FLATTOPS Moose!!
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From: Well-Strung
27-May-21
Well it finally happened. I drew a 12, 23, 24 Bull moose tag!! 20 years of points. I know the area well and have seen some nice bulls in the past. Season is Sept 12 -30th archery and Oct 1 -14 rifle. If anyone is hunting the area for elk/deer I would always appreciate extra eyes and info. I hope to get videos and do a full write up. Please feel free to hit me up!!
From: Surfbow
27-May-21
My buddy had the rifle tag there in 2019, it was a fun few days and he killed a nice bull. We got the guys from Trappers Lake Lodge to pack it out for us.
From: cnelk
27-May-21
Your season is actually Sept 11-30 for Archery, dont want to miss out on Opening day! lol
From: Well-Strung
28-May-21
Brad! You're right! There's a broken link on cpw that says 2021 season dates but downloads the 2020 brochure!! I can hunt sept 11!
From: oldgoat
28-May-21
Congrats and good luck!
From: Treeline
28-May-21
Congratulations on the tag! Good luck!
From: Highway Star
29-May-21
You might keep in touch with Trappers Lake Lodge, and Ripple Creek Lodge for info and help packing. Scott
From: Matte
31-May-21
I seen this whooper a few time last season
From: Bigskelly
30-Jun-21
Any body hear who drew the unit 26 moose license, first year for that unit
From: MathewsMan
11-Jul-21
Ripple Creek Lodge is a great recommendation. Dan was my neighbor when we lived in Meeker and my dad killed his bull with him.
I harvested the first moose ever taken from the unit and it was the only cow I saw during my bow hunt. I shot her with a large bull and had seen a lot of bulls the entire season. It was one of the tougher hunts for me in Colorado.
From: Paul@thefort
11-Jul-21
my understanding concerning Ripple Creek is that they might not be available as they leased an elk property in unit 11 and the whole gang will be there in Sept. I was told they will not be available to pack out my elk this year.
Trappers Lake lodge can only operate in a specific area of those units and where a moose or elk is killed may not be a part of their area of operation.
This moose hunter has mules to use, so he will not need a packer.
From: Well-Strung
11-Jul-21
Thanks Mathewsman, I remember when you drew that tag. I sent pics of some moose to you that year with their location. Dan is a great guy, I have trail cam pics of his crew last year with their moose hunter and some nice bulls. He reached out as well and I'll definitely keep him in mind. I'm lucky that I do have mules to use and know the area well. Of course if anyone wants to share info I'm happy to have it!
From: [email protected]
05-Aug-21
You May want to go North from Sweetwater Lake A.J. Brinks outfitter service. I have Elk hunted up near Deep Lake many times and have seen Cows, calves, and Bulls glassing down toward Sweetwater Lake. The guides at Brinks call the area Ass Out. Hope this helps.
From: Highway Star
06-Aug-21
Paul, did you draw a moose tag? Scott
From: Paul@thefort
06-Aug-21
Scott, no I did not. "This moose hunter" I was referring to the op who has mules to use in packing. Moose tag for me? Not in my lifetime. :(
From: Highway Star
07-Aug-21
I feel your pain
From: Well-Strung
19-Aug-21
Found this one and he was willing to hang out with me.. but still looking for the big ones. 3 cameras only caught cows and calves. Keeping at it.
From: Jaquomo
19-Aug-21
Hmmm, not sure I would want to go with an outfitter that does anything "Ass Out"... :-)
From: Well-Strung
22-Sep-21
Thanks all, I filled my tag. If anyone ever needs help on moose in the Flattops let me know!! I got tons of info.
From: tradi-doerr
23-Sep-21
Congratulations!! Where's the pics?
From: Well-Strung
23-Sep-21
Disclaimer * a dirty smokepole was used. If you're sensitive look away. 20 yard shot, 45" wide
From: Quinn @work
23-Sep-21
Congrats. Great bull. I had to look away but then quickly looked back. :^0
From: goelk
23-Sep-21
Great Bull
From: tradi-doerr
23-Sep-21
Congrats Great Bull! Don't much care what you used.
From: Popeyoung400
23-Sep-21
Very nice bull. Congrats!
From: Seth
23-Sep-21
What a satisfying way to finish up a OIL opportunity!
From: Treeline
24-Sep-21
Excellent! Beautiful bull! Congratulations!
From: Jaquomo
25-Sep-21
Beautiful bull, Robert!
From: Sawdust
25-Sep-21
Nice, congratulations
From: Firsty
26-Sep-21
Nice!
