a COlo DOW facebook post today my wife and I discussed taking a trip to Crawford State Park lake for looksee when winter is over. Son and family will be living here after next week and his wife has never gone camping anywhere. So we'll see how that works out once spring has sprung and the grass is ris. I think its unit 53, 63, or 521. OTC. Some time back Hungry Horse mentioned a couple places near some lakes in that same area that might be a good meetup place as lots of room to camp. http://coloradostateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/crawford-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CO&parkId=50023 Realtree tree folks here is a detailed description of Crawford State Park. It is I mile south of Crawford on Hwy 92 on the right, putting it in Unit 63. Unit 63 is a OTC unit for 2nd and 3rd rifle season antlered elk, and with cow elk available through the DRAW. Hwy 92 is the dividing line for Unit 53 and Unit 63. Unit 53 has the same BULL tags for the 2nd and 3rd season and DRAW tags for Cow elk 2nd and 3rd season. Be careful... some COW tags are for Private land only Unit 53 and 63 and Unit 521. This area is approx 15 miles from the Unit 53 area I had suggested. There is a fair amount of private land in Unit 63. Your OTC Bull tags will be allowed in Unit 53 63 521 55... close by units in 2nd season. In 3rd season, the allowable units for Bull tags are Units 53 63 521 54 55 all close by units. Check the Colo regs for other units available for OTC BULL tags, there are many. **** All deer tags are draw requiring many Pref Points. See the details available for Crawford State park and the number of places available. Reservations are required ! Water is availbale in all places. I have never been here, it looks nice, but is a fair drive form some of the West Elk Wilderness area in Unit 53 and Unit 54. April 4th 2017 I believe is the DRAW deadline. I had suggested Lake Irwin on Cr 12, Lost Lake Campground on Cr 12, and Beaver Reservior at the base of Mt Gunnison. All places require reservations, except Beaver Reservior. I am not certain Beaver Reservoir is an acceptable campsite as of know. I need to do more checking. I will not be a participant at the Realtree gathering. Respectfully submitted and for your information, Hungry Horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 The edit feature is not long enough to allow editing. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Crawford Another website to Crawford State Park Crawford, Colo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://www.toprut.com/hunt/colorado-elk-unit-63/ Realtree folks : Hunter statistics for Unit 63, elk, all seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://www.toprut.com/hunt/colorado-mule-deer-unit-63/ Realtree folks: Hunters statistics for Unit 63, for mule deer, all seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://soleadventure.com/2013/02/where-to-hunt-elk-choosing-a-game-management-unit-gmu/ An article to help you choose a OTC unit for your Colorado elk hunt. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Quote Here is a youtube.com video showing a drive from outside Carbondale to the end of Paonia Reservoir on Rt 133. I think it is mis labeled. Perhaps other episodes will take you into Gunnison. At 8.10 or slightly before you see Chair Mtn and the turn off to Marble at Cr 3, as well as the climb to Mc Clure Pass. At 14.28 you see the end of Paonia reservoir I believe, and the west entrance to Kebler Pass I believe. It is a beautiful drive along Rt 133 and the Crystal River down to the western entrance to Kebler Pass. Silvertip's destination of Crawford State Park is another 20 miles or so. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I meant to add just the link to the video of Rt133 from Carbondale, but added the actual video. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Here is a much better Video of the trip down Rt 133 from Carbondale, over McClure pass, I need to watch it completely to see if it ends in Gunnison. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 The above video, the 2nd video, ends at the western entrance to Kebler Pass Cr 12 , just beyond Paonia Reservior. Erickson Springs campground is a short distance down this road, and 34 miles later, the Kebler Pass Rd will end up in Crested Butte Colo. Lost lake Campground and Lake Irwin campground is on Kebler Pass Rd way before Crested Butte. HH In the above video, 1 st video, at 8.07, you will see a mountain, it is Raspberry Mtn not Chair Mtn, and the valley in front of it will lead you to the town of Marble Colo on Cr 3. HH The town of Somerset, Bowie, Paonia, Hotchkiss is further down Rt 133. At the intersection of Rt 133 and Rt 92, you will get on Rt 92 to the town of Crawford, 1 miles south of Crawford, is Crawford State park. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Here is the proper video for Kebler Pass Rd Cr 12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3LVpeQ_L0s Unit 53 on the right. Unit 521 on the left. This road is the dividing line between Unit 521 and Unit 53. HH ps: sorry for the mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Horse Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Here is a video of the lower Ohio Pass Rd that in 18 miles or so will lead to a switch back up to Kebler Pass Rd. The mountain range to the left is the Anthracite range, beyond it is the West Elk Wilderness. Much of this land is dude ranches and multi million dollar ranches. Many of the ranches are NOT available for leases to hunt. The local elk herds escape to these ranches for protection from the hunters. Most folks go up the valley to access points into the West Elk Wilderness. This is Unit 54. The eastern boundary begins on Rt 135 for Unit 54. HH Edited February 11, 2017 by Hungry Horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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