>I have actually been wanting to
>make a post about this
>same thing! I have wondered
>the same thing about building
>points or apply for a
>tag and be able to
>hunt every 2-3 years. The
>question that I have as
>a nonresident, is what is
>the best way to go
>about finding units that have
>good deer in them? Gohunt
>website membership? Ask MM members?
>Buy a landowner tag? My
>current situation is that I
>have 3 points and would
>like to hunt a good
>to decent unit every 2-3
>years. I have a friend
>who guides on 71 and
>he let me know that
>there are landowner tags available,
>but its a pretty steep
>price for someone who does
>not know the area. How
>do I go about this
>without just picking out of
>the blue and blowing 2-3
>points? Any thoughts or advice
>would be really appreciated.
It is hard being a NR, it is hard being a resident too when you move here or pick a new unit.
Basically you narrow down all of the units that fall into your specific category. Be it 2-3 point units, second choice units etc... Then from there you narrow it down to the type of terrain/access you need/desire. Do you want to hunt 5k feet in elevation out east or do you want to hunt 12k+ in central part of state or somewhere in between, wilderness vs trailhead camping.
Once you have that, there will only be a handful of units remaining. From there can start asking questions about quality/quantity of animals online, call the DOW biologist for that specific area or even the game warden (they are in the field more than anyone..)
CO is very good for deer, any unit can/does produce quality animals every year. Sure some are better than others but even the best units are difficult to take a true trophy buck...
With a unit selected, scouting the unit yourself is best way to learn it. Sure can scan google earth, and talk to others but if you truly want to learn put yourself in the unit, multiple times before season if you can. If you tag out early and have option of staying or going home early, STAY! Go spend the last couple days scouting for next year/hunt.
Mntman
"Hunting is where you prove yourself"