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SHANE(WA)
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Has anyone on here headed to CO to mule deer hunt? Looking to head over this fall, probaly going to bow hunt. Looking for any advice u might have or units u hunted and what type of experience you had. Thanks Shane
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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no but i want to so bad......
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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February 23, 2009, 10:17:08 AM »
I'll ask around here at work. There are a few guys that hunt there every other year or so. They go rifle but they might have some tips. I'll PM you if I get any info worth letting you know about.
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Yes, hunting SW Colorado again this year. It is a low deer density area, but the big deer are there. Bring good glass. I used my Swaro 10x50's around my neck and always brought my Swaro 15x56's (tripod mounted) and 20-60 spotter. I was up high on a lookout before daylight every morning and every evening. Last year was tough, but not from winter kill in our area. Should be a good carry-over. Be careful on unit, though. Some units did have a severe winter kill. I ate my tag, but saw a few deer over 180". Seven hunters killed two deer - 180" and 197".
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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February 23, 2009, 12:23:11 PM »
I want to. I have 6 deer points so far. I might wait a couple more years to figure out where to hunt.
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February 23, 2009, 02:45:50 PM »
i hunted there in 92 and 94 took a buck both times, a 3x2 the first time and a 25inch 4x4 the last time. we hunted in the durango area. my both my buddies scored too in 94 we went 3 for 3 on that hunt. with my 4x4 a 21 inch 5x5 and a 180 class 5x5. we saw tons of deer
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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It's on my wish list... all my tag money went to MT this year...
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February 24, 2009, 03:39:07 AM »
Thanks for the replys, I might hit Utah now, on the border of CO, Dolores river. Got some very helpful info from another forum. I also get to start hunting on Aug 15 in UT
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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you probably already know this but you will need hunters safety unless you were born before 1949
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yeah, they have a online course
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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February 24, 2009, 10:23:49 PM »
Been 3 times now. . . Hunted northwest area, which I guess got hit pretty hard with winter kill last winter. . . Taken two 3x4s, and a two point. Good time. At least in the area I hunt you need good weather to have a good chance for a good buck. Colorado's game department is awesome too.
Going to pass on it this year because of the winter kill, hunting Idaho instead.
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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February 25, 2009, 03:38:25 PM »
Would be great to hunt there. I haven't yet. Just so many other awesome places to hunt that are closer.
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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Closer? Not in WA,OR yes! even our draw units arent that good for big muleys, if you can even draw a tag in a lifetime
. CO record book entries in the last 10 years says it all. Nevada also, applying there too
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Re: Colorado mule deer hunting
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February 27, 2009, 11:02:50 AM »
CO sure does seem to have a good muley population. From my understanding, chasing record book entries is a MUCH different game than chasing the next great hunt. You hadn't mentioned anything about record book entries in your first post. That's why I said "other awesome places to hunt" and not something like "places with bigger trophy animals."
I am just pointing out that CO hasn't been a priority for me, with most of my hunting time split between WA and Montana these days. I'm not a trophy hunter but won't pass one up either. I lived and hunted in AZ for 8 years. It's pretty hard to beat as well. With neighboring NM and Sonora Mexico being other favorites with trophy hunters.
Whether it's glassing a heavy, mature blacktail mackin on huckleberries overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or glassing a big herd of mule deer in the sage brush in 5 degree weather, I'm just happy being deep amongst the critters in amazing places. Just seeing thousands of big game animals in a week only 12 hours from my door step is pretty good for me.
Enjoy your time in Co.
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