Thinking about unit 67 Elk Muzzeloader......

[BKhunter50]

Hey Guys,

I've got 4 preference points and im thinking about putting in for unit 67 Muzzeloader hut. I've pack-in bowhunted unit 64 four times and managed to call a 5 x 5 to 7 yards for my buddy - which he harvested, and i called in a 4 x 4 for my son - who shot it right in the shoulder - a little blood, but never found it (hate that). It's time for me to be the guy shooting darn it! I guess i like watching my friends and son shoot elk about as much as doing it my self - but it's time....

Anyway - I've never hunting 67 and thought I would check and see what the feedback is. It would be DIY packpack in as steep and deep as i need to as long as there is something at the end of the journey in. Also - does anyone have any expereince with the bears in there? I'm not afraid of hunting with a few bears around, but was thinking about getting a tag. In unit 64 i saw them the last two times i went in to hunt. Would have been an easy tag to fill.....

Any help would be greatly appreciated - even if you have just drove through there. No asking for honey holes or anything like that - I'll earn those on my own! Thank you.

 

[hoshour]

Winter kill may be an issue in 67 this year. It almost certainly will be for deer, elk maybe less so, but I would certainly call the Gunnison office of CPW, especially closer to the application deadline to see what the status is then.

 

[Slugz]

What he said. I'd be staying away from any GMUs around Gunnison and maybe even the Grand Mesa herds next year. That being said muzzleloader 67/66 is a good hunt.

 

[xtreme]

I have quiet a lot of time in there and have never seen a bear or bear sign. Everyone I have talked to said they did not find many deer in deep backpacking country, meaning on the mountain. This may not be the best unit for your type hunting. I do think if you could get in a little scouting, you could find a good shooter. We know winter snow is severe this year, so like others have said do some checking

 

[BKhunter50]

Thanks for the insite guys. I knew Wyoming was getting hit, but hadn't checked Colorado. I hate to hear mother nature is hitting both so hard. I'll call the office as hoshour recommended once it gets closer.

 

[packmule]

I really wouldn't worry about the elk getting hit as hard, but I wouldn't expect rut to be as hot and heavy as it should be.

 

[cmbbulldog]

If you go, go high. As high as you can get.

 

[JimP]

If you go, go high. As high as you can get.

That could be a standing joke here in Colorado ever since they legalized MJ.

 

[packmule]

There's quite a bit of real high in that unit.

 

[JPSeveland]

11 PP was the 100% chance of drawing 67 Muzzle Loader for elk in 2016 Not even worth that for a NR 66 is just as bad for NR

 

[RICMIC]

Welcome back JP; I'll send you a PM

 

[Slugz]

What he said. I'd be staying away from any GMUs around Gunnison and maybe even the Grand Mesa herds next year. That being said muzzleloader 67/66 is a good hunt.

Update: Its not nearly as bad as first reported.