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HI you all. thanks so much for all your suggestions. been looking at stats.they make you dizzy and discouraged but can't win if don't apply. thinking 61,66, 44, 49, archery, rifle diff seasons.

where are you from? i'm Bozeman, Montana boy at74 yrs. no mental or physical handicap at the moment. not a road hunter but not stupid either. heard 40 has great bucks but mostly on private land. not ready to hire guide at the moment. Colorado deadline creeping up so gotta get serious.

thanks again for taking time respond. heard 76 elk wilderness hunt,need horses, guide and altitude too much for me. got bull 15 yrs ago on lone cone,11,200 ft--never again. unit 49 interesting-looked toprut, archery and first rifle possible.lots of public land. unit 44, check out too. know my...

hi, not sure if, responding right on these posts but thinking of applying for nonres strip rifle this year. never hunted there but have points gives me a chance. any info would be appreciated. your buck is a dream come true--lifetime. thankyou. trophyfever

thanks for feedback. anxious to get in the backcountry again.love hunting elk and big bucks. for Colorado- 18 pts for elk, 20 pts for deer. just donated my Roosevelt elk to the Mission Viejo,Ca elks lodge. Colorado and Arizona favorites, but someday maybe Nevada, TROPHY FEVER, LAGUNA HILLS,CA

HI, ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR APPLYING THIS YEAR WITH MY 18 YEARS AS NONRES FOR BULL ELK...ARCHERY OR RIFLE?? HAVENT HUNTED COLORADO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. MAINY OVER COUNTER DURANGO AREA. ALSOHAVE 20 YEARS FOR DEER BUT NEVER HUNTED DEER YET. HEALTH BETTER NOW SO GOING TO GET SERIOUS FOR THIS YEAR IF I...

thanks for the advice.. guess i'll just wait until I get up there to look around.

HAVE YOU HUNTED DEER IN THIS UNIT?

X7B GENERAL FOR ME... NEVER BEEN THERE BUT WILL HAVE FUN SCOUTING

APPRECIATE ANY HELP ROADS AND BEST AREAS TO HUNT COME OCTOBER. ALSO, CAMP WITH 30 FT 5TH WHEEL DO SOME SCOUTING IN SEPTEMBER. HEARD THERE WILL BE JUNIOR TAGS ISSUED IN SAME AREA. THANKS

can't thankyou you enough hardway and trophyhunter--great info and decided to park the 30 footer in Sonora campground for few days and go up 108 and snoop around at your suggestions.many rv sites closed in October or don't go over 21 ft. turning around always is a problem and finding level...

GREAAAAT INFO FROM ALL! PICK UP MY TOPOS TOMORROW AND MAP OUT THESE AREAS. CAN I GET A 30FT FIFTH WHEEL INTO SPRING GAP? ALSO, CHECKED WITH FORESTRY AND F AND G, AND NO ONE CAN TELL WHAT ROADS OR AREAS ARE STILL CLOSED. WAS TOLD BY FOREST PERSON TO HUNT SOUTHERN END NEAR CROCKER RIDGE/120, BUT...

THANKS HARDWAY- I'LL GET OUT MY MAPS AND TAKE YOUR ADVICE ON CAMPING/HUNT AREAS. HAVE YOU HUNTED THIS AREA BEFORE? TOLD YESTERDAY TO HUNT THE CROCKER RIDGE AREA. HAVE D-6 RIFLE TAG AND AO ARCHERY TAG.NO QUAD BUT 5'R WITH 2500 DODGE. HOPE TO GET SOME BAD WEATTHER IN THE PARK TO START THE BIG...

WITH ALL THE ROADS CLOSED AND BURNED AREAS, ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO START LOOKING FOR A NICE BUCK LAST WEEK OF SEASON UP TO NOV 3. WEST SIDE OF YOSEMITE ONLY. WEATHER MAY HELP OR HURT.CAMPING AT DON PEDRO LAKE RV. FIRST TIME IN THAT AREA DEER HUNTING ON WEST SIDE. THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

DITTO DITTO USED THEM BOTH MANY TIMES HEIDI AT SIGNATURE TAX GREAT FOR ALL SPECIES. GOOD LUCK

THATS PROBABLY WHY SO MANY ELK WERE KILLED LAST YEAR. I'VE HEARD THEY ARE STILL UP HIGH-PRAY FOR SNOW. MY BUDDIES GOT THE QUADS IN UTAH ON A HUNT. WE'LL BE 4X4 TRUCK AND HOOFIN IT. CALL YOU THIS WEEK, THANKS

thanks for your message-heard the bear are still around due to no snow yet but may buy tag if still available but they are unit specific, which we havn't decided yet. over hundred bulls killed last year in unit 77, third season, around the piedra.looks like we'll be going high if no snow. think...

