Unit 81 deer tag...

[Doug711]

Had a buddy draw a 4th season colorado deer tag just south of Wyoming 81 deer, planned on scouting for him so I figured why not try to draw a Wyoming tag as I was going to be down there, now I have two areas to scout! Looking to hear from any deer hunters who have hunted unit 81 the past few years. I Will probably spend some time bow hunting prior to the gun season... any insights about how your hunts went and what did not go well would be appreciated...
Thanks,
Doug

 

[Mossyhorn70]

Had a buddy draw a 4th season colorado deer tag just south of Wyoming 81 deer, planned on scouting for him so I figured why not try to draw a Wyoming tag as I was going to be down there, now I have two areas to scout! Looking to hear from any deer hunters who have hunted unit 81 the past few years. I Will probably spend some time bow hunting prior to the gun season... any insights about how your hunts went and what did not go well would be appreciated...
Thanks,
Doug

I drew 81 as well with 6 points. I've never hunted it before, so I'm no help. Good luck!

 

[highfastflyer]

The deer stay in Colorado until the Wyoming deer hunting season is over then migrate into 81 around mid October. They then stay safe in Wyoming and slowly proceed to their Winter Range. Many elk hunters see some great bucks in Wyoming but they come in after the Wyoming deer season is closed and avoid the Colorado rifle hunts. There is a also decent resident population in 81 and you will have a fun hunt.

 

[105Coues]

I scored 81 as well. Looking forward to it for sure!

 

[Doug711]

The deer stay in Colorado until the Wyoming deer hunting season is over then migrate into 81 around mid October. They then stay safe in Wyoming and slowly proceed to their Winter Range. Many elk hunters see some great bucks in Wyoming but they come in after the Wyoming deer season is closed and avoid the Colorado rifle hunts. There is a also decent resident population in 81 and you will have a fun hunt.

Kinda funny how F and G have the late season in Colorado ( which we will be hunting) as many of the deer migrate to Wyoming and Wyoming ends the season just in time as the deer from Colorado show up! Looking forward to both hunts, going to be a very busy fall....Thanks

 

[highfastflyer]

Kinda funny how F and G have the late season in Colorado ( which we will be hunting) as many of the deer migrate to Wyoming and Wyoming ends the season just in time as the deer from Colorado show up! Looking forward to both hunts, going to be a very busy fall....Thanks

Deer are fast learners and I think it was 2013 when the Platte River herd went limited quota and a shortened season. Within 2-3 years the deer figured out it was a safe haven in Wyoming after early October deer season was over. There once was a late season deer hunt with something like 25 permits but they also discontinued that around the same time. Some big bucks were taken when they had the late hunt and personally I wish they should reinitiate it again as Colorado is getting a free lunch off Wyoming by having deer Winter in WyomIng which never get hunted here.

 

[pauns08]

How did your Wyoming 81 hunt go?

 

[Doug711]

How did your Wyoming 81 hunt go?

Sorry it took a while to get back to you! Unfortunately had my younger sister pass away and a very good friend pass away a week later so only got in the unit for two days, saw some decent deer but not what I was looking for, lots of elk and some good bulls. Unfortunately this ended up being a tough year for me…

 

[pauns08]

Sorry it took a while to get back to you! Unfortunately had my younger sister pass away and a very good friend pass away a week later so only got in the unit for two days, saw some decent deer but not what I was looking for, lots of elk and some good bulls. Unfortunately this ended up being a tough year for me…

Oh man I'm sorry about your sister and your friend that's terrible.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Sorry it took a while to get back to you! Unfortunately had my younger sister pass away and a very good friend pass away a week later so only got in the unit for two days, saw some decent deer but not what I was looking for, lots of elk and some good bulls. Unfortunately this ended up being a tough year for me…

Sorry for your loss!

 

[PleaseDear]

Man that is terrible


Prayers to you and your loved ones.



Robb

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Damn hate to hear that!! Sorry for your loss!! ??

 

[elkassassin]

Sorry To Hear This!

But There Are More Important Things Than Hunting!

 

[LivingTheDream]

Damn really sad to hear that. Will keep your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.