NR Colorado Archery Elk 24PP 72 Yr

[jdmrock]

72 year old NR still pretty good shape with 24PP been waiting for a chance to hunt Colorado GMU 61 but after this years draw results, I might be getting too old to wait for 61 and GMU 76 probably too demanding, any ideas for me to think on for the next season would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

DIY or considering guided?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Honestly, move here 6 months before the draw and become a resident and draw 61 archery. Then move back.

 

[jdmrock]

DIY or considering guided?

I have hunted CO many times archery elk, so DIY if outfitter could provide good sleeping arrangements and feed me. Open to guided since this will probably be my last western hunt.

 

[cnelk]

Go Unit 40 Guided

 

[jdmrock]

Go Unit 40 Guided

I'm leaning that way, probably 2023 season, any outfitter suggestion would be appreciated.

 

[cnelk]

I'm leaning that way, probably 2023 season, any outfitter suggestion would be appreciated.

My buddy drew Unit 40 a couple years ago - 1st Rifle.

He went thru Biggerstaff - Good reputation - about $8k

 

[svivian]

Go Unit 40 Guided

This is good advice especially if you can get on some private ground.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

40 guided for sure, through Biggerstaff if you can get him. That would be my choice at your point level. I know a number of people that have used Biggerstaff and they've all been happy.

 

[jray5740]

40 guided for sure, through Biggerstaff if you can get him. That would be my choice at your point level. I know a number of people that have used Biggerstaff and they've all been happy.

This is spot on. Headed with Biggerstaff this year myself, 16 Resident points for 1st season. Hope all the good things I keep hearing come my way. Worldwide Trophy Adventures highly recommends Biggerstaff

 

[jray5740]

My buddy drew Unit 40 a couple years ago - 1st Rifle.

He went thru Biggerstaff - Good reputation - about $8k

Happen to have a pic of his Bull?

 

[jdmrock]

Thanks everyone for the info, much appreciated, waiting for a reply from Biggerstaff on 2023 archery elk availability.

 

[Zim]

I burned 25 NR points this year for 61 archery. I’m too cheap to pay an outfitter. But if I were you I’d just do one of the 61 October rifle hunts. That’s what Randy Newburg did a few years ago in that situation. He looked over a lot, and took a fine ~320 bull. I love archery, just not $8k worth lol. Did just invest $4k on an ebike for my hunt, but that will come home with me.