Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. Park there and go straight up the mountain to your left. Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . 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. Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) Lush green grass is growing down the draw that feeds the area in front of the blind. Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. For elk and deer hunt codes that . Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. 15-23) Select your 7 days. 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. Did you draw doffie? 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. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. 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. 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! It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. I guess I should have checked the prime source. Hello all! Toggle navigation. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. GMU 65 is an unlimited unit with either sex elk, 2nd and 3rd rifle bull elk licenses available over the counter. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. 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 that's where and when my first elk hunt was! Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. 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! Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Phone: 970-361-7511. How much pressure does it get?? It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Good luck to you guys as well. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. 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. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? 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 shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . Looks like we had the same idea. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Performance & security by Cloudflare. Get a free account to view the details! 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. 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 . Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). Or contact us for specific details and availability. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e 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.. 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. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. 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! Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. JavaScript is disabled. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! 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. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. We're planning backpack hunt. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. 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 . We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. Thanks guys! Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. We offer all types of hunting packages as well as summer horse back vacations here in the high country of western Colorado. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. 8480 6400 Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, United States. You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . You are using an out of date browser. 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 is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. Does that sound confusing? Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. It used to be a pretty good unit. DRAW ODDS . Still have questions? 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 Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Phone:970-361-7511 We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. 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. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. 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. Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. You may also buy over the counter licenses. 25-31) (September. Non-Residents can buy over-the-counter archery elk (either sex) and 2nd/3rd season rifle (bull only) in 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. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? 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 **Limited Openings!**. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Book Your Hunt. Elk - Unit 65. 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. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting Do you like it, MISurveyor? We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. 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. Joined Dec 17, 2014 Messages 41. 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.. Two hunters maximum on the property per season, Non-hunting guest no-charge. 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. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunting prospects are . Our experienced staff will help make your hunt a successful and enjoyable experience. I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. 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! The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. #1. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. 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. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. Deep snow can provide enough obstacles that they dont stay or eat here. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? My buddy and his guys usually are about 50% for killing elk and have taken several in the 270-300 range. Is the elk hunting in Colorado unit 65 any good? Hunting prospects are generally very good. Are there alot of elk? From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Maybe in a normal year, I bet the snow will be 90% gone in 2 weeks. Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. 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. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. You are using an out of date browser. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. We are planning to backpack as well. Toggle navigation. Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. PO Box 250 Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. How is the motorized trail system? Sun Lakes, AZ. 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. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. Hello, My son is stationed in the Coast Guard in NC and is a Colorado Resident. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Please visit our Hunts Page to learn more about our guided elk hunts. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. 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. You will be hunting Private Land. 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. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. 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. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. I was just wondering some general info.. Is it a good unit?? 1-7) (September. 2X1 $5,000 (per person) 1X1 $7,500. The elk will stay high until hunting pressure or weather force them down. Messages. Thats what I have gathered. 15. 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? Phone: 970-361-7511 Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! 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 . Game packing is available. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. Good Luck! Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) 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.