I think a big part of it depends on how many other ATV trails there are in the unit. If trails are fairly common then people maybe spread out, but if there is just one or two it might concentrate people. My wife took a good bull last year about a 1/2 mile from an ATV trail. Most of the...
I think your decision really depends on how you normally hunt (style and animal size) and what you are after. If you are after an experience I say hold on to the points hunt the terrien and time of year that you want, but if you are looking for a chance at a big buck then I would look to the...
Its been really dry, though the past couple days it started raining. Haven't seen any studs yet this year but there are a some nice 4x4's here and there.
NMHoula, I actually live in this unit(s). There are a couple ways you could go.....if you want to hunt the high country you can head to Silverton and hunt above treeline. If the snow holds off you might catch them before they start migrating. A couple places you could look are near...
Missionary Ridge road is a pretty good road as long as we don't get any early snows. However it is heavily used by road hunters....if you can hunt middle of the week that might help, but it might be worth your time to explore some other parts of the unit. The further you can get from the road...
Thought of one other place....in Beaver Meadows you can hike the Pine Piedra trail....You can only hunt the west side but there is some quality habitat in that area.
Ecroofsalot, I actually live in this area. 75/751 have less access then the other side of Durango (74) but there is some access near Vallecito reservoir if you are looking for shorter hikes in. I have had some success hunting near Lemon reservoir as well. Locally many people hunt in Beaver...
Thanks for the welcome. I have enjoyed reading your posts for years, thought maybe I would contribute something.Matt good luck on your hunt, upload a picture if you have any success.
I grew up in Woodland Park so I spent a bunch of time hunting north of HW 24. The burn area has been great for the past several years. We had pretty good success hunting near Tarryall. There is pretty good access and if you are willing to get out of your truck and hike you will find deer...