444 3rd Season

[HuntWell]

I drew a 3rd Season buck tag and just looking for some general information on where to get away from the crowds. If anyone has had experience in this unit during the 3rd season its an OTC Elk unit and can kind of screw things up for us buck hunters. I'm going to use my bow for the first few days of the hunt and then pick up a rifle for the last 2 or so depending on the buck I find. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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[Ridn9high]

Profile says you’re from New Castle. Isn’t that like 20 miles from the unit?

 

[HuntWell]

Profile says you’re from New Castle. Isn’t that like 20 miles from the unit?

Yes, but I have not hunted that unit before and just wondering where most of the rifle hunter pressure is in the unit. Hard to scout at the moment with my current job. I also primarily archery hunt so not sure if most rifle hunters just stay on the roads or if they hike out and camp in areas.

 

[HntHrdr]

It’s just like 44, it even has 44 in the GMU, good luck ?

 

[HuntWell]

It’s just like 44, it even has 44 in the GMU, good luck ?

So basically a war zone lol. The biggest issue I'm thinking will be all the elk hunters in the area.

 

[HntHrdr]

I mean I wouldn’t take a bow to a gun fight in any rifle season in Co but that is just me, best of luck

 

[oldmossback]

So basically a war zone lol. The biggest issue I'm thinking will be all the elk hunters in the area.

I try to use the elk hunters to my advantage. Let them bust out the bucks and push them to me. I also talk to everyone I cross paths with. Ask the elk hunters where they have seen good bucks.

 

[Gunnihunter]

I’ve never hunted the unit, but I suggest forgetting the bow and grab your rifle for an otc elk unit. The third season is not conducive to sneaking up on deer due to dry leaves, crunchy snow, elk hunters and atvs everywhere. The deer will be on total alert , but that’s only my opinion.

 

[HuntWell]

I’ve never hunted the unit, but I suggest forgetting the bow and grab your rifle for an otc elk unit. The third season is not conducive to sneaking up on deer due to dry leaves, crunchy snow, elk hunters and atvs everywhere. The deer will be on total alert , but that’s only my opinion.

Hopefully there is some more weather and fresh snow on the ground. I've gotten 3 buck all within bow range but taken with my rifle each time so thats the only reason I'm thinking to take my bow. But then again my odds go way down!

Is there any particular altitude I should be looking at?

 

[HuntWell]

Thank you all for the help! Greatly appreciated!

 

[1989Cohunter]

I live close to 444, I wouldn’t try it with a bow. With that being said I’m not your dad, if thats what you want go for it. It’s a damn tough unit to hunt. That’s why there is typo called leftover tags for it.

 

[goforbroke]

Any luck?

 

[Tikka]

Any luck?

Lol, we’ll probably never here…