Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Thanks guys! Isn't that contour line elk trail only used on even number days? GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. Please note: All outfitters in Colorado that use National Forest/BLM lands MUST be permitted by the particular district they are operating in with the appropriate insurance and licensing requirements. These hunts are DIY fully furnished drop camps- $3,250 per person. CC charge just showed up pending for me! You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . Special use permits issued by the Gunnison National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management Ouray and Gunnison Districts. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 in Colorado If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! Still have questions? J & D Outfitters has exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 7,000 acres of private ranches in GMU # 64 and 65, some of which border the Black Canyon National Park. They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; DALL SHEEP; ELK; MOOSE; . . Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. I've been a member for a while but have never posted. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. Based on that map many of the trails are 50" or less. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it. 15-23) Select your 7 days. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. **Limited Openings!**. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Colorado License Drawing Statics for this area, GMU064 and GMU065 are combined into one unit for license drawings, Archery Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. We look forward to speaking with you! See the Leftover List. I was just wondering some general info.. Is it a good unit?? You will receive a map of the parking/camping area, fence lines, water holes and blind locations so you know exactly where to hunt and the edges of the property. We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. Believe it or not, but the 10,000 ft. contour line on your map is an elk trail that goes from one meadow to another all along the back face of the ridge.. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 I am leaning towards unit 70, 65, or 74 area because I am reading that it is steep and miserable, but it sounds like to crowds and the grazing make most want to turn away. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: First time ever elk hunting and going out of state hunting. The Elk herd in this region is resident to the area and many of the animals from this region are listed in both the Boone / Crockett and Pope / Young record books. Thank you for visiting our site If you are new to us, please feel free to browse through our information and give us a call or email with any questions you may have. Phone: 970-361-7511 Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. Toggle navigation. Book Your Hunt. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. I can only get out for a couple of days of scouting this year due to work and looking for some info on the roads around 65. However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Phone: (435) 865-1020, Field Preparation of Trophies, Lodging, Meals, Professional Hunter & Staff, Trip Transportation, Trophy Exportation (Logistics and Handling), Airport Pickup and Dropoff, Gratuities, License, Tag(s). Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. ALASKA; . This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. Colorado Unit 65 archery a.gow56@gmail.com Jul 15, 2019 A a.gow56@gmail.com New member Jul 15, 2019 2 Jul 15, 2019 #1 Hi Everyone! Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. From: md5252 31-Dec-18 Just another version of "not looking for anyone's honey hole but.." From: JohnMC 31-Dec-18 Hunting prospects are generally very good. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Pending the results next week we will see. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Unit 65 intersects to Gunnison, Montrose, also Hinsdale provinces. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . Hunting prospects are generally very good. These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. E-E-064-P4-R Either Sex-Private Land only. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. I dont know why more people do not hunt this unit. -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. 15. We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. You must log in or register to reply here. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. Many times it is early enough you can catch the end of the rut on this season, with the advantage of a high power rifle this is a good option. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 65. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Please check either with your outfitter, or the Forest district you will be hunting in to determine which outfitter is permitted to operate within your chosen area. PO Box 250 Hunting prospects are . There are deer and elk licenses left over. Or contact us for specific details and availability. A couple days makes a big difference. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. It used to be a pretty good unit. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. . May 28, 2020. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Did you draw doffie? Think there would be any need to rent or buy tire chains for getting around on the forest roads that are able to be accessed by vehicle? Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Elk Colorado Unit 65 Pointerguy May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 #1 P Pointerguy Junior Member Joined Dec 25, 2019 Messages 27 Hello, I was hoping anyone that has elk hunted unit 65 could PM me, I have a few questions. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. We're planning backpack hunt. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! #1. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. If you take a look at the CPW Hunt Atlas, you can turn on a map layer that shows the motor vehicle usage for the area. Colorado GMU 70. The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65, All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability. 18.221.135.142 Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. You are using an out of date browser. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. GMU 65 is an unlimited unit with either sex elk, 2nd and 3rd rifle bull elk licenses available over the counter. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. Hunt elk in Colorado like you would whitetail deer in the eastern US, blinds are already in place and have been for years taking elk every year. The property is at 8,800 and climbs to 9,500, prime elk elevation, yet it is minimal exertion hunt because you will be sitting in the box blinds. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. Personally, I would much rather hunt every year in an OTC unit or second choice unit and every five years in a 5 point unit. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! You must log in or register to reply here. I guess I should have checked the prime source. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Click for Terrain Detail. Located east of Montrose on Highway 50 then 8 miles south of the town/post Office of Cimarron, Colorado it is located in GMU 065. For elk and deer hunt codes that . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . Click for Terrain Detail. good luck. Go east of Ridgway over Owl Creek Pass. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. Not planning on hunting near them. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. You will be hunting Private Land. I've been researching since last summer, use toprut and OnX, along with everything the CPW website has to offer (and I am . We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. Elk - Unit 681. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e This includes packing out your game animal.