CO 3rd Rifle Thread

[Poser]

I've been out scouting 3 days so far. In this area (Southwest), I haven't seen any bucks with does yet.
I did check 3 different migration corridors this weekend and there has been a good bit of migration activity. With a significant storm rolling through mid week, I'd expect all mule deer to be within their Winter ranges by the opening day. I noticed that at least a few elk have even started migrating down as well.

If you're headed in from out of state, I'd make full Winter preparations. The mountains will be getting about 2 feet this week with the initial wave on Tue and Wed and a round 2 which will mean that it may be still snowing opening morning.

 

[CoMulies]

Can’t wait to play the public/private game all week..

 

[rayporter]

even though i am not out there i have been checking the weather all week. yep winter is here.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I have a cow tag. Should be exciting!

 

[Brianb3]

First time in a while it’s lining up for third n skipped over 2nd.


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[Poser]

Can’t wait to play the public/private game all week..

Unfortunate reality of late season mule deer hunting. I spent some amount of years trying to hunt 3rd rifle in the backcountry. I've since thrown in the towel and hunt close to property lines on the edge of town. -looks a lot more like Whitetail hunting than classic Western mule deer hunting.

 

[CoMulies]

Unfortunate reality of late season mule deer hunting. I spent some amount of years trying to hunt 3rd rifle in the backcountry. I've since thrown in the towel and hunt close to property lines on the edge of town. -looks a lot more like Whitetail hunting than classic Western mule deer hunting.

Haha yep. Was hoping for a bit less snow so they wouldn’t be quite as pushed down but it is what it is. Good luck out there!

 

[sndmn11]

I'm glad you posted @Poser !

My brother has a bull tag and last I checked the mega extended forecast, it looked bluebird-ish.

Where we hunt, some snow keeps people from nesting the elk, and it plays well into how I like to hunt.

 

[Poser]

I have a (non migratory) herd of does in my neighborhood that I see 5-10 times a week. I noticed last night and this morning that their numbers have doubled which suggests migratory deer have moved in.

 

[RancherJohn]

I'm glad you posted @Poser !

My brother has a bull tag and last I checked the mega extended forecast, it looked bluebird-ish.

Where we hunt, some snow keeps people from nesting the elk, and it plays well into how I like to hunt.

We have about 8" on the ground at 8k ft, and more falling now. It was knee deep above 10k last week. Deer are definitely moving down & out of this country heading for winter range.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Looks like it will warm up for 3rd, but fantastic weather leading into it. Setting up for great hunting opening day… if you can get back to your spot haha

 

[Ucsdryder]

Looks like it will warm up for 3rd, but fantastic weather leading into it. Setting up for great hunting opening day… if you can get back to your spot haha

Always looking for reasons to leave my rzr at home. It’s going this weekend…with chains! Let’s gooooooo!

 

[Trogon]

I’m heading to the far NW corner of CO to hunt a limited tag. First time seriously looking for a “trophy” buck, should be interesting. It’s been cold but doesn’t look like a ton of snow has accumulated yet.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Always looking for reasons to leave my rzr at home. It’s going this weekend…with chains! Let’s gooooooo!

It will be boots from the FS road for me haha trekking poles going in 4 low

 

[Ucsdryder]

It will be boots from the FS road for me haha trekking poles going in 4 low

Sounds terrible.

I bought some snow shoes last year. I think I’ll bring them juuust in case. And my sled.

 

[Schoolhousegrizz]

Can’t wait to play the public/private game all week..

Must be going to the same unit as me.

 

[griebel303]

I was hunting elk 2nd season Southwest of Denver and the heat had the elk disappear but the one day the temps dropped a bit to highs in the 30s I saw 30 does and 9 bucks. One buck was rutted up with does and a couple of fork horns in his group, another bigger buck was with 5 does and not swollen up yet, and then there was another bachelor group with 2 big bucks and 4 fork horns rolling together, with a big group of does a few hundred yards away. I think the snow this week will definitely help the 3rd season opener be a good one.

 

[Mattyq17]

Heading to SW CO tonight after work, keeping an eye on the weather hourly as I sit at work with my mind on nothing but hunting lol

 

[RancherJohn]

It will be boots from the FS road for me haha trekking poles going in 4 low

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If you don't have these, you aren't in 4 low. Use the snow pads they come with to prevent balling underfoot.

 

[Hnthrdr]

K10 Hiking Crampons

K'10 hiking crampons allow you to hike and backpack in all-around winter conditions with the ultimate ultra lightweight steel crampon designed to be quick, comfortable, and aggressive.

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If you don't have these, you aren't in 4 low. Use the snow pads they come with to prevent balling underfoot.

I don’t have quite the deluxe crampons but hoping the yak trax or snowshoes serve me well, hunting by a buddies house so will have a good report on conditions come Friday