Hey Sam, tried to pm you but it wouldn't let me for some reason. Was wondering if you'd be willing to share some elk intel for the unit, generally speaking. Not looking for your spot. Let me know if you would be willing. Thanks.
You should have no problem finding deer in 551 depending on what you are after. I am a meat hunter and I used to hunt the Gunnison, Rifle, Craig, Kremmling and Meeker areas for years until I moved to Wyoming.
Anybody see any deer in 551? I’ll be glad to trade a deer spot for any elk i see during my scouting the week before 3rd rifle and any elk i see during season if anyone checks back here
I am hunting 551 2nd deer season this year for Muleys. I saw that you have posted on this area in the past and was wondering if you could give me some info on the unit?
So OTC tags, regular draw tags, youth seasons, 50% of the tags for doe tags in 54/55/66/67/551, extended seasons, and re-issues don't constitute opportunity?
my card hit this morning for $412,,,pulled 551 muley tag 2nd season with 2 points,,either lucky or not much point creep on 2nd season apps?,,ill take it.
...I got into elk in unit 24 in first rifle but came away with tag soup. I live in maine but ill be heading out west eventually for good. This 551 deer tag is without a doubt the best deer tag I’ve ever had so i am hopefully going to get a good idea of what’s in there for bucks in the three...
Unit 551 has alot of summertime motorcycle and atv trails how does that effect the elk herds in general will they stick around in sanctuary or eventually move out all together asking cause I like the unit after hunting it last year and found sign was in woods early and stayed all day on meadows...
Hey folks, I've got 7 preference points each for deer and elk and am looking to possibly use them up this year. I'd love to get your opinions on these seasons & units:
Elk:
unit 76 (1st rifle)
unit 49 (1st rifle)
unit 40 (4th rifle)
Deer:
Unit 551 (4th rifle)
Unit 79 (4th rifle)
Looking at possibly hunting 66 myself this year. Sounds like it is a pretty rugged unit and I need to definitely get into better shape. I've hunted a few other units in CO. Anybody have any thoughts on how it compares as far as steep/rugged compared to 22, 71, 551?
New to the forum. Looking to get GMU 551 dialed in for elk. I am very familiar with the unit and I have taken a nice 6x6 out of there. Look to share any information to get it dial in.
Another thing to look at is the objective for the particular unit. I read about unit 551; GoHunt indicates they are seeking to reduce elk tag numbers to allow for mule deer. However, the available tags given each year fluctuate up and down. During 4th Rifle, available tags were reduced...
...away from roads helps but area still sees a lot of use. Unit 49 is a long shot with 7 points, took 9 last year to guarantee a tag.
Also hunted 551 twice second season, elk the first time and deer the second time. Didn’t see a ton of deer but 4th season could be different if they get pushed...
I am interested getting unit 551 dialed in for elk. I have hunted the unit 5 or 6 times and have taken a nice 6x6 out of there and messed my daughters hunt up on a bigger bull. I am very familiar with the unit south of Needle Creek res. I have the elk movement narrowed down to a couple areas but...
I’m new to the forum. I live in Rye Colorado and am looking to get GMU 551 dialed in for elk. I am very familiar with the unit and have taken a decent 6x6 out of there. I would like to share any information that I have as well. I hunted unit 441 up by Craig the last couple seasons and am no...