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Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn and mountain goat posted today. The rest won't be until around June first. The backdoor trick didn't work this year. They now clear table that shows your current points while the draw for that species is underway.
No no luck for me for sheep or goat, but a buddy drew a bighorn ewe archery tag. Good luck in the draw boys.
ACE2GOOD
05-11-2016, 07:31
Not sure if it is too early to check or not. But historically you can login and go to the Apply for licenses and then Habitat and all other license section. If you see your RES "Animal" APP and it has a 4XX series number it means you got a tag and 5XX means you did not. I have not been able to confirm or deny that trick for this year yet as I have all 4XX numbers on mine and so does my wife and I really doubt we drew everything with the points we had.
Rucker61
05-11-2016, 09:58
Not sure if it is too early to check or not. But historically you can login and go to the Apply for licenses and then Habitat and all other license section. If you see your RES "Animal" APP and it has a 4XX series number it means you got a tag and 5XX means you did not. I have not been able to confirm or deny that trick for this year yet as I have all 4XX numbers on mine and so does my wife and I really doubt we drew everything with the points we had.
Are you sure it's not the other way around?
Got my first goat point , 2 more and I can enter the draw!
ACE2GOOD
05-12-2016, 12:59
You are correct Rucker61. Thanks for double checking me. I looked up my post from last year. 5XX means you drew. [mop]
Nada on the sheep and goat tags for me.
hunterhawk
05-12-2016, 21:29
buddy is still goatless... i think this is 14 or 15 years... crazy to me!
This will be the 32nd year in a row that I haven't drawn for goat.
Damn.... Looks like I have 480 and 490 for my draws....This is the first year I haven't drew
hunterhawk
05-13-2016, 18:35
Dang Irving you just put things in perspective! I really wanted to get one with my bow so I guess I might want to look at going somewhere else! I'm 31 and haven't even put in for them yet haha
Dang Irving you just put things in perspective! I really wanted to get one with my bow so I guess I might want to look at going somewhere else! I'm 31 and haven't even put in for them yet haha
I'm 32. I've just never put in for goats. Don't fret.
You are correct Rucker61. Thanks for double checking me. I looked up my post from last year. 5XX means you drew. [mop]
I'm hoping the trick does not work this year since I have 4xx as well.
For the past three years, I've put in for some "private land only" tags and have always been drawn.
They also asterisk one of the codes I put in for, showing they had leftover tags last year, so I'm expecting to at least get that one this year.
Guess I'll have to wait and see
I've also got all 4xx. We'll see what happens.
encorehunter
05-14-2016, 05:47
I pretty much know I didn't draw my elk tag. I figure it will be atleast another 10 years as I only have 17 points now.
I'm 32 and just stared putting in for goat hoping to get the tag in about 10 years or so, by then I hope my daughter will want to join me in the hunt (daughter is about to be 2)...
denverco
05-14-2016, 15:48
Also showing 4xx on both elk and deer. My deer tag is private land that we always draw. We'll see.
GilpinGuy
05-14-2016, 22:01
Got all 4xx here for both elk and deer. Weird, because deer is always a gimme here. Never NOT drawn for deer.
whitewalrus
05-15-2016, 06:50
I think it's too early for the Backdoor method. Last year it was around the 20th before the deer was posted that way. The others came later.
It's definitely not out yet.
Looks like deer is out. Had a "490 Res deer app" the other day (still there) but now there is a "590 Res deer" also. No change on elk
cableguy11
05-17-2016, 15:51
Looks like deer is out. Had a "490 Res deer app" the other day (still there) but now there is a "590 Res deer" also. No change on elk
Same on mine...
Same here, which I expected so that's a good thing!
I got a 2016- 590 RES Deer and a 2016 490 RES Deer App... what the hell does that mean?!?
My take.
When you apply for a tag, you are given a file.
In that file you are given a 490 resident deer application.
If you're successful you're given a 590 resident deer (tag)
At least that's how I'm hoping it works.
You got it. You just don't know what choice you drew: 1,2,3,etc....
Didn't get deer, which is okay because we tried for a different season, and I wasn't really prepared to change my routine. I'd still like to draw elk though.
Wife, son, and I all got a 590 on our deer tag. Wife and son put in for private land, mine is for unit 62.
