Does anybody have any opions on how the deer are doing in unit 551 i have heard its been rough in the basin just wondering if this one has gotten beet up to. Looking at past years looks like they cant get a break.
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The last HMP for E-43, which includes Game Management Units 55 and 551 within parts of Gunnison and Saguache Counties, was approved in 2001.
The previous population objective was 3,000 to 3,500 elk, while the 2021...
The area has a small population that gets somewhat frequently hammered by tough winters. The population objective for 66, 67, and 551 combined is 450 animals, and the 2019 postseason estimate was 320. The trophy quality does not approach justifying the 19 points it takes to draw a license in...
I drew my first antelope tag this year in Colorado GMU 551 for muzzle loader. This unit is better known for elk and deer, but it has a small pronghorn population. I spent a lot of time scouting this summer and was encouraged by what I was seeing. No monsters, but several bucks I would be...
Hi redwards. I also am hunting archery in 551 and had the same concern. I asked a few of the mountain bike and fly fishing shops about the 551 area traffic and none seemed to think there would be much traffic in the area. However, I asked around Crested Butte, so that may not be the most...
How did ur elk hunt go in unit 551 we will be hunting it this year for first time any advice would be appreciated you can send in message thanks in advance
Yeah, but I only hunted that area a couple times. The elk move to difficult terrain once hunting season starts. Be prepared to be hiking canyons and the thick dark timber. If the temperature is warm head up high and hunt the higher elevations. It's a difficult area to hunt but chance of...
headed to 551 for archery from VA. I've hunted other parts of CO numerous times, but let my wife pick this years trip by where she wanted to apply. looking forward to new area. I'll get back to with any tips for the area come the end of September for you and your son.
Hi all,
Planning an archery elk hunt in September of 2018 to Colorado. I have changed my search area and am focusing on 54 and 551. Any insight into these units as far as archery?
I know it is not a trophy unit, and has OTC 2nd and 3rd rifle tags. We are just going for a family hunt, and...
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Sounds like your friends are hunting 56 and 561? The boundary between 551 and 56/561 is one of the most vertical rugged boundaries in the state. Just mentioning that because though you may be hunting just one unit over, you probably won't have contact with your friends, at least not in the...
I've hunted the east side of 551 twice and have seen elk each time. I was hunting second season with an OTC tag so can't speak to crowds during the earlier season, but it wasn't real crowded and hiking a bit got you away from the majority of hunters.
Hi everyone,
Planning a bowhunt/ML hunt with my dad in Colorado next fall, area 551. What time of year is best to contact the wildlife officers? I understand it may be somewhat contingent on the weather, but I also don't want to contact them when they are overwhelmed by people (immediately...
Where would you start to look for elk and preferably away from others. I not afraid of getting off the beaten path if it means good hunting. I was thinking about a scouting trip off of 114 near dome peak.