Unit 40 Colorado

Wapitiwilly · Jun 7, 2017

I'll be headed to Colorado with my son for a 3rd season deer hunt in unit 40 this year. We've never hunted Colorado before. I understand there is a lot of private land in the unit but it looks there is plenty of public to hunt. We prefer to hike and glass vs road hunting. Any information on what to expect or starting points would be appreciated. Planning on making a trip out in the next few months to get our feet wet.
Thanks in advance
Paul

wildwilderness · Jun 7, 2017

be sure to bring your gps with property lines. In CO private land does Not have to be posted for you to get busted. I would look for fields with does then stake out some bordering public and keep your fingers crossed that a buck crosses the line!

Ncole · Jun 7, 2017

If you don't mind me asking how many points did you guys have? I've been considering that unit for a couple years.

Wapitiwilly · Jun 7, 2017

7 points

Chacoblue777 · Jun 7, 2017

Hi Paul

I pulled that same tag this year. It will be my first time hunting the unit. Let's keep in touch. I hope to get out there once before the season for some scouting also. Looking forward to the hunt and learning a new area. Good luck to you and your son

stinky · Jun 8, 2017

Get a BLack Lives Matter map (BLM) and a Grand Mesa NF map, and possibly a CO National Monument map.

And/or possibly a GPS w.a landowner chip in it.

Then, look like crazy @ them.

What sort of vehicle are you bringing?

John 14:6

Wapitiwilly · Jun 9, 2017

We are planning on bringing side/side, quads and four wheel drive trucks.
Thanks

Chacoblue777 · Jun 9, 2017

OnXmaps will be a huge help for this area. It's great peace of mind to know exactly where you are in relation to the property lines and borders.

I plan on having some wheelers, but also going to take some horses. Should be a fun time!

elkmo41 · Jun 10, 2017

Dang Willy...thought you said you prefer to hike!

Wapitiwilly · Jun 10, 2017

Bahahaha...I do plan on hiking but like the idea of getting to a starting point?

WannaB · Jun 11, 2017

Really depends on the weather. If the weather is mild, it can be tough to find the deer on public. If you get some weather to push them off the forest, there is a lot of pubic land to scour. As has been mentioned, property boundaries can be challenging. Plan accordingly.

Smokepole · Jun 19, 2017

Hope for some snow to push them to the lower country. However, if it's warm and dry like it was for us last year we found deer from high in the forest service all the way to the Utah border. I killed mine about 1/2 way up the mountain.

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID6/26662.html

As was mentioned, you need a GPS with Land ownership and you'll be fine. My buck was on private but moved to a fairly small piece of public as the sun was setting and we were waiting for him.

Smokepole

dihardhunter · Jun 23, 2017

Tagged, this is a unit that I'm eyeing for next year, same 3rd season hunt. Considering a run out 1st week of November this year w/ spotter and binoculars in hand to do some scouting and get a lay of the land. There are some great looking spots in that unit. I'll have 8 pts.

bigpiney · Jun 30, 2017

Smokepole,

I shot you a PM, much appreciated. Happy 4th!

Smokepole · Jun 30, 2017

responded to your PM

Joe2Kool · Jul 2, 2017

Don't have anything to add, but sure interested in how you guys do. Please be sure to post pics!

dihardhunter · Feb 11, 2018

How did those of you with Unit 40 tags do last fall? Thinking seriously of throwing in my 7 PPs for a 3rd season hunt this fall. Planning a hiking trip out there in late March for 4 days to check out a few access points and get the lay of the land before deciding for certain.

Wapitiwilly · Feb 11, 2018

PM me I will be happy to share our experience ??

elkkill06 · Feb 12, 2018

>PM me I will be happy
>to share our experience ??
>

PM sent Wapitiwilly

callsalot · Feb 12, 2018

I've archery elk hunted the unit and don't have much to add outside of seconding everyone's suggestions of hugging private land with a good GPS. I would probably avoid the small forest service strip of land in the center of the unit. Fairly dense and not much glassing potential if I remember right. Come up through BLM to the edge of private and start glassing.
Good luck.