GilpinGuy
05-18-2016, 13:04
Deer changed to 590 for me. Still 480 for elk.
Now I'll get into giant herds of elk instead of deer like usual. [LOL]
Jesus Christ, I'll be a dead man before I draw an elk tag.....forget that.
How do you check these results again? Never done this before.
Look back at post 3
I did that first, no luck. I'll call 'em tomorrow.
Jesus Christ, I'll be a dead man before I draw an elk tag.....forget that.
How do you check these results again? Never done this before.
Look back at post 3
Ron, elk results aren't out yet.
Ron, elk results aren't out yet.
I tried for mule deer in 105. I can only dream of elk, just my luck I'd get one, then I'd have to get the big bugger out. I'll be lucky if I can handle a deer, an elk is just too big for me to deal with, I don't have anything to transport one with. For elk I'd have to hire an outfitter, and I don't see that happening.
I tried for mule deer in 105. I can only dream of elk, just my luck I'd get one, then I'd have to get the big bugger out. I'll be lucky if I can handle a deer, an elk is just too big for me to deal with, I don't have anything to transport one with. For elk I'd have to hire an outfitter, and I don't see that happening.
A game cart can be used though that is tough. Best method find a horse wrangler in area you want to go, call and find out about renting a horse for packing. Worth every penny to haul elk out.
Huh, says " 2016 - 590 RES DEER" - maybe I got lucky.....
GilpinGuy
05-19-2016, 15:39
Huh, says " 2016 - 590 RES DEER" - maybe I got lucky.....
Looks like you drew.
[Beer]
whitewalrus
05-19-2016, 17:09
Looks like I drew a tag for deer as well, but mine had both the 4 and 5 number. My guess is that I didn't get my first choice (wasn't expecting to).
Just got a call from another buddy of mine. He drew his desert bighorn tag. My dad drew his desert last year and I have two buddies that drew sheep this year.
Quote Originally Posted by rondog View Post
Huh, says " 2016 - 590 RES DEER" - maybe I got lucky.....
Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Looks like you drew.
Reckon I better start trying to find some likely spots!
cableguy11
05-24-2016, 07:05
Looks like Elk is out...I have 2016 580 RES ELK code.
Same here, wish they would be a lot quicker on posting final results.
still just showing 480 res elk app for me
What does a "022" number mean? I'm guessing preference point.
IIRC 022 is for unicorn. Congratulations and good luck
I received a moose refund check yesterday. Rats. It was my 17th year applying for moose. But, that means I'll be able to use my pronghorn tag if I draw. Moose and pronghorn seasons overlap.
A friend drew a sheep tag in the San Juans. Lucky duck.
I got my moose refund Friday. :(
Rucker61
05-25-2016, 08:39
Deer in 19, elk in 20. I'll be hunting about 10 miles from the house this year.
GilpinGuy
05-25-2016, 10:22
580 Elk, 590 Deer
Sweet!
mindfold
05-25-2016, 10:49
580 Elk [emoji41]. 490 deer[emoji20]
Sent from my tin foil coated mind reading device.
Bear refund came in the mail today.
ACE2GOOD
05-27-2016, 15:22
For any of you Prairie Goat hunters it looks like those are up now too. Got mine! [AR15]
^^^ how long did you wit before you finally got your tag?
bobbyfairbanks
05-30-2016, 00:07
Again nothing. Last year I'll ever give money to Colorado for hunting.
Again nothing. Last year I'll ever give money to Colorado for hunting.
If you didn't draw anything than technically you didn't give colorado any money, minus your $3 application fee. And you can always buy over the counter tags or pickup a leftover tag. What area and species did you apply for that you didn't draw?
Looks like we drew elk. That's three years in a row. Hope we get on this year.
Official results are posted. Got my deer and elk tags!
Points, points, and more point, oh and a fourth season bull tag.
So, where are these official results posted? On their website or??
Do they notify us by email or mail? Do they send your tag in the mail?
Sorry, never done this before - total newb at this.....
