colorado 76 3rd rifle? 711?

[slim23]

looking at colorado unit 76 3rd rifle hunt. Has anyone hunted during this time there? quality should be starting to come back and hunt dates are nov 2-10th so should be a few bucks showing interest in does.
Unit 711 dosent look to be as appealing but better country and access. sitting on 6pts and ready to burn them

 

[Elktaco]

I have not personally hunted 76 for deer but while elk hunting there saw a few decent bucks. The unit is known to have a pretty low population density though. Someone else may be able to add more.

 

[CODAK]

There are better choices with six points. I'm assuming you are a resident?

 

[slim23]

No I?m a non resident. From all of my research it appears most of Colorado is 2-3 points for a 3rd season tag or 15+ points. I am open to suggestions


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[88man]

I saw a few big bucks and one giant a few years ago in 76 while elk hunting 1st season. I think they are gone come 3rd season.

 

[Roundball]

why would they be gone?

 

[JimP]

In some areas the deer will migrate out of a area the first of October. I have seen great hunting areas where there are deer all over the place on October 1 and are completely gone come October 10th. A lot of deer will start to migrate as soon as there is a cold rain or snowstorm in the area which can even be in mid September.

 

[CODAK]

Once the leaves leave the trees and willows out of the high country they go

 

[Stevo]

That's what I've heard about the deer there, they are down to lower elevation and on private property by then. Excellent elk unit though.

 

[88man]

I'm not an expert and I only hunted elk there twice. I think they just don't over winter in most of the unit. Alot go to 66 and 67