Good day.
I'll be flying to Colorado in late August to chase mule deer in Unit 61. First ever mule deer hunt for me.
Have my maps ordered and been using Google Earth quite a bit since drawing the tag.
Since I'll be flying in, camp will be on my back. It doesn't appear I can get very far off Divide Road without losing quite a bit of altitude. Figuring the majority of good deer will be high that time of year.
Looking for spots off the beaten path that contain water sources and of course...some decent bucks. I realize it is rare, but the more glassable the better. Doesn't have to hold the biggest bucks in the unit....as I doubt I could resist releasing an arrow at something 160" or better.
The plan is to scout a couple days prior to the opener and hopefully put one to bed the night before. Will likley pack in for five or six days and then hike out to the truck and restock for the second half of the hunt.
Big unit...any experienced suggestions are appreciated. Feel free to PM me or email at [email protected]
Background info: Bowhunting has been my passion for nearly thirty years...most of those chasing whitetails. Bowhunted elk in Colorado three of the last seven years...all DIY. Been a member of the Colorado Bowhunters Association since 2005. Just finished four years as Treasurer for my home Indiana Bowhunter Association. Strong supporter of the P&Y Club as well. Taught many IBEP classes over the years for the NBEF.
When I'm not bowhunting, I'm thinking about bowhunting.....
Thanks,
Paul
I'll be flying to Colorado in late August to chase mule deer in Unit 61. First ever mule deer hunt for me.
Have my maps ordered and been using Google Earth quite a bit since drawing the tag.
Since I'll be flying in, camp will be on my back. It doesn't appear I can get very far off Divide Road without losing quite a bit of altitude. Figuring the majority of good deer will be high that time of year.
Looking for spots off the beaten path that contain water sources and of course...some decent bucks. I realize it is rare, but the more glassable the better. Doesn't have to hold the biggest bucks in the unit....as I doubt I could resist releasing an arrow at something 160" or better.
The plan is to scout a couple days prior to the opener and hopefully put one to bed the night before. Will likley pack in for five or six days and then hike out to the truck and restock for the second half of the hunt.
Big unit...any experienced suggestions are appreciated. Feel free to PM me or email at [email protected]
Background info: Bowhunting has been my passion for nearly thirty years...most of those chasing whitetails. Bowhunted elk in Colorado three of the last seven years...all DIY. Been a member of the Colorado Bowhunters Association since 2005. Just finished four years as Treasurer for my home Indiana Bowhunter Association. Strong supporter of the P&Y Club as well. Taught many IBEP classes over the years for the NBEF.
When I'm not bowhunting, I'm thinking about bowhunting.....
Thanks,
Paul