Unit 70 Colorado deer

[Caddis28]

Hello,

A friend and I drew out this year for 3rd season in unit 70 for deer. Neither of us have been out there before but are looking forward to an awesome experience. Looking into things it sounds like there are a lot of mixed views on the unit. Sounds like plenty of other hunters and guys reporting lots of small bucks and other guys reporting very few deer in areas. We are hoping to at least find some deer to look at. We have no clue where we will end up but are going to spend the whole week out there learning new area and giving it our best. I am curious if anyone is out there for 2nd season and what they are seeing or hopefully harvesting. If anyone is willing to point us in a direction to start that would be awesome. We plan to cover and glass as much area we can that week. Are there any places that stand out that we should be focusing over others? Where is the best place to grab dinner and groceries? are there plenty of gas stations in the area or should we plan to have gas cans just in case? Thanks in advance!

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

Low elevations consist of sagebrush, some croplands and pastures, willows and cottonwoods. Middle elevations consist of pinyon/juniper forests with sage openings and a great deal of oakbrush, which can be dense and covering entire hillsides. Middle elevations also feature cliffrose, bitterbrush and other browse plants favored by deer, along with firs and quaking aspen patches.

Beards corner area is known for huge bucks during 3rd season. It's a sleeper area that they don't mention online unless you're in a private forum like this one. A couple buddies knocked down some serious bruisers a couple years ago right by the Ee21 and Hh19 rd but they were chained up and had their boots laced tight. They also used their long range setups on their 6.5 CMs with premium European optics so they're pretty elite.
Landowners are generally friendly in this area as most of them don't hunt and just ranch so they'll usually let you corner cross or sometimes hunt if you offer smoked meats and cheeses with a bottle of Old Crow or something similar. Some of the old timers may even ask to ride along which can be a good time. Hide your whiskey though b/c they'll help themselves if they see it. They let us trespass their neighbors property one year which was pretty awesome. We didn't get anything but my hunting partner touched off about 6 times trying for a nice 3point. After that hunt he ditched the 7MM and upgraded to the Creed. Problem solved.

This can me a migration hunt so pray for weather and you may see herds of deer and elk like the settlers saw bison many moons ago. At that point it's like shopping for groceries at the super wal-mart.

Naturita and Norwood have provisions, lodging, and women of the night. If you need to do some casino gaming, Cortez will scratch that itch for you. Mexican food and Indian fry bread are pretty amazing in Cortez if you have an urge for something like that.

 

[geewhiz]

Low elevations consist of sagebrush, some croplands and pastures, willows and cottonwoods. Middle elevations consist of pinyon/juniper forests with sage openings and a great deal of oakbrush, which can be dense and covering entire hillsides. Middle elevations also feature cliffrose, bitterbrush and other browse plants favored by deer, along with firs and quaking aspen patches.

Beards corner area is known for huge bucks during 3rd season. It's a sleeper area that they don't mention online unless you're in a private forum like this one. A couple buddies knocked down some serious bruisers a couple years ago right by the Ee21 and Hh19 rd but they were chained up and had their boots laced tight. They also used their long range setups on their 6.5 CMs with premium European optics so they're pretty elite.
Landowners are generally friendly in this area as most of them don't hunt and just ranch so they'll usually let you corner cross or sometimes hunt if you offer smoked meats and cheeses with a bottle of Old Crow or something similar. Some of the old timers may even ask to ride along which can be a good time. Hide your whiskey though b/c they'll help themselves if they see it. They let us trespass their neighbors property one year which was pretty awesome. We didn't get anything but my hunting partner touched off about 6 times trying for a nice 3point. After that hunt he ditched the 7MM and upgraded to the Creed. Problem solved.

This can me a migration hunt so pray for weather and you may see herds of deer and elk like the settlers saw bison many moons ago. At that point it's like shopping for groceries at the super wal-mart.

Naturita and Norwood have provisions, lodging, and women of the night. If you need to do some casino gaming, Cortez will scratch that itch for you. Mexican food and Indian fry bread are pretty amazing in Cortez if you have an urge for something like that.

I read your post as if you were serious. Lol fairly humorous.

 

[Caddis28]

Low elevations consist of sagebrush, some croplands and pastures, willows and cottonwoods. Middle elevations consist of pinyon/juniper forests with sage openings and a great deal of oakbrush, which can be dense and covering entire hillsides. Middle elevations also feature cliffrose, bitterbrush and other browse plants favored by deer, along with firs and quaking aspen patches.

Beards corner area is known for huge bucks during 3rd season. It's a sleeper area that they don't mention online unless you're in a private forum like this one. A couple buddies knocked down some serious bruisers a couple years ago right by the Ee21 and Hh19 rd but they were chained up and had their boots laced tight. They also used their long range setups on their 6.5 CMs with premium European optics so they're pretty elite.
Landowners are generally friendly in this area as most of them don't hunt and just ranch so they'll usually let you corner cross or sometimes hunt if you offer smoked meats and cheeses with a bottle of Old Crow or something similar. Some of the old timers may even ask to ride along which can be a good time. Hide your whiskey though b/c they'll help themselves if they see it. They let us trespass their neighbors property one year which was pretty awesome. We didn't get anything but my hunting partner touched off about 6 times trying for a nice 3point. After that hunt he ditched the 7MM and upgraded to the Creed. Problem solved.

This can me a migration hunt so pray for weather and you may see herds of deer and elk like the settlers saw bison many moons ago. At that point it's like shopping for groceries at the super wal-mart.

Naturita and Norwood have provisions, lodging, and women of the night. If you need to do some casino gaming, Cortez will scratch that itch for you. Mexican food and Indian fry bread are pretty amazing in Cortez if you have an urge for something like that.

