Don't know what to do with my 5 Colorado points

[BigLou]

I got 5 points in CO too, i'm definitely gonna.....burn them this season....

yall are hilarious....

 

[Ultraheight]

A simple formula to answer this post would look something like this: Find a archery unit with over 10% success that has at least 20-40% public land (which overlaps with september elk habitat), that takes at least 3,4, or 5 points to draw. Sort of a waste to draw a unit that requires 1 or 2 points to draw when you have 5. Some might say its a waste on 3 as well, but depends on your outlook on these things. All of these statistics are available in rough form from Colorado parks and wildlife's website, or more aggregated/easy to read on GoHunt or similar services etc. If you have the cash, get a gohunt account or similar service for a year, it is helpful in narrowing down units. Find your units where you would be within these parameters, then search for outfitters on the Colorado Outfitters Association website search function. Maybe someone has a semi-guided option or trespass fee hunt to give you an edge. Even a trespass fee that gets you through to remote part of public land could be helpful. Then e-scout, scout in person, shoot a lot, call a lot, and get in shape.

 

[LongWayAround]

I say that I am "burning" my points in states because I'm tired of chasing hunts that I'm unlikely to draw. Weird thing to get riled up about...

Hunting with a recurve, I would not plan on killing a big bull in Colorado (or anywhere). Going solo as a rookie and you should shoot the first legal elk.

If that area looks appealing, roll the dice and plan to stay as long as possible.

 

[5MilesBack]

I propose an amendment of slang defining Burn(ing) to mean randomly applied for with zero knowledge why.

I burn points all the time, with intent, for exactly what hunt code I want to apply for, with extensive knowledge of said units.

 

[BRTreedogs]

@okie archer
I think the reality of CO is 5pts is gonna be a rag/cow unit realistically.

There will just be slightly less pressure then otc

But sense you made the comment indicating your only interested in larger bull imo you have unrealistic expectations.

Try to find an outfitter possibly.

 

[CMF]

I propose an amendment of slang defining Burn(ing) to mean randomly applied for with zero knowledge why.

Then what slang word shall we use when applying for a well researched unit with extensive knowledge why, resulting in no longer having multiple points?

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Then what slang word shall we use when applying for a well researched unit with extensive knowledge why, resulting in no longer having multiple points?

Incineration!

"I'm going to incinerate my points and get my BOAL!"

 

[sndmn11]

Then what slang word shall we use when applying for a well researched unit with extensive knowledge why, resulting in no longer having multiple points?

Cashed in ala @HornPorn

 

[5MilesBack]

While burning my points, I cashed in.