Colorado Mulies/Elk - Reposted
01-08-2011, 09:09 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
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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!
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.
01-08-2011, 09:13 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Wow, thanks for all of the replies. 
I thought I would post a few pictures of the cabin and some more animals. This is the real deal! I am very interested in the mid west and trophy whitetails. If you have several hundred acres or more in places like Illinois, Iowa or Ohio give me a shout.
This is the cabin.
Livingroom
Kitchen
Dinningroom
Guest room #1
Guest room #2
Washer and Dryer plus 2 showers/bathrooms
Yeah, this is a giant!
I thought I would post a few pictures of the cabin and some more animals. This is the real deal! I am very interested in the mid west and trophy whitetails. If you have several hundred acres or more in places like Illinois, Iowa or Ohio give me a shout.
This is the cabin.
Livingroom
Kitchen
Dinningroom
Guest room #1
Guest room #2
Washer and Dryer plus 2 showers/bathrooms
Yeah, this is a giant!
Last edited by Rob in VT; 07-28-2012 at 04:32 PM.
01-21-2011, 08:46 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
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Terrain
The response has been tremendous. Thank you all who have replied 
There has been a few questions about terrain and elevation. This country does have altitude. The cabin is at 9,100' and the ranch ranges from 8,200' to 10,500'. Most things are either up or down. Not much flat ground here!
This was taken off the porch at the cabin.
There has been a few questions about terrain and elevation. This country does have altitude. The cabin is at 9,100' and the ranch ranges from 8,200' to 10,500'. Most things are either up or down. Not much flat ground here!
This was taken off the porch at the cabin.
Last edited by Rob in VT; 01-21-2011 at 11:24 AM.
02-03-2011, 12:41 PM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 10
lakefront cabin
Can trade lodging in the central u.p. of Michigan on a lake for hunting. http://www.powellshoreslodge.com Thx. Todd
02-03-2011, 06:06 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Not really what I am looking for: 
"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."
"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."
02-06-2011, 09:35 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
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Thank You!
Thanks to all who have sent me offers. At this point, I have more great offers than I have time to hunt. A good problem to have I guess 
. My plan is to set up a swap hunt with a couple of you who have great places, and maybe stay in touch with the others for future hunts.
I thought I would leave you with a few parting pictures of the ranch and critters that call it home.
This was also taken off the front porch at the cabin.
. My plan is to set up a swap hunt with a couple of you who have great places, and maybe stay in touch with the others for future hunts.I thought I would leave you with a few parting pictures of the ranch and critters that call it home.
This was also taken off the front porch at the cabin.
Last edited by Rob in VT; 04-15-2011 at 06:47 AM.
02-20-2011, 03:53 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 270
Rob,
Looks like you've got a very special place to hunt
in Colorado. I'm looking for a good place to Turkey hunt
in Vermont. Wondering if you or one of your Vermont
friends might be interested in swapping for a Maine
hunt. If interested contact me at:
[email protected]
Thanks,
Ed
Looks like you've got a very special place to hunt
in Colorado. I'm looking for a good place to Turkey hunt
in Vermont. Wondering if you or one of your Vermont
friends might be interested in swapping for a Maine
hunt. If interested contact me at:
[email protected]
Thanks,
Ed
