During your guided hunt you will stay in the Villa Ranch house which can accomodate up to six hunters. We offer multiple wilderness camps at up to 11,500' elevation. There are two types of OTC Archery Elk Tags; Either Sex or Bull Elk Only. The 2018 OTC Archery season was Aug. 25 – Sept. 23. Hunting prospects are good for units 64 and 65. Contact Info . You'll have 5 days of hunting in some of the most pristine locations. Deer and Elk hunting in southern Colorado requires a license for archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons. Bear in mind, though, that the more popular the unit, the higher the hunting pressure. Elk Unit 40 in Colorado is every bit as good and the famed units that make up the Northwest corner. “We are trying to provide flexibility for hunters while also letting them know that the wildlife is still out there. Elk Hunts – Come hunt the largest herd of elk in the country! Either location offers hunting opportunities! There are a number things to consider when planning an elk trip for the first time, from selecting an area to the gear that you will need to purchase. They are surprisingly flat for and an easy walk for mountain elk hunting. Colorado GMU 70,71 Archery Hunt . I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're going to want to check into the situation at hand here. Contributors to this thread: Dirtyred 17-Mar-13. The elk will at or above timberline. We provide fully guided hunts as well as drop camps set up with our gear and we will pack you and your belongings into this back country and a camp set up just for your group. Archery tags are usually a guaranteed tag if you put in for the draw, even without preference points. The roads leading into it are like rough dirt logging roads. You will be hunting the famous Colorado Flatops and we will pack in with horses to get back to the elk honey hole! Colorado Elk Hunts. Whether you want a drop camp for your group or a fully guided hunt, one guide per two hunters, we take you in with horses and a pack string. Colorado is in the heart of Western American elk territory and offers areas with various elk populaces, and options that will warrant particular skill levels. We offer archery, muzzleloader, and rifle elk hunts . Elk can be a big hit or miss depending on bow and muzzle loader pressure. Now I understand that is a generalized statement and certain areas could be better or worse but still. we are looking for sanctuaries is areas like GMU 24 and 12 (high pressure) . Big Game. According to Colorado Parks & Wildlife, most 300+ point elk trophies come from GMU 2, 10, and 201. Step 1: Pick a state. Hunt Type. Yes. It's a diy bivy elk hunt. Colorado OTC Archery Elk Hunts. In recent years, increases in the number of archery hunters and the amount of non-hunting outdoor recreation have negatively impacted hunter experience, hunter success, and herd quality. This is your home for your stay. This elk herd is managed for a bull/cow ratio of 45/100. Apr 24, 2019 #11 publichunter1 Well-known member. Western Outdoor Adventures LLC is bonded & insured - Outfitter License #2984. I've been archery hunting the unit 62 area a few years. Send Inquiry Claim this listing Add to favorites. I have talked to an outfitter who will take me in by horseback and drop me on my own, not a drop camp, my camp on my back. Honestly I’ve had tags in other states w supposedly way less elk and saw way more elk. Contributors to this thread: Charlie0103 28-Jul-08. Aug 24, 2017 Messages 102. 10pointer@home 18-Mar-13. The pricing on all hunting we are happy to provide the discount to the hunters when our cost are lowered so after two hunter there is a discount for hunter 3 and 4. Muzzleloader; Rifle; Archery; Game Type . Right now the tenative plan is to hunt the flattops. Summer looks a lot different than fall, the country changes and the experience is different; see your hunting country both ways. We continue to average well above normal success levels in our area with 45-50% for drop camps and 65-70% for guided hunts. WTA TAGS has teamed up with one of the most reputable elk outfitters in Unit 40 who has thousands of premium, private land elk acres under his control – making this one of the highest quality elk hunts in the state. I will tell you 24 is in the heart of The White River National Forest. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Longhorn 29-Jul-08. I’ve built a custom spreadsheet (yes, it took a while) to show you which units are at the top of the heap for your style of hunting. 