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/DrawResults_PreferencePoints.aspx
draw results and preference points. Type in your last name, birthdate and zip code. Unless you are like me and have your CID memorized!
but that info will bring you to another screen which will show the year and the tag you drew next to the year. I've seen people get confused by the year when results haven't been posted.
if it says successful, they will mail the tag to the address you specified when you applied. Takes a little while, but we are just waiting for the season to open now so no big rush. I go to Walmart or other sporting goods place that sells tags and get a plastic sleeve that your license fits into. Then store it in a safe space so you don't lose it and know where it is at.
once the season is ready to start, sign the first part, put it in your wallet and keep it on you at all times
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/DrawResults_PreferencePoints.aspx
draw results and preference points. Type in your last name, birthdate and zip code. Unless you are like me and have your CID memorized!
but that info will bring you to another screen which will show the year and the tag you drew next to the year. I've seen people get confused by the year when results haven't been posted.
if it says successful, they will mail the tag to the address you specified when you applied. Takes a little while, but we are just waiting for the season to open now so no big rush. I go to Walmart or other sporting goods place that sells tags and get a plastic sleeve that your license fits into. Then store it in a safe space so you don't lose it and know where it is at.
once the season is ready to start, sign the first part, put it in your wallet and keep it on you at all times
Thanks! Just confirmed I drew, cool!
Son & I both drew for deer in staggered seasons so that's goodness. But we got skunked for cow elk for 2 years in a row now. WTH?
I drew cow elk and pronghorn buck, so I'll also pick up an OTC bull elk and a bear tag. Missed on buck deer for the fourth year. Their populations aren't doing well so CPW has cut back in most areas. Missed on moose seventeen years straight.
Shared some fine elk loin steaks with family at the cabin yesterday. Even better than the filet mignon at the Stanley in Estes on Wednesday, which was pretty darned good. It's hard to beat a well prepared steak from any Colorado big game animal.
I got pronghorn buck, negative on elk and deer.
gnihcraes
06-16-2016, 20:59
40 years mostly in the same unit, failed to draw a few times. This was one of those years. Entire hunting group failed to draw. (using one CID as guide) O'well.
Got my muzzleloader deer tag, which isn't a surprise. Didn't get my elk tag...again...I definitely need to find a new place to elk hunt. Hopefully I can get a leftover muzzleloader pronghorn tag. Then it''l be a pretty good year I think.
GilpinGuy
07-06-2016, 21:59
Got my deer tag in the mail a few weeks ago but not the elk tag. I got nervous and was going to call then soon. Elk tag showed up yesterday. Whew! No need to deal with the gov beurocracy.
Was starting to wonder if I got mine and misplaced it. First set (combo, fowl, etc.) came right away of course.
Elk tags came the other day.
My deer tag came a week or so ago, 1st rifle, 10/29 - 11/08, GMU105.
I just noticed, my tag clearly states on it in two places, "Units #105 #106". Does that mean it's good in both of those Units? I only applied for 105.
Yes. I hunt in Unit 58, but depending on species, I think I have up to fit units to choose from depending on the species and season.
Does that mean it's good in both of those Units?Yes. My archery tag also combines units #104, 105, and 106.
Awesome! I didn't know they did that! According to their "hunting atlas" maps, 106 looks to have lots more mulies than 105. Road trip!
Caithford
07-09-2016, 22:26
In case anyone was wondering, statistics are out. Due to the frustrations in the draw last year, the actual quotas, applicant numbers and the actual awarded tags.
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Statistics.aspx
GilpinGuy
07-11-2016, 23:15
In case anyone was wondering, statistics are out. Due to the frustrations in the draw last year, the actual quotas, applicant numbers and the actual awarded tags.
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Statistics.aspx
Nice. Always good to see these.
Did get my tag in the mail yesterday...
GilpinGuy
07-12-2016, 17:17
Did get my tag in the mail yesterday...
I was sweating for a few days. My bud got his tag for the same unit almost 2 weeks before me. I started thinking something was up.
Got my application for a permit to hunt the Jumping Cow SWA in 105. App proudly announced the addition of 3000 acres to the north, called the Woodard area, in addition to areas A, B, and C.
So I drove there to check it out, and ended up at the Woodard ranch house. Talked to Mr. Frank Woodard hisself, owner of the property. Showed him my CPW map and asked if I was at the right place, and he said yes, that's my property, but it's not part of the Jumping Cow SWA!
Hmmm, well now, really? The CPW is taking applications for people to hunt on your land, and you don't know about it??? Interesting.
