2021 draw results

[whitewalrus]

Anyone start getting their results yet? The website says that today is the first day they may post results.


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[Little Dutch]

I just checked the website, all of mine still have a status of "entered". Nothing yet, in other words. Thanks for the heads up though.

[whitewalrus]

Maybe things will start rolling in tomorrow then as the dates are for this week:

Primary Draw (bear, deer, elk, moose & pronghorn)
May 24 - 28

So make sure you have your payment on file or ready:

Primary Draw (big game) - The deadline for paying for your big game license is June 11, 2021. All successful licenses will be mailed after the payment is received.

https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/DrawResults_PreferencePoints.aspx


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[Irving]

I was notified of a bear tag.

[def90]

I only applied for an archery deer hunt that I know that I most likely will not get as I got that tag last season and I think the draw minimum for archery is two points, otherwise I just bought points. Will get in on the secondary draw or a left over for deer.

[whitewalrus]

Looks like my CC was charged for a deer tag, but no email yet.


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[CS1983]

Still waiting. No change in status or points. sigh.

[whitewalrus]

Still waiting. No change in status or points. sigh.

Last year I think the email came out when they updated the site. There was no way other than the CC charge that normally came a bit earlier to determine if you got a tag at all.


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[Little Dutch]

Got an email and a $7 deer charge. Didn't draw obviously. Nothing on Elk or Pronghorn yet.

[whitewalrus]

No email yet, but I logged in to find deer and moose were posted.

1st choice deer archery tag!
And another year of preference points for moose


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[ferrum]

2 emails.

Moose, unsuccessful
Deer, first choice buck

[Hummer]

Moose cow, drew a third PP. In 2018, I took my once-in-a-lifetime Colorado bull moose six miles from our house. Ate moose steak today. :)

Mule Deer buck, drew a tag in GMU 21 with 8 PP. This is managed as a quality deer unit in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties along the Utah border. A nice surprise. I never hunted the unit and don't know it well but conducted bird count transects and vegetation surveys there over several years. Lots of deer there so should be an adventure. (They ought to be selling wild horse licenses here too.)

Elk cow and bull, unknown yet but expect to get both tags in the Flat Tops OTC unit that I have hunted for 36 years.

Pronghorn buck or doe, unknown yet but expect to draw this year in NW CO.

Bear, will pick up a concurrent season tag for one of the deer-elk seasons, not decided which unit yet.

Getting juiced up over hunting this year!

[encorehunter]

I drew my 3rd season buck tag for unit 85. Last year my wife took a nice little spike on opening day. I may see if I can find one a touch bigger, but she was happy and that buck was delicious.

[Little Dutch]

Moose cow, drew a third PP. In 2018, I took my once-in-a-lifetime Colorado bull moose six miles from our house. Ate moose steak today. :)

Mule Deer buck, drew a tag in GMU 21 with 8 PP. This is managed as a quality deer unit in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties along the Utah border. A nice surprise. I never hunted the unit and don't know it well but conducted bird count transects and vegetation surveys there over several years. Lots of deer there so should be an adventure. (They ought to be selling wild horse licenses here too.)

Elk cow and bull, unknown yet but expect to get both tags in the Flat Tops OTC unit that I have hunted for 36 years.

Pronghorn buck or doe, unknown yet but expect to draw this year in NW CO.

Bear, will pick up a concurrent season tag for one of the deer-elk seasons, not decided which unit yet.

Getting juiced up over hunting this year!

Very cool. I am expecting points in everything but Pronghorn, I should be able to draw my area this year.

I've seen moose 2 of the last 4 years while elk hunting in CO. With the new draw fees and estimated draw wait, I'm seriously considering just stopping attempting to draw one here and instead purchasing a guided hunt in an area with good odds to get one. I'm tired of paying to enter the lottery, my knees hurt, and I'd like to just go on a hunt.