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS-I'LL KEEP RESEARCHING. THOSE TWO RV CLOSE END OF OCTOBER. I WILL BE THERE ABOUT NOV 1 THANKS AGAIN, TROPHYFEVER

HI, THANKS FOR RESPONDING- YES-THAT WASNT TOO SMART- NOT SURE WHICH UNITS THESE AREAS ARE IN BUT MUST CHECK IT OUT. I WAS TOLD TODAY BY A FOREST RANGER THAT RICO, PIEDRA RIVER, COULD BE GOOD. IF THE WEATHER GETS BAD, THEN THE MIGRATION WILL START BUT WHERE THE ELK WILL MOVE DOWN-WHO KNOWS? HE...

HI, friends heading for sw colorado for third season bull elk rifle.never hunted there before, well equipped, but no horses, appreciate any suggestions which area might be best change at elk and bear? also, know of any rv parks for 5th wheel during the hunt. think alot are closed for winter...

thinking of going over counter bull elk in this area-71-74. plz email with any elk spots you thnk may be good and camping area for 5th wheel. experienced with bow and rifle hunts, but not in this area. good luck on your deer quest! trophyfever

Hi Schmalts, if you haven't drawn by now (14 points-wow)--then you probably won't (badluck or bypassed). Take a Break! Please let us(me 11 pts) have a chance before I die! ha Hope your not putting in for my unit. Anyway-good luck next year. We are all hooked in the point systems(not just in...

Great hunt Stinky, naked eye monster at 600 yds is a keeper anytime.I've had the bull/buck fever several times-it never goes away! thankgod if you have time , check out Signature taxidermy there in Flagstaff. He's well known, huge shop with mounts from all over the world, and just finished my...

Wow-over whelming reality! I'll have 12 points nonres next year for archery elk? what are my odds for top trophy units.I'm trying to outlive my draw but no success yet-drawing that is. Also, have lots of general buck points thaat I hope to go for sure next year but never hunted in Utah. spent...

Buddy got drawn for archery Dutton and I'll be helping. Understand you paid your dues in that unit for your trophy. Any suggestions on wnere togo in that unit or what strategy to use? Experienced archery hunter but not for elk. Can hunt the entire season,I've shot three bulls rifle Colorado but...

Anyone out there hunted this area high or low for the August/sept hunt? New to deer archery. Any suggestions appreciated. thx

Don, How many points do you need to try for archery or rifle on this hunt? Are the odds better for Kaibab? Are they having an archery hunt this year also? thanks nonresident

great processor Independence.I understand he also is the butcher at the local grocery store or in Lone Pine. Hope you fellin better. Fortunately, you've got a back up shooter. Gives you more time to heal and wait for big snowfall. Sentyou PM talk later

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Hi there, Strongly recommend ROSS OUTDOORS in Phoenix, az. I've rented them often and again for upcoming elk hunt in colorado. They ship the phone anywhere with all the extras and I like the Irridian for best reception. Also, can rent any kind of optics, etc and they have complete archery shop...

Hey, thanks for the info.Haven't chosen a place to hunt yet.Probably not have time to scout so use my hunting time and hope they're in the rut. Not using an outfitter-but will do alot of hiking. Usually, find a packer to help get animal out if I'm lucky.Hauled out three bulls in Colorado(rifle...

Rackem, Have u hunted 8 or 9 for archery deer?never been in 11m but hunted elk in 10 and didn't see but one buck in 7 days but then we were chasing elk. Saw lots of 320-350 bulls but no monsters. Supposedly, they were in the Indian res with the deer. thanks

Yes I know-lost my secret spot in the Kaibab since its now a draw. Probably hunt 7,8,9,10 areas in AZ for overcounter deer. have 13 pts for AZ deer so I'm maxed hoping for Strip area some day be4 I die. Its nice to hear Kaibab is coming back but avoiding crowds is the age old problem. about...

Thanks for all the good info guys. I'll get out my maps and gps. Using the garmin csx and national geo maps. Which is better-begin or end of season? I'll have about full week. got Hoyt Ultratec. Hope your hunts are great this year. Heading to Arizona next week for archery over counter buck...

Planning my first over counter bull elk archery hunt in southwestern Colorado. Any one have suggestions on where to go on public land self guided?Never shot an elk yet with a bow but since no luck in the drawing-thought I'd try this area in September.Try t hit the rut. Appreciate any help.Don't...

I'm maxed out as well but no luck again for 13b. Guess I'll chase archery buck over the counter or Colorado bulls. Good luck to all and take lots of pics.

i have10x42 sw now(old) but great.spotting scopes expensive, and not ready when i need them so i've passed for along time. thinking of replacing 10x42 with 15xsw and carry my tripod when needed. what's the story on 15x vortex on price and compared to sw? can't have everything at this time. thanks

thanks for the info. Youmentioned no points but these units are over the counter archery or rifle. Anyway, may also go up by lizard head pass for elk. I have lots of points for goat and deer rifle but i may just go for points this year as it conflicts with Arizona seasons.Also, have 12 points...

thanks rem308 for getting back to me. did you hunt last year and shoot anything. send pic. don't know how archery will be but i'm hooked on thr rut if i can catch um at the end of the season. were they rutting? what kind of muzzle are u shooting. been thinking of getting one. thanks,

anyone hunted these areas for elk during the rut. Referred to these by private land owner but totally new to this area. appreciate any help.I understand also has rifle hunt in November?