Looking for suggestions on Colorado Elk.
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From: jakemike
09-Jan-25
Over 70 hunter looking for suggestions on guided elk hunts in Colorado. Have reached end of career on elk hunting and have 20 preference points. Its now or never for me. Take it easy on me as you all will reach it too some day. Have hunted elk for 50 years. Please no smart ass comments just looking for good guidance
From: Altitude Sickness
09-Jan-25
Pm sent
From: cnelk
09-Jan-25
Unit 76 - plenty of outfitters
From: wtbowhtr
09-Jan-25
PM sent.
From: Smtn10PT
09-Jan-25
not 76, I know a guy with 19 thats been trying to get in there for awhile
From: cnelk
09-Jan-25
In 2024, if you had 18 PPs it was an 18% of drawing. I would think if you had 20 PPs it would be a guarantee?
From: Jethro
09-Jan-25
20 pts draws 76
From: Cheesehead Mike
09-Jan-25
As pointed out unit 76 was 18% draw last year with 18 points. That means 19 points was 100% draw. You should draw this year with 20 points of you apply. Good luck.
From: ryanrc
09-Jan-25
Are you in good shape? 76 is STEEP!
From: jakemike
10-Jan-25
I consider myself in good shape for 72 but age is a factor. exactly why I need to burn points now and need a guide. Antbody know anything about guides in units 49 and 500
From: Smtn10PT
10-Jan-25
I was being a little selfish, I have been in the hat the last two years for 76. If you do decide to apply there I agree with the others, you will draw the archery tag.
From: Jethro
10-Jan-25
Smtn, I apologize for being complicit in blowing up your smoke screen:-)
From: cnelk
10-Jan-25
49 can be steep too!
From: Aspen Ghost
10-Jan-25
Regarding 76: 4% with 16 Points drew in 2022; 5% with 17 points drew in 2023; 28% with 18 points drew in 2024. It appears that 20 points will get you in but it could be close! It just depends whether people that have been sitting on points decide to start using them before the 50% proposed reduction in point-draw tags for NR point holders.
From: FORESTBOWS
12-Jan-25
What size of bull would you be happy with?
From: Don K
12-Jan-25
Crazy it takes that many points for 76 now........ 20 years......
From: wildwilderness
13-Jan-25
What is your budget?
From: Fulldraw1972
13-Jan-25
Since he is looking for a guided hunt. What’s it take to draw 40 now days? If that’s not an option 76 would be my choice. I am assuming the guides in that unit will be using horses so no terribly long pack outs or hikes in.
From: Old School
13-Jan-25
Last year took 24 pts for a NR to draw 40 archery.
From: iceman
13-Jan-25
Yep. 20 points the year before that. 16 points 2 years ago. Insane
From: Huntcell
13-Jan-25
“Point creep” the Western applicants affliction. The cure use to be apply for a lessor unit, isn't the cure-all any longer.
From: Bow Bullet
13-Jan-25
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