Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com 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. See the Leftover List. The property is at 8,800 and climbs to 9,500, prime elk elevation, yet it is minimal exertion hunt because you will be sitting in the box blinds. I'm aware of the substantial elevation change between the first four units and unit 65 and have read that elk are usually higher in elevation during this time of year, but I was also curious if the first four units have the elk numbers this time of year, given the elevation. You must log in or register to reply here. We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. Dont know the man or his operation, but he was suggested by a couple guys that live in that area. This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. Elk - Unit 681. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. 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! Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. 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 a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. 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 . See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. You are using an out of date browser. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. . Are there alot of elk? First time ever elk hunting and going out of state hunting. Additionally, we offer packing services only where the client supplies his own camp and necessities. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are deer and elk licenses left over. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. 25-31) (September. Looks like we had the same idea. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? JavaScript is disabled. 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. good luck. From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Your IP: This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. I guess I should have checked the prime source. 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! Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. I would highly suggest going out a couple days early to scout and acclimate to the elevation. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. 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. Does that sound confusing? JavaScript is disabled. Pretty similar plan as above for us. J & Ray Outfitters . Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. 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. Thanks guys! Game packing is available. Not planning on hunting near them. Messages. Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. Elk - Unit 65. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Time to start scouting like a fiend. 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. 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. Hunting prospects are generally very good. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. 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. #1. We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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 Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. 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! Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. 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. Pending the results next week we will see. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunting Forums. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. 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. PO Box 250 Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com 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. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. Book Your Hunt. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. With its abundant wildlife and diverse hunting terrain, GMU 65 in . Looks 4 wheelers again this year. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. 18.221.135.142 As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. You may also buy over the counter licenses. All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. Too much snow and no pressure they are in their winter energy conservation mode and dont move any more than they have to. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. 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. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. We are planning to backpack as well. We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. DRAW ODDS . 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. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. 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. Phone: 970-361-7511 You must log in or register to reply here. Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? Weather can vary by elevation. 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.. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) Thanks. 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. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. How much pressure does it get?? How is the motorized trail system? The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. 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. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Phone: 970-361-7511. Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. With his job, this will be the first time we've . Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Thread . I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. 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. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 We have recently added some BLM permits to further enhance our fully guided hunts When you want a quality Colorado hunting experience consider Silver Spur Outfitters. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. They are Permitted in Rio Grande National Forest of Southwestern ColoradoThey strive to offer the highest quality hunt possible by limiting the number of clients in camp and providing personal service. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. Elk Hunting . They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. 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. Click for Terrain Detail. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. 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. 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. 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 . You are using an out of date browser. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . 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.. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Success rate as a DIY has been 95% in the last few years for elk. However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. 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. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. My buddy and his guys usually are about 50% for killing elk and have taken several in the 270-300 range. ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; DALL SHEEP; ELK; MOOSE; . Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 16 - 20) this is a draw but no points are required. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. 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 . 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. 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. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in unit 65. I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. Click for Terrain Detail. 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). Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. Or contact us for specific details and availability. This includes packing out your game animal. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. ALASKA; . Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. 2X1 $5,000 (per person) 1X1 $7,500. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. 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. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. 8480 6400 Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, United States. JavaScript is disabled. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. Email:roy@jacksonoutfitters.com, This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. CC charge just showed up pending for me! The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. Good luck hunting. Get a free account to view the details! GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . The population is slightly above objective and increasing. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. 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. 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. . After booking confirmation, mail the signed copy to us or sign, scan, and email it to jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. We're planning backpack hunt. Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. 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. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. Colorado GMU 70. We're not around right now. Deep snow can provide enough obstacles that they dont stay or eat here. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. It used to be a pretty good unit. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. A couple days makes a big difference. Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. Phone:970-361-7511 I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. 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 . Big Blue Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. 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! 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 the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. For elk and deer hunt codes that . 15. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. 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. Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. SEARCH BAR . This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. 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. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Did you draw doffie? These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Elk . Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function.