Click for Terrain Detail. 8480 6400 Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, United States. . It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. My name is Peter, I'm from Denmark, a colleague and me are planing an archery hunting trip to Unit 65 Colorado, from the 12 to the 23 September. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Big game hunting in south western Colorado is a GREAT experience. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in most other Colorado units. 18.221.135.142 Muzzleloader: 7 Day Hunt $995 (September. This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. We are leaving out Thursday morning for 65. 15. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I guess I should have checked the prime source. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. Messages. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. We look forward to speaking with you! Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. Each year, hunters set out to chase elk in one of Colorado's over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting game management units. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. The longer it stays hot and dry in Colorado, the longer the hikers are out. Elk . Lush green grass is growing down the draw that feeds the area in front of the blind. We would just use them to get to a good hike in point. Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 64, 65; private land only, GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. Im heading there with a buddy and his dad.. His dad has hunted there the last 4 years and has gotten into elk all 4 years with at least one hunter taking a elk.. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Does that sound confusing? Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt . 7 Day Package 5 Days Of Hunting $1,975.00 **GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED** photo Colorado Elk Hunting Colorado Elk Hunting Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. 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. To learn more about units, search a unit or learn about elk hunting units. For elk and deer hunt codes that . Elk Unit 65 has 14 available licenses, 11 of them geared towards the Public Land Hunter. .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. Being in excellent health and the best physical shape gives you the best chance to harvest a mature trophy animal. 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. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Be sure to check out the Elk leftover tags or the OTC tags if you're looking to build points, but still want to hunt. 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! Elk muzzle loader and all mule deer seasons are draw tags. Phone: 970-361-7511. This tag is extremely easy to draw for Colorado and takes no preference points. Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; Hunt Now; Learn more; Stories; Hunting Unit; COLORADO ELK HUNTING MAP. They are Permitted in Rio Grande National Forest of Southwestern ColoradoThey strive to offer the highest quality hunt possible by limiting the number of clients in camp and providing personal service. We do plan on shooting the first legal bulls we see and arent against taking a cow later in the hunt. Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 70, or would like to Book a Elk, Mule Deer or Combo Hunt with Jackson Outfitters, contact Roy Jackson today! Book Your Hunt. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. 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. This is a great rut hunt with a muzzleloader the bulls are aggressive and calling is quite successful with the use of a cow call. 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. See if you can PM me and I'll relay info I find when I head out to scout this summer. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too. Thats what I have gathered. Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. 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. Probably going to be even busier this year with the changes. Please confirm your choice and points situation with the game and fish 303-297-1192 to confirm it will work in your case for these hunt codes. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. We still have some availability in our wilderness, pack-in hunts in GMU 66. In the off years, hunt OTC units, units you can draw as second choice, or tags from the leftover list. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime, This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle, Copyright 2012-2017 Jackson Outfitters LLC | All Rights Reserved, Helping Colorados Wildlife, Habitat and Natural Resources. We wont have time to get up there to scout until the 2-3 days prior to opening day. We will pack you, your camp and gear in and out. . Although the cow hunts in the other season usually have leftovers this late season is a meat hunt with winter snow and weather providing the hunter with the advantage. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. -Either Sex License, 2st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. -Either Sex License, 1st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. A couple days makes a big difference. Their vast knowledge of the terrain coupled with over 25 years of personal hunting experience, gives them the expertise to provide clients with an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS! 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. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maps can be obtained by calling (303-239-3600) Public Lands Information Center maps can be obtained by calling (1-877-851-8946) The legal boundaries of the Game Management Units are described in the last pages of the Big Game Regulations Brochure . There are local and migrating elk in the area. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. DRAW ODDS . There is a cement pad on the property to park a camper or trailer or just to pitch a tent. 15-23) Select your 7 days. Thanks JT Aug 5, 2013 #2 Alexander4 Time to start scouting like a fiend. DRAW ODDS . Use Our Convenient Contact Form Click Here. If the snow level is low enough and they realize that this has not been grazed they are there. 