18 NR Deer points

tracker12 · Mar 21, 2018

So I have 18 NR deer points that I am thinking of cashing in this year. At 65 and solo I need something that I can do from a base camp. Is there any late season hunts that I can draw. looking for a decent 170 class buck but more interested in seeing plenty of deer and enjoys the time in Colorado. I was thinking of the Unit 2 Muzzy hunt but I have been told that its been a poor hunt the last couple years.

Adventurewriter · Mar 21, 2018

Use "toprut" site and their PP pont mechanism to figure out what you can draw...

tracker12 · Mar 22, 2018

Thanks for the site recommendation. Works great.

buckhorn · Mar 22, 2018

I've never hunted it but from all the research I've done 66 third should meet all your requirements
I don't have enough points for that one.
I don't think 18 points is enough for any of the popular fourth season hunts

tracker12 · Mar 22, 2018

Yep 66 3rd and a few of the 4th season zones I could get in. It seems like every year I wait till the last minute and never can decide on a deer unit.

buckhorn · Mar 22, 2018

tracker12
I can't relate to that. I do the same thing.
Last year I did apply for that 66 muzzleloader buck tag but a couple days later I changed my mind and called them and changed my application over the phone. And I didn't draw anything.
I am now trying to get out of the point chase but at the same time don't want to waste them.
I have been doing tons of research and pouring over all the stats. Even elk hunter numbers during the deer hunts.
I have called and talked to all the biologist and local folks I can get a hold of to get as much info as possible.
PM me if you like.

tracker12 · Mar 24, 2018

I still keep circling back to Unit 2 or Unit 61 Muzzy. Thoughts from anyone that hunted either of the units. I have elk hunted 2 but only spent a week in 61 scouting for elk several years ago with a friend.

BeanMan · Mar 24, 2018

You would hate yourself if you spent 18 NR deer points on 61 for any season.

Hasbean

oilcan · Mar 24, 2018

With all the negative Deer reports coming from 61 I don't know why people are still considering using a lot of points there.

bowhuntinnut · Mar 25, 2018

I would not use 18 points on a unit 2 muzzy tag, and i live right down the road. The description of the hunt you are looking for does not describe that hunt. Unit 2 deer can be really tough. Personally with that amount of points I'd stick with a rut hunt with the fewest amount of competition i could find.

tracker12 · Mar 25, 2018

Well based on some great advice from this post and a few Pm's I received I decided to use my points and apply for Unit 66 3rd. Nice thing is that with my points I can actually plan on the hunt. Now if I can draw my Utah moose and NM elk 2018 might just be a banner year.

buckhorn · Mar 25, 2018

Good choice. Send that application in and don't second-guess it.
That is the hunt I would apply for if I had one or two more points.
If you need some free help let me know. I am a pretty good Buck hunter and may be able to help you and it would help me also as I want to draw that hunt in the future.
Congratulations on making the right decision.