17-Mar-13. At the edge of the Famous Flat Tops Wilderness Area, nestled deep in the heart of the White River National Forest of Colorado you'll find your hunting passion for deer and elk. Units 76, 79 and 791 may have the highest overall numbers, with success rates for GMU 76 topping 50% (but this is a limited draw unit). All our elk hunts are fair chase only. Hunt Info. From: Charlie0103. coelker 18-Mar-13. We like the “top pin” shots. Hunts are based on a 5 day season. Unguided Hunts Available. Here in Southern Colorado there are a couple of GMU’s that offer hunters a close to 20 percent chance of shooting an elk. We plan on going out this summer and do some scouting. During elk hunting in Colorado you may need some hunting equipment like Climbing Tree Stand to know more you can check out our blog about it. Its known for having a large population of Elk in Colorado. Treestand hunting: Effective near wallows and watering holes, but I like being on the ground so I can be more mobile. • GMU 74: During the second and third rifle seasons in October through November, this unit located in San Juan and La Plata counties is a premier choice to hunt elk, especially if you’re willing to look for them in the canyons where thick timber helps to conceal them. Compare. CO GMU 24, 25 . Hunt Info. I havn't been out to unit 4 since 2005. We regularly put 25-30" mule deer bucks in our sights! GMU 711. Get ready to see a lot of people in there. 24. Compare. 5 Day Guided Hunt                                          $ 3,795, 5 Day Drop Camp with horses and wrangler         $ 2,795, 5 Day Drop Camp                                          $ 1,495, Prices shown are per hunter. We also offer high country drop camps for your summer solitude, these camps are normally used for hunting, but have limited fishing available, a real quiet taste of the Wilderness. This gorgoeus place was the featured location for the story written in Petersens Bowhunting issue called "Bulls & Brotherhood". I'll be hunting 24 south of cr 8 (the road running through bufford) Sept 4th-12th. I'm not fond of the crowds I'm guessing will be there, but they wouldn't be there if there were no elk. Western Outdoor Adventures is proud to offer you, some of the best Colorado Elk Hunts in GMU Units 11, 22, 23, 24, 33 for Archery, Muzzleloader, & rifle seasons. We also conduct Ranching for Wildlife Hunts in units 12, 13, 131 and 231 located in the northwest corner of Colorado. 0 1 0 0 0. I have made this trip for the past 18 years and gained a lot of experience which has made my success so enjoyable. Table 3 shows GMUs ranked by total Elk Harvested (left side) and by Hunter Success (right side). The 2nd and the 3rd season the bull license is over the counter. First I’ll walk you some common mistakes, how I built the file, and what the data tells you (and more importantly, what it doesn’t). I'll most likely be doing the second week of september Archery hunt. From our guided elk and deer hunts in the fall to our wilderness camping and fishing trips in the summer, we offer top notch service to all our clients. Colorado GMU 211 Elk. The low cost of licenses, large herds, and a really incredible make Colorado the state where more elk hunters flock each year than anywhere else in the Rocky Mountains. We offer service from a “Pack In” to our camp; you take care of yourself and bring your own food or a full service camp, we cook, do chores, and take care of you. Deer densities are lower across GMU 24 but hunters can find deer on the south facing slopes above the White River. Looking for the best elk unit in Colorado for OTC archery? Learn everything about hunting Colorado Elk Unit 64. And 55/551 shows roughly 4500 as per CPW Longhorn 30-Jul-08. 4. We are bowhunters and would love to chase bugling bulls, however we picked rifle in order to gain experience in elk habitat and how to find them. Colorado Elk Hunts GMU 24 5 Day Drop Camp Hot. Day guiding is available in GMU 24 which is good during all rifle seasons and also GMU 12 either sex archery elk season. 8pointer 19-Mar-13. USA. Deer Hunts – Colorado is know for its trophy mule deer, and we’ve got some of the best bucks in our units. Colorado Elk Hunts. Planning on bow hunting elk in one of these two areas in September. Compare up to 5 units at a time for Bulls Taken, Percent Public Land and more. Welcome to Colorado and the famous big game rich Flatops mountains. Pick a basin and have fun! Our Private Land Guided Archery hunts are based from the Villa Ranch in GMU 11 and include; Accommodations, meals, guides and game packing. From there you will travel either on horseback, by 4x4 truck or on foot each day into the over 2500 acre private ranch. Gmu 14 or 214 archery elk in Colorado. You will be taking advantage of horse power to get you to the best elk hunting altitude and elk concentrations of one of the largest elk herds in Colorado, and for this corner of Colorado there is a higher concentration of elk per mile than anywhere else in the world. & Archery Hunts In Colorado. Either service can add day trail rides out of camp to let you embrace more of the country. With an estimated population of around 280,000, the elk are spread out over millions of acres of private and public land. You will feel the solitude in a camp that you will appreciate for its comfort when you came back in at the end of a day. The bigger issue is all the road closers in 53 making access in some areas very difficult and if the roads are open most are in very ruff shape. 