Unit 70 - Third Rifle Season

[Hawkeye]

I have been buying deer prerence points in Colorado for the last couple of years and I want to hunt this year. Obviously, I won't be able to draw a late season premium tag but I want to hunt now. I am hoping to draw in an area that holds some good deer (160+) with a chance at something very good (180) if I work my tail off. What are you thoughts on the following with regard to Unit 70 third rifle season:

1. Deer numbers,
2. Quality,
3. Hunting pressure,
4. Public access, and
5. Weather and terrain.

I am also wondering whether it would be worth buying an over the counter elk and/or bear tag. I would greatly appreciate any help that you can provide and I am willing to swap information on Utah.

Thanks in advance for the help and feel free to PM me if you don't want to publicize your response.

Hawkeye

Browning A-Bolt 300 Win Mag
Winchester Apex .50 Cal
Mathews Drenalin LD

 

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Hawkeye - sent you a pm.

 

[jcmuleys]

1. Deer numbers are good
2. Quality is also there
3. You will see other hunters(pressure is not to bad)
4. Lots of Public
5. Terrain is sage, junipers, pinyon, hills, mountains, draws, canyons, small flats and benches.

If you are there to hunt get all the tags you can. If you are there to kill a big deer don't waist time with a big fat elk and bear.
JC

 

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JC - sent you a pm.

 

[Hawkeye]

Thanks for the messages and information. I am still on the fence as to whether I want to pull the trigger on this hunt. If anybody else has any information on Unit 70 please shoot me a PM. I would be happy to swap Utah information if you are interested.

Hawkeye

Browning A-Bolt 300 Win Mag
Winchester Apex .50 Cal
Mathews Drenalin LD

 

[cowboy57]

i hunted this area for the first time last year.my huntin bud has hunted it for about 20 yrs.alot of small deer and a lot of people.they said it was worst they ever seen it.had herd about it for years and finaley got to hunt it, and i was not impressed at all.may the wind be in your face and sun at your back.