So I had to visit the CPW office for a WTF session, they're "going to look into it." Sounds kinda sketchy to me. But I applied anyway. Guess we'll see.
I got my tag the other day. Elk, Bull, 2nd Rifle. If I can go this will be my first hunt. An 8 day season, Oct 22 - 30.
Got my Ranching for Wildlife tag last week. Yesterday, I got a voucher in the mail for another cow tag... F-ing SWEET! I gotta buy a bigger freezer now.
encorehunter
07-25-2016, 10:04
Looks like I was able to get a leftover rifle doe tag and a muzzleloader cow elk tag. I hope I will be able to get a little meat in the freezer.
ACE2GOOD
08-03-2016, 08:26
REMINDER! Left-Over licenses on sale online today. Started over the counter yesterday but didn't get time to post it up here.
Wife was able to get the same tag I grabbed in left over draw. Hoping for some success for her this year!
I was looking at my license and it is 000 so I guess I can go anywhere. :)
GilpinGuy
09-01-2016, 23:41
9 f-ing days til muzzle-loader. I already got my gear all ready to go. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Can't wait!
GilpinGuy
09-08-2016, 05:46
Good luck to all you guys heading out this weekend. Stay safe.
encorehunter
09-08-2016, 05:57
I guess its about time to find my rifle and see if it still works. Hunting season sure crept up fast this year. I spoke with a few guides down here, and they said the elk are starting to rut.
Been planning on using my new .45 Rossi levergun for deer hunting, but took the ol' 700 .30-06 out shooting the other day just 'cause I hadn't shot it in awhile. 8 shots at 100 yards, now I'm not so sure about using the Rossi.....maybe I need a leftover elk tag too.
cableguy11
09-08-2016, 11:16
Good luck guys! Normally I would be heading out today, but this hip replacement is slowing me down!!
[panic][panic][panic]Pack has been packed and unpacked a half dozen times so far. 6 mile hike in appears to be playing with my head. Come tomorrow morning, it is what it is. Just hope I don't forget the smoke pole.
Everyone post up some pics of your harvest, big or small.
GilpinGuy
09-09-2016, 15:42
[panic][panic][panic]Pack has been packed and unpacked a half dozen times so far. 6 mile hike in appears to be playing with my head. Come tomorrow morning, it is what it is. Just hope I don't forget the smoke pole.
I almost forgot to pack my damn tag. Had it on the cork board and just happened to look up and see it. That would have been rather awkward.
"I swear, Mr. Ranger guy, it's at home and I just forgot it."
Tell it to the judge!
I almost forgot to pack my damn tag. Had it on the cork board and just happened to look up and see it. That would have been rather awkward.
"I swear, Mr. Ranger guy, it's at home and I just forgot it."
Tell it to the judge!
Yea, that's embarrassment, one that I've done more than once. I've since been in the habit of putting all my licenses in a marked envelope in a certain divider on my desk. Last year in a hurry I grabbed a marked envelope without checking licenses inside. It held my bear tag but not the elk tags. When I set up camp and prepared my pack for the following morning I discovered the problem. I had to make the 3 hour drive back home late at night, and returned the next day, missing opening morning. That sucked.
Pack early and double check for everything you're going to need.
We've had someone get half way up and realize they did not have their tag.
I've heard Walmart can reprint them, but have no first hand knowledge.
Ugh! That WOULD suck!
I only have the one deer tag, and it's been in my wallet since it came in the mail. But now I have the SWA permit to keep track of too.
I always remember my tags!
I have driven all the way to Del Norte and realized I forgot my sleeping bag tho. :P
We got some elk this year and a couple shots at some bucks. Anyone else fill tags yet?
encorehunter
09-17-2016, 19:43
I have a cow tag and all Im seeing are some really nice bucks. Typical.
I live in a nice suburban neighborhood in Parker, definitely NOT rural, and saw a couple of nice mulie bucks snoozing in the shade today in a grassy area about 50 feet off Jordan road. Not uncommon to see deer at that spot. See them around the 'hood quite often actually. Saw a nice herd last winter right out our back door in the schoolyard across the street. See one big ol' boy in particular every once in awhile. Guess they know they're safe here.
Everyone post up some pics of your harvest, big or small.
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Thank you. :) I shot her at about 8am, and the other one was shot in the same place at about 8:05am. We didn't get them both back to the truck until 5pm. It was a very long day.
