It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. Good luck hunting. Elk Hunting . You are using an out of date browser. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. You must log in or register to reply here. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Do you like it, MISurveyor? The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Lush green grass is growing down the draw that feeds the area in front of the blind. Elk . Believe it or not, but the 10,000 ft. contour line on your map is an elk trail that goes from one meadow to another all along the back face of the ridge.. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. 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. -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. **Limited Openings!**. -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . . Thanks. Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. 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 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. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Hunting Forums. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. Although the cow hunts in the other season usually have leftovers this late season is a meat hunt with winter snow and weather providing the hunter with the advantage. Our experienced staff will help make your hunt a successful and enjoyable experience. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. 16 - 20) this is a draw but no points are required. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Does that sound confusing? Performance & security by Cloudflare. We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. Two hunters maximum on the property per season, Non-hunting guest no-charge. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. Messages. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. 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. 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 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. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 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. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. There are deer and elk licenses left over. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. Click for Terrain Detail. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. 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. 18.221.135.142 Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. Thank you for visiting our site If you are new to us, please feel free to browse through our information and give us a call or email with any questions you may have. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. 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. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. 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). Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 Pending the results next week we will see. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. JavaScript is disabled. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. Bounded on N by US Highway 50; on E by Big Blue Creek-Cimarron Creek divide; on S by Ouray-San Juan County line; on W by Ouray-San Miguel Countyline, County Highway 62 and County Highway 550. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. 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. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. Time to start scouting like a fiend. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? 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. Too much snow and no pressure they are in their winter energy conservation mode and dont move any more than they have to. These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. E-E-064-P1-R Either Sex-Private Land only, E-F-065-P5-R Cow Long (October 15- November 30) Season Private Land only. Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). We look forward to speaking with you! 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. It used to be a pretty good unit. We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Late Rifle: $ 250 for a Cow hunt (December. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? . Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. Please check either with your outfitter, or the Forest district you will be hunting in to determine which outfitter is permitted to operate within your chosen area. 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. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Still have questions? We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76 Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. JavaScript is disabled. Good Luck! 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. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. Success rate as a DIY has been 95% in the last few years for elk. Otherwise, we will be concentrating on pack-in drop camps and do-it-yourself style packages. Weather can vary by elevation. CC charge just showed up pending for me! All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! We have recently added some BLM permits to further enhance our fully guided hunts When you want a quality Colorado hunting experience consider Silver Spur Outfitters. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. How much pressure does it get?? We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. 25-31) (September. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 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. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. May 28, 2020. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. 15. You are using an out of date browser. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Elk - Unit 681. 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 most other Colorado units. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. We camped at around 9k and hunted up to 10.5k. Unit 65 CO Elk savagebowhunter Sep 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019 #1 savagebowhunter New member Joined Aug 7, 2017 Messages 11 Location Andover, KS My wife and I are going on our first ever Elk hunt this year. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Pretty similar plan as above for us. The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). 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! 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. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. You are using an out of date browser. Hello all! 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. You are using an out of date browser. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. 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.. 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. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. 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. We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Toggle navigation. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. Toggle navigation. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. See the Leftover List. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. JavaScript is disabled. After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. 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 . Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. 4 minutes ago. 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. We offer limited muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear on these ranches. Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. I guess I should have checked the prime source. We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Colorado GMU 70. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. ALASKA; . 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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 . GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. 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. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. Or contact us for specific details and availability. Colorado Unit 65 archery a.gow56@gmail.com Jul 15, 2019 A a.gow56@gmail.com New member Jul 15, 2019 2 Jul 15, 2019 #1 Hi Everyone! 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, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. PO Box 250 Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunting prospects are generally very good. Non-residents have a 95% chance of drawing an archery mule deer tag with one preference point and a 25% chance of drawing a second or third season rifle mule deer tag with . Looks like we had the same idea. Thanks guys! I was just wondering some general info.. Is it a good unit?? 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. Cedar City, UT 84721 Think there would be any need to rent or buy tire chains for getting around on the forest roads that are able to be accessed by vehicle? Get a free account to view the details! With his job, this will be the first time we've . Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. 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. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. #1. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. Ive seen a couple posts on other forums suggesting Mike Lawson with Trophy Class Outfitters. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 J & Ray Outfitters . We're planning backpack hunt. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that!