MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 12, 2016 Well didn't get drawn for elk again here in Az so I'm trying to make some other plans. Could someone please give me some suggestions for the early season bow hunt in Colorado? Maybe around Durango?? pm me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted April 12, 2016 i believe units 75, 751, 74 those are close to durango, but there is a lot more otc tags. this is a link to the otc permits. i was going to do the same but i got drawn. good luck http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Hunting/BigGame/Maps/OTCEitherSexElkArchery.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 12, 2016 Ok I'll check those out thanks a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas11 Report post Posted April 12, 2016 They have a leftover list that comes out mid summer for draw hunts as well. It's first come first serve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 12, 2016 Ok do you of any particular decent draw units? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted April 12, 2016 Pack horses with guide into remote, if you want a good elk. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted April 12, 2016 Ok do you of any particular decent draw units? units 50, 54,55,56,551,561,391, 461 have a early archery 95% draw odds. 7,8,9,19,91 have a 65% odds. that is plus all the ones i described before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Ok thanks, do you think you would need horses? I was thinking about backpacking in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Just have to get a long way from roads in any unit near durango. They get hammered without of state units 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Ok thanks, do you think you would need horses? I was thinking about backpacking in? also need to think if get one down, how long before you get it out. jay scott had a podcast with a guy that takes you in with horses and pick you up, is not cheap but if you 8 or 10 miles in is worh it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Yea horses do help. Do you know anybody that just rents the horses?? That might be cheaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Yea horses do help. Do you know anybody that just rents the horses?? That might be cheaper Just check with the outfitters. They can put you in touch with one who will supply them and the tack. Don't forget you will need feed, water and brushes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Ok thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted April 14, 2016 If I lived in AZ and wanted to go elk hunting I'd look hard at doing one of the raghorn hunts on the reservation. I think tag pricewise you'll be in about the same amount of cash and won't have to drive so far. You're gonna be hunting the same size elk as you will in Colorado except you'll atleast get to see big Bulls on the Rez. Not sure if they sell those or if they are a draw but it's worth looking into. If you go on any of the websites for the pack trip guys in Colorado you'll quickly see that raghorns are pretty much the norm. We hunted there for 5-6 years and I saw one 6 pt in that amount of time, a 250 bull. We killed a few raghorns in those years and had a lot of fun but we worked really hard for the ones we got. It was a big deal back at camp if you heard a bugle!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoHunter81 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Ok I'll check out the reservation hunts. I think the are draw but I'll look into it. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
