2017 Cow tag

[mbotkin]

Just wanting to get a few opinions for a solo hunter 50 years old. Looking to plan a diy in either Colorado or Wyoming. What are the pros and cons of the two and what areas of either state would I want to begin my research?

 

[Trigger50]

Whats your expierence level and physical condition?

 

[mbotkin]

Not the best in physical got an injured foot due to a car accident several years ago I've been ok on several antelope hunts but they didn't seem too hard

 

[HighDesertSage]

Points?

 

[Goatshoes]

Colorado has the largest elk population of any state and manages its elk hunts less so for trophy animals and more so to create opportunity for hunters. That is where I would probably start if I didn't already have a friend who was managing most of my hunts for me already.

Either way time in the field will be your best friend.

Best of Luck

 

[mbotkin]

No I don't have any points in either Wyoming or Colorado. If Colorado becomes my choice for a cow tag then look at the NW corner of the state for a late season cow hunt to better my odds?

 

[HighDesertSage]

That why I was asking. Unfortunately the better cow hunts take 2 pts. I would look to WY for late season cow without any points. Their antlerless tags are on a straight random draw (type 6, 7)

 

[mbotkin]

Ok time to do some more work, draw odds for some areas I hope would have some cows in both states and public grounds

 

[treedagain]

Hands down Wyoming for me.but i have not tried a late colorado

 

[FlatlandHunter]

Listened to the podcast today while at work and it has me thinking about trying to draw a cow tag for this fall in WY.

 

[JohnCushman]

Why not put Montana into the mix of choices?

 

[mbotkin]

4th season cow, area 4 in Co. In the Routt NF?

 

[marksjeep]

By 4th season, elk should be migrating from GMU4 to GMU3. Routt NF will usually be snowed in pretty good by then.

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Idaho has some great late season tags that are almost a guaranteed draw, that's if your looking too fill the freezer,
Matt

 

[mbotkin]

I'm from Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming is about as far as I want to drive