Winter in the Monitors

iowacity · Jun 3, 2018

So in addition to drawing bull tags, the wife and I both drew last season cow tags in 161-164. I'm familiar with the unit, but have never attempted to access it in the winter. The tag is good from December 3rd - Jan. 31st. Due to other commitments, we probably won't be hunting until January.

Is the unit accessible by tuck this time of the year? I'm just concerned with being able to reach the foothills of the monitors, as the elk should be low.

Sallaberry · Jun 4, 2018

Holy cow that's a cold one all depends on weather could have 2 feet of snow or could be 50 during the day

nvkid · Jun 4, 2018

Last year you would have been hiking a ways up, good luck and pray for snow!

iowacity · Jun 4, 2018

I don't know, snow may lock me out of the unit. I'd rather be able to drive up there and hike in, than not be able to access the unit at all.

tkwss1 · Nov 9, 2020

iowacity said:
I don't know, snow may lock me out of the unit. I'd rather be able to drive up there and hike in, than not be able to access the unit at all.

I have drawn the same hunt for next month. Any insights on your hunt would be excellent please.