Co gmu 55

[mtholton]

Hi All, first time Elk hunting this fall (Archery). Very appreciative of all the tips/tricks on this site. I don't have the ability to do in person scouting (live in MN) prior to the season. I've spent a lot of time staring at Google Earth and Onyx Maps of the area. However, I'm having trouble determining what roads are passable with a truck vs ATV etc. There will be a two of us doing a week long back-country hunt. I don't want to plan around an area we can't access and or find ourselves in a area known not to hold elk. I'd like to talk to a local resource or two, and am not sure who you'd recommend? Conservation officer? National Forest Service workers etc? Is there a protocol or best approach to calling and asking these types of questions (again just looking for general info on area, not secret spots etc)? Thanks!

 

[ahlgringo]

The best way I have found to see if a trail/road is open/accessible is to contact the appropriate agency that the road traverses through. Here is a good start


Forest Service-http://www.staythetrail.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=266593&module_id=234132
State Parks- Trail Access: CPW - Stay The Trail
BLM- Trail Access: CPW - Stay The Trail

 

[hflier]

Sent you a PM.

 

[camelcluch]

you should have no problem driving around 55. plenty of roads and access.

 

[Thomas11]

U better bring a an atv! Some roads are good. Lots aren’t passable w a vehicle or at least I wouldn’t take my vehicle some of the places I’ve been there!