Non resident point use

Finsandtines

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Jun 16, 2015
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Good afternoon all,
I have 10 elk and 11 deer points in Colorado and I am thinking about going all out and booking a deer and elk hunt next year before changes in 2028. I have always wanted to hunt archery mule deer in the Gunnison basin. I have already taken an elk with a bow so would lean on rifle for the elk points. I have been very limited the past couple years getting out west so I am anxious to get back at it! I am curious to hear anyone here's feedback or thoughts?
 

Alabama

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Feb 18, 2013
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Sweet Home Alabama
I would split the hunts up over a couple of years. After waiting that many years I would dedicate as much time as possible to each tag. I know you're worried about point creep, but I look at it differently. The changes in 2028 will open up a ton of hunts that you had no chance drawing before the changes. The odds won't be good but at least you will have a chance. If you decide to burn them in 27 make sure you have a couple more points than it took to draw them last year. The deer hunt I'm chasing has jumped 3 points in 2 years, and the elk hunt has jumped 4 points in 2 years. It seems a lot of guys are looking to burn their points before 28
 
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