3rd season deer colorado

Cj drew the tag last year i was lucky enough to draw it the 2018 season. Faq where can i get solid advice and information on elk and deer hunting in colorado. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorado s wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. However, seasonal conditions can alter the timing, as happened in 2016 and 2017 unseasonably warm temperatures delayed the onset. Plus you can go premium and get 5 year stats and access to premium content. On the other hand, there are very good reasons to hunt seasons other than 2nd. This hunt takes place in the wild beautiful colorado mountains. Deer elk combined limited, 4th season nov 18 nov 22. It can be saved and printed for easy reference as you plan your hunt. Plains deer east of i25, except unit 140 nov 4 nov 30. Tepid takes you on a very difficult 3rd season colorado mule deer hunt with gohunts dennis lee and lorenzo sartini.

We recommend mule deer hunting either 3rd season or muzzle loader season. Also, third season dates are now pushed later into november increasing the chance for cold. Page 2 of 2 aug 25, 2016 ive drawn the 3rd season nov 5th 12th for deer. This year is different because i couldnt get the deer tag for the same season. Apr 07, 2020 colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. We only have 3 regular deer season here co first one this year is oct 2230,2nd is nov 5, 3rd is nov 1620 and those dates also happen to be 2nd, 3rd,4th elk season. This is one of the premier units in all the west for trophy mule deer hunting. Colorado 3rd season mule deer discussion in big game hunting started by hobbshunter, nov 12, 2019. The colorado big game hunting planner is an easytoread twopage summary of season dates, fees, and application dates and deadlines. Ill be hunting there again for deer during the 2nd season, and for elk during the 3rd season. Hunt elk in colorado with overthecounter elk tags in 2020. Learn everything about hunting colorado mule deer unit 3. Gmus 1, 2, 201 if you have the points saved up, we hunt some of the best trophy elk and deer units in colorado.

Drawing deadline is the first week of april for elk and mule deer licenses limited number of landowner deer vouchers. There will be more deer on douglas and the surrounding area than in the areas around the unit. Colorado big game unit 1, 2, 201211, 3, 301, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2020 colorado big game. Plains deer east of i25, except unit 140 dec 15 dec 31. Pawlak also warned that while its easier to get a muley tag in units south of the grand canyon, you shouldnt expect to encounter the class of arizona bucks that have caught your attention on magazine covers. I talked to a couple of hunters who had some success there recently.

Nov 12, 2019 colorado 3rd season mule deer discussion in big game hunting started by hobbshunter, nov 12, 2019. Colorado 3rd season mule deer page 2 arkansas hunting. Colorado parks and wildlife cpw has made some potentially big changes to hunting season structures for elk and deer for. Where can i get solid advice and information on elk and deer hunting in colorado. This was my first solo hunt after my father, mentor, and best friend unexpectedly past away in june. My buck tag if drawn takes in 4 game units so pretty good size and elevation 12k to 7500k and if hunting 3rd elk season for deer lot of pressure as you can hunt deer same season. Which are the better units in colorado for mule deer. Jun 24, 2019 cj drew the tag last year i was lucky enough to draw it the 2018 season. Colorado unit 30 3rd rifle season nov 210 landowner deer voucher. If you are heavy on vacation time this is a bonus compared to 5 days during 4th. Plains deer east of i25, except unit 140 oct 1 oct 23. I bought a bull elk tag because both hunters ran into bulls on their hunts. Deerelk combined limited, 4th season nov 18 nov 22.

People had saved up their points and hunters had high hopes about the 3rd season dates for mule deer. New archery and muzzleloader addon bear licenses are available in unlimited. This property is available for 2nd or 3rd season, also limited number of archery, muzzleloader, 1st rifle,cow elk and 4th season hunts. The big game regulations brochure includes bear, deer, elk and pronghorn. If there is winter range migration, it is usually during 3rd season. Plains deer east of i25, except unit 140 oct 24 nov 3. I am looking at unit 66, which i have elk hunted in and i know that one good snowstorm willcan force all the deer to the wintering areas by late oct. Lodging available in dixon or baggs wyoming, 15 25 minutes from property. Any pointers that i could get about the best spots to have a chance of shooting a wall hanger would be much appreciated. See the plan your hunt page for useful information on. The mating season for elk peaks around the first day of fall, which coincides with the archery and muzzleloading seasons. Usually sending someone to a government website is not helpful, but this is the exception.

