Looking for general opinions on these units from anyone who hunted these units in the 3rd or 4th season last year. Feel free to message me through the system.
Jody
It will be interesting to see what happens in the drawings this year with the new 75/25 split for NR deer licenses. I am considering putting in for a 4th season tag, which by the old 65/35 split, I would have had one point above what it took to draw the tag in 2023. I’m thinking it is definitely...
Does anyone have any experience on using the 140 Berger hunter bullets in Federal Premium on elk. I usually use the 150 grain Nosler partitions, however was considering giving these a try. I typically do not shoot beyond 300 yards and just want to avoid them if they come apart and won't...
I was wondering if anyone had any input on the outfitters listed on this site, positive or negative. I struck out in the drawings and am looking for options. I prefer DYI hunts, but am considering trying a guided hunt or landowner tag. Any suggestions or information is appreciated, feel to...
I am considering putting a new scope on a tikka t3 lite in 270 and would like to keep it below $500 and have the lighted dot style reticle. I consider my personal maximum range to be 400 yards and usually keep my shots to less than 200. I was wondering what others use in lighted reticles and...
Do you think there’ll be any snow on the Vernon during the rifle season? And do you think that it makes much difference if there is or not? Hopefully there will at least be some good cold temperatures, I can hardly wait to hit the hills. Good luck to everyone this season.
Jody
I’ll be hunting the Vernon rifle hunt for deer this fall and was wondering what other people have seen over the past few years. Is it a unit where you see a lot of deer and you just have to hunt hard and pass on a lot of average bucks, or will you typically only see a few deer each day. Due to...
Tried looking on the Utah website, but didn’t see anything about when they mail out the permits for buck deer. any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jody
Is there any lodging within a reasonable distance to east side of this hunt zone or is it best to plan on camping in the unit. Coming from out of state its tough to bring enough gear for camping, since we're planning on flying to SLC. Thanks for any advice.
Jody
My friend and I are putting in for bookcliffs muzzy this year as non residents with 19 points, so we should draw. At this point we’re planning on hunting from the south end of the unit, coming in from I 70. Was hoping to find out what the best access roads from the south are, if anyone has...
This is the buck I took on the last day of the season. Not a giant, but a decent one for the last day. Hope everyone had an enjoyable season and that you all have a merry Christmas! Jody
Here are the two deer I got last fall. The deer by itself was a rifle kill and the one with me in the photo was an expanded archery zone buck. Had a good fall, hopefully 2020 will be more of the same. Jody
Was hoping to speak someone who hunted bookcliffs muzzy last year. Would like to get your opinion on the hunt, since I should have enough points to draw this year. I have 18 points and was trying to get enough info to determine if I should put in for this hunt or try for the Bookcliffs south...
Does anyone know if they have any proposed permit numbers for these hunts? As a NR it's tough to find a unit that two people can draw together with points. A friend and I have 19 & 18 points respectively and would like to draw a unit together. Hopefully they'll keep the permit numbers fairly low...
Just wondering if any one here has booked a DIY hunt through Trail Blaze hunting consultants? If so, what did you think of their operation and would you recommend them.
Thanks,
Jody
Was considering trying a 3rd season hunt with these guys and was wondering if anyone here had hunted through them or had heard anything about there operation. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jody
I was wondering if anyone had any info on properties with trespass fees in unit 40 for deer during the 2nd season. Or if anyone had info on how the hunting on the public ground is, mainly regarding access points. I typically hunt with a gps with a chip, so I can work around private property when...
Has anyone hunted unit 34 in the 3rd or 4th season over the past couple of years. If so I'd like to get your overall opinion if you're willing to share. Feel free to post mail me.
Thanks,
Jody
Can anyone tell me if there are any forms of lodging or rentals in these units within an hours drive of the hunting, or is camping the best option. I'm a non resident and it's a pain to try to travel with all the camping gear, since we usually fly out as it's a long drive from Maine.
Thanks,
Jody
I put in for this tag with 15 points as a non resident (from Maine), so I feel good about my chances of drawing.