Low elevations consist of sagebrush, some croplands and pastures, willows and cottonwoods. Middle elevations consist of pinyon/juniper forests with sage openings and a great deal of oakbrush, which can be dense and covering entire hillsides. Middle elevations also feature cliffrose, bitterbrush and other browse plants favored by deer, along with firs and quaking aspen patches.

Beards corner area is known for huge bucks during 3rd season. It's a sleeper area that they don't mention online unless you're in a private forum like this one. A couple buddies knocked down some serious bruisers a couple years ago right by the Ee21 and Hh19 rd but they were chained up and had their boots laced tight. They also used their long range setups on their 6.5 CMs with premium European optics so they're pretty elite.
Landowners are generally friendly in this area as most of them don't hunt and just ranch so they'll usually let you corner cross or sometimes hunt if you offer smoked meats and cheeses with a bottle of Old Crow or something similar. Some of the old timers may even ask to ride along which can be a good time. Hide your whiskey though b/c they'll help themselves if they see it. They let us trespass their neighbors property one year which was pretty awesome. We didn't get anything but my hunting partner touched off about 6 times trying for a nice 3point. After that hunt he ditched the 7MM and upgraded to the Creed. Problem solved.

This can me a migration hunt so pray for weather and you may see herds of deer and elk like the settlers saw bison many moons ago. At that point it's like shopping for groceries at the super wal-mart.

Naturita and Norwood have provisions, lodging, and women of the night. If you need to do some casino gaming, Cortez will scratch that itch for you. Mexican food and Indian fry bread are pretty amazing in Cortez if you have an urge for something

This is exactly the response I was looking for haha! I appreciate the input. I will take you up on the fry bread suggestion for sure.

 

[Slm864]

I didn’t know anyone on earth still drank old crow willingly. I thought it’s only purpose was for the shot dance at weddings.

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

I didn’t know anyone on earth still drank old crow willingly. I thought it’s only purpose was for the shot dance at weddings.

Apparently if you spend enough time with sheep your palate evolves.

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

This is exactly the response I was looking for haha! I appreciate the input. I will take you up on the fry bread suggestion for sure.

If you're feeling adventurous you can go for the rocky mountain oysters in Cortez too. Can't remember the name of the place but someone on here probably does.

 

[perma]

How’d the hunt go? See anything?

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

Hello,

A friend and I drew out this year for 3rd season in unit 70 for deer. Neither of us have been out there before but are looking forward to an awesome experience. Looking into things it sounds like there are a lot of mixed views on the unit. Sounds like plenty of other hunters and guys reporting lots of small bucks and other guys reporting very few deer in areas. We are hoping to at least find some deer to look at. We have no clue where we will end up but are going to spend the whole week out there learning new area and giving it our best. I am curious if anyone is out there for 2nd season and what they are seeing or hopefully harvesting. If anyone is willing to point us in a direction to start that would be awesome. We plan to cover and glass as much area we can that week. Are there any places that stand out that we should be focusing over others? Where is the best place to grab dinner and groceries? are there plenty of gas stations in the area or should we plan to have gas cans just in case? Thanks in advance!

How'd the hunt go?

 

[Caddis28]

How’d the hunt go? See anything?

It was a fun hunt. We saw lots of deer. Not a lot of big bucks but it was fun sorting through them.

 

[Caddis28]

How'd the hunt go?

It was a blast. We had a ton of fun seeing deer and looking for a good buck while seeing new places.

 

[perma]

Hey Caddis28!

I know my message numbers are low as I just came across this forum but I'm trying to find any information on unit 70 that I can. I was wondering if you could share some knowledge you have of your hunt in 70 last fall? I have the 3rd season tag this year and pretty stoked about it. I spent a few years hunting lesser units in Colorado, collecting points as a non resident and decided to cash them in this year. I've been doing all the e-scouting I can and have a few places in mind that I'd like to check out. Here are a few question I have if you don't mind giving some input.

Did you camp in the unit? I have a wall tent I plan on using. Any suggestions on where to camp? How was the weather/snow situation? I know that can very year to year. Definitely not afraid to hike or get off the beaten path to get away from folks. Riding the roads just isn't my style. I know I'm not the only one doing this so I do expect to see other people. Any areas that you would suggest to look at or just plain avoid?

One last question......did you fill your tag? If so, congrats! Wouldn't mind seeing a picture. Gives me something to get excited about!

If you would rather PM me or email me that would great as well! Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
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Thanks,

HD

Welcome to HT.

 

[elkduds]

See, man, the thing about 70 is, like its not quite 69 and is definitely not 71. Some dudes will gravitate to the 70 vibe more, that's just humans being human, man. Now, you've got your private and your public, which is a whole other hemisphere. Personally, I gravitate toward the high country. Higher the better, for me. And then you've got the consideration of which season, I generally come first but, that's just me being true to myself, man. So in the final analysis, end of the day, when all is said and done, 70 is what it is, brother. Take this for what its worth. Its just, like, my opinion, man.

 

[perma]

See, man, the thing about 70 is, like its not quite 69 and is definitely not 71. Some dudes will gravitate to the 70 vibe more, that's just humans being human, man. Now, you've got your private and your public, which is a whole other hemisphere. Personally, I gravitate toward the high country. Higher the better, for me. And then you've got the consideration of which season, I generally come first but, that's just me being true to myself, man. So in the final analysis, end of the day, when all is said and done, 70 is what it is, brother. Take this for what its worth. Its just, like, my opinion, man.

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You made him vanish. Into, like, thin air man.

 

[WildWill]

Any hunt talkers in 70 during 3rd who see a red tacoma with okie plates stop by and say hi.