What to do with 12 muley points?

[DFG9200]

I'm trying to be strategic on burning my various points. I'm starting with my 12 points in Colorado for mule deer. I'm beginning my research and figured I'd throw it out to all of you. I'm looking at 63, 17, 171. Any insight on these or any other units I should research would be appreciated. Specifically I'm looking for a backpacking hunt and prefer the alpine to sage and scrub oak. Thanks!

 

[fallguy]

Resident or Non-resident?

 

[El Gringo]

If you’re looking for an Alpine type hunt, how did you get 63 on the list?

 

[1989Cohunter]

I don’t think there is a unit in Colorado worth that many years. That being said sounds like you have a list. I would chose the unit you can dedicate the most time into knowing.

 

[hawkbill]

With those points I would pick the unit you like best and go hunt

 

[270Whatelse]

Unit 79 muzzy

 

[hunt30]

Sounds like one of the early rifle hunts could be a good option.

 

[DFG9200]

Thanks for the input. Somehow the years slip by. Which is exactly why I'm starting with deer. There is no reason I should have this many points. Elk is another story.

 

[DFG9200]

If you’re looking for an Alpine type hunt, how did you get 63 on the list?

High success rate and a good chance at a trophy

 

[DFG9200]

I was thinking about a Ranching for Wildlife tag

 

[DFG9200]

I don’t think there is a unit in Colorado worth that many years. That being said sounds like you have a list. I would chose the unit you can dedicate the most time into knowing.

Thats my issue. I have lived in and hunted 37 for the last 27 years. I want somewhere new

 

[coloradoman]

I was thinking about a Ranching for Wildlife tag

If so look into 40

 

[dslaughter]

with that many points as a resident, I'd probably look at one of the 3rd season tags in some of the better/lower units. Its a later hunt now and could be pretty cool... either way, good luck!

 

[The_Coloradoboy]

Well I’d definitely burn them and go hunting because there’s definitely nothing at this point worth building more points for. The high country hunts have definitely tanked from what they once were with the change in season dates and the lack there of when it comes to deer numbers. I’d personally look into a 3rd/4th season hunt. But if a early rifle, high country hunt is what you want to do is say go for it. Majority of them take 2 to 5 points to draw as a resident so 12 points will certainly get you in the game and then some.

 

[budweiser]

Or, give them to me! pc