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I have 18 points for deer in Colorado. Any ideas on units and an outfitter. | ||
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resident or nonresident? Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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With that many points you have the pick of the state! I'd suggest you contact CPW and study the points/draw booklet online or: They'll send you one n/c. I just got mine last month as part of the subscription to CO Outdoors mag. Some good articles in it too. Only $12 a yr I think. Good luck, and more advice, pick an area that has the longest season, which should be about 9 days in all. They all start on Saturday. George "Gun Control is NOT about Guns' "It's about Control!!" Join the NRA today!" LM: NRA, DAV, George L. Dwight | |||
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you may want to talk to Aaron Neilson who posts here. He knows Colorado deer hunting. | |||
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Nonresident--- I'm looking at 3rd season in 44 or 4th season in 53. | |||
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Any unit you pick should be a 4th season in my opinion, shorter season but you have the chance of hunting rutting bucks and that brings the big boys out. Do your homework there are a handful of units you can draw with 18 points. And as suggested talk to Aaron Nielsen and Drummond Lindsay. | |||
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Of these I'd do 44 3rd. 9 days in mid November in some of the best mule deer country God ever made.... No brainer | |||
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I would look at 4th season, too, simply because of the rut. The season is shorter than 3rd, but it moves you into the rut and a better chance of colder weather. I think you're in the right units ... 53, 54 and 44. Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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Third season in 2016 is essentially what 4th season was in 2015. The season dates are the latest this year than they'll be in 5 years. I'll take 9 days in 44 vs 5 days somewhere else even though you get the later week. | |||
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44 third season last year 18pts 100% 4 tags 53 fourth season last year 18pts 100% 2 tags non-resident Zim 2006 Zim 2007 Namibia 2013 Brown Bear Togiak Nat'l Refuge Sep 2010 Argentina 2019 RSA 2023 Tanzania 2024 SCI Life Member USMC | |||
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Thanks for the info, I just hope the spring is not bad. | |||
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If you are a resident take a look at some of the 'wildlife ranching' options on the eastern part of the state. C.G.B. | |||
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Good point Drummond, I hadn't looked at it that way. | |||
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I don't know how the 3rd season will pan out this year, but last year the rut was really picking up on the final weekend of the 3rd season. This year the 3rd season starts on November 5th. Last year I saw the bucks start bothering the does on Nov 5th. This year looks pretty promising.... Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Bad moon phase for 3rd and 4th this year With the exception of the final 2 days of 3rd ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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Ted, Can you explain? Last year the moon was waning during the 3rd season and the new moon arrived two days after the season ended. This year the moon is waxing during the 3rd season with the full moon arriving the day after the season ends. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I understand the 3rd season in 44 can be weather dependent, not so much in 53 for the fourth. | |||
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I look at charts each year with Missouri whitetail deer activity in mind. I look for days with 2 prime daylight moon phases. One being overhead and the other being underfoot during shooting hours as the best most productive days in that moon's cycle. I will note that during the rut high activity can be around the clock. ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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These images are for middle state Colorado    ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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Ted: Ok, this is good to know about Missouri whitetails. How does it relate to Colorado Muleys? I haven't hunted recently enough, so they've stopped sending me the booklets. What are this years season dates? Thank you, George "Gun Control is NOT about Guns' "It's about Control!!" Join the NRA today!" LM: NRA, DAV, George L. Dwight | |||
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Third season in Co is Nov 5-13. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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I am looking at going with Jerad Cotten, West Elk Outfitters. Does anybody know anything about him? | |||
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He's the only guy to go with in 53 and I almost mentioned him earlier. I would still hunt 44 3rd but if you want to hire somebody Jerad has a great track record and he damn sure knows 53 well | |||
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If you would have read Ted's post, you would have comprehended that the information he gave was for central Colorado. Secondly, if you haven't been mailed, or picked up, a recent Colorado Big Game Regulations Brochure, then why in the hell do you care? This tells me that you haven't applied for a Colorado big game license in quite some time. Graybird "Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning." | |||
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