Both elk were shot at approximately 35 yards. I have a video of me taking the one pictured, but it's long and boring and you can hardly see anything due to the wide lens on the GoPro. Shot placements were excellent. Neither animal knew what happened and just laid down within steps of impact. No make up shots required. From the time that I turn on the camera, I could see game the entire time and patiently waited for the best opportunity. Shot occurs exactly 11 minutes into the video with an available shot on one of the four animals visible almost the entire time. I think we got very lucky and don't expect to come across an opportunity like that ever again.
Got a cow, she looks just like Irvings!
45 yards, ran downhill and expired in a smal drainage. Back straps are already cut into steaks and in the freezer, the rest is at the processor getting specialty products and more steaks as I have about 600lbs of burger and a bit of steaks from my bison I took in February.
i got my buddy a shot with his muzzleloader at a 4x4 bull but he whiffed for the third time in a row but this time he got 2 trees, so that's an improvement.
now just waiting for waterfowl and pheasants and my deer tag in December.
Our group had one missed shot at another cow (buck fever), and I want to say four missed shots at some bucks? I felt like a sharp shooter, but at only 35 yards, I pretty much couldn't screw it up. Some of those shots at deer were over 200 yards with a muzzle loader, which seems outside of my own skills.
What is the furthest any of you have taken game with a muzzle loader?
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-18-2016, 18:54
Went to southeast Kansas again this year. Opening day got this un.
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/4634F5B5-BFB2-4273-8444-74C098E333F2_zps2iw2ofkz.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/4634F5B5-BFB2-4273-8444-74C098E333F2_zps2iw2ofkz.jpg.html)
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/C0D4608D-CAD7-4EE3-BC83-720A0830D765_zpsfqni0nuc.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/C0D4608D-CAD7-4EE3-BC83-720A0830D765_zpsfqni0nuc.jpg.html)
Very nice, do the tines count to make him a 6x6?
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-18-2016, 19:13
Thanks. 15 scoreable points.
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-18-2016, 19:14
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/62779A74-2DDA-4B5A-8FFD-EE9FD8B32714_zpssnaox3dr.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/62779A74-2DDA-4B5A-8FFD-EE9FD8B32714_zpssnaox3dr.jpg.html)
Had to count again. Very sweet. My shoulder mount from last year will be coming home in about a month. You getting this one mounted?
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-18-2016, 19:51
Yes. I got mine back from last year also. It turned out awesome in full velvet.
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-18-2016, 19:52
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/RamboZuki84/DD8EECC6-8558-46D8-9AB8-1F5A9CE9E544_zpss8l7elgd.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/RamboZuki84/media/DD8EECC6-8558-46D8-9AB8-1F5A9CE9E544_zpss8l7elgd.jpg.html)
Kind of a shitty pic.
cableguy11
09-18-2016, 21:35
Damn wish I could have made it out this year! Glad you guys had some luck on the harvest! Keep them pics coming...
Nice buck HCWT!
Hoping to to see a good one come December!
There is no over-the-counter for antelope this year except archery right?
There is no over-the-counter for antelope this year except archery right?
Correct. I don't remember there ever being an OTC rifle or muzzleloader tag for antelope.
That is one big fat cow, congratulations, Irving! That should be a year's worth of excellent meat. If you are butchering yourself, package most of the hind quarters as steaks. Many cuts of the round are as good and tender as the loin/backstrap.
"I think we got very lucky and don't expect to come across an opportunity like that ever again."
A 35 yard shoton an elk is a gift to be remembered. I recall vividly the scenes where I took a cow at 35 yards, and another at 19 yards. My average is ~70 yards, the longest is about 220 yards.
Thanks. 15 scoreable points.
He's a beauty! 6x9 is what I count. Great buck! Congratulations on the opening day score.
Someday I want to hunt whitetails.....
GilpinGuy
09-18-2016, 23:08
Congrats to those who got some this year! [Beer]
In 7 days of BP hunting I had ONE opportunity this year and blew it. Dumbass.[facepalm]I learn something new every year.
Dad started of the season by taking his third and largest dall sheep in Alaska. This ram had 14 1/2" bases, 41" curl and 26 1/2" spread tip to tip. He and I will be headed out second season to hopefully put tags on a couple of muley bucks and a couple bulls as well.
