THE GREAT COLORADO ELK HUNT


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Hey I have a suggestion.

After seeing the posts about the Okie get together.....I think it would be cool to have t-shirts made for the elk hunt too.

Don't y'all???? cool.gifcool.gifcool.gif

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Yeah..with "I MET A HUNTIN_GIRL IN COLORADO" right across the front grin.gif

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LOL..........riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. smirk.gifgrin.gif

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Re: THE GREAT COLORADO ELK HUNT

Unlimited only refers to the QUANTITY of licenses for a specific unit. An OTC unlim bull elk tag is for a specific unit only, like unit 55. Except there are OTC unlimited STATEWIDE archery elk tags and unlimited statewide turkey tags and some others similar. I know this is confusing but when you read the lead in pages for each species you need to read 'every word' to understand what it is you are buying or applying for.

EMail me if I can help, or better yet email the DOW, their answers will be correct and official. I wont steer you wrong, but sometimes I misunderstand too and I am a resident.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/About/askdow/

They usually answer in a few days.

Good luck guys.

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TexasTrophies,

Over the Counter Bull Unlimited Licenses are good in any unit during 2nd and 3rd rifles EXCEPT for units which have no unlimited seasons. There is a list of them and an explanation on page 24 at the top of the middle column in this years big game pamphlet. Only Three Units touch 55 that you can't hunt in and two of those are south of the Gunnison river. which is a long way away. The other unit, 56, only touches 55 at a single point and you shouldn't have to worry about it.

You may hunt unit 55 and most of the surrounding units on your general license during 2nd and 3rd rifle. The RT hunt is 2nd rifle. You are good to go.

Sorry that there has been confusion,

Beanman

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TexasTrophies,

Over the Counter Bull Unlimited Licenses are good in any unit during 2nd and 3rd rifles EXCEPT for units which have no unlimited seasons. There is a list of them and an explanation on page 24 at the top of the middle column in this years big game pamphlet. Only Three Units touch 55 that you can't hunt in and two of those are south of the Gunnison river. which is a long way away. The other unit, 56, only touches 55 at a single point and you shouldn't have to worry about it.

You may hunt unit 55 and most of the surrounding units on your general license during 2nd and 3rd rifle. The RT hunt is 2nd rifle. You are good to go.

Sorry that there has been confusion,

Beanman

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That's the way I read and understand it.

UNLIMITED RIFLE ELK

There are antlered elk licenses for the 2nd and 3rd seasons only. They are valid in all units except ....... I read that as the license can be used in more than one unit, as long as the unit is not in the "excepted list".

Was thinking about maybe slipping over to 54 and giving it a try also, if 55 gets a little to crowded.

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I can't make it out for archery elk this year, wife due in Aug. If I don't draw a MT tag I'll keep this in mind. Either way I'm still elk hunting this year!!

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OK the pest is back with another question.... crazy.gif

What kind of jacket should I have with me in Colorado in MID. October ?? Extreme Cold Weather or Light Weight ?? I've been surfing looking for a good jacket but boy is it confusing as heck....and pricey too..... crazy.gifcrazy.gif

Boy is it hard to find RT Camo around here... frown.giffrown.gif

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I have worn longhandles at 6am and tee shirts at noon, all on the same day. Most Oct nites are cold and days are mild to hot.

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OK the pest is back with another question.... crazy.gif

What kind of jacket should I have with me in Colorado in MID. October ?? Extreme Cold Weather or Light Weight ?? I've been surfing looking for a good jacket but boy is it confusing as heck....and pricey too..... crazy.gifcrazy.gif

Boy is it hard to find RT Camo around here... frown.giffrown.gif

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I have a few questions too.

1- Is fly fishing the only way to legally fish down there in October, or do they allow spinning rods, etc. ?

2- How easy is it to get a non-res. fishing license ?

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Don't know about the spinning rod question, Steve, but to get a non-res fishing license you have numerous test both written and physical to prove you know how to fish, where to fish, when to fish and what you are fishing for. In the physical test, you actually have to go out with a flyrod and catch 5 fish within 1 hour before you qualified to receive a non-resident fishing license.

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I have a few questions too.

1- Is fly fishing the only way to legally fish down there in October, or do they allow spinning rods, etc. ?

2- How easy is it to get a non-res. fishing license ?

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Don't know about the spinning rod question, Steve, but to get a non-res fishing license you have numerous test both written and physical to prove you know how to fish, where to fish, when to fish and what you are fishing for. In the physical test, you actually have to go out with a flyrod and catch 5 fish within 1 hour before you qualified to receive a non-resident fishing license.

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LMAO.... grin.gifgrin.gifgrin.gif

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I have a few questions too.

1- Is fly fishing the only way to legally fish down there in October, or do they allow spinning rods, etc. ?

2- How easy is it to get a non-res. fishing license ?

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Don't know about the spinning rod question, Steve, but to get a non-res fishing license you have numerous test both written and physical to prove you know how to fish, where to fish, when to fish and what you are fishing for. In the physical test, you actually have to go out with a flyrod and catch 5 fish within 1 hour before you qualified to receive a non-resident fishing license.

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I believe you too. smile.gif

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Steve, here is some info on the Fishing Liscence....

Fishing Licenses Res Non-Res

1 day $9.00 $9.00

5 day N/A $21.00

Annual $26.00 $56.00

Senior annual (64 and older) Free N/A

Additional day $8.00 $8.00

Extra rod stamp $5.00 $5.00

Fishing & small game combo - annual $41.00 N/A

And as far as I could tell,,, we are able to use spinner reals or fly cast ..... wink.gif

Licenses are able to be purchased online or by phone or the old fashion way of visiting a local agent... wink.gif

Here's a link... wink.gif

http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/

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Method of fishing varies according to what wter you are fishing. the Taylor River is fly's and lures only so yes you can use spinners, just not bait. Taylor park Reservoir is open to all methods including bait. It all depends on where you are fishing.

BeanMan

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Ok, I havn't said anything in this thread but have been keeping an eye on it. I talked it over with the parents and am about 75% sure I'll come out and I'll be flying.....unless there is somebody in Michigan or a state that is on the way there that would split the gas cost....PM me if interested.

P.S. If you travel with me, I like to listen to rap music and listen to it loud to get them 12" subs under the back seat kickin!!

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I just got one of them newfangled Sanyo camera fones cause my old Motorola cell fone pooped out on me. I cant wait to visit Taylor Park and get some digifotos to post so yalls can see the place.I took one foto to try it and it looks like itll work ok, got a great picture of my left foot.

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