2021 draw results

[Planner]

Nice.

Did not draw archery elk. First time ever OTC this year.

Waiting to see 1st Rifle pronghorn.

I did not get my archery elk tag either, got third choice which was 4th Rifle. Got my 1st choice on Pronghorn today though.


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[Irving]

Didn't draw for antelope, as expected, but my two buddies brand new to hunting drew second choice antelope tags for the same unit, so I'm going anyway.

[whitewalrus]

I hope all you guys collecting preference points are still planning to hunt. There's lots of opportunity for elk in the over-the-counter units (like where I hunt), and with left over deer, elk, pronghorn, and concurrent deer/elk season bear tags. You can hunt bear in any unit where you have a deer or elk tag, and in all four seasons, not just the season you have the deer or elk tag.

You can't harvest an animal or develop experience if you don't hunt every year.

I been stacking preference points forever for elk. Normally I?ll grab an OTC or leftover, but some years life gets the in way and I have to limit my time in the field, when this is the case I normally just stick to deer. Sadly it?s been so long since I got one that I am really looking forward to getting in on one of these ranches and getting a dream bull.


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[whitewalrus]

Didn't draw for antelope, as expected, but my two buddies brand new to hunting drew second choice antelope tags for the same unit, so I'm going anyway.

Can be just as fun as the guy running the glass. I?ve been known to see more glassing from near camp than the guys going out with the tags.


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[whitewalrus]

The new preference point fees seriously suck. They are a terrible burden on hunters, essentially doubling to tripling the cost of moose, sheep, and goat licenses by the time they might be drawn. But CPW is just following the lead of other states on this scheme. Expect outfitter costs to rise proportionately. I'm seeing unguided deer hunts in NW CO asking $18.5K just to get on the property. I think the public land state licenses will continue to be the most affordable opportunity.

They really do. I don?t bother with sheep and goat because of them. I decided paying $50/year for the moose would be the better route.

Even the better Turkey tags take 5+ points so it can cost $35 in points just to get the tag.


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[encorehunter]

With the time and money invested in a moose tag for Colorado, it might be worthwhile looking into an Alaska hunt. DIY and do research from the net with maybe a scouting trip during fishing season. The license is $800, no guide required. It is beautiful country up there as well.

[CS1983]

Drew nothing. OTC Elk it is!

[whitewalrus]

With the time and money invested in a moose tag for Colorado, it might be worthwhile looking into an Alaska hunt. DIY and do research from the net with maybe a scouting trip during fishing season. The license is $800, no guide required. It is beautiful country up there as well.

Thanks for the information. I just figured I had enough preference points in moose to keep collecting until I get one.

Always figured the way to hunt them would be a trip like that. I tend to see a decent amount of moose in the woods here so figure why not.


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[whitewalrus]

Drew nothing. OTC Elk it is!

OTC archery? Hopefully you get your tags next year you wanted.


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[dzeke]

Well, I went 0/7 this year, 4 of those were not a surprise, but I'm definitely a little bummed about not drawing any of the other 3. Well, OTC elk and bear might be my focus. I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of orange in the woods this year...