Rio Grande National Forest

[Nytro69]

Looking for specific information on the area and herd. I am going on an archery elk hunt thru Wild Horse it will be an unguided hunt September 18 thru the 28th and I would love to make it a full success there will be 6 of us and my father-in-law and I have both never hunted elk before and never hunted in Colorado no less. I haven't been anywhere but missouri and once to Oklahoma for a hog hunt (Which was soooo cool) and I am very very very very very very very very very VERY stoked about this hunt and do not want to screw anything up. So help me out guys I have already gotten alot of tips from the elk foum and Losthwy sent me here to see if anyone had more specific info on the area I will be in.

THANKS,

DAN

[Losthwy]

Which unit # is Wild horse in?

[Nytro69]

Dang I will have to look to be sure. Get back with you on that one.

[Nytro69]

That would be UNIT 81 according to the big game book from DOW.

[Losthwy]

Here's some general info. Unit #81 ranges from 7,600- 13,000 ft., from rolling praire to steep slopes and canyons, temperatures can range in hunting season from +60 F to -30 F, area gets alot of rain and snow, about 75% is public land, good area for elk is in the south part of San Juan Wilderness, no machinery of any kind is allowed in the wilderness area, outfitters-The Lodge at Platoro. This info is gleaned from the Hunt Data CD $50. A very good product if you plan to hunt in Colorado. Hopefully some others that have first hand knowlegde will post additional info.

huntdata cd (http://www.huntdata.com)

platoro outfitters (http://www.platorolodge.com)