CPAjeff
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I have no info or opinion of value of a unit, but y’all are in for some great hunts! Best of luck on the hunts when you choose to use those points!!
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That was sort of a plan for this summer, make a scouting/summer vacation to CO for a week. Just need to figure how to explain all the "detours" along the way to the GF so she does not figure out the true purpose of the trip...I would pick different areas as others suggest. Look at units that take a lot of points that narrow it down. Consider skipping on hunting another year and make the trip during the season just to check out the units you’re considering and see if they meet your expectations.
Why not just tell her, I’m guessing you have devoted a lot more time gaining points than you have been in the relationship...That was sort of a plan for this summer, make a scouting/summer vacation to CO for a week. Just need to figure how to explain all the "detours" along the way to the GF so she does not figure out the true purpose of the trip...
Oh I will, was a little sarcasm there that did not come through in the post I guess. She loves the west, national parks, hiking, etc. It will be a good vaca....Why not just tell her, I’m guessing you have devoted a lot more time gaining points than you have been in the relationship...
Learn to bowhunt elk or choose to use points on a bow hunt for starters and 2/201 etc are yours for the taking now. You can hunt for a MONTH! I have a nonres friend who loves bowhunting but is sitting on almost enought for 201 gun tag for several year and not willing to ‘blow’ his points for a bow hunt even as his body is cratering and his hard hunt days are getting numbered. To me that is kinda crazy.What would you do with 25 points for Elk and Deer in CO? This is not a trick question this is my
reality, and my brother's too.
I know, I know, this is just another one of those threads where I'm open to ridicule for collecting
points for this long, have at me with your best shots if you must.
The thought was to go for 2 or 201 when "the time came", well, it seems like the point creep may
keep us out of that now too.
Thoughts?
This is a good post ...Especially this part above..
I think a lot of people have the delusion (not saying you do) that a pile of points will result in a great hunt or big animals. It's still hunting, weather can suck, and without some prior knowledge of the unit, could result in a less than desirable outcome. You can read about how disappointed people are after burning x number of points in a good unit/hunt every year.
Good luck on your quest!
#2 for 2020 took 24 points this year to draw elk Either sex 1st season rifleWhat would you do with 25 points for Elk and Deer in CO? This is not a trick question this is my
reality, and my brother's too.
I know, I know, this is just another one of those threads where I'm open to ridicule for collecting
points for this long, have at me with your best shots if you must.
The thought was to go for 2 or 201 when "the time came", well, it seems like the point creep may
keep us out of that now too.
Thoughts?
You are looking at the resident column. Nonresident was 28 and 29.#2 for 2020 took 24 points this year to draw elk Either sex 1st season rifle
#201 for 2020 took 25 points this year to draw elk Either sex 1st season rifle
I'd probably pick a muzz hunt over a rifle or archery hunt. It would be more enjoyable due to weather, and rutting bulls.
I think a lot of people have the delusion (not saying you do) that a pile of points will result in a great hunt or big animals. It's still hunting, weather can suck, and without some prior knowledge of the unit, could result in a less than desirable outcome. You can read about how disappointed people are after burning x number of points in a good unit/hunt every year.
For deer it would look for areas with few elk tags and not OTC... 4th season is pretty limited on elk hunters in most areas. It would just make for a more enjoyable hunt with fewer people.
Good luck on your quest!
Thanks to all that have offered positive advice and good reality checks on this thread so far, the above are just the latest 2 examples of such.This is a good post ...Especially this part above.
IO think we all have a state or two we acquire points in that will be a "One and Done" experience. Especially those species in states that have a big disparity in general and LE opportunities.
Also - start by focusing on Deer first. You can draw any deer tag in the state right now unless something weird happens. I was in that position last year and it makes the research alone a fun exercise. With current favorable season structures and the fact that you're in the max pool for deer, I'd get those deer hunts on the books ASAP.Things that have been learned, remembered, or confirmed so far:
4 hunts, confirmed for multiple reasons
Different units for deer and elk, learned
Late deer hunt in unit with no OTC elk tags, learned
Will be doing a scouting VaCa, confirmed
Muzzleloader is a good option, remembered
My brother appreciates your input too, confirmed
For elk it's 35 for Residents and 33 for NR. Deer is 32/31, but OP is already effectively 'Max' for deer. Rumor is that the 35 point resident is a senior DOW/CPW employee that is saving them for retirement in a year or two.Just my naive question, but how many is max deer/elk points in CO?