Having never hunted this area was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to hunt it? Are the deer mostly high that time of year or are they dispersed all over the unit? We are...
Put in for this tag with 15 points as a non resident (from Maine), so I feel good about my chances of drawing.
Having never hunted this area was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to hunt it? Are the deer mostly high that time of year or are they dispersed all over the unit? We are...
Looking for a cabin or camp to rent in unit 26 during the 3rd season. If anyone knows of a reasonable place that has room for 3 hunters please let me know. We're trying to avoid camping out due to the unpredictable weather in November.
Thanks,
Jody
Getting ready to head to 26 for a 4th season deer hunt and was wondering what the weather has been like? Has there been much snow yet and are the BLM roads already in rough shape? Any info on conditions is appreciated, will be hunting up in the Burns area.
Thanks,
Jody
I drew a unit 25/26 4th season tag for deer and was would like to hear any opinions from other hunters who have hunted 26 in the 4th season over the past couple of years.
Not looking for specific areas just overall opinion of the hunt and weather or not its worth trying to pick up an elk tag...
I am a non-resident with 14 points and was considering putting in for the Bookcliffs rifle hunt. My question is, now that they have split the unit, which is better north or south. Does one hold more deer or bigger deer than the other and does one have more road less areas than the other...
Does anyone have any info they would be willing to share on a ranch to hunt in eastern CO for a trespass fee. I would prefer not to go guided, mainly due to the cost, but wouldn't completely count it out. I currently have 7 NR points for deer.
Thanks,
Jody
I have been trying these bullets in my muzzle loader, a Traditions Pursuit, for an upcoming hunt in Colorado (unit 48). They shoot well, but they are very difficult to load right from the start. They go hard all the way down, even with a clean barrel.
Do any of you have any tricks to make them...
I am planning on my first muzzle loader hunt for elk in Colorado this September and was wondering if it is legal to trasport Pyrodex or Blackhorn 209 and primers in my luggage in a hard case for the trip? Or should I plan on buying some when I get there. Was wondering what other people's...
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I just bought a Tikka T3 light in 270 and was planning on mounting a Leopold scope on it with a 50 mm objective. I was wondering if I will need the high mount or will the medium mount be high enough for the...
I'm planning on a hunt for deer in unit 23 and was wondering if anyone has hunted this unit in the last couple of years. Are the deer numbers ok, or did they get hit hard by the winter of 07/08? Will there be a ton of other hunters in the unit? Is it worth picking up an elk tag? I've hunted...
I'm planning on a hunt for deer in unit 23 and was wondering what to expect in that unit. Are the deer numbers ok, or did they get hit hard by the winter of 07/08? Will there be a ton of other hunters in the unit? Is it worth picking up an elk tag? I've hunted units 12 & 35 in the past, but it's...
I will be hunting moose this fall in Maine and was wondering what load combinations others use for larger animals. I plan on keeping the shot to 100 yards or less. My rifle is a TC Black Diamond.
I have shot several deer with it using 245g PB's and some of the plastic sabot 240g 44 cal...
Congrats to all the lucky people who drew licenses in CO, unfortunately I wasn't one of them. I did check the box to recieve the leftover list and was wondering when it usually comes out? Will they mail me a list, or will I have to access it online?
This could be a tough year with all the tag...
Has anyone ever stayed at this place during the 2nd season. It's located between units 35 and 36. If so, what did you think of it? Do the trains roll through every other hour? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jody
Has anyone had any experience with the Minox BL series? I was considering buying a pair in the BL 10 X 42, and was wondering about the over all quality. I like the idea of them being lighter for obvious reasons. Currently I have a pair of Brunton Lite Tech's in 10 X 42, and was wondering if the...
I was wondering if anyone had any info on ranches in Wyoming that allow hunting for a trespass fee? I would like to hunt on a property that someone else has had some experience with if possible, so that I might avoid ending up on a property that is over-hunted or has few animals.
I would be...