74 early rifle above treeline

DonVathome

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I have 13 points and can draw soon but I have heard the quality has gone way down. Input? I LOVE backpack above treeline hunting.
 
Yes, high country hunt has gone way down........use those 13 pts on a 3rd season tag.......after I do the high country hunt this year I will post a pic showing you how much quality has declined.....
 
74 is not what it once was, less deer, less big bucks. I hunt it every year in archery. That being said there are still some big bucks to be had if you are willing to work and put effort in. Then again there are big bucks in most of the state. If you need info let me know
 
Yes. Unit 74 less deer, less big bucks then it use to have. I have hunted this unit for years in archery so I have a good feel for it. That being said there are still some big bucks to be had if you are willing to put the time and effort in. It all depends what you are looking for in your hunt. Any questions let me know
 
You can draw this unit every year for archery or every other for muzzleloader. Not worth the points for the early rifle. You can draw most of the quality 3rd season units with 13pt. In the same time frame you could have hunted this unit 5-6 times on the muzzleloader.
 
Thanks guys - that is pretty much the conclusion I was coming to.

It stinks several years ago I was right at the cusp of drawing and it was stil great! Ah well.

Any suggestions for a 3rd or 4th season tag are welcome.
 
Some good units that you should be able to draw are.
55 3rd, 53 3rd,61 3rd and 67 3rd. This year with the later date you will be seeing a points jump but you will be in the numbers on most of these units. What ever you decide 13 points is a lot to burn and plenty of research should accompany your decision. Good luck
 

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