Good work, Sniper7. You guys are upping the odds, beating the average ~23% rifle elk hunter success rate. Not sure what it is for muzzleloader season. Hope you leave one for me.
Got a cow, she looks just like Irvings!
45 yards, ran downhill and expired in a smal drainage. Back straps are already cut into steaks and in the freezer, the rest is at the processor getting specialty products and more steaks as I have about 600lbs of burger and a bit of steaks from my bison I took in February.
i got my buddy a shot with his muzzleloader at a 4x4 bull but he whiffed for the third time in a row but this time he got 2 trees, so that's an improvement.
now just waiting for waterfowl and pheasants and my deer tag in December.
Wow, that's a helluva trophy!
Good luck on your second season hunts.
Dad started of the season by taking his third and largest dall sheep in Alaska. This ram had 14 1/2" bases, 41" curl and 26 1/2" spread tip to tip. He and I will be headed out second season to hopefully put tags on a couple of muley bucks and a couple bulls as well.
GilpinGuy
09-18-2016, 23:24
Are Dall Sheep tasty? I was thinking of this when I drove past a herd on HWY 6 up by Black Hawk the other day - not sure if it's the same species exactly as the one your dad got. I don't think I've ever had that.
Great looking animal. Nice one!
Are Dall Sheep tasty? I was thinking of this when I drove past a herd on HWY 6 up by Black Hawk the other day - not sure if it's the same species exactly as the one your dad got. I don't think I've ever had that.
Great looking animal. Nice one!
Dal sheep is excellent eating. Some of the most tender and lean meat you will ever eat. The Dall sheep is related to but still different than the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep that we have here in Colorado. Dad was one of the lucky 11 to draw a tag in Colorado last year for Desert bighorn, and they eat amazing as well.
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Jealous! Congrats!
Congrats to ALL OF YOU!!!
My deer tag isn't until Oct. 28th or so.....
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Spotted a herd of 30 to 40. Hiked up 2500 ft and watched their pattern for a couple hours. Planned next morning to get on them before they headed for water. Daughter and buddy hiked up to trees while I signaled when save to cross fields with no cover. Plan came together perfectly until a last minute "sniff" and missed rush shot at about 50 yds. Got on them again, within 100yds on the other side, but got busted again before a clear shot. Might have been a blessing seeing they were at 12500 and we were 6 miles in.
Ours was three miles in from 10,200 ft. Blessing indeed.
Madeinhb
09-19-2016, 19:21
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What did he know about Hillary?
I don't believe this cow had ties to the Clintons; however she was grazing right at me so I had to do what needed to be done to stop the threat.
Oh yeah, be careful out there, we had an incident where one of us took a sharp stick to the throat that caused immediate trickling of blood that was initially alarming. Fortunately it was a small puncture and wasn't as much of an issue as we first thought.
Also, this is what happens when you drop your rifle on some rocks. This is a brand new front sight because the last one kept getting beat up as well.
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Good luck Ron, looks like you're leaving in a day or two.
Good luck Ron, looks like you're leaving in a day or two.
Thanks! Yeah, sunrise Sat morning there will be a new, Ron-shaped lump on the hill overlooking the creek bottom I've got scouted out. Just sittin' and waitin'.....
Just returned from hunting elk and bear on public land just outside the Flat Tops Wilderness--31 years in the same area. I climbed over the mountain and still hunted in the dark spruce-fir forest. Got lucky on opening day, connecting with a cow elk at 27 yards, a single quick shot offhand. Yea! Another year of fine meat for the family. My 28th elk.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Guns/Hunting/2016-Elk_zpsxmpkhph6.jpg
After field dressing and laying the parts over a log to cool overnight, I returned the next day to pack out the meat. Soon after, a Pine Marten arrived to share in the bounty, hauling scraps to cache high into the trees, safe from other ground predators.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Guns/Hunting/Pine-Marten-curiosity_zpsnepgoqus.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/COHummer/media/Guns/Hunting/Pine-Marten-curiosity_zpsnepgoqus.jpg.html)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Guns/Hunting/Pine-Marten-vs-elk-head_zpssrfln5do.jpg
Pine Martens are cool critters, one of my favorite mammals. I've seen them maybe 40-50 times. Like a miniature Wolverine or a supersized Long-tailed Weasel, Pine Martens are ferocious predators able to chase down squirrels in the trees. They are also smart, opportunistic scavengers. Ten years ago I watched a pair feed off the remains of a buck mule deer I had shot. And Martens have sneaked in to steal trout from me while fishing on a few occasions.