20,000 acres of Colorado Private Land for Elk, Mule Deer and Antelope while the few openings are available, White Lease with high density Whitetail up to 160" in NE Nebraska, Guided Mule Deer Hunt on 30,000 acres $1995, Elk $2697, Antelope $1295, DIY?Trespass/Semi-Guided Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Moose Private Land Hunt. Joined Sep 17, 2014 Messages 387. https://huntscore.com/hunts/co/elk/22e22879-e121-4a68-a1a8-d419adae3a9f These are 7 day pack trips with high success rates! Unit 20 borders the unhunted, elk rich, 265,000 acre Rocky Mountain National Park on the park’s east side. GMU 11 is an over the counter unit for the archery season, so obtaining a license to hunt this prisitne property is a non issue. Archery Elk colorado by: Steve H I am going to Colorado during the same time, different zone. Drop camp includes everything you will need with the exception of your food, personal items, sleeping bag, gun, license and determination. There are many open parks or green pastures in this land surrounds by aspens and timber to provide the right mix of food and cover. Hello All, I am a lifelong Whitetail Archery hunter from Ohio. Units 76, 79 and 791 may have the highest overall numbers, with success rates for GMU 76 topping 50% (but this is a limited draw unit). I am thinking about hunting Colorado GMU 54 in 2013 during the opening 10 days of archery. They start on Saturday and end on Wednesday. Jun 18, 2018 #3 W. windymtnman Active member. There are two types of OTC Archery Elk Tags; Either Sex or Bull Elk Only. Contributors to this thread: Charlie0103 28-Jul ... 28-Jul-08. What today’s hunter needs to be taken back where there are no roads and the game is at ease. Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 12 - Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Garfield Counties Generally, this unit is considered very good elk hunting. This outfitting business is a family owned and managed hunting and fishing outfitting business operating near Meeker, Colorado in Northwest Colorado. Hunting the West is a great way to have a hunt of a life time chasing Colorado elk and seeing country that has never had whitetail deer. Thanks, Logged Fishforfun. As in every unit in CO there are elk in there but are the least vocal elk I've ever seen. How to pick the best elk unit in Colorado (for you) Now for the fun stuff: picking a unit. Plus you can go 'Premium' and get 5 year stats and access to premium content. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Part of our operations are conducted on Pikes Peak Ranger Districts. Bristlecone Lodge offers easy access to several prime hunting Southern Colorado areas. I remember seeing a Dusty Trail Outfitters camp along the road. This hunt has produced many bulls over 340 B&C inches. Our hunting, like the rest of the services, starts on horseback. We offer an opportunity to combine a summer trip with your hunting trip to see where you are hunting, let your family see or just scout. This will be my first Elk hunt, so I just want to go somewhere I have a good shot to see elk. The altitude is still 9,500 feet but the physical exertion is on the more mild side comparing to other elk country. This terrain is home to many quality 6x6 and 5x5 bull elk! This will be my first ever elk hunt and I want to do it on my own. Table 3 shows GMUs ranked by total Elk Harvested (left side) and by Hunter Success (right side). As for what are the best trophy units in Colorado, according to the state’s Parks & Wildlife Service, most 300+ point elk trophies come from GMU 2, 10, and 201. I rifle hunted it 10 years ago with great success but alot can change in that amount of time. 28-Jul-08. {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, © Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2018, Colorado Elk Hunts GMU 24 5 Day Drop Camp. Unit 13: Offers Fully Guided Archery and Rifle Hunts. “Colorado has more than 23 million acres of public land and the fires are on a small portion of that land,” said JT Romatzke, Regional Manager for CPW in northwest Colorado. See the bulls “BachedUp” in the velvet, or the cows and calves in the summer meadows. We hunted the hole in the wall area 2 1/2 miles in from the road. Estes Park Outfitters offers a wider range of Elk/Mule Deer Hunts from Drop Camps to Premium Fully Guided Hunts. The 2018 OTC Archery season was Aug. 25 – Sept. 23. 3 or more in a drop camp will be reduced down to only $ 1450 per person. 