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I’m lucky enough to live in BC, so I can hunt sheep OTC. Otherwise, it would be all mule deer!

After 15 years of applying in New Mexico, I finally drew a tag! 3rd choice antelope - Unit 38.

That was originally my plan. I hunted 53 3rd season in 2015 and was hoping to hunt 2nd season there this year, but point creep and the reduction in non-resident tags put the kibosh on that. I'll hunt 67 2nd this year (I hope!) and then look for an archery tag in either 53 or 67 in a couple of...

Thanks everyone for the input. I decided to go with 67 to avoid the OTC elk hunters. We'll see how it goes!

Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like the OTC elk hunters negatively impact the quality of the hunts on the north side of the Gunnison Basin and in any event mature bucks are scarce. I might try 67, although I gather that the quality of bucks there isn’t any better than 54/55. If anyone has...

I'm trying to decide between units 54 and 55 for a 2nd season mule deer hunt. I have 7 nonresident points, so should be able to draw either one (subject to how the new non-resident caps drive point creep!). Unit 55 issues fewer tags, which is a plus in terms of pressure, but Unit 54 seems to...

It's been a while since I was in there (2007), but I hunted the early rifle there a couple of times. I backpacked up into the Arc Dome Wilderness, in the area around Tom's Canyon and Peavine Canyon. There are good horse trails up into those areas, coming in from the south. There were plenty of...

Hey mevertsen, If you figure out an answer to your question, please let me know. I drew the 268 ewe tag. Best of luck to your daughter. bcmulie

Zeke, my deepest condolences. No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a child. Thoughts are with you and your family.

thyrsty, we stayed at Taylor Canyon. Cabins are basic (a room with beds) but do the job. Owner is friendly, and a hunter, and at least one outfitter was staying there with a client. Location is good in terms of being within striking distance of a number of good elk areas. I would stay there...

Thanks for the kind words everyone. 972, sent you an email.

That is a great Rosie. One of my favourite animals to hunt. Congrats. bcmulie

Wow. That is an incredible buck. Between the mass and the eye guards, I can see the 203 score. But i bet you guys didn't think that before shooting the buck! Congrats to all involved. Bcmulie

Hey guys, I posted the story of my NV unit 62, 64, 66-68 late rifle elk hunt in the NV forum, and thought you elk hunters might be interested: http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID41/2468.html#.VlCxPUu2NSU Bcmulie

The 4 bulls had moved by the time we got back to them, but we did spot another group of 6 bulls with a decent 6x6 and nice 5x5, but nothing we wanted to pursue. After a quick discussion, we decided to head up and over the mountains to check the back side of the range, as it appeared that the...

Day 5 we connected with Shedneck, who took us to a new area west of Tuscarora. Shedneck really knew the country and took us to some great glassing locations. At the first one we spotted a herd with a nice 6x6 and a couple of smaller bulls. Later in the day we spotted another group of 4 bulls...

We tried to get back into the area where we'd seen the 5x8 the following day, but encountered white-out conditions. We did manage to spot a couple of smaller bulls during a break in the weather, but for the most part day 3 was a washout. Day 4 we were able to get back into the area where the...

Ok, looks like that worked. Day 2 it was COLD: (sorry about the celsius, but that's what you get from us Canadians) We headed to the Cornucopia Ridge Area on our second day. I was fortunate enough to have arranged access to the IL Ranch prior to my hunt (I recommend that anyone with this...

Hey folks, I don't often post my hunts but after all of the help that I received from monstermuleys.com members on this hunt, I figure I better post up. First, though, thanks to all of those members who provided information and guidance, including: NVHNTR treedagain NECALI BigBuck23 3blade...

>Wow Snky- I've been waiting for >your report, and you guys >definitely DELIVERED..!! What a couple >of awesome bucks. Your dad's >has the awesome deep forks >that everyone loves, and yours >is one of the widest >heaviest bucks I've ever seen. >Congratulations..!! > >With some prayers...

Thanks shed, sent one back.

Thanks treed, sent one back.

Very nice buck. Well done!

Hey everyone, I posted in the Nevada forum a couple weeks ago, but no responses so I thought I'd try the elk forum as well. I've got a late season bull elk tag for these units. I've collected maps, scouted extensively using Google Earth, read the Hunt Information Sheet and talked to a couple...

Is anyone able to provide any info on these units? I've spoken to a couple of hunters who hunted it in 2013 and 2014, and none of them were successful. Given that I used 10 points on this unit, I'm thinking of turning in the tag and having my points reinstated, but I don't want to do that...

Fantastic pics. Thanks for sharing. I would be inclined to hold out for any bull bigger than your 5 point, but ultimately that's a very personal decision.

Great buck! Thanks for sharing. Very nice pic through the spotter as well.

Some great tips, guys. Thanks. Keep 'em coming! bcmulie

Hey guys, I've got a late season bull elk tag for these units. I've collected maps, scouted extensively using Google Earth, and read the Hunt Information Sheet for the unit, but I'd really like to hear from someone whose actually hunted the area. The units are huge, so I'm looking for a...

Hey guys, I've got a third season rifle tag for a CO unit that has plenty of oak brush, and am looking for any tips you might be able to offer on hunting oak brush. This will be my first time hunting the oak brush, so anything you are able to offer would be most welcome. Some of my questions...

>I am gonna go hunt it >hard no matter what but >I have heard it is >really good with snow.. What >kind of access did you >have?? Fourwheelers or did you >hike in?? I prefer to >hike and be along ways >from the truck but is >it better to be more >mobile in this hunt?? Check >alot of...

Hey crown, I had this draw a decade ago. There were plenty of deer on the public land back then, and I gather the population is doing better now. I hunted the Bull Gulch Wilderness Area, Castle Peak Wilderness Area and the area east of Pisgah Mtn. Saw bucks in all 3 areas, the best ones near...

Unit 53 3rd season muley tag for me! bcmulie

Congrats on the sheep tag, NVBighorn. That will be a once in a lifetime hunt (literally!). BMosh, I've hunted 171-173 a couple of times (although not for 8 years), so feel free to PM me with any questions. As it happens, when I first drew that tag 11 years ago, NVBighorn gave me a few...

So I ended up going with the Colorado option and managed to draw a third season tag in Unit 53. I've done a fair bit of map and google earth scouting already, but would love to hear from those of you who have put boots to the ground in this unit. Feel free to PM me with any info you are...

Wow. 62L antlered elk for me. Did not expect that. I'm like BOHNTR - not to proud to accept any help that is offered! bcmulie

I'm showing 2015 - 591 Non Res Deer. That means I drew, correct? If so, unit 53 3rd season here I come!

WV has it correct, although his last paragraph applies to thinhorn sheep (we have both Dall's and Stone's in BC). Rules for bighorns vary depending on the area, can be 3/4 curl, full curl, or mature (mature is over the bridge of the nose; see regs for definition of the other 2).

You did an awesome write-up Elksniper, supported by great photos. Gave me more than one idea for when I'm taking photos in the field this year! Thanks for sharing, and congrats. bcmulie

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