Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. Deep snow can provide enough obstacles that they dont stay or eat here. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. Does that sound confusing? These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Elk Hunting . The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Please confirm your choice and points situation with the game and fish 303-297-1192 to confirm it will work in your case for these hunt codes. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. This includes packing out your game animal. 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. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. You must log in or register to reply here. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. Contact US All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability . They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. I've been a member for a while but have never posted. You are using an out of date browser. SEARCH BAR . Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in . Read about advertising on huntscore here. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Our experienced staff will help make your hunt a successful and enjoyable experience. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. Or contact us for specific details and availability. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. How much pressure does it get?? 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. -Over the Counter Bull License, 3st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Elk - Unit 681. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Hunting Forums. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. 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. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. 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. All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. And that 20% species distribution may lie 100% within private lands. Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. 15. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Game packing is available. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. Toggle navigation. 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting J & Ray Outfitters . Phone: 970-361-7511 Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. Your IP: Time to start scouting like a fiend. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. You will receive a map of the parking/camping area, fence lines, water holes and blind locations so you know exactly where to hunt and the edges of the property. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? 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. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. 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. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. 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. 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. . 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. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. 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. However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. First time ever elk hunting and going out of state hunting. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Looks 4 wheelers again this year. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. . Thats what I have gathered. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. 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). You will be hunting Private Land. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. There are local and migrating elk in the area. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. 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. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. Colorado GMU 70. Messages. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. I am going on my first elk hunt this year with an older friend who has been going to 65/66 for 40 years or so. Mostly curious of road quality and other questions like that, not asking for help finding elk or "honey holes" I'd prefer to do that work on my own, but just wanted to know what I . You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. I would highly suggest going out a couple days early to scout and acclimate to the elevation. Sun Lakes, AZ. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! Hello all! Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 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. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Their vast knowledge of the terrain coupled with over 25 years of personal hunting experience, gives them the expertise to provide clients with an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS! Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. JavaScript is disabled. You are using an out of date browser. JavaScript is disabled. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities.