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My wife and daughter field dressing my daughter’s first deer.

I meant to ask about Unit 6 3rd or 4th season above, not Unit 3. He's only able to hunt 3rd season this year. And I don't think the terrain in unit 66, or 67 would suit him. I'll likely try to burn my own points in one of those unit next year.

Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town and away from my computer. Yes, Unit 22 3rd season took 10 points to draw last year. I'm thinking (hoping) his 12 points would be just enough to draw this year, but when I look at 4th season taking 19 points to draw last year, I'm likely being overly...

Cool. My dad is 74 with a bad knee and he lives at sea level, so I feel like an enjoyable hunt for him limits my options more than I'd prefer if we were just looking for a quality buck.

He’s has 12 NR deer points.

I’m considering having my dad use his points in Unit 6 this year. I’m looking for some input on deer numbers, hunting pressure, and topography. Thanks!

My 74 year old dad is a nonresident and has managed to accumulate 12 deer points in Colorado. We are looking at some 3rd season hunts to burn his points on this year. A few years ago he had a touch of altitude sickness on an elk hunt, so I try to keep him below 10,000 ft. He also has a knee...

I really appreciate those of you that have provide some insight or reached out to me directly. Sounding like a fun family adventure for Thanksgiving break.

Wyoming already requires an outfitter for all federally designated Wilderness, which is precisely why I don't put in for elk tags there. I enjoy hunting Wilderness, but am a DIY type. Couldn't realistically afford an outfitter if I wanted one. Would be interesting to see what would happen if...

We are nonresidents coming from Colorado. My 10 year old wants to embark on her first mule deer hunt this year, but she has to wait until she's 12 here in Colorado. New Mexico seems like a fun adventure type trip, with the opportunity to potentially kill or at least see some nice deer, and...

Are we likely to see deer and elk a few times a day to help keep the kids engaged? Hiking, backpacking, and even remote camping are doable with them. But I don't know that the younger one has the patience for a "needle in a haystack" type hunt, where you're lucky to see a single deer. We will...

Does anyone have experience with the Unit 15 Youth Muzzleloader hunt for deer in Unit 15? I'm considering putting my two daughters (10 and 12) in for it, but would love some information to decide if it's the right opportunity for them.

Colorado. One spotter (wife)

I have no doubt a unit 18 or 28 fourth season tag can be a good tag to have. I also know that tag takes 1 to 2 NR preference points to draw. If my dad?s knee holds up, he might be able to draw that tag in a few years after using his current points. But he will never have 9 points again. I just...

LAST EDITED ON Jan-05-18 AT 02:27PM (MST)[p]My 72 year old dad has accumulated 9 NR preference points for deer. I posted in the Mule Deer forum but thought I might get more useful info here as well. He usually just goes on a cow elk hunt with me every year, but his knee has started acting up...