I'm with you on that...every year I feel like maybe I have a chance and every year I strike out. Just have to keep throwing my hat in the ring and hoping!
That's a good question John. Realistically, it's kind of like throwing a dart at a map. There is no right or wrong answer. I would say trophy size and success rates are both guestimates, at best. Colorado doesn't require everyone to fill out their harvest survey, so to say those numbers are...
Welcome John! The best place to start is reading the Big Game Brochure's opening pages. You can find the brochure here: https://cpw.widen.net/s/5wvx7rggrd/colorado-big-game-hunting-brochure
If you are wanting to hunt archery, there are no longer OTC tags available for non-residents, so you will...
Never applied for that, but I've heard it's definitely a long shot. However, I've also heard it's worth taking that long shot if you somehow are able to draw!
The 2025 Colorado big game brochure has officially been released. Here is a link to the online version: https://cpw.widencollective.com/assets/share/asset/erjzbk48be
Many folks have been wondering what the draw would look like for the new non-resident archery tags. Here is a screenshot of that:
Yes, there are some great hunts in the series! Be sure to check out past years as they used to break down each day and give a tip based on the hunt. There is a lot that can be learned!
If you have a sat communicator with SOS, I think it's just a matter of making your wife realize that, yes, bad things can happen, but being by yourself doesn't really increase the odds of that. Having someone there in camp with you isn't going to keep you from being attacked by a bear or lion or...