Mt. Zirkel Wilderness

Flatlandr · Feb 28, 2006

Greetings to all!!

Still trying to narrow down a choice for this years Elk hunt. Have been looking at Mt. Zirkel wilderness quite a bit, looking for the opportunity to get away from the walk-in day hunter crowd. Most likely will hire a outfitter to take us in or maybe utilize a setup camp.

Would really appreciate hearing your opinions and experiences about this area as I have never been there.

PM or personal emails welcome & info always kept confidential.

Thanks for any help!
Mark

fdhunter · Mar 1, 2006

Sent you a PM.

McKinney · Mar 1, 2006

Frank, Buddy and Friend,
Please don't tell him about our "Honey-Holes"! Send him over to Lunghacker Mountain, they're nice Bulls over there...remember??

We need to plan for next year or 2008.

McKinney aka Hiker
Proverbs 3:5-6

cohntr6 · Mar 1, 2006

Bow, muzzleloader, rifle?
Last year a friend of mine packed in and shot a small bull right after he set up camp during muzzleloader season. The year before he bowhunted it and was a bit turned off by all the camps that were 4-5 miles from the trailhead, Saw a few elk but came home empty.

I believe he was toward the southern end of the wilderness area.
Jeff

Flatlandr · Mar 1, 2006

Jeff, Thanks for the reply. Will be trying for the 1st rifle this year.
Mark

McKinney · Mar 2, 2006

LAST EDITED ON Mar-02-06 AT 11:13AM (MST)[p]Mark,
Zirkels hold some decent Bulls. I personally think the northern end has a lot less pressure. The blow downs along the main WY/CO trail is really thick and a pain to go through. Many Hikers hang out in the Wilderness area until the snow flies but if you stay in the north edge, you'll be more isolated.

McKinney aka Hiker
Proverbs 3:5-6