Muzzy Elk CO?

MtnHillbilly · Jul 11, 2022

Dumped points on Unit 49 Muzzy tag! and never hunted elk with a gun... between point creep and 2 blown shoulders I can't wait any longer.
My question is for those who have hunted in recent years what bull quality should I expect? I know its not what it used to be and I would like to get an idea of what I should or should not pass on? Im cool with anything over 300 as I've harvested about 15 bulls in 20 years and only one is close to 300 so with 8 points id like to break the barrier. then get back to my "normal" hunting. and of course if anyone wants to point in a direction to begin scouting (physically) I'm open to that? Ive got plenty of ideas and would like to avoid outfitters at all costs. thanks for any info!

1989Cohunter · Jul 11, 2022

I’m sure it do able but I think it will be a challenge,

HntHrdr · Jul 11, 2022

Have you spent much time in the unit?

MtnHillbilly · Jul 12, 2022

Nope! been meaning to for a few years and had plans to spend a few 4 day weekends this summer but my dog got diabetes and needs 2 shots a day! Making it tough! I plan on boarding her a couple weekends though so I don’t go in totally blind. I’ve got countless hours on my maps and few choice spots to check out

HntHrdr · Jul 12, 2022

There are plenty of elk, and enough bulls, just not that many 300+ bulls. A co worker of mine lives in the unit and hunted it last year. He is a trad guy and was trying to be picky, he had one encounter close enough for a shot on a 310ish bull but didn’t seal the deal, so they are around for sure

MtnHillbilly · Jul 12, 2022

Nice! I was hoping to use my points on a unit with my longbow.

HntHrdr · Jul 12, 2022

Well I’d say most drainages you poke around in will have elk in them they are easy to see this time of year so a plan of attack won’t be too hard. I’d be interested in how you do, I need to burn my points next year…

MtnHillbilly · Jul 12, 2022

HntHrdr said:
Well I’d say most drainages you poke around in will have elk in them they are easy to see this time of year so a plan of attack won’t be too hard. I’d be interested in how you do, I need to burn my points next year…

will let you know for sure