Elk hunt Colorado unit 61

[Fearski]

Hoping to draw tag next year in 61 . Have driven threw unit not hunted it any thoughts or advise appreciated

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

It is about 100 miles north of me. How many points do you have and what season are you wanting to hunt>

 

[Fearski]

I have 20 think 2nd season from what I have found out hoping 21 will be enough would like to scout it this summer

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I assume you are a non resident. Last year it took 22, so you are borderline providing there is no point creep.

 

[Fearski]

I here you that's my worry i guess . When you get in late 60ies I want to use my points. Too bad you can't use some 1 year and more the next in lesser unit . But I am where I am . Do you have any thoughts on 61 got to start some where.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I also am looking at 61, but have not made up my mind about it. I am right on the edge for a resident. I'll send you a PM and we can talk about it some more.

 

[Kodiak32]

I’ve hunted 61 quite a few times with family members and friends and it’s awesome country but depending on the season and where the elk are it can be very rough, steep terrain. Hunting the elk from the top down on large steep canyons. I hunted it with my dad a few years ago and he was in his mid-60’s and in damn good shape for his age but it was tough. The elk were deep in the canyons and we didn’t end up getting an elk. We had a great hunt but in hindsight I would have had him hunt a different unit. Like I said it’s awesome country but in my opinion from what you guys are describing, I’d line up an outfitter with horses.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I contacted several outfitters 6 months ago and they are all booked for 2022. I also have been there, but just scouting. Probabbly not in the cards for this year, altho I can draw it.

 

[Fearski]

I also am looking at 61, but have not made up my mind about it. I am right on the edge for a resident. I'll send you a PM and we can talk about it some more.

Sounds good thanks

 

[Fearski]

I’ve hunted 61 quite a few times with family members and friends and it’s awesome country but depending on the season and where the elk are it can be very rough, steep terrain. Hunting the elk from the top down on large steep canyons. I hunted it with my dad a few years ago and he was in his mid-60’s and in damn good shape for his age but it was tough. The elk were deep in the canyons and we didn’t end up getting an elk. We had a great hunt but in hindsight I would have had him hunt a different unit. Like I said it’s awesome country but in my opinion from what you guys are describing, I’d line up an outfitter with horses.

We are presently hunting 65 every year how does it compare to that? I have mules are there trails for mules and man

 

[Colorado T]

I have hunted 61 several times for deer and had an early season elk tag in 2017 and went with family on another elk hunt a couple years ago. As Kodiak32 said it is steep country and the elk are in the canyons. If you draw let me know and I can point you in a couple directions. Horses or several young strong helpers is the way to go.

 

[Fearski]

I have hunted 61 several times for deer and had an early season elk tag in 2017 and went with family on another elk hunt a couple years ago. As Kodiak32 said it is steep country and the elk are in the canyons. If you draw let me know and I can point you in a couple directions. Horses or several young strong helpers is the way to go.

Thanks will need all help can get.