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Have a friend that has a small place in Unit 70 and asked me if I had any recommendations on an outfitter he could try, as he's interested in getting into elk hunting. I've never been in the unit and don't know anyone there, but I told him I'd try and seek some recommendations. Anyone worth...

Well, taking 4-wheelers was the right answer. Roads were in rough shape pretty much everywhere we went. Moreso than I've experienced elsewhere. Looking at how it all worked out, somewhat wishing we would have just taken the side-by-side, but 4 wheelers worked out well anyway. Came back to...

Thanks again for all the insights, looking forward to the trip. Will report back on how it goes.

Appreciate it. Right now we're figuring on bringing the trailer with a couple 4-wheelers or Mule just in case.

Heading to Unit 33 for 3rd rifle to help out a buddy that drew a deer tag. Putting an OTC bull tag in my pocket as well just in case. I've spent a lot of time in 77/78 so I think I know what to expect here, but we're excited to see some new country and spend some time in the mountains. My...

Well we're approaching 2nd season, and while I don't have a tag anywhere I'm looking forward to hearing how the hunts go for everyone. Figured I'd return to this thread and post a picture of my mount. Have him in my office, where dad and I work together and have been enjoying recalling our...

that angle helps me out... knock 10" off my first guess.

Looks like 185 to me.

Just came across this post. We saw him too. Huge bodied bruiser.

Thank you sir. What season are you going to be there. Happy to offer some help if I can.

This. I don't see the state cutting tags to a level that will make a meaningful difference. It's on us to conserve trophy quality mule deer hunting. And a major problem is that most guys out there that must put a tag on something will take a 3-1/2 year old 4x4 with good genetics over the...

Wishing you guys the best of luck with the weather. I had the 3rd tag last year and did not have such luck, but had an awesome hunt. You will have an enjoyable experience either way!

loaded up and waiting for the pitch.... prolly gonna whiff big time...

Age? I’d say 6.5?

Awesome buck. Congrats!

I think so too. Part of why I wanted to go ahead and burn them this year is I expected it to be a bloodbath across the state with a significant number of mature high end deer hitting the dirt. Seen some awesome bucks posted on here from 3rd, but based on what we saw and heard from talking to...

Thanks, and I appreciate you sharing your experience!

Same to you! Was neat to run into a fellow poster and thanks for all you did to try and help us out. Congrats on your buck, glad you got it done as well. Agreed on your last comments... I've spent more than a few minutes imagining just how awesome that hunt would have been with some nasty...

Figured I'd circle back and close the loop here. Posted the results of our hunt in the Colorado page. https://www.monstermuleys.info/xf/threads/1-for-2-in-67-3rd-muley.192870/

To add... deer taped just over 160".

Few more pics.

This turned out to be pretty lengthy post, so long story short, my dad and I had a very memorable trip using our points together in 67. Didn’t come home with the monster we had been dreaming of, but wound up taking a nice mature, big bodied buck on the last evening. Pics below…. I put a post or...

Congrats! Still working on trying to fill 2 tags (1 would make us happy) in 67.... 2 days to go. Sticking with it.

Nice work! Haven't found anything close to that in 67. Seeing lots of does in a lot of different places and checking them regularly. Nothing but young bucks.... biggest seen was ~160 the day before season, nothing over 140 since. The bucks that we are seeing are in rut mode. 3 days left.

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Congratulations on a great buck! That's what happens when you grind it out! I'm leaving out in a few hours to head that way for 67 3rd rifle. I'm hoping what you say is true and the rut will be kicking in!

Well that's a stud. Congrats. Any more details you can share on the story?

Another vote for high 80's here. I'm shooting Saturday morning in 67 if I come across one like that.

Never hunted those units, but if it's like any other deer hunting I've done I imagine if you're hunting higher elevations you'll see fewer deer but if you see one it's more likely to be a stud mature buck. You'll see does and young bucks until those mature guys are forced down from snow or the...

Piggy backing on this post with same purpose for 67. Don't want to hijack the thread, but figured it would be better than starting a whole new one. Dad and I will be muley hunting 3rd rifle. The country I'm planning to start in looks less attractive for elk than deer, but my backup plans put...

Fine buck for the young man! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

2 weeks out and I figured it's time to revive this thread. After much deliberation I decided to put in for 67 3rd. Good thing because I would not have drawn the tag in 66, nor would I have drawn 4th rifle in either unit obviously. My dad helped me start putting in for points as soon as I had...

Oh awesome, good luck. Will send you a PM.

Welcome 200+. What Colorado deer hunt are you gearing up for? I'll be in 67 for 3rd rifle.

Good luck and make the most of your time! I've never been there or I'd offer what I know, please report back with your experience. Looking forward to hearing about it!