elk247- I see your post from Feb 2016, I have 19 pts for a non resident. I also do not know which unit I should go to 61 or 76. It looks like I am still a least 2 yrs away. Which unit did you hunt in, did you go muzzle loading. Was it a success? I am 53. I run/work out 2-3 times a week. So how was the terrain? Any info would be helpful. Thx
That was awhile ago. I chose to go with 61. I did a write up on my hunt after second season under "unit 61 Colorado update" if you go back a few pages it should be there somewhere.
I started applying for second season in 2016 with 18 points and finally drew it this year with 21 points. The point creep has gone up one point every year since I started putting in for it. It should go up another next year and then possibly go sideways for 2021. If that continues to be the case it would mean about five years for every point behind 21 right now. So at 19 points you should have a chance to draw in about seven years.
In 2016 I had just enough points to have a chance at drawing 61, but could draw all tags in 76 but early rifle. I was thinking muzzleloader for 76. I did alot of research that year and decided to wait for 61. I knew I would probably be going solo so 61 just seemed like a better option to me.
I'm glad I did 61 was a very fun hunt. Saw lots of elk and some very nice bulls. It is by no means a walk in the park but very doable alone with the right amount of research. I never stepped foot in the unit before my hunt and was able to have a great hunt and come home with a nice bull.
If you have the time to wait I don't think you would be disappointed in 61, but point creep is only getting worse in that unit. There is ALOT of guys with 20 points waiting for a chance to draw that unit ahead of you and quite a few with 21 points who haven't drawn yet.
I suggest finding a few guys that have hunted 76 lately and ask them if it was worth it, as for 61 if you want any specific info I would be happy to help you out. Good luck.
Drawing the tag is the hardest part!!