We only have 3 regular deer season here co first one this year is oct 2230,2nd is nov 5,3rd is nov 1620 and those dates also happen to be 2nd,3rd,4th elk season. The peak rut for mule deer is later, in midnovember. Colorado hunting season dates and license fees rifle, archery and muzzleloading. Colorado 3rd season rifle mule deer harvested wow, what a hunt. Colorado parks and wildlife has an amazing wealth of information. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management. Colorado 3rd season november 2nd10th mule deer hunt 2019. However deer are still abundant and at the lower end of the population objective range. Oct 15, 2009 i drew a 3rd season deer tag for unit 30. There are trophy bucks, however they tend to have tall versus wide antlers. Colorado parks and wildlife big game hunting planner.

The 3rd rifle season hunt now has a 7day season, followed by a 4day break. Not 3rd but am heading to durango for the 4th season have private land tag for deer. Deer hunting is fair to good in these units, with deer scattered in northern portions from midoctober and at higher elevations early. Best elk hunting season colorado elk hunting colorado elk. Diy drop camps for the diy hunter, our drops camps reside in proven hunting areas for elk and mule deer. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife. Mule deer hunt 3rd season colorado billy goat youtube. The primary focus of these hunts will be mature mule deer in the 160. Muzzle loader season puts us in the higher country glassing for bachelor groups as they feed in open pockets of timber. This hunt is available archery, muzzy, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rifle seasons. I was thinking of maybe hunting colorado every other or every two years. They recently changed it so 3rd season is 9 days long. Colorado unit 21 3rd season trophy mule deer landowner tags. I have read quite a few posts on forums where people have saved 78 points in colorado to deer hunt and saw only two decent bucks and had to deal with deer,elk,bear and grouse hunters through out there hunt.

Most of the deer that i have seen have been down low, in the foothills. Im really an elk hunter and btw i also get a deer tag. Hunt the brushcovered areas, high elevations early in the season, and lower elevations later. It always seems like after the 3rd season storms we hit a bunch of highpressure blue bird weather until thanksgiving. The majority of hunters will tend to focus on douglas and the bulavard due to it having the best looking habitat.

Hunts are hosted on private property in units 7273 in dolores county, colorado, home of the current worldrecord typical mule deer. For 2020 through 2024, 3rd season will now close on a friday. The late rifle season is generally when most big deer are killed, but again, you typically need a lot of points to draw a tag. Plains deer, late east of i25, except unit 140 dec 1 dec 14. The resident deer stay in lower agricultural areas year round. Ive never hunted it and have been told there is lots of private ground. It seems that the weather plays a big part in this unit. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Tepid takes you along on a very difficult 3rd season colorado mule deer hunt with gohunts dennis lee and lorenzo sartini. We only have 3 regular deer season here co first one this year is oct 2230,2nd is nov 5,3 rd is nov 1620 and those dates also happen to be 2nd,3rd,4th elk season. Expect to have a great hunt trip in unit 4, unit 14, unit 214 and unit 441.

Colorado mule deer hunts colorado mule deer hunting. View harvest reports, draw odds, preference points, regulations, elevation, maps, vegetation analysis, really anything pertaining to hunting mule deer this fall. The old system was a 9day season followed by a 2day break. Third season snow make roads impassible without chains. Unit 61 is better during the archery and muzzy seasons lately if you are looking for a giant. Page 2 of 2 forum member, appaloosa, shared the following in the forum 3rd season buck i reached out to a few guys on here for help, so thought i would share some photos from my third season hunt. Learn everything about hunting colorado mule deer unit 40. The fourth, buckonly season was eliminated in 2014. Deer hunts colorado is know for its trophy mule deer, and weve got some of the best bucks in our units.

Once hunters have narrowed things down to the 2nd and 3rd season, the 2nd season usually wins the day because there is a lower chance of getting snowed out and its a combined deer hunting season. Deer are found on forest lands and higher elevation private lands during oct. Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Colorado hunting dates colorado license fees 2020 colorado big game hunting season dates archery.