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. Did you draw doffie? Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Elk Hunting . 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. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Good Luck! Archery - Unit 65: (over the counter either sex Elk Tags) Muzzleloader - Unit 65 (draw 1-2 pts. That definitely helped a lot with our plans. 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. In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. I would advise to go where the 4wheelers cant. Sep 2, 2017 #1 Ok friends, I've followed this . Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Phone:970-361-7511 SEARCH BAR . We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. Results for the hunting license draw will be available May 31 (elk) and June 1 (deer). Travel to the high country spending the duration of the hunt in the heart of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep country. Weather can vary by elevation. Hunting prospects are generally very good. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Non-residents have a 95% chance of drawing an archery mule deer tag with one preference point and a 25% chance of drawing a second or third season rifle mule deer tag with . ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; DALL SHEEP; ELK; MOOSE; . Elk - Unit 65. JavaScript is disabled. All of these areas are private so elk are continually being pushed into this area from hunting pressure. Hunting prospects are . There are 3 OTC hunts in this unit. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? Get a free account to view the details! Hunting the Big Blue Wilderness is vast terrain of scrub oak, aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine climbing the ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. Since this property is not grazed by cattle and the neighbors property is grazed the elk tend to move back into this property to feed at different times of the day and night from the adjacent property. Hoping to have some time Friday to scout around a bit. Email:roy@jacksonoutfitters.com, This is a 7-day trip with 5 days of hunting. CPW Seeks Input on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. 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.. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. You'll enjoy a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride through beautiful alpine meadows and spruce benches near timberline on the way to their high altitude hunting camps, at approximately 11,000 feet. I have nothing to offer you on 65 or any other CO unit for that matter, but I wish you the best of luck on your hunt. Click on a license name to change graph and access draw tables. Coffeepot will no longer be offering guide services and cooking with our hunt packages. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The blind is about 150 yards from the property fence and is in a great location to catch elk coming through the property as the move as local feeding traffic and as migrating elk passing through the area. Colorado GMU 70. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. Toggle navigation. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1-7) (September. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. With his job, this will be the first time we've . (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. This hunt promises to be an experience of a lifetime. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. Do you like it, MISurveyor? 10 - 18) (This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Click for Terrain Detail. Otherwise, we will be concentrating on pack-in drop camps and do-it-yourself style packages. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. Good luck to you guys as well. You will receive a permission card and a cell phone number to call if you have any problems. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Still have questions? Unit 65 CO Elk savagebowhunter Sep 25, 2019 Sep 25, 2019 #1 savagebowhunter New member Joined Aug 7, 2017 Messages 11 Location Andover, KS My wife and I are going on our first ever Elk hunt this year. I've been a member for a while but have never posted. 4th Rifle Cow $ 250 for a Cow hunt (November. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. 1 - 31) this is a draw but no points are required. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or High Elevation Early Rifle (above 11,000 ft). Most of the trails in 65 are pretty easy to get through in a factory 4x4. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. ATV are allowed on the property to get elk out but any excess ATV riding jeopardizes the elk passing through for a few days. If you're a nonresident hunter with at least 23 preference points, or a Colorado resident with at least 10 points, give Adam a call at 208-691-3014 and we'd be happy to explain those options. This is a guided hunt that includes all the amenities. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. Too much snow and no pressure they are in their winter energy conservation mode and dont move any more than they have to. GMU 65 is an unlimited unit with either sex elk, 2nd and 3rd rifle bull elk licenses available over the counter. Unit 65 Archery Elk - Over-the-counter (either sex) Muzzleloader Elk - By application - typically draws with 2 points 1st Rifle Elk - By application - typically draws with no points (either sex) 2nd Rifle Elk - Over-the-counter Horseback Pack-in (3 hour ride) Elevations range from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft Accommodates 2 to 6 hunters This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. You must log in or register to reply here. You will be hunting Private Land. Coffeepot High Country Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. I'm aware of the substantial elevation change between the first four units and unit 65 and have read that elk are usually higher in elevation during this time of year, but I was also curious if the first four units have the elk numbers this time of year, given the elevation. Sun Lakes, AZ. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65 . Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? You can go several days and not see a personcan't wait to go back. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Me and a buddy are planning to hunt 65 this year for first rifle as well. However cow creek road became impassible to us after the courthouse trailhead. How much pressure does it get?? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. There are deer and elk licenses left over. You are using an out of date browser. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. If you want to hunt in this region, snowfall is an indomitable factor, and the superlative time for hunting is generally the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons in most of the cases. This is a draw tag that doesnt require any points to dray just apply. Looks like we had the same idea. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. How is the motorized trail system? #1. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. JavaScript is disabled. If you are an extreme hunter this is the hunt for you. Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From: kentuckbowhnter 31-Dec-18 sounds like you have done your research, go and learn the unit. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. You are using an out of date browser. We offer limited muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear on these ranches. Performance & security by Cloudflare. It used to be a pretty good unit. Hello all! I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. -Either Sex License, Late Cow Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw.-Cow License. Pending the results next week we will see. We're not around right now. Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. Thanks guys! Elk Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle doffiehoward May 17, 2021 1 2 Next May 17, 2021 #1 D doffiehoward Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2021 Messages 28 Location Pennsylvania Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. JavaScript is disabled. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. Unit 65.is always over crowded and no elk. Two hunters maximum on the property per season, Non-hunting guest no-charge. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Late season has a lot to do with the snow depth. A friend and I are heading to the Ouray area to hunt elk the last 10 days of archery season this fall. We operate camps in two different Game Management Units: 65 and 66. 47% Private, 53% Public, 40% USFS, 10% BLM, 3% State, 16% Wilderness. Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. . Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? Outfitters do not have use of an entire unit, normally just areas specified by the NFS/BLM for use by each outfitter working in that unit. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com Thread . All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. Would we be better off taking two quads or one SXS? Mostly curious of road quality and other questions like that, not asking for help finding elk or "honey holes" I'd prefer to do that work on my own, but just wanted to know what I . They also have a low camp for the late season hunts. 25-31) (September. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. You may also buy over the counter licenses. JavaScript is disabled. I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). The cow to bull percentage is roughly 80%-20%. All hunts are five full days of hunting with a day on each in for travel to and from camp. Are there alot of elk? Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com. After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. Is the elk hunting in Colorado unit 65 any good? 16 - 20) this is a draw but no points are required. Hunting prospects are generally very good. I know we arent expecting to harvest anything just going to have fun and experience the mountain and elk hunting. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Late Rifle: $ 250 for a Cow hunt (December. We are planning to backpack as well. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership . There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. We are both in good physical shape, we work in the Copenhagen fire department. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. You can purchase a tag online, by phone (1-800-244-5613), or through a licensed agent at Colorado Parks and . Hey that's where and when my first elk hunt was! A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. The population is slightly above objective and increasing. License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, Colorado Unit(s) 6, 16, 161, 171, 17 Combined 4th season deer hunt, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Looks 4 wheelers again this year. I haven't looked at the onX Off road site. The neighbor has 10,000 acres and hunts it quite heavy dispersing elk in all directions. You can download your gps hunting maps and information that you could really use while in the wilderness or field where there is no internet and no cell services. Bull Tag) Rifle (Unit 65): 1st season (elk only draw no points required!) Give us a call anytime, J & Ray Outfitters is an equal opportunity provider/employer operating under a special use permit on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. As a rule the private land license is easier to draw. You must log in or register to reply here. See the Leftover List. Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in . It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. -Either Sex License, Muzzleloader Non-Resident requires 1 point to draw. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. 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. Many hunters know about the high success rate during this season so this late season licenses for this area always draw out.