Hey guys, long time lurker, first time posting. I am an Iowa resident with a good success record on trophy whitetails but just sharpening my teeth on elk. I'd do it every year if I could afford it. I have hunted in Colorado for archery elk several times. I huntedin unit 371 a few times and came up short and then used my preference points in 76 and shot my first archery bull two years ago. I then guided my buddy (who guided me) in 76 the next year. We really loved the beauty of the area and I would love to spend some time in the area again.
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[/size]The reason I am posting now is that I am looking for some assistance in narrowing down an over the counter unit to take my daughter elk hunting during muzzleloader season in 2016. She is 16 and has begging to go for years so I have promised her a hunt her senior year. When your little girl wants to go elk hunting you are more willing to ask for help. When I hunted 76 I really loved the area and terrain. Top end trophies are not our goal on this one, I just want her to experience a good elk hunt with good encounters and a decent opportunity at a branch bull. We are willing to dig deep and backpack it in to increase our odds. I am also willing to do my homework in researching a unit once we narrow it down. Again, not looking to be spoon fed here just some basics of what units are worth looking at and those to avoid so I can begin the process of showing my daughter an exciting hunt.
[/size]So, my question. Would anybody be willing to offer up some info or experiences with these units or units close to them? I'm not expecting anyone to give up their honey hole, just something that fits our needs. If you'd rather not put the info out on a public forum, feel free to send me a private message. Are 751 and those bordering 76 hit hard due to bordering a limited draw unit? Are there better units in the area to take a look at?
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[/size]Thanks in advance for any info you could share.
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[/size]The reason I am posting now is that I am looking for some assistance in narrowing down an over the counter unit to take my daughter elk hunting during muzzleloader season in 2016. She is 16 and has begging to go for years so I have promised her a hunt her senior year. When your little girl wants to go elk hunting you are more willing to ask for help. When I hunted 76 I really loved the area and terrain. Top end trophies are not our goal on this one, I just want her to experience a good elk hunt with good encounters and a decent opportunity at a branch bull. We are willing to dig deep and backpack it in to increase our odds. I am also willing to do my homework in researching a unit once we narrow it down. Again, not looking to be spoon fed here just some basics of what units are worth looking at and those to avoid so I can begin the process of showing my daughter an exciting hunt.
[/size]So, my question. Would anybody be willing to offer up some info or experiences with these units or units close to them? I'm not expecting anyone to give up their honey hole, just something that fits our needs. If you'd rather not put the info out on a public forum, feel free to send me a private message. Are 751 and those bordering 76 hit hard due to bordering a limited draw unit? Are there better units in the area to take a look at?
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[/size]Thanks in advance for any info you could share.
