ousoonerfan22 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Anybody know which unit/units would be the best for trophy bulls?Would you choose the muzzleloader season when applying for the draw in these units?I was told years ago that muzzleloader season was the best for bugling bulls,any opinions on that? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 The first question for you would be if you have any pref. points built up? If not you can forget about the "trophy units" for a while. The way tags are allocated in Colorado is based, for the most part, purely on he who has the most points gets the tag. So if you don't have any points built up, you can still draw a tag in some of the lesser units, but will not be able to in the trophy units. With that said, according to the draw odds and in no particular order units 2, 10, 40, 61, 201 and 76 require the most points to draw. Anywhere from 16 to 19 points or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 TX-----you got it covered. I think this year Colorado is going to a hybrid type draw for units requiring 5 or more points. If you have 5 points then a % will go to the highest preference points & a % to those with 5 points or more. At least you'll have a chance if you have 5 points----slim chance but still a chance. This is for deer, elk, & antelope. Moose, sheep, & mtn goat are in a different bracket. OU----to answer you question---yes a muzzleloader will as close to the rut as you can get. Archery is going during the same time. I've always thought the 1st rifle season is the one to go on. Elk are still bugling---at least the 1st morning---after the guns start, that's another story. Good luck, CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 It all depends upon what you wish to call a trophy, and what you're willing to sacrifice to get it. I'll show you some 350" bulls on public land during archery season. They're 9 miles from the closest road ( dirt trail) and 20 miles from civilization. We'll hike in one day, hunt 4 days, pack out 2 days. They'll be there. We'll get them. No trucks. No tents. Not much food. If you want comfort this ain't it. But if you want trophy/public land Elk..........it's there. If you need comfort..............good luck. You'll be hunting with everyone else. Lots of comfort....not many Elk. You need to park the truck and walk for a day or so, sleep under the stars, and then walk some more. It ain't easy.........but it's worth it. It's where they live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I was told years ago that muzzleloader season was the best for bugling bulls,any opinions on that? Brian By the way.................... Muzzleloader is 8 days in Sept. Good Luck getting a tag. Archery is over the counter and season is Aug 28 till Sept 26. Give me a stick and a string........I'll find the Elk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeere Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Did my 1st Co. elk hunt this year. With a bow.. Well we were not trophy hunting. We were just hunting and any elk would have been a trophey for us. We came home with no elk!! It aint like it looks on TV!! However this was a plublic hunt with no guides. We learned alot and cant wait to go back this year. Something to look in too is the area you go to, the pine beatle has killed alot of trees. Find out about the area your wanting to go to..I think this has alot to do with the elk!! It did in the area we went to. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 My son moved to Denver and last season was his first for elk with a bow.Tyler wants to start trying to draw a tag in one of the better units for a chance at a good bull and also to get away from the hunting pressure in the other units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Unit 61 is a trophy unit but you'll notice that unlike the others mentioned there are cow elk hunts running the same time as the bull hunts. These are not trophy hunters and may ruin your hunt. I'm with JJL. Go deep, spend lots of time there and you'll score big. A 350 bull is a big bull anywhere, especially Colorado. I've seen bigger but not many. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Is 61 in the uncompadre(spelling?) near Montrose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yes. Go to www.wildlife.state.co.us and check the maps and draw info out. There are some good 4th season draw hunts you can do with no points and they aren't crowded. We see groups of bulls resting and feeding then. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Is 61 in the uncompadre(spelling?) near Montrose? Unit 61 is a once in a lifetime tag, even for residents. 1 out of every 3 Elk that live in North America resides in Colorado. There's lots of Elk.............There's lots of OTC tags.............There's lots of public land.................There's also LOTS of hunters. Get away from the crowds and you'll find ELK. They're waiting for you............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Never been to CO. for elk, but been on three trips to oregon. Archery is the way to go if you want a decent shot at a trophy without twenty years of points under your belt. 20 miles might be a little extreme to find a single trophy bull but it is true the farther you get away from humans the better off you will be. Sometimes it is just about going where no one else is willing to go, even if it means going vertical. Don't take your tips from TV, calling public land bulls is very touchy. The more miles you cover, the more animals you are gonna see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Jeff r u hunting in COlorado at all this yr??? Wife and I are trying to figure out what units to put in for also. Thot we'd hunt closer to Pueblo this yr but I just dont know. We like 55 and 45 but last two yrs I got ill in both units. The first question for you would be if you have any pref. points built up? If not you can forget about the "trophy units" for a while. The way tags are allocated in Colorado is based, for the most part, purely on he who has the most points gets the tag. So if you don't have any points built up, you can still draw a tag in some of the lesser units, but will not be able to in the trophy units. With that said, according to the draw odds and in no particular order units 2, 10, 40, 61, 201 and 76 require the most points to draw. Anywhere from 16 to 19 points or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Jeff r u hunting in COlorado at all this yr??? Wife and I are trying to figure out what units to put in for also. Thot we'd hunt closer to Pueblo this yr but I just dont know. We like 55 and 45 but last two yrs I got ill in both units. Just put in for points again this year, that will give me 5 deer & 3 elk points. There is a possibility of OTC elk, but that depends upon some draws in other states. Might be trying to tell you to stay out of units with a 5 in them. Nothing worse than getting sick on a hunt. If we do the OTC it will most likely be in 80/81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 By the way.................... Muzzleloader is 8 days in Sept. Good Luck getting a tag. Archery is over the counter and season is Aug 28 till Sept 26. Give me a stick and a string........I'll find the Elk. maybe in 2011 a colorado elk hunt might be in order. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 yea.i agree, tony. maybe jim can put something together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 yea.i agree, tony. maybe jim can put something together. Sounds like a good plan.:jaw: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 maybe in 2011 a colorado elk hunt might be in order. Tony I'd like that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 maybe in 2011 a colorado elk hunt might be in order. Tony Why not 2010................................????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 yea.i agree, tony. maybe jim can put something together. give me some ideas. Archery season runs from Aug. 28- Sept. 26 non-resident tags are $541.00 cow tags $351.00 We're 6 1/2 hours SW of Denver with local air service to Montrose ( 20 minutes from here ) Lots of BLM to hunt ranging from easy to insane. We can set up High Country camp or stay in civilization ( here at the house ). Bring your golf clubs. Church is at 8:00am Sunday........and we WILL be attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Why not 2010................................????? If we don't draw and get OTC tags we might be up for it in '10. Edited April 9, 2010 by silvertip_co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 A friend and I just sent in for a 4th season draw in Colorado that always goes undersubscribed so it couldn't be 2010 for me. 2011 archery sounds good though. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 A friend and I just sent in for a 4th season draw in Colorado that always goes undersubscribed so it couldn't be 2010 for me. 2011 archery sounds good though. Mark 2011 will give me time to find a job AND buy a Mathews. Well actually a pair of Mathews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Unit suggestions since 54 and 55 are all draw now: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/SuggestedHuntingAreas/ Or this could be for those who've never hunted elk in COlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 if ya'l do come up with some thing, i'd like to join you all. in 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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