Colorado Mulies/Elk - Reposted
With the loss of all the threads, I thought I would repost:
Hey everyone, thought I would test the waters with my first Swap Hunt post.
About me: I am 44 years old, married, 2 teenage kids, and an IT professional working for an insurance company in central Vermont. I have been an avid hunter all of my life. I hunt with the bow, shotgun, rifle, and muzzleloader. My passion is big game hunting, specifically anything with antlers.
What I can offer: I own a very comfortable cabin in southern Colorado (Unit 083). 3 miles from the cabin I own land on a 17,000 acre private ranch. Approximately half of the ranch is opened to hunting. Elk hunting on the ranch can be hit or miss depending on weather and pressure. In 5 years 3 of us have killed 4 bulls and 4 cows. The largest bull was my 271” 6x5. Bull tags are over the counter, antlerless are lottery. Mule deer hunting is world class. It takes about 4 preference points to draw a tag. In 2010 my daughter took a 191” 6x7. Many 140” to 160” bucks there, a fair chance at a 160” to 170”, and there are 180” + bucks on the ranch as my daughter has proven. Depending on the season you could have both a deer and elk tag. This is a DIY hunt. I am NOT an outfitter or guide, nor do I play one on TV!
What I am looking for: I would like to build a friendship with someone who can provide a quality hunting area with a good chance at good animals. Fair chase is a must and private land is preferred. I am fine with hanging my own stands if you can provide suggestions on where to set up. A place to stay would be nice, but not necessary. I would really like to find a place with a fair chance at a 150” whitetail (rut hunt preferred) or free ranging Aoudad sheep. May consider other antlered animals? I would like to be able to do this every couple of years if it works out for all involved. Would like this for 2 if possible.
Not looking for: Unethical slobs who call themselves hunters, those who violate game laws, poachers, high fence hunting (not for me) and just plain mean grumpy people. I am also not interested in waterfowl, fishing, or bird hunting (although I do like to turkey hunt). Outfitters need not apply as there can be a conflict of interest.
Due to planning, this would not be for a 2011 hunt.
PM me if you have questions/suggestions. Good luck in 2011 . . . Rob
Typical size bull seen/taken
My 2007 271" 6x5
My daughters 2010 191" 6x7, 175lbs dressed
My 2010 120" 5x3 (really small buck for the area), 185lbs dressed
2009 Cow Elk
Yes, I like to take pictures also!
Last edited by Rob in VT; 12-07-2014 at 02:55 PM.