22 Preference Points - What would you do?

[Martin Heilman]

Hello - I'm a 71-year-old hunter from Pennsylvania and still get around rather well. Over the years, my brother and I hunted the White River National Forest for elk, mostly in the archery and muzzleloader seasons. We applied for points each year with the intensions of getting into one of the trophy zones. However, my brother passed last year due to cancer and I now stand with 22 preference points for elk. I'm kicking around my options: I'm thinking muzzleloader season as the weather would be nicer. I could rent a truck camper and day hunt if I can get into a decent zone. Or I could hire a guide and go that route. Just don't want to get into too serious rugged country. I'm thinking maybe a zone that has a decent elk population with a limited number of licenses. Appreciate anyone's comments and suggestions. Thanks....

 

[elkduds]

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[rjthehunter]

Hello - I'm a 71-year-old hunter from Pennsylvania and still get around rather well. Over the years, my brother and I hunted the White River National Forest for elk, mostly in the archery and muzzleloader seasons. We applied for points each year with the intensions of getting into one of the trophy zones. However, my brother passed last year due to cancer and I now stand with 22 preference points for elk. I'm kicking around my options: I'm thinking muzzleloader season as the weather would be nicer. I could rent a truck camper and day hunt if I can get into a decent zone. Or I could hire a guide and go that route. Just don't want to get into too serious rugged country. I'm thinking maybe a zone that has a decent elk population with a limited number of licenses. Appreciate anyone's comments and suggestions. Thanks....

Honestly, at 71 assuming you have the funds, I would find an outfitter!

 

[Jwill]

In your shoes I would probably try to go guided in Unit 40. Wouldn’t sleep on the later hunts either since they might be in more accessible terrain then.

 

[220yotekiller]

l would look at burning my points on a good tag, hire an outfitter and enjoy the experiance.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Outfitter. Choose wisely and I hope you get a great bull. You have earned it!

 

[rmyoung1]

Another vote here for an outfitted muzzleloader hunt in GMU 40. Good luck!

 

[Prospector]

Good luck and go get that big bull!

 

[THINKIN6X6]

Unit 76. Beautiful country, plenty of public land, quality hunt and you can DIY if needed.