I had a heck of a time getting photos in the dark forest because these guys are always moving. I still had tags for bull elk and bear, so I returned to the kill site four days later in hope of finding a bear on the gut pile, or maybe getting more views of the Pine Marten. No evidence of bear but I was surprised to find two Pine Martens working the carcass. Apparently the male didn't appreciate sharing with a smaller female and they fought twice while I was there, growling and barking repeatedly. It was an amazing scene.
They are tenacious and strong, dragging the front portion of the elk rib cage down the hill about 60 feet.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Guns/Hunting/Pine-Marten-on-elk-hide_zpsdbkl1lcf.jpg
I returned again the following day--didn't see the martens but found they had turned over the gut pile and moved it about four feet to access the fat. The elk head was missing--no tracks besides the martens and birds were present. I think they hauled the head off.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Guns/Hunting/Pine-Marten-on-elk-ribs_zpscbxxgvtw.jpg
It was a fun and productive hunt--although the very warm temperatures made for noisy ground conditions, and there were few elk in the area where snow is required to move the larger herds out of the high country. Most reports are that the first and second season harvest has been poor this year.
very cool and congrats on the meat n the freezer. I know my family and friends struggled first season only filling 2 of 7 elk tags.
Yes, I think a lot of hunters went home without this year. Elk harvest is so weather dependent. In most areas it takes deep snow to move elk to their wintering grounds. A little bit of snow is great for tracking but 1-2 feet makes getting around really tough for the hunter. But once on the move, it's like rush hour in elk city. The outfitter I camp near packed out only five elk in 1st and 2nd seasons this year. Last year they packed 28 elk. In 2012 they packed 43. There's a hunting camp down the road where I visited and shared a meal with some great fellows last Friday. Only one hunter killed an elk, a nice bull. Another hunter killed a black bear.
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Very cool congrats!
yep in hearing the same thing, success numbers waaay down. More elk for next year!
Well, I'm bummed. I have a permit to hunt a new SWA, I made several scouting trips to check it out and the deer were fairly frolicking about. I did a lot of homework and Google Earthing, and had my plans all laid out. Success was imminent!
So I was there at o-dark-thirty Saturday, ready for glory. As the sun came up, the friggin COWS started moving about in every direction! When I scouted the place, there weren't any cows there, and it looked there hadn't been for years. But now that my tag turned green, there was suddenly 2-300 damned COWS all over my hunting paradise. And not a mule deer to be seen.
Hunted the place four times in two days, NO deer, I didn't even scare up any that went scampering away. The only deer even close by were on the other side of the fences, making faces at me. Bummed me out, but at least I got in some good hiking. Lot of walking for a fat old man.....
An unsuccessful hunt is still better than no hunt, in my opinion.
An unsuccessful hunt is still better than no hunt, in my opinion.
True dat. I did enjoy the time afield, even the dozen times I slid under the barbed wire fence, until the time it snagged my trigger finger and sliced it open.....
It the words of my late grandfather when crossing a fence "I'd rather cut my hand than my pecker"
Well, I'm bummed. I have a permit to hunt a new SWA, I made several scouting trips to check it out and the deer were fairly frolicking about. I did a lot of homework and Google Earthing, and had my plans all laid out. Success was imminent!
So I was there at o-dark-thirty Saturday, ready for glory. As the sun came up, the friggin COWS started moving about in every direction! When I scouted the place, there weren't any cows there, and it looked there hadn't been for years. But now that my tag turned green, there was suddenly 2-300 damned COWS all over my hunting paradise. And not a mule deer to be seen.
Hunted the place four times in two days, NO deer, I didn't even scare up any that went scampering away. The only deer even close by were on the other side of the fences, making faces at me. Bummed me out, but at least I got in some good hiking. Lot of walking for a fat old man.....
Rondog to landowner,"Can I hunt here?"
Landowner, "Sure thing Ron, you seem like a nice guy."
Landowner thinking to himself, "I need to turn the cow herd loose here next week."
