Elks, is there another area/unit that you would send a flatlander like myself in CO for Elk?
CO Elk unit 22
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Elks, is there another area/unit that you would send a flatlander like myself in CO for Elk?
I sent you a pm.
Ohboytimmy
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I was on the same boat as bangusmc. I've been planning unit 22 for the last two months study topos and onxmaps, mainly on the NW side of the unit. Your knowledge is making me reconsidering my decision. I bow hunted the flat top wilderness (25) with no luck last year. Mainly because it was my first time elk hunting and I was doing it solo. I train all year round running, crossfit and mobility exercises so terrain doesn't frighten me a whole lot. If you have any advice of any sort I'd love to take it
BangUSMC I'm from Minneapolis and just started bowhunting elk in CO. Feel free to PM me!
It took me a while to find this thread as using the search tool isn't effective as it says there's too many topics that have the given tag lines to narrow the search.
That being said 2 of my buddies and myself will be hunting in 22 during 3rd season this year. They have never elk hunted nor done any western hunting, I have elk hunted in Idaho and hunt in the west every year usually for Mule deer. I always find elk while mule deer hunting but haven't been successful on an elk hunt yet, always found animals but couldn't get a shot that was reasonable.
I have been researching this unit very very heavily for the past few months, upwards of 30 hours a week and spoke with the biologist in Meeker multiple times (great guy by the way). I have some very good spots narrowed down, verified by the biologist and that require paying close attention to the GPS to navigate the private correctly. That being said I'm open for more information and suggestions but I also have some questions.
How maintained are the roads? I plan on using my truck to get within a couple miles of an area and moving in on foot from there or is it too questionable to rely on a truck rather than a side by side or 4 wheeler?
How are the general camp sites in area? Do people typically respect each others stuff, I realize there's bad apples everywhere but generally speaking is your stuff safe at camp?
One site I was looking at for camp is around Rio Blanco Lake, just for convenience, not camping too close to potential hunting area, having water and easy runs to town if needed.
Another hunting related question, has anyone had any experience with bears in the unit? Is it worth looking into a bear tag if available during 3rd season there?
Thanks
That being said 2 of my buddies and myself will be hunting in 22 during 3rd season this year. They have never elk hunted nor done any western hunting, I have elk hunted in Idaho and hunt in the west every year usually for Mule deer. I always find elk while mule deer hunting but haven't been successful on an elk hunt yet, always found animals but couldn't get a shot that was reasonable.
I have been researching this unit very very heavily for the past few months, upwards of 30 hours a week and spoke with the biologist in Meeker multiple times (great guy by the way). I have some very good spots narrowed down, verified by the biologist and that require paying close attention to the GPS to navigate the private correctly. That being said I'm open for more information and suggestions but I also have some questions.
How maintained are the roads? I plan on using my truck to get within a couple miles of an area and moving in on foot from there or is it too questionable to rely on a truck rather than a side by side or 4 wheeler?
How are the general camp sites in area? Do people typically respect each others stuff, I realize there's bad apples everywhere but generally speaking is your stuff safe at camp?
One site I was looking at for camp is around Rio Blanco Lake, just for convenience, not camping too close to potential hunting area, having water and easy runs to town if needed.
Another hunting related question, has anyone had any experience with bears in the unit? Is it worth looking into a bear tag if available during 3rd season there?
Thanks
From everyone I talked to as far as the roads go they said they are fine if they are dry, however if there is any moisture make sure to have tire chains as it gets pretty slick out there. What did the biologist have to say about the herd in unit 22?
Sagebrush77
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I've been researching unit 22 for an early rifle hunt. Stats aren't horrible but they aren't fantastic. I have a group of guys I am planning to hunt with and trying to find a unit where some of the old timers can road hunt while the young bucks can climb through the oak brush
My plan is to go scout it as soon as I can and get some eyes on the elk populations in there. Sounds pretty rough but you never know until you actually do your own scouting. I can let you know how it looks in a PM.
perma
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Slm864
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That video didn’t provide any coordinates to find the elk. No help at all.
