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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: huntnfmly on December 14, 2015, 03:30:10 PM

Title: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: huntnfmly on December 14, 2015, 03:30:10 PM: Howdy
Looking for starting point info. My daughter and her boyfriend want to hunt Colorado.we've never been there was thinking about.taking the wall tent and giving it ago. Any info Would be great I'm wanting to start my homework for 2016
Thanks
Jim
Title: Re: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: jpharcher on December 14, 2015, 07:21:39 PM: We have hunted the San Juan National forest.
Lot of elk, even more free range cattle, average elevation 10000 feet.
Beautiful country
Title: Re: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: kreed93 on February 01, 2016, 03:28:42 PM: Area 54. My dad and brother kill just about every year.
Title: Re: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: huntnfmly on February 01, 2016, 03:33:37 PM: Thanks guys
Title: Re: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: daddysprad on February 01, 2016, 03:49:02 PM: White River National Forest areas 12/24. Look for a little town called Buford, CO (East of Buford). East on HWY 8 to Dead Horse creek. North to the top on Dead Horse Creek Rd(around 10,000 ft).. Hunt between Sand and Snell peak. How's that for accuracy? Don't forget to stop at Sleepy Cat ranch for one of the best steaks you'll eat.
Title: Re: colorado otc archery elk
Post by: Stalker on February 01, 2016, 04:42:11 PM: GMU 12 non-resident will take 2 to 4 points to draw.

May want to look at GMU 82, 86 and 511. All OTC. 82 is some beautiful country. Find Cotton Creek trail, Cherry Creek and Major Creek trails. Good number of animals, fresh water and not a lot of pressure. Would help to have horse to pack in as it is a hike back and steep.