I drew my 3rd season buck tag for unit 85. Last year my wife took a nice little spike on opening day. I may see if I can find one a touch bigger, but she was happy and that buck was delicious.
Very cool though. The little ones taste better anyway.

[CS1983]

Elk point awarded, but I still show as "entered" and no email or anything yet.

[Little Dutch]

Elk point awarded, but I still show as "entered" and no email or anything yet.

Same here.

[encorehunter]

Just received my elk email. Unsuccessful, so now now I have 21 points.

[jslo]

Successful for elk. Now to find primers

[CS1983]

Just received my elk email. Unsuccessful, so now now I have 21 points.

Sheesh. You applying to shoot one on the governor's lawn while wearing a Trump hat or something? How'd you get 21 elk points? lol.

[encorehunter]

Sheesh. You applying to shoot one on the governor's lawn while wearing a Trump hat or something? How'd you get 21 elk points? lol.

The ranch I am putting in for takes 25-27 points. I worked up there in the 90s, and the have some amazing bulls. I have seen a couple pushing 400" in the last few years I have taken my mother and wife hunting for cows there.

[CS1983]

Nice.

Did not draw archery elk. First time ever OTC this year.

Waiting to see 1st Rifle pronghorn.

[fj605]

Drew a cow tag. No deer. Still waiting on pronghorn.
*Drew a pronghorn tag.

Still need to apply for WY antelope and deer.

[Mercula]

I got nothing but points. Wife dew a pronghorn doe in 104. Im super excited she drew again. I got my first last year.There are other people hunting on the prop we were invited to last year. So looks like Im knocking on a lot of doors this summer.
If anyone could help in 104 Id sure appreciate the hell out of it.

[Hummer]

As I predicted I drew buck pronghorn and cow elk and will be carrying 5 big game tags in three separate seasons. First in early October for pronghorn in NW CO, then second season cow and bull elk and probably black bear in the Flat Tops, then third season buck deer in the trophy deer unit south of Rangely.

With luck I'll connect with one. All on public lands I've taken 10 pronghorn and 29 of 30 elk in NW Colorado. Hope to have a few more left in me.

For pronghorn hunting I camp from the back of my truck the night before the opener. It's usually a one day hunt. For elk I go prepared to hunt to the end of season with my camp trailer. It's a '67 Prowler that I've used since new. Still works. I'll probably take it for the deer hunt this year and plan to hunt to the end of season.

Here's a pic of pronghorn country and my base camp truck and trailer in the Flat Tops taken from the top of a mountain 1.6 miles south and 1450 ft. above. The camp is in a meadow surrounded by aspen at the end of a forest service spur road.


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[Hummer]

I hope all you guys collecting preference points are still planning to hunt. There's lots of opportunity for elk in the over-the-counter units (like where I hunt), and with left over deer, elk, pronghorn, and concurrent deer/elk season bear tags. You can hunt bear in any unit where you have a deer or elk tag, and in all four seasons, not just the season you have the deer or elk tag.

You can't harvest an animal or develop experience if you don't hunt every year.

[encorehunter]

I love to hunt, but life does get in the way a lot. I hunt from home, driving up to 60 miles each way when I get to go out. Filling the freezer isn't as critical since we have hogs and cows. They fill the freezer pretty good, and we know what goes into them, unlike store bought.

[Hummer]

Very cool. I am expecting points in everything but Pronghorn, I should be able to draw my area this year.
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I've seen moose 2 of the last 4 years while elk hunting in CO. With the new draw fees and estimated draw wait, I'm seriously considering just stopping attempting to draw one here and instead purchasing a guided hunt in an area with good odds to get one. I'm tired of paying to enter the lottery, my knees hurt, and I'd like to just go on a hunt.



The new preference point fees seriously suck. They are a terrible burden on hunters, essentially doubling to tripling the cost of moose, sheep, and goat licenses by the time they might be drawn. But CPW is just following the lead of other states on this scheme. Expect outfitter costs to rise proportionately. I'm seeing unguided deer hunts in NW CO asking $18.5K just to get on the property. I think the public land state licenses will continue to be the most affordable opportunity.

[hunterhawk]

I drew a 104 archery license by accident, i used to think less of people that did that because its not like putting in is that hard. Kinda glad it happened to me to humble me.. mixed emotions. I used to have lakd to hunt there, and now i don't. So if you know anyone in 104,105,106 that wants to let an archery hunter hunt for some work on a ranch or any other help i'm the guy.. might not be the smartest but my work ethic is good. Otherwise I'll be nocking on doors. Put in for az,nm, and ks and struck out in all then drew the wrong CO tag.. clearly not my year!

[brutal]

Emails for Buck Pronghorn unit 105 (we'll day hunt private land from home base) and Buck Deer 3rd rifle private/public unit 18. Got burned out last year so we'll see if they're still migrating that route.

Have seen the charge, but no email yet for Cow Elk 3rd rifle also unit 18. May also pick up an OTC Bull if I can and depending how the rest go.

[brutal]

I drew a 104 archery license by accident, i used to think less of people that did that because its not like putting in is that hard. Kinda glad it happened to me to humble me.. mixed emotions. I used to have lakd to hunt there, and now i don't. So if you know anyone in 104,105,106 that wants to let an archery hunter hunt for some work on a ranch or any other help i'm the guy.. might not be the smartest but my work ethic is good. Otherwise I'll be nocking on doors. Put in for az,nm, and ks and struck out in all then drew the wrong CO tag.. clearly not my year!

Don't feel bad. I lost 6 Deer points one year on a complete FU. Think it was the first or second year they started the points only draw option and I mistakenly somehow I still don't understand, put in for a tag instead of just points then when the time came couldn't go and it was too late to turn in.

[Planner]

Nice.

Did not draw archery elk. First time ever OTC this year.

Waiting to see 1st Rifle pronghorn.

I did not get my archery elk tag either, got third choice which was 4th Rifle. Got my 1st choice on Pronghorn today though.


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[Irving]

Didn't draw for antelope, as expected, but my two buddies brand new to hunting drew second choice antelope tags for the same unit, so I'm going anyway.

[whitewalrus]

I hope all you guys collecting preference points are still planning to hunt. There's lots of opportunity for elk in the over-the-counter units (like where I hunt), and with left over deer, elk, pronghorn, and concurrent deer/elk season bear tags. You can hunt bear in any unit where you have a deer or elk tag, and in all four seasons, not just the season you have the deer or elk tag.

You can't harvest an animal or develop experience if you don't hunt every year.

I been stacking preference points forever for elk. Normally I?ll grab an OTC or leftover, but some years life gets the in way and I have to limit my time in the field, when this is the case I normally just stick to deer. Sadly it?s been so long since I got one that I am really looking forward to getting in on one of these ranches and getting a dream bull.


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[whitewalrus]

Didn't draw for antelope, as expected, but my two buddies brand new to hunting drew second choice antelope tags for the same unit, so I'm going anyway.

Can be just as fun as the guy running the glass. I?ve been known to see more glassing from near camp than the guys going out with the tags.


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[whitewalrus]

The new preference point fees seriously suck. They are a terrible burden on hunters, essentially doubling to tripling the cost of moose, sheep, and goat licenses by the time they might be drawn. But CPW is just following the lead of other states on this scheme. Expect outfitter costs to rise proportionately. I'm seeing unguided deer hunts in NW CO asking $18.5K just to get on the property. I think the public land state licenses will continue to be the most affordable opportunity.

They really do. I don?t bother with sheep and goat because of them. I decided paying $50/year for the moose would be the better route.

Even the better Turkey tags take 5+ points so it can cost $35 in points just to get the tag.


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[encorehunter]

With the time and money invested in a moose tag for Colorado, it might be worthwhile looking into an Alaska hunt. DIY and do research from the net with maybe a scouting trip during fishing season. The license is $800, no guide required. It is beautiful country up there as well.

[CS1983]

Drew nothing. OTC Elk it is!

[whitewalrus]

With the time and money invested in a moose tag for Colorado, it might be worthwhile looking into an Alaska hunt. DIY and do research from the net with maybe a scouting trip during fishing season. The license is $800, no guide required. It is beautiful country up there as well.

Thanks for the information. I just figured I had enough preference points in moose to keep collecting until I get one.

Always figured the way to hunt them would be a trip like that. I tend to see a decent amount of moose in the woods here so figure why not.


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[whitewalrus]

Drew nothing. OTC Elk it is!

OTC archery? Hopefully you get your tags next year you wanted.


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[dzeke]

Well, I went 0/7 this year, 4 of those were not a surprise, but I'm definitely a little bummed about not drawing any of the other 3. Well, OTC elk and bear might be my focus. I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of orange in the woods this year...

[CS1983]

OTC archery? Hopefully you get your tags next year you wanted.


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Yes, archery. I mainly wanted the area we put in for due to already knowing it. But, it's not a honey hole or anything.

[Irving]

Would you say it's more of a saccharine hole?

[brutal]

Glory hole?

[CS1983]

Would you say it's more of a saccharine hole?

It's more of an RV/dirtbike park.

[Little Dutch]

I got my pronghorn tag as expected. Just a rifle hunt, nothing fancy. I will grab an OTC elk tag for my usual area, filled with orange though it may be.

I think I have 7 deer points now. I need to figure out a smart way to draw with them. I've not even tried to deer hunt in quite a while, and don't have any desire to keep a trophy head.

[whitewalrus]

It's more of an RV/dirtbike park.

Surprised the elk would hang out around that. The OHVs seem to scare animals much more than trucks. Guess they can get used to anything though.


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[Irving]

They only scare animals if the noise is accompanied by hunting pressure, IMO. Where I hunt, the elk and deer hang out right next to the loggers all year because they aren't being shot at.

[Sawin]

Maybe some of those loggers leave some food out for them and come back in the fall?

[Sawin]

I came up short, 1/3…. Got a buck deer tag but not an elk or antelope during the first draw. I’ll put in again second draw, just in case.

[Irving]

Maybe some of those loggers leave some food out for them and come back in the fall?

They are still logging there when we show up in the fall.

[CS1983]

Surprised the elk would hang out around that. The OHVs seem to scare animals much more than trucks. Guess they can get used to anything though.


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It wasn't as bad before, but the last couple of years it's become more popular. Last year was stupid. Maybe it was just the 'Rona driving everyone outside to open the throttle.

[whitewalrus]

It wasn't as bad before, but the last couple of years it's become more popular. Last year was stupid. Maybe it was just the 'Rona driving everyone outside to open the throttle.

Yeah, the woods were flooded with people everywhere I went, hope they find that the bars are now back to being open.

[Irving]

Secondary draw starts tomorrow. Just a reminder.

[whitewalrus]

Secondary draw hunt codes have been posted.

https://cpw.state.co.us/secondary-draw


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[Irving]

I was really hoping I could put in for cow elk in unit 34 during second rifle. I guess not. Bummer. I already have a bull tag for muzzleloader so I can't get over the counter bull.

[def90]

Bummer seeing hunt codes available that you put in for and didn’t manage to draw in the first round, would be interesting to see who the people are that don’t collect/pay for their tags if it leans heavy towards the non-resident side or not.

[whitewalrus]

Bummer seeing hunt codes available that you put in for and didn?t manage to draw in the first round, would be interesting to see who the people are that don?t collect/pay for their tags if it leans heavy towards the non-resident side or not.

This has made me mad for a while. Always frustrating to see. Then you likely have such a small chance of getting them in secondary draw.


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[CS1983]

Bummer seeing hunt codes available that you put in for and didn’t manage to draw in the first round, would be interesting to see who the people are that don’t collect/pay for their tags if it leans heavy towards the non-resident side or not.

Yep. The GMU I put in for has several available, but it's a moot point now.

[whitewalrus]

My secondary draw results were posted for pronghorn and deer - the only ones I put on for.

Strangely I got my 3rd choice for pronghorn and 1st for deer.


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[Irving]

No pronghorn in the secondary draw for me. I'm still going though, because two new hunter buddies some how drew doe tags on zero points.

[whitewalrus]

No pronghorn in the secondary draw for me. I'm still going though, because two new hunter buddies some how drew doe tags on zero points.

They draw in the primary I assume? The only preference in the secondary is youth.

Keep checking the leftover tags. There are always some returned and given that people don?t pay for the tags in the 1st draw, maybe the same will happen in the second.

Otherwise I?ve had the most fun hunting being the guy without the tag.


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[Irving]

I was able to put in for the same tag as my buddies drew, I just wasn't successful is what I meant. I really thought there was going to be a lot more variety for the second draw than there was, like 2nd rifle cow elk in my other unit, for example, but there wasn't.

[def90]

I put in for 5 different pronghorn tags in the 2nd draw and didn't get any of them.. Also put in for two deer, wasn't really expecting my first choice but was surprised I didn't get the second, was an obscure south eastern Co white tail tag that always has left overs every year. Seems that people on some of the Facebook groups were just putting in for anything without understanding what it was. One guy posted that he drew an Elk tag for 140 and had done some research on OnX and was asking for some ideas of where to start.. I told him that the only public land was Fisher Peak State Park and Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area.. Good Luck! I feel like when Colorado dropped the requirement for up front payment that it has just opened up the doors for anyone and everyone to throw their hat in to the ring whether they know what they are doing or not. On top of that I've dozens of people picking up tags that are private land only tags or whatnot without having any understanding of what that means and then asking online if anyone knows of a good spot..

[whitewalrus]

I put in for 5 different pronghorn tags in the 2nd draw and didn't get any of them.. Also put in for two deer, wasn't really expecting my first choice but was surprised I didn't get the second, was an obscure south eastern Co white tail tag that always has left overs every year. Seems that people on some of the Facebook groups were just putting in for anything without understanding what it was. One guy posted that he drew an Elk tag for 140 and had done some research on OnX and was asking for some ideas of where to start.. I told him that the only public land was Fisher Peak State Park and Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area.. Good Luck! I feel like when Colorado dropped the requirement for up front payment that it has just opened up the doors for anyone and everyone to throw their hat in to the ring whether they know what they are doing or not. On top of that I've dozens of people picking up tags that are private land only tags or whatnot without having any understanding of what that means and then asking online if anyone knows of a good spot..

Maybe a lot of new people to the state? There were always people who would get tags for places they knew so little about. I think the internet may have made it worse.

I do wish they went back to the prepay and refund system as it would keep tags from not being assigned to people who won?t pay for them.


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[kidicarus13]

And people ask me why I don't hunt in Colorado [emoji849]

[whitewalrus]

And people ask me why I don't hunt in Colorado [emoji849]

You only do out of state then?


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[Irving]

And people ask me why I don't hunt in Colorado [emoji849]


You only do out of state then?


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Yeah, do you know anything about Wyoming doe antelope tags?

[kidicarus13]

You only do out of state then?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI used to deer hunt annually as a resident of anther state but after moving to Colorado and witnessing the hoops that one had to jump through in any decent area, I lost interest in hunting anything large in Colorado.

[whitewalrus]

Yeah, do you know anything about Wyoming doe antelope tags?

Yeah they are probably the most affordable tag to nonresidents.

Just figured out of state fees would really make it even worse than CO.


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[Irving]

I think you can get two, and they are only something like $40/ea. I just don't know anything about where to go in Wyoming. I need to do more research. I just got an enormous freezer and need to fill it with meat.