1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. 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. 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.. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . 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. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. Hunting Forums. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. . good luck. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. Do you like it, MISurveyor? Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. You are using an out of date browser. Too much snow and no pressure they are in their winter energy conservation mode and dont move any more than they have to. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. . Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 18.221.135.142 -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Non-residents have a 95% chance of drawing an archery mule deer tag with one preference point and a 25% chance of drawing a second or third season rifle mule deer tag with . Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. Thanks. You can text us at any given moment to either come get you out, pack out your game animal, or alert us to a problem you might be having. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. . Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. Please check either with your outfitter, or the Forest district you will be hunting in to determine which outfitter is permitted to operate within your chosen area. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. 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 season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. Good luck to you guys as well. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Thats what I have gathered. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Looks 4 wheelers again this year. Hunting prospects are . Weather can vary by elevation. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! 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, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Click for Terrain Detail. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. 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. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. 15-23) Select your 7 days. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. Is the elk hunting in Colorado unit 65 any good? Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. JavaScript is disabled. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near 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. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. 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. 2X1 $5,000 (per person) 1X1 $7,500. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Thanks guys! We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. 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'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. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime, This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle, Copyright 2012-2017 Jackson Outfitters LLC | All Rights Reserved, Helping Colorados Wildlife, Habitat and Natural Resources. Cedar City, UT 84721 Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . Unit 65 CO Elk savagebowhunter Sep 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019 #1 savagebowhunter New member Joined Aug 7, 2017 Messages 11 Location Andover, KS My wife and I are going on our first ever Elk hunt this year. cow creek was flowing pretty good when we were there a few years back, but we were able to drive over it in a stock SUV. Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). 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. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. Thread starter Crossfire64; Start date Sep 2, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Thread . Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. I am leaning towards unit 70, 65, or 74 area because I am reading that it is steep and miserable, but it sounds like to crowds and the grazing make most want to turn away. 4 minutes ago. Ive seen a couple posts on other forums suggesting Mike Lawson with Trophy Class Outfitters. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. Colorado GMU 70. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. 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. Pretty similar plan as above for us. Click for Terrain Detail. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. 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. E-E-064-P1-R Either Sex-Private Land only, E-F-065-P5-R Cow Long (October 15- November 30) Season Private Land only. A couple days makes a big difference. Success rate as a DIY has been 95% in the last few years for elk. This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. 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. Their vast knowledge of the terrain coupled with over 25 years of personal hunting experience, gives them the expertise to provide clients with an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS! See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. ALASKA; . Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. Looks like we had the same idea. Limited Mule Deer Unit 65 Archery Deer - By application -typically draws with 1 point Muzzleloader Deer - By application - typically draws with 5 points Early Rifle Deer - By application - typically draws with 10 points Horseback Pack-in (3.5 hour ride) Elevations range from 11,000 ft to 13,500 ft Accommodates 2 to 4 hunters For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hunting prospects are generally very good. 15. PO Box 250 You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. 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. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. 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. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. 10 - 18) (This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. 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? 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. After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. 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. Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. SEARCH BAR . 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. Believe it or not, but the 10,000 ft. contour line on your map is an elk trail that goes from one meadow to another all along the back face of the ridge.. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Elk - Unit 65. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! 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 . Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. We're planning backpack hunt. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Are there alot of elk? Elk - Unit 681. Good luck hunting. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. You must log in or register to reply here. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. You must log in or register to reply here. J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. 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. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. Hello all! I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. Good Luck! #1. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. We camped at around 9k and hunted up to 10.5k. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. 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 . 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Elk Hunting . GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. And that 20% species distribution may lie 100% within private lands. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 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 . For elk and deer hunt codes that . Click to reveal Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? 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. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. With his job, this will be the first time we've . The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/, 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2021, Colorado DIY ELK hunt on private land GMU 64, 65, Where are the Successful Low Cost DIY/Semi-Guided Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in Colorado. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. Toggle navigation. 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. Messages. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. 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. Two hunters maximum on the property per season, Non-hunting guest no-charge. After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. Contact US All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability . This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. 25-31) (September. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. How is the motorized trail system? Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. 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! My buddy and his guys usually are about 50% for killing elk and have taken several in the 270-300 range. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Does that sound confusing? The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. Toggle navigation. I guess I should have checked the prime source. How much pressure does it get?? This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Otherwise, we will be concentrating on pack-in drop camps and do-it-yourself style packages. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Get a free account to view the details! Book Your Hunt. I would highly suggest going out a couple days early to scout and acclimate to the elevation. Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! The elk will stay high until hunting pressure or weather force them down. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. Colorado Unit 65 archery a.gow56@gmail.com Jul 15, 2019 A a.gow56@gmail.com New member Jul 15, 2019 2 Jul 15, 2019 #1 Hi Everyone! Phone: 970-361-7511. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. 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. **Limited Openings!**. Hunting prospects are generally very good. 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. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. JavaScript is disabled. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . 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 Sun Lakes, AZ. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. J & Ray Outfitters . The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic.