Colorado Unit 61

[skur2n]

Has anyone hunted in Unit 61 that can share details on the land? Is it worth wasting the points that it takes to draw?

 

[Navezgane]

Haven't hunted it but live nearby. Isn't it more of a winter migration area being that much of the surrounding area is higher?

 

[Brunster]

61 is a really good unit. It is not a migration hunt. There are many elk and a good bull/cow ratio.
It is a great place to hunt for a 280-330 bull. There are some larger, but there are many in that range.
You will have to decide if it's worth the points to you, but it's really fun to hunt there. You will have lots of action.
Good luck

 

[retired112000]

Just joined site.  I have 15 pts as a resident so looking at 61 next year.  What do u think?

 

[cohunter14]

I know we have a couple members who have hunted there in the past and one that is hunting there this year. Hopefully one or two of them will chime in and give you their thoughts. In my opinion, 61 is one of the premier tags that you can still potentially draw with that many points. The couple units that would be considered better than 61 are either out of reach or still a long way off for you due to point creep.

 

[brett8133]

I have 2 friends who hunted it and both shot 350 plus bulls and saw some bigger they said it?s crazy tons of elk in there . I?m not patient enough to save that many points lol


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[WW]

retired 112000::: All I can say is "If I had 15 points, I'd sure do it again"!  Seeing as how you are retired, you should spend the entire season if at all possible. Get yourself a turkey tag as well. 

 

[Ratz]

I have hunted unit 62 for 7 years which borders 61. All I can say is watch ?2016 Colorado Rifle Elk Hunt with Randy Newberg? on  Utube.  Season 5 episode 6. It is a very good description of what to expect.

 

[Jeremiah]

AWESOME Unit, I would do it 100% and pack heat. Saw 9 bear in 3 Days.

 

[cnelk]

Yep. Lots of bears and turkey.


Its a great unit - and NEVER say your going to 'waste' points on 61


Here is my archery hunt in 2012 - https://youtu.be/CqvIRvw0BQo

 

[brett8133]

Awesome hunt congrats !!


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[dhardage]

My best friend and I used our in-state points a few years ago on Unit 61. Great hunt. Bot got bulls. I recommend it. Here is a blog post on it, http://dustinhardage.com/colorado-elk-hunting-public-land/ Let me know if you want to chat.