Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. 25-31) (September. Or contact us for specific details and availability. Performance & security by Cloudflare. 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. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. 10 - 18) (This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. E-E-064-P4-R Either Sex-Private Land only. Messages. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. 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. The elk will stay high until hunting pressure or weather force them down. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. Lush green grass is growing down the draw that feeds the area in front of the blind. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. There are local and migrating elk in the area. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . This includes packing out your game animal. These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. For elk and deer hunt codes that . If you take a look at the CPW Hunt Atlas, you can turn on a map layer that shows the motor vehicle usage for the area. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. 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. Did you draw doffie? Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 in Colorado If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Good luck hunting. GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. JavaScript is disabled. After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. 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 doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. It used to be a pretty good unit. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! You are using an out of date browser. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. The population is slightly above objective and increasing. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Hello all! -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. Joined. Phone: (435) 865-1020, Field Preparation of Trophies, Lodging, Meals, Professional Hunter & Staff, Trip Transportation, Trophy Exportation (Logistics and Handling), Airport Pickup and Dropoff, Gratuities, License, Tag(s). Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. The blind is about 150 yards from the property fence and is in a great location to catch elk coming through the property as the move as local feeding traffic and as migrating elk passing through the area. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Toggle navigation. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. If you're a nonresident hunter with at least 23 preference points, or a Colorado resident with at least 10 points, give Adam a call at 208-691-3014 and we'd be happy to explain those options. 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. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Thanks. Does that sound confusing? See the Leftover List. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. 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. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Colorado GMU 70. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. 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. 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. Im heading there with a buddy and his dad.. His dad has hunted there the last 4 years and has gotten into elk all 4 years with at least one hunter taking a elk.. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. Hunting prospects are . 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. Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 70, or would like to Book a Elk, Mule Deer or Combo Hunt with Jackson Outfitters, contact Roy Jackson today! Good luck to you guys as well. 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. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. #1. Pretty similar plan as above for us. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. 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. There are deer and elk licenses left over. A couple days makes a big difference. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You must log in or register to reply here. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. 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. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. 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. 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. 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. You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. 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.