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What an awesome hunt. Great buck. Great photos. Great memories. It does not get any better than sharing these experiences with family.

The hunt may have ended quickly but the memories will last forever. Congrats.

Congratulations on a great buck. Your efforts in scouting really paid off.

Congrats on a great buck. Never get tired of looking at mature mule deer. Thanks for sharing.

I used to use sneaky feet but they wore out too fast for me. Now I take off the boots and put an extra pair or two of thick wool socks. Dead silent and forces you to slow way down.

My father and I are planning a trip to Colorado on an over the counter elk tag. Our hunt is planned for September 3-11. We are wanting to hunt unit 75/751 with the idea of returning to this same area next year on an archery deer hunt (we have one preference point now). Our hunt will be a 5-7 day backpacking hunt. We need to park at an accessible trailhead as we are getting dropped off and picked up by another party. Through current research, one option is the Vallecito Trailhead. We would hike north along the trail and could hunt east or west in the Weminuche Wilderness Area. Some of the potential landmarks include the Taylor Creek, Sheep Draw, First Creek, Second Creek and Dead Horse Creek. Two other trailheads that we were looking into are the Endlich Mesa Trailhead and Lime Mesa Trailhead. We are looking for any advice in this area for a successful elk hunt. Can we expect to see elk in this area? Are there better trailheads or areas to focus on? Is anyone else headed to Colorado this fall? PM’s are appreciated from anyone with any experience or knowledge in this area of Colorado.

Just bought 2 tickets. Any update on number of tickets sold or when the drawing may be?

Update: We purchased one elk tag and am currently waiting for it to arrive in the mail. Our packs are loaded and we are counting the days. Been hiking and working out almost daily. Lots of practice with the bow. Extended weather report looks good. We feel like we have a good plan. Can't wait for true adventure. We will keep you posted.

That's an awesome buck. Sounds like a great hunt and great friends. Memories for a lifetime. Beautiful pictures and a well written story. Thanks for sharing.

Freaking stud buck!! Congrats man!!

That is an awesome buck! Way to get it done

It will happen in the morning. Get some rest. Clear your head. Shot straight tomorrow......and most importantly-------send photos !!!! Good luck.

That's a great buck. Way to get it done on opening morning!!

That's awesome! Congrats!

Thanks for the comments. Let us know where you decide to go.

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for deer season

Thank you for the reply. This is all very good information. We expect to get as far away from roads and trails as possible. It sounds like we are looking in the right area. Looking forward to a great adventure.

That is awesome!! Congrats!!!

Congrats on the tag!

July 15th 7:01 am

Been researching the idea of a backpacking archery mule deer hunt in Unit 14a in Utah. The nearest town is Monticello. Has anyone hunted this area recently. Looking for some information on areas to start looking to hike and hunt. Also checking on availability of water sources for filtering and likely weather conditions to expect. We would like to hike in and get away from people. Any information is appreciated. PM's are welcome. Thank you.

Swhackers for me. They fly great and get the job done

Congrats on a great archery coues! I'm still looking for my first!

I've know Steven and have hunted with him many times. If you have the 5BS tag, you should certainly talk with him. Every year he puts his clients on awesome bulls. He knows the unit very well.

My dad and I did about 10 miles in 6A today. Found 2 whites and one pretty cool spike elk carcass. Lots of sign but did not see any elk. Camping out and back at it in the morning.