Still open to this? I was drawn for 80-81 archery and would like to gain as much knowledge as possible.
Colorado GMU 81 ELK
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elkhnter
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Still amazing to me that guys put in for units that they’ve never set foot in and then get on a forum asking for help.
Do some homework, show you know what you’re talking about. Maybe ask some general questions before asking about a specific unit.
Do some homework, show you know what you’re talking about. Maybe ask some general questions before asking about a specific unit.
I hunt plenty on the east coast for whitetail, black bear and ferrel hogs. However, I don’t have any time to step foot in these units prior to season, I have started to look at the maps with Topo’s along with google earth. Sorry for not providing my brief background prior. Hope that helps
Much appreciated. I am trying to send you a PM but have not gained access to PM's yet it seems.
Haven’t hunted in Unit 81 since 2002, we took a really nice 6x6 that year and I saw the biggest bull I have encountered during the same hunt; Colorado elk wise. There had been a pretty good fire that had wiped out hunting above Fox Creek that year as well. Coming out with my son in law in September Archery as he just started elk hunting. I know how it is about keeping the honey hole protected but any help is appreciated.
TURKEYBUSTERJR
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Also trying a new unit after 20 yrs hunting GMU62. Only have limited time this year with a new hunting partner so thought about giving 81 a try. Will also be staying in Capulin.
Westelker
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Hey Scorpio, I hope you have lined up a place to stay in Capulin. I don't think there's a motel there. It's a real hell-hole of a town, full of junk yards and junk yard dogs. Good luck!
elkduds
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Welcome to HT.
Yessir staying at the High Plains Drift Inn. Would normally take my travel trailer but not sure of camping areas in 81 yet. This year will be scouting trip and hopefully see something. Going into a place blind the first time I know will be like finding a needle in a haystack but I consider myself a pretty experienced hunter and land navigator I know what to look for. just need a good starting point.
Bullshot
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Hope you have fun. My advice… Take a broad view of the area and time of year and consider where elk were… where they want to go… and probably somewhere between is where they will be.
Westelker
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PM me regarding Unit 81.
Thank you for the offer but haven't met my quota of messages to do that yet.
Westelker
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I could not PM as well. I've got some important info for you regarding unit 81. When you are able PM me.
will do
Got drawn for unit 80/81 again this year, not too hard to get drawn still for an out-of-stater. Last year hunted Unit 80, had a lot of success but had to compete with a lot of hunters. Haven't been to Unit 81 since 2002. Taking my son-in-law again and my son on his first elk hunt. Plan to do some fishing while we are there too. Looking for anyone who hunted archery last year for some insight, were there a lot of hunters/pressure, good places to fish on the river, and any other advice. We are gonna start in Unit 81 but may head back to 80 because I have 20 years of experience in that Unit; just has changed so much looking for a different experience.
