Unit 55 colorado
09-17-2014, 07:28 PM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 24
I'm headed there mid oct. also. I went scouting last weekend and saw two nice bulls. First time hunting the area, pretty steep terrain and very green still. I hope that it doesn't snow to much so it will make for an easier drive over cottonwood pass.
09-18-2014, 03:27 AM
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
We better hope it doesn't snow too much, or they'll close Cottonwood Pass. I've seen it close in mid Oct on early winters. Unlikely, but still possible.
09-18-2014, 05:56 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4
yep, OCT is fair game when it comes to snow. Last year during 1st rifle we had an easy 7-8 inches up wash gulch in a 2-3hr timespan.
10-04-2014, 08:44 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 360
Got a couple of cow tags for second season 55 here. As what's been said, weather is unpredictable in October, especially later in the month. Just look up the '97 oct blizzard. There's a couple of places we'll likely try. One area I have hunted before, but its some walking, the other will be new. Have long range and short range rifles, so we can adapt.
10-21-2014, 06:23 AM
#8
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4
Got a couple of cow tags for second season 55 here. As what's been said, weather is unpredictable in October, especially later in the month. Just look up the '97 oct blizzard. There's a couple of places we'll likely try. One area I have hunted before, but its some walking, the other will be new. Have long range and short range rifles, so we can adapt.
It's been so hot/dry here lately, no prospect of significant snow until maybe next week either. Supposed to be a few inches of snow tonight above 10k, but then more above normal temps later this week.
Good luck!
10-21-2014, 07:16 AM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4
not much to speak of compared to last year. A bit more snow in the extreme northern end of the zone up in rustlers gulch and north facing stuff above treeline, but otherwise it's pretty damn dry.
supposed to be 60 degrees friday/saturday at 9,000ft, the elk are definitely way up high still...hoping to get a few decent dumps before 3rd season!
supposed to be 60 degrees friday/saturday at 9,000ft, the elk are definitely way up high still...hoping to get a few decent dumps before 3rd season!