archery bull unit 18,28,37,371(colorado)

trophyfever · Apr 16, 2008

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?

Rem308 · Apr 16, 2008

I hunted elk in 18 with a muzzleloader ,great hunt,saw several elk. Hunted the Troublesum Basin area.

trophyfever · Apr 17, 2008

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,

Rem308 · Apr 17, 2008

LAST EDITED ON Apr-18-08 AT 04:22AM (MST)[p]It was 6 years ago,I passed a 4x5 the first night of the season,and I guess I should of took him ,I saw elk every day of our 8 day hunt but could not get them close enough for a good shot.I am not one to take marginal shots at elk.
The 4x5 came in like I lead him on a rope to my calls,after the first night ,the elk would not even answer.We would hear bugleing in the predawn hours but would shut up as soon as it became daylight.Nice hunt though,not to difficult terrain.We camped on Wheatley Creek.We used David Parri Outfitter from HOT SULFUR SPRINGS to pack us and our gear in and out,he is very reasonable.Also he will pack out your animal for a fee.We were in about 8-10 miles from the trail head.
At the time of the hunt was using a Knight 50 cal,but I purchased a T/C Omega and am going to use it this year for cow elk in NW Colorado.With no points ,a cow elk is the only chance I have at drawing.It takes a couple of points to draw a bull tag ,so I have to hunt cows and mule deer for a couple of years.

trophyfever · Apr 19, 2008

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 for az deer.
Where do u live. Im in So Calif by way of Montana.
thanks again,

Rem308 · Apr 19, 2008

I live in mid Michigan. The points I mentioned was for muzzleloader,it takes a couple of points to draw a bull license andone maybe for a cow in some areas.