May try to hunt elk/mulies in CO next year 2012.

From what I gather, the last rifle mule deer season is usually the best, or closest to the rut? seems like draw odds can drastically change from 3rd to 4th season, ie requiring 3pts for 3rd, vs. 13pts for 4th?

Is archery elk the best time to hunt elk in CO?
Which is the best rifle season to hunt elk?

Trying to come up with a elk/mule deer combo hunt plan for 2012.

OTC unlimited rifle elk tags don't sound very exciting especially if you're in the same unit with a limited draw mule deer tag.


The focus is on a quality mule deer buck however, and if I can toss on an elk rifle tag that would be nice, case I see a big boy, but are the odds of seeing a 300" bull during say the 3rd or 4th deer season near impossible?

perhaps a bow elk/bow mulie hunt would be better/easier to plan especially for quality, but taking a big mulie with a bow seems pretty tough! am I wrong?