Rondog to landowner,"Can I hunt here?"
Landowner, "Sure thing Ron, you seem like a nice guy."
Landowner thinking to himself, "I need to turn the cow herd loose here next week."
That's just it - the landowner leased this land to the state for use as a SWA. And then turns out a shitload of cows into the best area a week before opening day? Jeeeze.....
There are cows where we hunt as well, and while I've seen cow patties surprisingly high up (over 9,000 ft), fortunately they are never that high during the season.
Cattle don't really bother the elk from my experience. While annoying, especially if you are tenting it and cow pies and cattle all over the place in the middle of the night kinda sucks, but the elk aren't really bothered by them.
it is frustrating the DOW leases out areas for hunting and pays money from our license fees for these spots only to have cattle and logging and other operations going during hunting season. But at the same time at least it is public access that would otherwise be private hunting only and only leased by an individual or permission only.
ACE2GOOD
11-01-2016, 09:57
We have the same issue out East. SWA and there are cows all over our generally secluded area cause no other hunters want to walk it. Went there over the weekend and the cows were following us around like we were the farmers and no whitetail to speak of. And then of course since the cows are there the farmer has to drive around to feed them for the morning and drives the truck around. Usually the cows are moved for hunting season but this year all of our spots are covered with cows.
If anyone is interested, I made a video of this year's hunt. Editing hunting videos is difficult because it's mostly footage of absolutely nothing. I brought a GoPro just in case I was lucky enough to catch anything on film, but didn't have any video making plans, so I worked with what I had to put a video together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWpaTXDWfgk&t=334s
Finally got me a deer! First time in my life I've ever actually "hunted" deer, I shot one in 2014 but that was on a depradation tag and was more like pest control. This was real hunting, going it all alone, and felt good to accomplish!
Rifle is a Rossi 92 in .45 Colt, 24". Really had to jack up the rear sight for this shot.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/hunting/20161106_071413.jpg
Hit a bit lower than I planned, but I'll take a heart shot.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/hunting/20161106_071432.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/hunting/20161106_081359.jpg
Deer was right here, I was behind the dead cottonwood in the center of the pic, sitting on the creekbank. I don't have a rangefinder, and my distance estimation skills suck, but I'm guessing 250-300 yards. Looks a LOT farther in person. It was waaaay too far for me to attempt, but this was the only deer I'd seen in 6 trips and I just had to try. Besides, she was staring right at me, there was no chance to stalk in closer. I was hidden behind the tree, but she had already heard me. Just a lucky shot, a pure "hail Mary" play, but I'll take it.
<edit> Just pinpointed it on Google Earth and it confirmed, 250 yards. Maybe I should buy a Powerball ticket.....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/hunting/20161106_083634.jpg
Wow! That's an incredible shot! How did she react when she was hit?
Congratulations, Rondog! Good on you for hanging in there, you earned the success. Beautiful rifle, you did good to make that shot with irons. Sometimes those Hail Marys bring together personal drive and good marksmanship to a perfect end. Now get busy and turn big pieces of meat into packaged meals for the freezer. You'll savor every bite as you remember the days afield.
Wow! That's an incredible shot! How did she react when she was hit?
Arched her back and jumped straight up, I think kicked the rear feet too. Left the scene limping badly so I thought it was a bad hit, but turned out the bullet went through the right front leg on exit. She only got about 50 feet.
whitewalrus
11-08-2016, 21:00
Nice job Rondog! Not an easy shot with irons and a 45LC, but can't get much better than a heart shot.
Nice shot. I wouldn't have even attempted it myself. My wife's uncle had a hail mary shot for his cow elk; 576 yards with a .300 wsm and a Leupold 3-9 x 40 scope. His was a lower lung shot though, not as dead on as yours.
Dad and I had a successful season. Dad took his bull on the second evening and his buck on the fourth day. It took me six days to finally find a legal bull, and I got to stretch out the legs of my new rifle build on this bull, shooting him at 420 yards. The freezers are full for the winter and dad and I had a great time hanging out for a week with out wives, jobs and real life to get in the way.
Those are very nice animals. Congratulations.
Wow Lars your dads muley is badass!
Wow! No kidding! Congrats to you both! Man, processing this one lil' ol' doe is wearing me out, I can't imagine processing that much meat.
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