need advice co. unit 61 second rifle

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elkshot

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Just got point 15 elk Colorado been trying for EM06101R looks like the points creep is not ever let this happen. I've spent a lot of scout time and endless hours studying maps,harvest logs,and talking to biologist I like what I see and hear about 61. Just wondering how the second rifle season compares to first season. Any advice would b greatly appreciated
 
Second season can be good. It really depends on what experience you are looking for. I have enough points to draw but I'm waiting for archery.

The mountains, not the hills.
 
Thanks for the comment. Im prepared for any experience just looking for a decent bull. Is a man stupid to hold out for a 350 or should he kill the first 320 he sees. Are the elk moved down toward the sage by the second season? I haven't been in there that late yet.
 
Yeah, two weekends makes a big difference. Still plenty of elk, though they won't be near as vocal and they'll be changing patterens. Bulls will be starting to group up together.
 
I am with ya elkshot, Got 13 points and probably won't draw 61 1rst season before I am too old to hunt. Hunted it before when I was just learning to elk hunt and would really like to get back there and try for a big-un. I may be lucky enough to end up with the required number of points to hunt 2nd season for elk and mulies in about 3 years. Still gotta watch that point creep. Feel real sorry for the young ones wanting to draw a premium tag.
 
If you hold out for a 350 in 61 there is a very good chance you will go home empty handed.

The mountains, not the hills.
 
Second season can be tough anywhere. Never know what the weather is going is going to throw at you. And the bulls are for the most part pulling off the cows. If you find a bull in the 320 or better class you better crack him. 350 is a real tall order in 61...

Coloradoboy
 
Thanks for all the advice everyone. Really not sure what the smart thing to do now. I'm curious myself to see what happen to the points creep that might help me decide which way to go. If first season is not a option is there a better option than second season 61. What about 40 seems like a lot of private land to me . Is it just me or is this draw system Colorado uses jacked up. O'well who said life was fair.
 
I hunted 2nd last year in 61 it was 320" good. But I would try for 1st or points till the next 5 year plan from the division.
 

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