Unit 75/751 Archery Elk

[Hoosier1]

Hi All,

Just picked up a Colorado Archery Elk tag for unit 75/751 and plan on solo hunting starting around 9/20. I am coming in from Indiana, 58 years old and in good shape but still 58! I have contacted several outfitters about a drop camp or pack in w own gear but would like to go on my own. After looking at the terrain more closely my butt is starting to pucker up. Looking for advice and which way to go and general info on the unit. Like can I access the high altitude forest roads with front wheel drive? If anyone is interested in sharing a camp or providing any info please private message me.

Thanks, Hoosier1

 

[txhunter58]

I would not be figuring on driving forest roads without a 4x4. Is that what you meant or do you have really have a front wheel drive. That won’t be enough if you have any rain or snow. Chains are good to have as well.

 

[dsclark]

Hoosier1...I also just picked up an elk archery tag for unit 75/751 and in the same situation you were in. Ive contacted outfitters but enjoy doing it on my own. First time in Colorado so if you have any advice from your experience in this area, that would be great.

 

[6x6 bull]

I think you will be fine in your Subaru Outback, you will fit right in with the Boulder hikers. Just follow them and they will lead you to the elk

 

[Sambo_1503]

I remember my first time in 75/751 I was just like you I was puckered up for weeks prior to the hunt until I ate the chili Mac mountain house and my bowels were loosed up. Roads are sketchy and you may not need chili Mac to release the pucker

 

[OutdoorWriter]

I lived at Vallecito Lake & guided in that area for three years during the 1970s. Although it's probably not as bad during the archery season, even back then, anywhere you could drive resembled rush hour on a CA freeway.

There are places where you can hike in & hunt on your own -- the same places every other hunter will be looking at. Where you go will somewhat depend on your fitness because there's lots of up & down terrain involved. At least seriously consider having an outfitter do a drop-camp or at the very least, haul you & your gear in on horseback. It will get you away from most of the crowd and also provide a way to get your meat out.

 

[txhunter58]

Dsclark: the question is from last August. Hoosier will never read your reply.

This type of post is why newbies don’t get much respect/ info. The OP has made exactly 1 post.

 

[OutdoorWriter]

Dsclark: the question is from last August. Hoosier will never read your reply.

This type of post is why newbies don’t get much respect/ info. The OP has made exactly 1 post.

I didn't notice the date either.