GMU 5 for Elkses

[Sackett]

Has anyone hunted Unit 5 for elk? My partner and I are looking at other options than the past couple years.

Appreciate the input.

Sackett

[CO Hugh]

I have never hunted there, 14 for a few years. Check out the division website here is a link for the herd management plans. You want bear's ear herd: http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/HerdManagementPlans.aspx

Maybe check their maps and statistics

[Sackett]

Thanks, man.

[sniper_tim]

I hunt GMU 5, it is terrible, avoid it at all costs [Sarcasm2]

Seems to be quite a few out of state hunters there, especially from Tennessee. I'm not sure why. Most of the area is closed to OHV during hunting season, so hiking/horses is a must. I have had reasonable success there and enjoy the area. Cow tags usually require a point (not absolute).

The previous link seems to have old information. I like to review the regional hunt guides (http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGameHuntGuides.aspx) (northwest for GMU5).

Cheers,
Tim

[Sackett]

Thanks, sniper_tim