11/211 road conditions

robAK · Nov 6, 2020

I’m going to make a trip down to scout/get a feel for 4th deer. Is a SxS necessary with the weather coming? Was it still muddy since last snows? How’s the roads, is it more efficient to use a wheeler (Rocky/rough). I’d rather not bring one and get there quicker, but beating up my truck/slipping in mud wouldn’t be fun either. Thoughts/experience? Thanks. Rob

stinky · Nov 6, 2020

Who knows? I havent been up there. In Grand Junction, it has pretty much dried up since the last snow...which was a doosie. I'd expect the same up there.

Now, the reason that I say, Who Knows...starting Saturday the 7th, tis supposed to rain, off and on, for 3 days..., the question, how long and how hard? They are not peedicting anything like the last one. At the very least, bring chains

tailchasers · Nov 6, 2020

it's dried up for now but it's going to get wet with the moisture coming this weekend so chains would be advised if you don't want to use your side by side. Be greasy even on a side by side.

huntindad4 · Nov 14, 2020

Buddy of mine hunted 3rd and saud the mud crippled their hunt. Good luck infourth.

JakeH · Nov 15, 2020

Take the SXS Mud was a doosie during 3rd season, plus even without mud there is a ton of country you cant cover in a truck that you can with a sxs.

The_Coloradoboy · Nov 16, 2020

I’ll be in there this week. From growing in the unit you certainly need serious 4 wheel drives and a side by side/4 wheeler. I personally run a built Toyota Tacoma paired with a Polaris ranger crew to get around. Tire chains are MUST!

Coloradoboy

robAK · Nov 17, 2020

In Craig now. Didn’t bring SxS with weather forecast. Hopefully won’t regret decision. Brought chains/ropes/jacks/etc. Will use two trucks if we get weather. Thanks guys.

BradA · Nov 19, 2020

Super curious how your hunt goes and how you do as I’m looking at possible drawing this unit next year. If you wouldn’t mind letting me know how it goes.

The_Coloradoboy · Nov 22, 2020

It was typical unit 11/211. Full of people and not enough snow, but my buddy and myself dug some bulls up opening day.

The_Coloradoboy · Nov 22, 2020

BradA · Nov 24, 2020

Congratulations On the bulls I’m curious how robak did on his deer hunt

The_Coloradoboy · Nov 25, 2020

I was there for 6 days and never seen a buck over 140. I’d personally avoid the NW Colorado units as far as deer goes it’s in BAD shape. CPW is sure doing a hell of a job of destroying the herd.

scopenstalk · Nov 25, 2020

The_Coloradoboy said:
I was there for 6 days and never seen a buck over 140. I’d personally avoid the NW Colorado units as far as deer goes it’s in BAD shape. CPW is sure doing a hell of a job of destroying the herd.

Yep deer getting hammered intentionally by cpw and in a few short years the elk will be getting hammered by wolves. I feel like most news these days for hunters is just bad news.

Ranger1 · Nov 28, 2020

Congrats!

robAK · Dec 8, 2020

Hunted with my middle brother that I dont get to see much so great hunt regardless. Upper 60's opener and blue skies throughout hunt. Saw a really tall good forked pushing 24" 4x4 on opener and thought I'd see at least that everyday. I've never hunted junipers before so I think I handicapped myself too. Not ideal conditions and didnt see anything bigger. Shot a smaller 4x4 on Saturday late morning.
It's an interesting area, and really has some great potential. I'll definentely be keep an eye on how this hunt settles out for points though.