303-776-7528. It's a diy bivy elk hunt. As a rule the early seasons, muzzleloader, archery and sometimes the 1st rifle season with catch the elk in rut and the air is full of the bugling of big Colorado bulls. Send Inquiry Claim this listing Add to favorites. Early archery and muzzleloading seasons can be productive. Unit 13: Offers Fully Guided Archery and Rifle Hunts. However, the remaining 30% of the GMU (the areas you would actually be hunting for elk) is very rugged, so assigning a terrain difficulty level of “Low” to this GMU would be misleading. My father and I have decided to try our hand at a Colorado Elk hunt this year. bad karma 29-Jul-08. Just wait till you feel the adrenaline rush of a Bull Elk bugling in your face. The Colorado archery season will be here before you know it and although September seems like a far cry off in the distance, the time to start planning is now. To match their migration we focus on our lower camps for the 3rd season. There are guided and drop camps for archery, muzzleloader, 1st, 2nd and 3rd rifle, with the exception there is no guided hunt for archery it is strictly drop camp. Let your family and friends see where you hunt or let your hunting group get familiar with your hunt country before the season. Feb 16, … Elk. I have spent countless hours on Google Earth, Youtube, and reading every forum known to man to try and gather as much info as possible. We rented horses both trips. Deer densities are lower across GMU 24 but hunters can find deer on the south facing slopes above the White River. Here’s a step by step guide using the spreadsheet I built to help you narrow it down. e-24 10577 149 10289 10872 1584 65 1461 1717 15 57857 999 55933 59848 0.537 0.434 E-25 2651 23 2607 2696 585 35 520 657 22 13659 220 13234 14097 0.607 0.457 E-26 3339 85 3176 3511 210 24 168 263 6.3 18428 587 17313 19616 0.550 0.456 Northwest Colorado is famous for one of the largest herds of elk in North America. Discounts for groups of 4 or larger. Western Outdoor Adventures LLC is bonded & insured - Outfitter License #2984. Big Game. There are a number things to consider when planning an elk trip for the first time, from selecting an area to the gear that you will need to purchase. All trip prices will be quoted, this represents only a guideline. Units 76, 79 and 791 may have the highest overall numbers, with success rates for GMU 76 topping 50% (but this is a limited draw unit). GMU 24 Colorado. Charlie0103 30-Jul-08. This area has a license application date of the first week in April for the archery, muzzleloader and 1st rifle elk season. This outfitter has realized that  in GMU024 many elk hunters do not need a guide to be successful, years of hunting elk in Colorado and other states has taught them how to hunt like most of us know how to hunt whitetail for the same reason. GMU 71. coelker 18-Mar-13. The 2019 season has not yet been announced. This includes airport transportation, camp, food and non alcoholic drinks. For the do-it-yourself kind of person that likes to "rough it" try one of our drop camps. From: Dirtyred. If you're looking for more information, upgrade to 'Premium' to get even more data, graphs, charts and info on this unit! Western Outdoor Adventures is proud to offer you, some of the best Colorado Elk Hunts in GMU Units 11, 22, 23, 24, 33 for Archery, Muzzleloader, & rifle seasons. If it is you and your buddies we will take you into your drop camp in the summer, let you get familiar or into a full service camp with your family just to enjoy. These are 7 day pack trips with high success rates! Charlie0103 29-Jul-08. Colorado OTC Archery Elk Hunts. Elk Hunting Generally all of GMUs 12, 23 and 24 are considered very good elk hunting. Colorado Elk Hunts GMU 24 5 Day Drop Camp ; Colorado Elk Hunts GMU 24 5 Day Drop Camp Hot. There as the pressure from the accessible areas hunters push the elk they will come right into the laps of these drop camp elk hunters and join the population that is already resident in the drop camp area. North West Colorado Archery Elk Hunt in GMU 231: Access through private land to limited access federal land DIY elk hunt with the largest elk herd in the world (40,000+ animals) This unit has unlimited Over The Counter Tags. 30,000 acres of great Semi-guided hunting so you don't get lost. Now let’s look at the OTC Archery Hunts (Combined Either-sex and Antlered hunts). View Harvest Reports, Draw Odds, Preference Points, Regulations, Elevation, Maps, Vegetation Analysis, really anything pertaining to hunting Elk this fall! All the hunt packages include game packing, radio contact, and service to a level you will enjoy. CO-2020-24: Species: DEL: Hunt Unit: Colorado GMU 24, Deer/Elk Unit Map: Map Size: 24" x 36" Price: $21.95: If you're looking for a more detailed map or aerial photo of a portion of this GMU you can also build a custom map for Colorado GMU 24. Looking to bowhunt unit 421 for mule deer and elk and was woundering if anyone has ever hunted there. Cliff Lakes Trailhead, Patterson Trailhead, Big Marvine Peak (11,857'), Blair Mountain (11,457'), Buford Peak (9,646'), Burro Mountain (10,164'), Camel Peak (10,029'), Elk Knob (10,928'), Fowler Peak (10,449'), Himes Peak (11,115'), Hunns Peak (11,220'), Old Baldy (8,510'), Rat Mountain (11,325'), Sand Peak (10,836'), Snell Mountain (10,489'), Timber Mountain (11,404'), Trappers Peak (11,978'), Triangle Mountain (10,600'), White River Plateau (11,371'). I have a very good friend that has friends living in Craig, Colorado that will let us hunt on their land and farms. It is a unit that has peeked my interest because of the high