Traveling to GMU 55.

[Kmac]

Hey guys. I’m an out of stater with 6 Muley points. I’ll be applying for a tag next year and I’m looking to get my ducks in a row.

I’m very much considering flying to avoid a 22 hour drive. I have two major concerns though. The first is being able to get a 4x4 rental truck once flying in. I’m not sure if there is anyway to guarantee that. The other is just flying my rifle. I know that’s pretty common but it’s new to me.

Anyone have any helpful insight on this? I’ll likely be flying into Denver and driving to Gunnison.

Thanks.

 

[nripepi]

Both are simple if flying into Denver, do it every year renting a full-size truck through Enterprise or Alamo. The issue is you are likely to get tires that don't go well in mud. Will be much harder ton get a truck if flying into Gunnison, very few options there.

 

[brushcreek]

I had good luck with this company in September 2021 but I got a 4WD jeep. Denver

NU Car Rental

NU Car Rental

www.nucarrentals.com

 

[fallguy]

Good point above on the tires. On two occasions I had friends come here and experience multiple flats on rental vehicle tires - once in an SUV and the other time a full-sized pickup. "P" rated tires just can't survive the rocky backroads.

 

[feddoc]

I've flown with guns a few times in/out of Denver. Never an issue. Just make sure you discuss the guidelines with the airline prior to getting tickets. The truck...dunno. Maybe call ahead to make sure you have a 4x4 with the right kind of tires.

 

[Grouse Legs]

22 hours? Id just drive it, enjoy the ride, and show up with a full kit. Rather than trust the airlines.

Id be packing good tires and chains

 

[Tomichi]

Prepare to be very disappointed in the deer hunting. You will see lots and lots of young deer..please don't kill a young 4 pt. Kill a older 3by2 last night.

 

[gundog2]

Prepare to be very disappointed in the deer hunting. You will see lots and lots of young deer..please don't kill a young 4 pt. Kill an older 3by2 last night.

How about 4th season? Can‘5 be that bad?

 

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

How about 4th season? Can‘5 be that bad?

it is

 

[Tomichi]

Worst "mature"deer hunting of my life time. 58 years old. 4th generation in the Baison... I'd take 1993 OTC over what's here 2023.

 

[Grouse Legs]

... I'd take 1993 OTC over what's here 2023.

That was back in the visor era not like the flatbrims of today...

 

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

1993 less people, no long range, no social media or ONX

 

[Founder]

Prepare to be very disappointed in the deer hunting. You will see lots and lots of young deer..please don't kill a young 4 pt. Kill a older 3by2 last night.

Embrace the challenge is what I say. Go hunting!

 

[1989Cohunter]

Embrace the challenge is what I say. Go hunting!

Not wrong, may as well giver er a shot. A crappy day hunting still beats sittin on your butt.

 

[gopher1]

I'd drive it no worries, what's 22hrs

 

[wweaver79]

Drive it - be able to bring all the right gear and have your vehicle equipped for whatever happens.

 

[nripepi]

I'd drive it no worries, what's 22hrs

If you are solo and can fly, it is probably two hunting days wasted by driving. Decisions! 2 days hunting or all your gear and truck.

 

[Grouse Legs]

I guess it depends on if you plan on making meat or not too.

Shipping meat is kind of pain in the ass and flying with it aint alot of fun either...