Colorado Opportunity Elk

[Zim]

Anyone else trying to burn their NR CO elk points before the 2028 system change? I know I need to dump a pile of deer points this year, but I am not sure if I stand to lose much with only 3 elk points. But I’ll apply for an opportunity type hunt and try to get rid of those this year or next on an archery hunt.

 

[Birddog916]

I'm in the same boat only a few elk points. I'll probably put in for something I won't draw and hope I get a my second choice tag. As a degenerate tag gambler am excited about the possibly drawing a random tag in Colorado.

I'm holding 9 deer points and hope to draw something this season to start fresh for 2028 but if I don't I'm not going to sweat it. Do I really need another average deer hunt? nope but do I need another trophy deer hunt yes....Point creep has been crazy the last few years, and hope to only chase random tags in the future.

 

[Mudranger1]

With 3 points my opinion is you'd be better off waiting and playing the crap shoot game but that's just me

 

[T Chris]

I decided to utilize my elk points last year for a good opportunity muzzy hunt. I took a tasty raghorn and had a blast doing it in a unit with limited hunting pressure. These days chasing trophy units is out of reach for me, so I’m looking for trophy experiences.

 

[Exhausted]

I'll be cashing in my points this year too to go with a group of buddies. Should be a good time. I'm trying to burn all of my points in WY and CO in the coming years.

 

[Zim]

With 3 points my opinion is you'd be better off waiting and playing the crap shoot game but that's just me

Oh I didn’t consider that. You are right. Hafta take that into consideration. I expect I may reach for 4 point units these next two draws, and not worry about it if I don’t draw.

 

[Alabama]

if you are in the low point range, this change could actually help you. You can put in for mid-tier hunts in '28 and at least have a chance to draw. Right now, you have no chance at anything over 3 points. The only constant in life is that things change

You've had some great hunts because you got in when you did, but the system is unsustainable. You can't have preference tags when it's already taking over 30 years to draw some hunts. That's insanity

 

[jdf]

Yes. I am. 12 elk points.
Draw unit this year, hunt it and learn it.
Then my wife will use hers next year to hunt same unit we learn