success rate for archery season but if I was a betting man I would say … This will be my first Elk hunt, so I just want to go somewhere I have a good shot to see elk. Apr 24, 2019 #12 H. Hatty1175 New member. I had a tag in Utah that the pop I think was roughly 1500 animal for that GMU and saw way more elk. This provides easy walks from camp and with large open parks to watch as the elk feed and travel through them. COLORADO . The hunting Colorado Elk Unit 13 is typically classified as land that covers just about 363 square miles. Colorado has the largest elk herd in the country. Some map features are for Premium Users Only.Click Learn More to Sign up For Premium Access. We offer multiple wilderness camps at up to 11,500' elevation. Please Read our Privacy Policy, 11, 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 131, 211, 231. There were guys that would pack for you when I was there also. All hunts require a drawing or the purchase of a landowner tag. Alot of the area is forever wild, which means it can only be accessed by foot or horseback. Here at Gunnison Country Outfitters we are dedicated to providing a true Colorado backcountry experience in the Colorado high country. GMU 73 The Colorado Division of Wildlife defines these areas as Game Area Units (GMUs), which are identified based on license availability, opening up underhunted territory in order to offer the best hunting experience. $2,400 DIY Archery hunt. codyca 18-Mar-13. During the 4th season the snow is usually deep enough most years that they elk have moved down out of the area. I've never hunted 24, but have hunted 25 & 26 for elk during archery. I'll be hunting 24 south of cr 8 (the road running through bufford) Sept 4th-12th. The area we are speaking of is relatively flat and provides great elk hunting in less than a mile from camp in any direction. North West Colorado Archery Elk Hunt in GMU 231: Access through private land to limited access federal land DIY elk hunt with the largest elk herd in the world (40,000+ animals) This unit has unlimited Over The Counter Tags. Elk Rifle, Muzzleload, & Archery Hunts In Colorado. During elk hunting in Colorado you may need some hunting equipment like Climbing Tree Stand to know more you can check out our blog about it. GMU 20 is considered a “quality elk unit” in Colorado’s limited draw system. The second season and the 3rd season is a migration mode hunt as the elk above are migrating through camp to lower altitudes. The Ranch has great grass … huntermd 31-Jul-08. 3 or more in a guided camp will be reduced down to only $ 3500 per person. Rifle tags for the 2nd and 3rd seasons are also relatively easy tags to draw. Game trails for elk and deer abound on the property and almost on a daily basis elk and deer can be spotted traversing our property from the Flat Tops Wilderness to the meadows just east of our property. The hunting Colorado Elk Unit 13 is typically classified … I’m assuming you already did this in Part 1 of the series (Colorado vs Idaho for OTC Elk), so go back and give it a read if you’re still unsure. Come for a 2-4 day summer “scout” and a fall hunt either same year or following year and we will discount both. Colorado hunt guide says it's mostly a winter unit from elk moving in from 32. Our standard trip is 4 days, and 4 nights, but the trip can be shorter or longer, at your request. 24 33 34 35 47 471 55 Gunniso 36 45 48 32 lenwood 42 Springs 46 500 421 52 '521 53 501 50 511 112 581 59 591 691 69 Pueblo 84 861 85 83 851 411 62 Montrose 71 74 Durango 741 57 Sail 58 a 86 82 63 64 65 75 751 118 126 uARTlN RES 146 138 137 144 120 124 129 142 147 66 551 67 123 128 133 134 141 140 127 Lamar 132 139 145 68 76 79 Otinent 80 77 78 81 771 682 791 Monte Vista 35 136 143 … GMU. We’ve applied for the first rifle season either sex license that runs October 13-17. They are generally at higher elevations in the eastern portions of the unit during early seasons, and move west to lower elevations (and private lands) as hunting pressure and snow depth increase. (RIO BLANCO & GARFIELD COS.) bounded on N by Williams Fork River-White River divide; on E by White River-Yampa River divide and White River-Colorado River divide; on S by S Fork of White River-Colorado River divide; on W by USFS Primary Forest Road 245 and Rio Blanco CRs 17 (Buford-Newcastle Road), 8 and USFS 250. Newbie; Posts: 3; Re: CO GMU Unit 22 « Reply #1 on: April 30, 2017, 10:34:49 AM » Colorado hunt guide says it's mostly a winter unit from elk moving in from 32. Location. This area has a license application date of the first week in April for the archery, muzzleloader and 1st rifle elk season. Get in shape, so you enjoy the hunt. Our packages start out with a Five Day Archery/Gun Drop Camp. GMU’s 1, 2, 201 – If you have the points saved up, we hunt some of the best trophy elk and deer units in Colorado. GMU 12, 23 and 24 are also in high esteem. Lots of rugged country for them to hide and not many willing to go after them. 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