Jimmyc Report post Posted May 30, 2012 Has anyone had any success with an over the counter elk tag in Colorado? Thinking about it, but looking for some input first. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntlerObsession Report post Posted May 30, 2012 My parents have a cabin near Silverton, and I can say that I have had countless opportunities to harvest a legal bull. Were those bulls what I was after? Not that day. . . I'm hoping they grow a few more years! The nature of the OTC tags is the same wherever you go: the animals are there, but your chances of success increase exponentially the more homework you do. Will there be bulls? Yes. Will you have opportunities on legal bulls? I would say probably! Will there be 350" bulls? Maybe, but they do require a lot of homework. Will it be worth it? Definitely!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted May 31, 2012 IMO it is better to go hunting and go home empty handed than not go hunting at all. You will see some awesome country in colorado, and if you get a bull well thats icing on the cake. Good luck with what ever you decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmyc Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks. Good info. Truly appreciated. Stand by for the decision........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruinPoint Report post Posted June 9, 2012 I know living here gives me an advantage but if I ever leave I'll still hunt Colorado's OTC units when I can. Most units are at least okay for young 5 and 6 points. There have been a pile of 330+ bulls killed on OTC tags over the years, but not the norm. You'll probably be counting mostly on luck the first year or two, but once you start getting a feel for an area you should have a chance to kill a bull every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
