Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? You will be hunting Private Land. Email:[email protected], This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. 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. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. 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. Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. You must log in or register to reply here. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! J & Ray Outfitters . I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Elk Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle doffiehoward May 17, 2021 1 2 Next May 17, 2021 #1 D doffiehoward Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2021 Messages 28 Location Pennsylvania Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Toggle navigation. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. Phone: 970-361-7511 This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? DRAW ODDS . JavaScript is disabled. Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. 8480 6400 Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, United States. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Click for Terrain Detail. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. 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. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. Thread . Our experienced staff will help make your hunt a successful and enjoyable experience. Looks like we had the same idea. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. Hunting prospects are generally very good. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. . Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. 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. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. JavaScript is disabled. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Colorado License Drawing Statics for this area, GMU064 and GMU065 are combined into one unit for license drawings, Archery Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. 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. Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . 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. You are using an out of date browser. You can download your gps hunting maps and information that you could really use while in the wilderness or field where there is no internet and no cell services. Phone: 970-361-7511. 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. How much pressure does it get?? . Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. Hello all! Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. Get a free account to view the details! I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? GMU 65 is an unlimited unit with either sex elk, 2nd and 3rd rifle bull elk licenses available over the counter. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. And that 20% species distribution may lie 100% within private lands. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. ALASKA; . DRAW ODDS . If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. JavaScript is disabled. GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Sun Lakes, AZ. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. Unit 65 Archery Elk - Over-the-counter (either sex) Muzzleloader Elk - By application - typically draws with 2 points 1st Rifle Elk - By application - typically draws with no points (either sex) 2nd Rifle Elk - Over-the-counter Horseback Pack-in (3 hour ride) Elevations range from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft Accommodates 2 to 6 hunters The property is at 8,800 and climbs to 9,500, prime elk elevation, yet it is minimal exertion hunt because you will be sitting in the box blinds. Elk - Unit 681. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . Your IP: Thats what I have gathered. Hunt elk in Colorado like you would whitetail deer in the eastern US, blinds are already in place and have been for years taking elk every year. We're planning backpack hunt. 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. Book Your Hunt. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. Thus, in 20 years of applying, I would get to hunt a draw unit 4 times and an OTC or second choice unit 16 times. Pretty similar plan as above for us. For elk and deer hunt codes that . 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. You'll enjoy a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride through beautiful alpine meadows and spruce benches near timberline on the way to their high altitude hunting camps, at approximately 11,000 feet. I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. 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. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! Many times it is early enough you can catch the end of the rut on this season, with the advantage of a high power rifle this is a good option. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . Performance & security by Cloudflare. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. 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. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. It may not display this or other websites correctly. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. SEARCH BAR . The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/, 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2021, Colorado DIY ELK hunt on private land GMU 64, 65, Where are the Successful Low Cost DIY/Semi-Guided Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in Colorado. Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. Time to start scouting like a fiend. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. A couple days makes a big difference. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. We're not around right now. Hunting Forums. 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. With his job, this will be the first time we've . J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. 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! Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. good luck. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; DALL SHEEP; ELK; MOOSE; . Email: [email protected] 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? -Over the Counter Bull License, 3st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. There are deer and elk licenses left over. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Or contact us for specific details and availability. I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! I am leaning towards unit 70, 65, or 74 area because I am reading that it is steep and miserable, but it sounds like to crowds and the grazing make most want to turn away. Game packing is available. Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. I've been a member for a while but have never posted. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 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.. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! Phone:970-361-7511 Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. Thanks guys! Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Good luck to you guys as well. 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. How is the motorized trail system? However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. 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. Weather can vary by elevation. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). You are using an out of date browser. Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, Colorado Unit(s) 6, 16, 161, 171, 17 Combined 4th season deer hunt, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. 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. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. 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. 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! Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . If you want to hunt in this region, snowfall is an indomitable factor, and the superlative time for hunting is generally the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons in most of the cases. **Limited Openings!**. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! 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. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Click for Terrain Detail. Thanks. 2X1 $5,000 (per person) 1X1 $7,500. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. Hunting prospects are generally very good. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. The Elk herd in this region is resident to the area and many of the animals from this region are listed in both the Boone / Crockett and Pope / Young record books. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw.