Colorado 2023... here we go!

[rogerthat]

Wouldn't that be amazing! The sheep tags, not the kidnapping. That would be very sad.

I think that would be a nightmare. A little like getting surprise twins. One at a time please!

 

[Addicting]

I’m in for a late season deer tag, going to try something different this year.

 

[hogcarpy]

I put in for a unit 76 elk muzzleloader tag this year. I should draw as a resident. Weird feeling burning over a decades worth of points.

 

[BoulderBulls]

I put in for a unit 76 elk muzzleloader tag this year. I should draw as a resident. Weird feeling burning over a decades worth of points.

Im burning a half decade of antelope points (hopefully!) And I keep having this same thought

 

[Zach]

Unsuccessful sheep and goat. But got a couple texts from soon to be goat hunters this year.

 

[bluegrasshunter]

I burned 4 pts last year and now have to start over.

 

[00BUCK]

This wait is taking way too long. I'm in for a southern Gunnison deer tag. Spent a ton of points hopefully

Just post them already!

 

[cahunter805]

This wait is taking way too long. I'm in for a southern Gunnison deer tag. Spent a ton of points hopefully

Just post them already!

2nd or 3rd season? I’m in for a 2nd season tag and REALLY want results soon.

 

[KipCarson]

I agree, hurry up already, I have plans to make! I thought evening before last when the website was “down for scheduled maintenance” that good news must be coming soon… so much for that. I can only assume they are quadruple, checking everything to not end up in a pickle with Montana.

 

[TheGreek]

CPW makes big cuts to big game hunting licenses in Northwest Colorado

Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife warned hunters to expect major reductions in the number of big game hunting licenses issued for mule deer, elk and pronghorn in Northwest Colorado this year, and now that...

www.steamboatpilot.com

I’m expecting only disappointment for my deer tag hopes here in the NW Corner after this winter and subsequent tag cuts. At least they didn’t cut the bear tags so I have that going for me! Might end up being a bear and grouse type of fall here in the ‘boat.

 

[Addicting]

When are they going to release these results?

 

[Deleted member 52098]

When are they going to release these results?

If we get it before the holiday that would be a bonus. But Tuesday the 30th is the scheduled date I believe

 

[Stevo74]

When are they going to release these results?

May 30-June 2. Colorado spreads it out over a few days.

 

[BoulderBulls]

If we get it before the holiday that would be a bonus. But Tuesday the 30th is the scheduled date I believe

Agreed. I don't recall Colorado ever doing an early release like new Mexico or Wyoming do

 

[Deleted member 52098]

For reference, got my deer email on 6/2 last year and elk on 6/3. Charges were before that

 

[Addicting]

May 30-June 2. Colorado spreads it out over a few days.

Thanks, I need to do my AZ app and need to see how CO plays out as I should have drawn it. Ready for a successful draw app. Lol

 

[BoulderBulls]

Thanks, I need to do my AZ app and need to see how CO plays out as I should have drawn it. Ready for a successful draw app. Lol

I should draw too. Curious if the nw reduction spooked folks enough to shift ppl to affect Eastern plains pronghorn and non nw statewide mule deer. The official reduction wasn't announced until well after draw deadline so it was pure speculation come application deadline

 

[Bluffgruff]

Tons of people will will hit that "return tag" button when they find out the animals aren't there. Who wants to go on an antelope or deer hunt where you expect to see hundreds of bucks, and are only going to see a handful of animals this time around? Some of the tag cuts are 90%.

 

[Mountain Man]

Tons of people will will hit that "return tag" button when they find out the animals aren't there. Who wants to go on an antelope or deer hunt where you expect to see hundreds of bucks, and are only going to see a handful of animals this time around? Some of the tag cuts are 90%.

So if the tag cuts are 90% why would the remaining 10% rush to return their tags if they draw? Yes, the number of animals dropped significantly, but so did the competition for those that survived.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

So if the tag cuts are 90% why would the remaining 10% rush to return their tags if they draw? Yes, the number of animals dropped significantly, but so did the competition for those that survived.

You’d be surprised…

The return-reissue process has gotten out of hand.

It started as reissuing sheep/goat/moose tags which are awarded in a lottery, meaning there is no guarantee you will draw again if you return the tag, to reissuing elk/deer/pronghorn which are awarded via preference points meaning folks can pretty accurately estimate when they will draw again if they return.

Effect is people draw-> scout -> return