One Elk, Two Elk, ?

[Brum]

My brother and I are headed out to CO for OTC 2nd Rifle elk hunt this year. Specific GMU's are not completely decided upon and could be influenced by some answers if you are kind enough to respond.

Both from Indiana and I specifically won't get many chances to head out west for a few years. Harvest success is not the #1 indicator of a successful trip, however... one of us tagging out would make us ecstatic.

Question is, do we both get OTC elk tags or does one of us get a muley tag and choose a unit with a reasonable chance at both of us getting a poke at an animal? I know both focusing on a specific animal would be the simpler option but want some others input.

Appreciate any feedback.

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

How do you plan on getting the muley tag? The draw has already happened.

 

[justinspicher]

Both get an elk tag, YOLO!

 

[samj123]

Back country is right, your only option at this point would be a leftover tag. I wouldn’t let the mule deer tag dictate your elk unit.

 

[Brum]

I hadnt considered a mule deer heavily at all hence my ignorance! Looking to maximize the trip out and im glad you set me straight. Appreciate it

 

[spike camp]

You could buy an otc Elk tag, decide on the unit you want to hunt and then try and get a leftover Mule deer tag for the same unit or group of units (depending on the deer tag and how it’s structured).
Good luck either way!

 

[wannakillabigbull]

2nd rifle isn’t one of the better deer seasons anyway. Focus on getting an elk on the ground; that’ll keep you plenty busy. Boiler up!