2020-2024 Colorado Big Game Season Structure Info

[orionthehunter1]

New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada all keep functioning while keeping non resident numbers capped

 

[cnelk]

There is a Wyoming G&F proposal to have elk draw results come out in May - like deer & antelope do.
Same time as Colorado

That would put a damper on lots of 'Plan B's', maybe even overload MORE OTC units in Colorado

 

[orionthehunter1]

I am under the impression that that proposal will pass and yes not good for Colorado or Idaho OTC areas

 

[ElkElkGoose]

elkelkgoose you are delusional. Non resident fees have gone up the last few years. CPW also screwed the pooch when they miss listed the non-resident desert bighorn fee (They have admitted to it). Half of their cost you just listed is because of their merger with parks. If you think they honestly listen at the meetings you are also delusional those are just feel good therapy sessions that fall on deaf ears. Maybe you should get out in the field more instead of hanging at CPW offices so you can see how they are mismanaging our resources.

Not even worth the effort.

 

[elkduds]

After reading all of this thread, which is entertaining BTW, there is something missing here. Which is, CPW only answers to state voters and the legislators they select. Even the BOD are appointees by elected officials. So anything that displeases the majority of CO voters will eventually be reflected in CPW policy/budget. Examples: spring bear hunt, bait, ongoing efforts to increase resident license fees. Residents are the CPW's boss, nonresidents are its customers. Watch election results Tuesday to see the will of CO voters.

 

[cnelk]

I am under the impression that that proposal will pass and yes not good for Colorado or Idaho OTC areas

Per the DRAFT Regulations to be discussed next week, its looks like there wont be any changes to the WY application deadlines / results

See page 44-35 https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD/media/content/November_CH-44_Draft-8-22-18-5.pdf

Of course, that could change

 

[sneaky]

Going to get real crowded in Idaho....

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Not really. Idaho already limits their NR tags. Just as MT and WY do.

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[sneaky]

False, you can put in for a PP for your first choice and then draw a tag with your second choice, thus not using your points.


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If they make the draws a first choice only option though, you're screwed

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[sneaky]

Again, very ignorant statement. The commodity is tag allocations, and CPW could set them high enough that (if they wanted) almost everyone could get one. They could also curtail if they needed to for whatever reason.

And, you are basically making my point for draw tags. There are way more hunters than there used to be and way more pressure on elk populations and their biological components.


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He was talking about moose, you're talking about elk. Now, want to talk about ignorant?

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[dkime]

The link I have posted below takes you to the USFWS historical data for license sales sorted throughout the years. I'm going to refrain from adding anything to the conversation other than the link, and the thought that based on the statistics it will be a Very interesting to see what direction these government agencies move in the next few years.

USFWS- WSFR Historical License Data

 

[sneaky]

Actually Utah archery tags for any bull units are unlimited

New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada all keep functioning while keeping non resident numbers capped

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[orionthehunter1]

I forgot about their unlimited general bull hunts.

 

[sneaky]

I forgot about their unlimited general bull hunts.

They're a shit show, that's for sure. Just like the extended deer hunt on the Wasatch lol

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[Steve O]

A friend of mine worked on a RMEF study close to a decade ago showing massive amounts of predation on elk calves by black bears. I can’t find the actual study but I did find an article he did about it:

Mike Mitten, Sitka Athlete, One with the Wilderness | WISCONSIN WAPITI


You all might want to get with RMEF to help you get more bears taken out CO to help with your calf recruitment.

 

[MOHunter]

The link I have posted below takes you to the USFWS historical data for license sales sorted throughout the years. I'm going to refrain from adding anything to the conversation other than the link, and the thought that based on the statistics it will be a Very interesting to see what direction these government agencies move in the next few years.

USFWS- WSFR Historical License Data

I’m curious what you’re reading into these stats. CO has fewer total tag holders than they did 30 years ago. Those holders have a few more tags, but number of people in the field doesn’t seem to be growing. Am I missing something?

BTW, thanks for the link. Fun to play with some of those figures.

 

[Joe Schmo]

Would it be easy to predict the season dates for 2020 based on the past four years? I’m debating cashing points in on a Muzzy elk hunt and the 2019 season dates look pretty good at the moment...
Thanks.

 

[orionthehunter1]

2019 muzzy will have the best dates

 

[cnelk]

2019 muzzy will have the best dates

And a full moon

 

[MuleyFever]

Crap, what wins? Dates or moon?

 

[Joe Schmo]

I always decide after the hunt...depends whether the tag is filled