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Your correct but 49 didn’t require that many points 10 years ago.

My dad and I hunted 49 in 2012 and had a great hunt. It was a great hunt because it’s a limited quota unit and we never seen another hunter. During the two days leading up to opening day we spent our time glassing over 80 elk above timberline both mornings and evenings. During our hunt we saw...

My son didn’t tag an elk so nothing to report there. However, we did hammer a couple of whitetails and they performed nicely. I didn’t think to take pictures of the bullets.

I’m looking forward to seeing how they perform on game. I suspect they’ll perform quite well with the interlock ring that Hornady uses. I’ll report back later if my son is fortunate enough to tag an elk next weekend (still checking to verify legal status). Otherwise, they’ll be my go to for deer.

I’ve tried the Federal BOR several different times and have never been able to achieve any acceptable accuracy with the knight or CVA.

Deer. I’d like to verify their legal for Colorado because I’d prefer to use them over the power belts. I’d assume they are legal since they’re full bore and not a true sabot. Hornady doesn’t provide any info other than they’ve reached out to the various state agencies for confirmation.

105 GR by volume

The local Walmart’s in Kansas and Oklahoma have had them on the shelves recently. $36 a can.

The new Hornady Bore Drivers are the most accurate full bore Bullets I’ve tested. I tried a few different full bore bullets this summer with disappointing results. These Horandy’s shoot 1 inch clover leafs at 100 yards with 105grains of BH out of my knight muzzleloader. I’m looking forward to...

I didn’t bother to apply because I figured there was zero chance of drawing. I’m betting colorado is losing out on a lot of application fees from people like myself.

I think it’s kinda cool that the kids get first dibs on leftovers. The current point system and point creep pretty much prevents these kids from ever having a realistic chance at drawing a premium tag. I’ve got a boat load of points but continue to chase the creep every year. At some point I’ll...

My son drew his 2nd choice 301 archery deer tag, so this will makes a nice addition to his unit 14 archery elk tag. We’ll be spending his 18th birthday in the mountains come September!

Has anyone received a notification for Deer yet? Hoping my two boys pick up tags.

WTB Colorado unit 14 elk or deer muzzeloader permit.

$$$$$ is the reason.

3rd season NR

Point creep was pretty big In 67 this year. I entered the draw with 16 points and figured that even after the tag reductions I had a high probability to draw, so long as the the point creep was not more than 1.

I'm still waiting for 67 3rd. I had 1+ over what was required last year. Hopefully, the point creep didn't overtake me.

67 3rd season deer.

I listed the preference point as a second choice, and it stated that I had to list the PP option as a first choice. I then removed the PP second choice and it took my application. I read later that if you fail tondraw your first choice you’ll automatically be awarded a PP.

I sent you a PM. thanks

Thank you Coloradoboy for the input. I prefer as much solitude as possible and like to park the truck to spot and stalk. Thanks.

I've about decided to cash in my points for one of these two units. A buddy of mine hunted 22 a couple of years ago and thinks I should apply there. Him and his dad killed average bucks but they had a great time and think they could have done better with a little more time. However, I'm not...

How'd your deer hunt turn out last fall. I'm considering applying for the 3rd season tag this fall along with my dad. We never intended to pile up the points that we have and are ready to cash them in.

Thanks for the story. I've always wanted to deer hunt that area, being that its a relatively short drive from Oklahoma. But, I've probably got too many points to use on this unit. I've thought about entering my boys into the draw now that they're getting close on points. You mentioned this deer...

I'm in a similar position. I'd like to hunt 7 but only have 6 points. My dad has 3 points so we thought about applying together and averaging our points. How did the deer hunt in unit 102 turn out for you? I have max deer points and am considering this unit along with a couple of others.

I agree with your statement on unit 76. I hunted unit 49 in 2013 and it was a fun hunt. We seen over 80 animals at a time above timberline, but only seen one good bull (300+). I've never hunted unit 76, but have vacationed there during the summers and the quality of bull appears to be much...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-21-18 AT 07:58PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Oct-21-18 AT 07:54?PM (MST) I'm trying to decide if its worth it also. I've got 13 points and it appears there are appx. 2200 non residents with 14+ points. I don't see how there's is a chance for me to draw in the next 25 years given...

I'd highly recommend giving yourself at least one day before season opener to locate a good buck that you may want to shoot. This way you can learn the area and hopefully find a shooter so that you don't have to pass several bucks the first day while you size them up. I've had good success...

The taxidermist woodshop makes a double mount driftwood for Euro mounts. http://www.taxidermistwoodshop.com/Driftwood-Deer-Wall-Pedestals-s/1882.htm

I hunted this area with a buddy and his friend, who is a local, last fall. We ended up shooting good bucks on private towards the end of the week after coming up empty on public. We did see a few bucks on public, but nothing worth putting a tag on. The better areas where our friend had spotted...

Your experience illustrates the absurdity of the system. As I stated above, it's a system designed to be gamed and I bet your experience is par for the course. I understand the frustration with not being able to draw a tag, but the advocates for this system, admit-tingly, have fought for a...

LAST EDITED ON Aug-01-16 AT 09:19PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Aug-01-16 AT 09:15?PM (MST) It would be quite easy for the tags to be reissued to the next in line. I believe it is Utah that will re issue a tag to the next in line. Quite a simple process that in many cases would would make a...

Your correct that a landowner can not deny you access to their property if they sale you a landowner voucher. This was something I was unaware of myself until an outfitter friend recently explained it to me. He has a good friend who is eligible for premium tags in Colorado but refuses them...

Good luck, I'd wait in line as well if I lived in Colorado. Personally I think the it's a crock putting hard to draw tags in the leftover pile. They should be issued to the next potential hunter in line after the draw and perhaps help with the point creep.

160 grain accubonds in my 7mm rem mag have been textbook perfect for me. I've only shot one bull elk with it, but it simply fell over like all the deer I've shot with it. I've only hunted with this gun the last 4 years and have always heard the bullet hit with a resounding thump, something I...

Just picked up a leftover region t deer permit myself. Really don't know much about the area but had an invite to tag along with a buddy and his friend who lives there. My buddy's friend( Wyoming native)seems to shoot some pretty good deer so I'll cross my fingers and hopefully find a good one...

I've drawn an antelope tage for Baca county units 137, 138, and 144. My 14 year old son drew a second choice doe tag and I'm hoping to pick uo a leftover doe tag in the area for my 12 year old now that he has completed his hunter saftey. I'd reallly like to line up some private land before...

The Cody office is the worst when it comes to talking to a biologist. I called back in February and was never able to get a return call form anyone.

Thanks. I'm really interested in the southern portion of the unit in the wilderness where access is more challenging. Would love to hear from anyone who's hunted this area and their thoughts.