Colorado unit 49 Elk
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bbright2
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Haven't been in 49. I hunted across the road last year and corresponded with someone that hunted your unit. He rented horses out of Leadville everyday and spent the night in a hotel in Leadville. One of the two killed an elk but both had a blast. I think with some hard work and good luck, you could be in for a heckuva hunt. Last year the rut was late and 1st rifle got hit by a big snow storm the 2nd day of the season. Game was really on the move. Unfortunately though, I don't know any details. Sure looks like some pretty country though. Good luck. I'd get up there for a 3-4 day weekend to scout in Sept if you can swing it. I did that for my unit and it helped a ton.
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cohntr6
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A friend of mine has the same tag. he lives in Leadville so he is getting familiar with places to go. I believe he has permission to hunt or at least access through a couple properties.
It is a limited draw unit so ther wont be much competition.
Another college aquintance had that tag about 6 or 7 years ago and killed a good 6x6 (280-300 class). I have no idea where he went other than hiking a half mile or so from a trailhead hearing a bugle, seeing the bull with his cows and wacking him in short order.
Should be a good hunt
Jeff
It is a limited draw unit so ther wont be much competition.
Another college aquintance had that tag about 6 or 7 years ago and killed a good 6x6 (280-300 class). I have no idea where he went other than hiking a half mile or so from a trailhead hearing a bugle, seeing the bull with his cows and wacking him in short order.
Should be a good hunt
Jeff
elkhunter49
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Hey Jorka I'm the guy BBright is talking about.
I have been very busy at work lately and have not been on-line
or I'd have answered you sooner. If you will PM me a way to reach you I will share what info I have on 49. It's a good unit but very rough. Later Guys. Hows it going BB?
I have been very busy at work lately and have not been on-line
or I'd have answered you sooner. If you will PM me a way to reach you I will share what info I have on 49. It's a good unit but very rough. Later Guys. Hows it going BB?
peez3006
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I muzzleloader hunted it last year. We had a great time. Chased a 310-320" 6X7 around. Was so close to killing him, just didn't happen. I passed on a couple of small bulls early, also. My buddy killed an average 5X5. A fun hunt, with alot of bulls. I think the potential for a nice bull is there. Most herd bulls we saw were 5X5s and smallish 6X6s.
Don P.
Don P.
elkhunter49
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How's it going Don ?
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cohea
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Peez and Elkhunter,
I've PM'ed you both to see if you have any information about this unit but I'm also bumping this to the top to see if anyone else has any adv ice about area 49.
Thanks!!!
Chris
I've PM'ed you both to see if you have any information about this unit but I'm also bumping this to the top to see if anyone else has any adv ice about area 49.
Thanks!!!
Chris
