Although the cow hunts in the other season usually have leftovers this late season is a meat hunt with winter snow and weather providing the hunter with the advantage. Unit 65 covers a vast area of over 300,000 acres, offering a variety of terrain, from rugged mountains to high alpine meadows and dense forests. Weather can vary by elevation. My buddy and his guys usually are about 50% for killing elk and have taken several in the 270-300 range. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Two hunters maximum on the property per season, Non-hunting guest no-charge. Are there alot of elk? Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. This is a great rut hunt with a muzzleloader the bulls are aggressive and calling is quite successful with the use of a cow call. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Phone:970-361-7511 He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. Joined. Many times it is early enough you can catch the end of the rut on this season, with the advantage of a high power rifle this is a good option. From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. Read about advertising on huntscore here. For elk and deer hunt codes that . Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. 15-23) Select your 7 days. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Elk Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle doffiehoward May 17, 2021 1 2 Next May 17, 2021 #1 D doffiehoward Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2021 Messages 28 Location Pennsylvania Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Our experienced staff will help make your hunt a successful and enjoyable experience. good luck. Get a free account to view the details! This includes packing out your game animal. You must log in or register to reply here. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. You are using an out of date browser. Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in . I can only get out for a couple of days of scouting this year due to work and looking for some info on the roads around 65. ALASKA; . Personally, I would much rather hunt every year in an OTC unit or second choice unit and every five years in a 5 point unit. Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. DRAW ODDS . C. Crossfire64 Active Member. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. PO Box 250 In some cases for the private land license you and put in for a point for your first choice and for this private land cow as your second choice. Sun Lakes, AZ. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. Many times the wind will blow the snow off in areas and even though they can dig down through the snow to find the grass it requires more energy consumption so the places that the wind blows the snow off are a better bet. 18.221.135.142 . Click for Terrain Detail. JavaScript is disabled. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? We look forward to speaking with you! After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in most other Colorado units. It used to be a pretty good unit. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. It may not display this or other websites correctly. -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Thats what I have gathered. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. We offer limited muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear on these ranches. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. A couple days makes a big difference. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Colorado License Drawing Statics for this area, GMU064 and GMU065 are combined into one unit for license drawings, Archery Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. You will receive a map of the parking/camping area, fence lines, water holes and blind locations so you know exactly where to hunt and the edges of the property. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Hunting Forums. Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, Colorado Unit(s) 6, 16, 161, 171, 17 Combined 4th season deer hunt, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Book Your Hunt. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. Good luck to you guys as well. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 in Colorado If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65, All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. Please note: All outfitters in Colorado that use National Forest/BLM lands MUST be permitted by the particular district they are operating in with the appropriate insurance and licensing requirements. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Elk Hunting . Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com I have nothing to offer you on 65 or any other CO unit for that matter, but I wish you the best of luck on your hunt. This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 70, or would like to Book a Elk, Mule Deer or Combo Hunt with Jackson Outfitters, contact Roy Jackson today! You can download your gps hunting maps and information that you could really use while in the wilderness or field where there is no internet and no cell services. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. This 320 acres is in a prime location, you could have the whole mountain and this would still be the most successful area to hunt. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. If you want to hunt in this region, snowfall is an indomitable factor, and the superlative time for hunting is generally the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons in most of the cases. If you're a nonresident hunter with at least 23 preference points, or a Colorado resident with at least 10 points, give Adam a call at 208-691-3014 and we'd be happy to explain those options. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. With his job, this will be the first time we've . Hunt elk in Colorado like you would whitetail deer in the eastern US, blinds are already in place and have been for years taking elk every year. Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. I would highly suggest going out a couple days early to scout and acclimate to the elevation. Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You may also buy over the counter licenses. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. See the Leftover List. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Toggle navigation. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . Success rate as a DIY has been 95% in the last few years for elk. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. Does that sound confusing? Good Luck! Phone: (435) 865-1020, Field Preparation of Trophies, Lodging, Meals, Professional Hunter & Staff, Trip Transportation, Trophy Exportation (Logistics and Handling), Airport Pickup and Dropoff, Gratuities, License, Tag(s). Unit 65 Archery Elk - Over-the-counter (either sex) Muzzleloader Elk - By application - typically draws with 2 points 1st Rifle Elk - By application - typically draws with no points (either sex) 2nd Rifle Elk - Over-the-counter Horseback Pack-in (3 hour ride) Elevations range from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft Accommodates 2 to 6 hunters Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. 25-31) (September. JavaScript is disabled. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. Think there would be any need to rent or buy tire chains for getting around on the forest roads that are able to be accessed by vehicle? Hello all! Do you like it, MISurveyor? We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. You will be hunting Private Land. Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. Give us a call anytime, J & Ray Outfitters is an equal opportunity provider/employer operating under a special use permit on the Uncompahgre National Forest. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. How is the motorized trail system? Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? Performance & security by Cloudflare. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maps can be obtained by calling (303-239-3600) Public Lands Information Center maps can be obtained by calling (1-877-851-8946) The legal boundaries of the Game Management Units are described in the last pages of the Big Game Regulations Brochure . We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. We are planning to backpack as well. Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. . Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. Bounded on N by US Highway 50; on E by Big Blue Creek-Cimarron Creek divide; on S by Ouray-San Juan County line; on W by Ouray-San Miguel Countyline, County Highway 62 and County Highway 550. Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. The nearest public hunting BLM land is 30 miles away and they know it is a safety zone and stay in there all through the seasons. They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. The population is slightly above objective and increasing. Phone: 970-361-7511. We're not around right now. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. CC charge just showed up pending for me! Click to reveal Elk - Unit 681. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. Thank you for visiting our site If you are new to us, please feel free to browse through our information and give us a call or email with any questions you may have. The Elk herd in this region is resident to the area and many of the animals from this region are listed in both the Boone / Crockett and Pope / Young record books. They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. I am going on my first elk hunt this year with an older friend who has been going to 65/66 for 40 years or so. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. -Over the Counter Bull License, 3st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. Elk - Unit 65. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Looks like we had the same idea. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? May 28, 2020. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? It may not display this or other websites correctly. These units include some of the most diverse terrain in Colorado, from 4,700 feet in the dry desert lands near Delta to 14,309-foot Uncompahgre Peak. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! Mostly curious of road quality and other questions like that, not asking for help finding elk or "honey holes" I'd prefer to do that work on my own, but just wanted to know what I . Located east of Montrose on Highway 50 then 8 miles south of the town/post Office of Cimarron, Colorado it is located in GMU 065. It may not display this or other websites correctly. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. You are using an out of date browser. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. 1-7) (September. There are deer and elk licenses left over. It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Im heading there with a buddy and his dad.. His dad has hunted there the last 4 years and has gotten into elk all 4 years with at least one hunter taking a elk.. Or contact us for specific details and availability. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. JavaScript is disabled. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. If you take a look at the CPW Hunt Atlas, you can turn on a map layer that shows the motor vehicle usage for the area. We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. Hunting prospects are . This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. First time ever elk hunting and going out of state hunting. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. JavaScript is disabled. The blind is about 150 yards from the property fence and is in a great location to catch elk coming through the property as the move as local feeding traffic and as migrating elk passing through the area. Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. You'll enjoy a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride through beautiful alpine meadows and spruce benches near timberline on the way to their high altitude hunting camps, at approximately 11,000 feet. Hunting prospects are generally very good. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. Ive seen a couple posts on other forums suggesting Mike Lawson with Trophy Class Outfitters. Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. We camped at around 9k and hunted up to 10.5k. Pretty similar plan as above for us. Still have questions? Email:roy@jacksonoutfitters.com, This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. J & D Outfitters has exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 7,000 acres of private ranches in GMU # 64 and 65, some of which border the Black Canyon National Park. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Outfitters do not have use of an entire unit, normally just areas specified by the NFS/BLM for use by each outfitter working in that unit. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Please confirm your choice and points situation with the game and fish 303-297-1192 to confirm it will work in your case for these hunt codes. 15. Thanks guys! Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! Your IP: We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. Elk Colorado Unit 65 Pointerguy May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 #1 P Pointerguy Junior Member Joined Dec 25, 2019 Messages 27 Hello, I was hoping anyone that has elk hunted unit 65 could PM me, I have a few questions. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. Thus, in 20 years of applying, I would get to hunt a draw unit 4 times and an OTC or second choice unit 16 times. Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. 16 - 20) this is a draw but no points are required. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. Late Rifle: $ 250 for a Cow hunt (December. You are using an out of date browser. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. Be sure to check out the Elk leftover tags or the OTC tags if you're looking to build points, but still want to hunt. Not planning on hunting near them. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. J & Ray Outfitters . We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76 Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Park there and go straight up the mountain to your left. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. Since this property is not grazed by cattle and the neighbors property is grazed the elk tend to move back into this property to feed at different times of the day and night from the adjacent property. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. Time to start scouting like a fiend. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. 4 minutes ago. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. Messages. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. My name is Peter, I'm from Denmark, a colleague and me are planing an archery hunting trip to Unit 65 Colorado, from the 12 to the 23 September. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Game packing is available. The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered.