Also, the elk have not been driven into their refuge areas. I remember being up hunting west of you for first rifle during the 1984 Denver/Green Bay Snow Bowl game in Denver. If one unit was historically easier to draw than the unit it is combined with, the easy tag may become much harder to draw. Muzzy season is the hardest to draw hunt in Units 25 and 24. Quotas change. first 2 shots kind of sounded smalled like pistols but not really sure. As Colorado's third largest wilderness area, it offers numerous activities, including camping, hiking, ATV trails, and scenic drives. shot in the second season. That is all there is to it. (Oct 22ndish) Then didnt see but one live cow, and two small small bulls One Live mature 170 ish live deer on that signature danger bound off, and a small buck taken the entire 6 days I was there. Archery and Rifle Deer hunts are still a great option here in Unit 25. Sometimes hunt codes change. Our contract contains this clause: I will walk through an example for clarity. Saeed pulled into the pack station to unload his vehicle and get it packed on the horses and mules. Tracking game in the snow is easier. Meeker’s roots came from the Yampatika people, early descendants of the Ute People, who suffered during the turbulent period of the gold rush. Elk Hunting Northwest Colorado Cross Mountain Ranch, located in beautiful Northwest Colorado, provides the perfect environment for a true once in a lifetime experience. We filled 4 out of 7 tags on opening morning. Concurrent Bear – Code: B-E-012-U5-R. OTC as long as you have a big game tag. The preference points columns represent the minimum of the group that drew the tag. The summit of Flat Top Mountain is the highest point in Garfield County, Colorado. At the end of the journey in Meeker, you're greeted by a town filled with pastoral charm and a gritty history.Make these pit stops along the way: Can I ask, are you referring to the Flat Top Wilderness area? If you apply using different CID’s over the years, you will no be getting the proper credit for your preference points. The company's filing status is listed as Delinquent and its File Number is 20141628984. I have typically gone 2 rifle season. Rifle Gap State Park offers five separate campground loops with 89 total sites on the north edge of 360-acre Rifle Gap Reservoir. Deer & Elk Rifle Seasons. Things to Do in Rifle, Colorado Rifle is the perfect access point to Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-top mountain. E.G. You must log in or register to reply here. Imagine yourself in the heat of the rut, rifle in hand, hunting bugling bulls in the most magnificent country in North America. Last year it dumped snow even more than this year during first season. Last, during the first season it is common for the rut to still be on. i was wondering about how normal the weather was. Flat Top Construction Inc is a Colorado Corporation filed on October 16, 2014. In this case you need to go back to previous hunt booklets and figure out which hunt code carries the historical statistics you are looking for. The United States Congress designated the Flat Tops Wilderness in 1975 and it now has a total of 235,214 acres.All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the White River and Routt National Forests. The state park is a convenient base camp for exploring the surrounding area, including Rifle Falls State Park, Rifle Mountain Park, the Flat Top Range to the north, and nearby Harvey Gap State Park, which has no camping facilities. Flat Tops Wilderness Area. The structure of hunts can change. Season dates: Oct. 15 - Oct. 19, 2016. Mossberg 715T Flat Top Red Dot Combo Rifle -The look and feel of an ar in a lightweight, fun to shoot rimfire rifle. It also shows that of the 114 Residents, at least some drew the tag with 0 points. Do-It-Yourself Wilderness Elk Hunts Vs. Jeanne first started outfitting in 1998. 5Mile - I did similar as I backpacked a battery powered TV in as the D Tigers were in the World Series also. as normal can be. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Cliff is a registered outfitter in the State of Colorado, guiding and outfitting over 80 hunters a year for elk, bighorns and mule deer in the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area of the Rocky Mountains. We almost never see mule deer in this area. 1st Regular Rifle Elk October 10th - October 14th. Flat Top Mountain is the highest summit of the Flat Tops in the Rocky Mountains of North America.The prominent 12,361-foot (3,768 m) peak is located in the Flat Tops Wilderness, 19.1 miles (30.7 km) south-southwest (bearing 201°) of the Town of Oak Creek, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide between Routt National Forest and White River National Forest. This tag takes 5+ preference points, but the hunt is a unique experience to hunt the high country bucks before they have been disturbed by elk hunters and archers. The state park is a convenient base camp for exploring the surrounding area, including Rifle Falls State Park, Rifle Mountain Park, the Flat Top Range to the north, and nearby Harvey Gap State Park, which has no camping facilities. 3. it was an adventure for sure. started snowing the second day and quickly had 2 ft of snow up high. I don't even remember if we got any elk that trip as the snowstorm was the highlight! Resident Colorado hunters can draw with no preference points. The flat tops wilderness area is beautiful country with manageable terrain. He has years of experience hunting mule deer and elk in the Rocky Mountains via remote backpacking and horse/mule packing. This makes the tag harder to draw, even though Unit 25 is consider to have poor public access. These counties have put more record deer in the book than any other area. Thread starter jvanderlinde; Start date Oct 25, 2019; Oct 25, 2019 #1 jvanderlinde Member. Next, we need to find out how many preference points the hunters that drew had to have. J-Bar-H Outfitters is a full-time professional outfitting service owned and managed by Jeanne Horne. The flat tops wilderness area is beautiful country with manageable terrain. Lots of aspens stands that open onto small meadows. It had been an unusually warm rifle season in the Flat Tops Wilderness, and there was no change in the forecast. 2nd rifle and 3rd rifle season fall during the last week of October into the first week of November. hunted the flattops this year. On average, hunters get more time in the field because snow storms are not keeping them in their tents or ruining travel plans. Rifle Gap State Park offers five separate campground loops with 89 total sites on the north edge of 360-acre Rifle Gap Reservoir. Flat Tops hunting - NW Colorado by: Pete After 40 years of Flat Tops elk and deer hunting, I've published a book exposing our secrets for consistently harvesting elk. 2. In big country like ours, that is a huge advantage. Learn everything about hunting Colorado Elk Unit 26. We consider it a lifetime trophy hunt for the tag holder. Lone Tom Outfitting offers two high country drop camps. We only provide this hunt as a 1 on 1 guided hunt. I have typically gone 2 rifle season. For late season rifle hunters, I recommend our base camp horseback hunts. Ouch... Just bought NL pure 8x42. kruger, sounds like you guys did good in the northern part. The prominent 12,361-foot (3,768 m) peak is located in the Flat Tops Wilderness, 19.1 miles (30.7 km) south-southwest (bearing 201°) of the Town of Oak Creek, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide between Routt National Forest and White River National Forest. The CDOW has also introduced a Flat Tops High Country early rifle buck hunt. Over the past couple weeks, I have had discussions with fellow outfitters and hunters regarding Colorado’s draw system. Let’s assume we are a non-resident wanting to draw a muzzleloader bull tag in Unit 25. I'm in favor of sticking with first season because I figure the weather will probably be better and the elk won't have been pressured for a month straight. This is a newer hunt started by the Colorado Fish and Game to handle the overpopulation and associated problems of black bears in Colorado. I was guiding a gentleman named Saeed, from Kentucky, on his first elk hunt. Pun intended, :). video - Island of the Rockies - Sights and Sounds of the Flat Tops Wilderness. Still managed to punch three tags out of six hunters and had another guy miss a bull at about 150 yards. The deer are quicker than elk to move out because of snow. Go back to the statistics page and pull the “Preference Points Required Report” for the species. Large bucks are more localized and can be patterned. Lots of aspens stands that open onto small meadows. The CDOW has also introduced a Flat Tops High Country early rifle buck hunt. Most importantly, new naive elk will move into the area after heavy snow fall. The outfit we went with had 8 camps and 40 total guys hunting and only managed to take five elk that season (three coming from our camp). You must contact us by Feb. 15th, to qualify for this service. Website. You will end up hunting downhill most of the time. The biggest turning points in town were the tragedy of the Meeker Massacre and the Battle of Milk Creek during the time when the town was founded in 1885. I'd be suspicious of those shots. there is a lot of access via Blm and Forrest service access and fire roads. two days before the season opener we heard two shots at last light and the morning of the opener at 430 am we heard another shot. Hunting fourth season almost guarantees a snow hunt. I've hunted the flat tops a number of times during 1st season, we typically have one snow storm that dumps at least a foot on us. Some guys love hunting elk in deep snow, and for good reason. We would pack in over 35 hunters every year in this short season alone. Next, we pull the most recent “Draw Summary” from the statistics page and find the section for our hunt code. reading in the local paper about snowbound hunters on the flat tops getting helped out every year is so common,it should have its own place in the sports section right next to our local highschool football news. Rifle tags for the 2nd and 3rd seasons are also relatively easy tags to draw. 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650. Only had about a half inch of snow that dropped overnight and was gone by that afternoon. JavaScript is disabled. Claim this business. Some years it is still dry and 60 degrees. The paper application is found in the big game booklets the state puts out every year and online. Harsh winters can indicate lower quotas due to winter kill. Recourse for undisclosed issues in home purchase? By third rifle season the animals have been pressured tremendously. We hunted the northern flattops around 9000 ft. Only my second year up there but weather wise it seems like a normal year for that area and Colorado in general. Jump to. Let's take the road less traveled and explore Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness with Travel Video Journalist, Juliana Broste, "TravelingJules." We should have filled two tags more but my hunting partners (both first time hunters) didn't have alot of experience to know when to take the shot. but i had meat and was grinnin with every shovel full. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . that's awesome. great country. 1st rifle. We only provide this hunt as a 1 on 1 guided hunt. We carry the latest Big Tex, Charmac Trailers, Featherlite Trailers, and CM Truck Bed models as well as parts, service and financing. Outfitted Wilderness Elk Hunts, Physical Preparation for High-Altitude Wilderness Elk Hunts – Endurance and Strength, Flat Tops Archery, Muzzy, and 1st Rifle 2014 Hunting Report, Understanding The Colorado Sheep, Goat and Moose Draw, 2019 Fishing Report and 2020 Fishing Trip Opportunities, This is the most informative and useful site I have run across. You can also enter the draw via their web application service. Explore the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, all from the beautiful, historic cabins at Ripple Creek Lodge. It was beautiful camping weather which meant it wasn't good for elk hunting! Flat Tops Cowboy Church. For better or worse, the system unduly scares clients. Did they sound like a small caliber? Hunters who are not do not fare well. First rifle on the flat tops could very well mean some snow.But, I hope you get your 50-60*.I would prefer some snow on my rifle elk hunt just not the worries of getting my truck stuck back in there Mar 3, 2014 Flat Tops Wilderness Area is the third largest U.S. Wilderness Area in Colorado.It is 235,214 acres (951.88 km 2), with 38,870 acres (157.3 km 2) in Routt National Forest and 196,344 acres (794.58 km 2) in White River National Forest.It was designated a wilderness area in 1975. 1st Rifle Season – Oct. 10-14. Backpack Shootout - 9 Backpacks Go HEAD to HEAD ***Updated 8/5/2020***. However, by the second week in November, during 4th rifle season, it’s a cold day in hell that we don’t have 3 ft of snow or more at our high camps. Flat tops wilderness area colorado help « on: August 12, 2013, 09:31:33 PM » hello everyone i am planning on hunting the 2nd rifle season for elk in the flat tops wilderness area in Colorado in unit 24. All you have to do is fill out a form we will provide once you contact us. We watched the Broncos that nite in a wall tent at 11,000 ft and stuck it out too. 4th season is a great time to trophy hunt, but it takes a couple points for a non-resident to draw. At the end of the journey in Meeker, you're greeted by a town filled with pastoral charm and a gritty history.Make these pit stops along the way: In Colorado, we do not know the quotas before we put in for the draw. These are great seasons to hunt. i kept thinking about how bad the road in was going to be. Out of the four of us hunters, we took 2 6×6 elk. In 2006 it snowed 3 feet the third week of September up there. During a 5-night trip, it is not uncommon to lose a couple nights sleep. The weather is more comfortable and less volatile. The number (called a CID) is used to track your preference points over the years. It doesn’t always conform, but usually the code represents SEX-UNIT-SEASON-WEAPONTYPE. Here is a picture of my nephews flat tops buck. The top has been made flat so it will fit onto chassis system stocks that take AR-15 type grips. Plus you can go 'Premium' and get 5 year stats and access to premium content. Back when first season was not a draw tag, this season was the most popular hunt. Get in Shape. For hunts where there is a good possibility they will not draw their preferred hunt (muzzleloader, high country mule deer, 4th season mule deer and big horn sheep), we encourage hunters to apply for a second choice that is guaranteed. Anyone been up there 1st or second rifle? Was very pleased with the hunt and the lodge. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. Our 4th season hunts are ran out of our base camp where we have comfortable facilities. Muzzleloader is the most consistent time to harvest large bulls in our area. Starting for the 2015 season we will fill out the online draw application for any guest for a fee of $50 per guest. Eastman’s and Huntin’ Fool have always mentioned this area as the place to hunt for high country 200+ bruisers. Elk hunting is the main attraction in the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River National Forest but contact us to discuss bear, moose or mule deer hunts. Beautiful scenery, elk and other wildlife filmed during the summer of … Applications are available from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The Flat Top Wilderness area is located around 90 miles northeast of Rifle. This certainty has pushed most Flat Tops outfitters out of providing 4th season hunts. Hi all, I am scheduled for my first Colorado Elk hunt in 2015. Your odds can drastically change if the tag quotas change. For 82 scenic miles, Colorado's Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway winds its way through lush river valleys, skirts the bountiful Flat Tops Wilderness and climbs over two of Colorado’s least-traveled passes. It was tough...but still an awesome hunt in beautiful country. posted by Cliff Gray on May 7,2014 in Blog Posts. The gripping surface of this grip is the same size at the 4045 Tactical Deluxe. This tag takes 5+ preference points, but the hunt is a unique experience to hunt the high country bucks before they have been disturbed by elk hunters and archers. I've always loved this pic from Davis Tent.........this was pretty much what it was like in 1984. First rifle, fourth rifle and muzzleloader seasons are draw only in our primary Unit 25. If so this is good info so us flat landers know what to expect, but also aware it can do just about anything that time of year. A crapton (1621) of 1st Rifle Bull tags were available as leftovers last year. This is particularly the case if you don’t have a strong comfort level with snow. Historically, there has been a good chance of drawing a 4th season tag without any preference points. All the following statistics are available here. seems like a lot of snow. was the weather "normal"? Its 3:30 am and its keeping me from a good nights sleep. Snow keeps otherwise nocturnal deer and elk up during the day. We consider it a lifetime trophy hunt for the tag holder. I stress the need to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for high altitude hunting. He is a private pilot and a certified wilderness first responder. We will do the rest and discuss the details with you on the phone. 2020 Colorado Big Game Hunting Dates View Planner Applications open March 1, ... September 30th . Flat Tops is Colorado's second largest Wilderness, a precious expanse of open land. LOL, 2020 CO Draw Reminder, Covid-19 and Draw Sensitive Openings, Colorado Mountain Goat Draw Recommendations 2020, Colorado Bighorn Sheep Draw Recommendations 2020, Guide to the Colorado 2020 Mule Deer, Elk, Bear Draw and How To Apply, 2019 Hunting Report and 2020 Booking Opportunities, 4th season hunts are ran out of our base camp, Corporate and Family Wilderness Adventures. The first rifle elk season (hunt codes ending in 01-R) has mid-October season dates. For the past couple years there has been a 100% chance of drawing a 1st season rifle tag, even for non-residents without preference points. In time, in weather, and with pressure things change, so I will tell you up front I hunted it during 2nd rifle. A related clause is to be in any contract where the client is depending on drawing a tag. as normal can be. Hunt Code EM011O1R is all of the flat tops (units 11,12,13,23,24,25,26,33,34,131,211,231). Windham WW-15 SRC 5.56mm M4A4 Flat-Top Rifle $ 1,040.00 $ 579.99 What’s in the Box Ruger AR-556 5.56mm Semi-Auto Rifle (1) Magazine Cable Lock Owner’s Manual $ 819.00 $ 549.99 Thompson Center TCR-22 22LR Rimfire Rifle with OD Green Stock and Threaded Barrel $ 399.00 $ 359.99 Other years we have 4 ft of snow during this period. Every step I took I kept thinking, this is stupid, this is stupid! Garfield and Eagle counties are know by mule deer hunters across the world. The musketeers must have a hell of a lobbying group. P.S- I have to agree, freeze dried shit pie sucks. Now, they're debating switching to a fully guided 4th season hunt in the same area. Utilizing over 60,000 private deeded acres, separated into two non-contiguous locations, Cross Mountain Adventures operates one of the most spectacular outdoor recreation destinations in North America. You are using an out of date browser. Instead of putting in for the draw, our hunters opt for the over-the-counter (OTC) second and third season tags. The most common case is when two units are combined into one tag. They were able to get muzzy season during the peak of the rut here in the Flat Tops. The bulls are bugling that close to our wall tents! Didn't see any mule deer where we were. i was on top sleeping in a mega tarp during the white out. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Cecilio Antonio Serrano and is located at 587 Clarkson Ave, Rifle, CO 81650. Hunting high camps is usually a waste. A great idea on their part. Even though most of our draw season tags are nearly guaranteed, the lack of paperwork and uncertainty associated with OTC tags draws hunters in. The challenge is that you have no idea what the weather will be during hunting season, when you are planning your trip in June. This is a newer hunt started by the Colorado Fish and Game to handle the overpopulation and associated problems of black bears in Colorado. At FT Guides, we know this is a missed opportunity for our clients. Depending on the year, non-resident hunters can draw this tag with 1-3 preference points. for us to not hear much shooting and you to hear a lot shows you how big that country is. A crapton (1621) of 1st Rifle Bull tags were available as leftovers last year. i kept knocking the snow off the top. I hunted the second season on a drop camp hunt. I too have hunted the flat tops, and took my first bull Elk there. Although this grip will fit on an AR-15 type rifle the back of the grip does not lay flush with the back of the receiver. Flat Tops Weather Lisa 2017-09-08T16:08:12+00:00 Colorado Mountain Weather Information Because we are centrally located between Meeker, Craig, Hayden and Steamboat Springs, we have compiled links to various local weather stations. didn't hear much shooting even though the parking areas were packed. 2nd Regular Combined Rifle Deer & Elk October 24th - November 1st. I always recommend that aggressive archery hunters draw a tag and hunt the 1st or 2nd week in September. Reviews. It is unlikely you will run into bulls fighting and gathering cows, but they are still giving away their location via bugles. This shows that the 61 Non-Residents that drew the tag each had a minimum of 3 points. Why bother with the draw? First, we look through the big game hunting booklet for the hunt code: One trick is to notice the simple pattern used. Flat Tops Weather Lisa 2017-09-08T16:08:12+00:00 Colorado Mountain Weather Information Because we are centrally located between Meeker, Craig, Hayden and Steamboat Springs, we have compiled links to various local weather stations. By third rifle season the animals have been pressured tremendously. Meeker, CO with a population of approximately 2200 people (except during hunting season when it doubles! It is a protection for the client. My family had booked a drop in hunt for the Flat Tops Wilderness during first rifle season. Note that in this case, the tag covers several units in addition to 25. You also need to make sure to keep your Colorado hunter number for future use. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } Now, they're debating switching to a fully guided 4th season hunt in the same area. ), is located in the heart of the White River Valley in Northwestern Colorado. there is a lot of access via Blm and Forrest service access and fire roads. View Harvest Reports, Draw Odds, Preference Points, Regulations, Elevation, Maps, Vegetation Analysis, really anything pertaining to hunting Elk this fall! The early rifle season is highly sought after because it provides rut action and an opportunity to hunt with a long-range rifle. Development has drastically affected some of the units, notably unit 44, but the same genetics are across the units. Government information and links are at the bottom of this page.. You can see the unique splendor of the Flat Tops Wilderness in a 64 min. We usually do several full service camps for these archers as the hunting is intense and sometimes you have to cover ground with horses to find the pockets of big deer. coyotes maybe? when the wind got bad the tarp would shrink down and then rapidly and violently expand. Guides pay off on deer hunts, more so than elk hunts. The area was so named because many of the mountain peaks contained within it are rather flat on top. Concurrent Bear – Code: B-E-012-U5-R. OTC as long as you have a big game tag. The town is named for Natha… Set with a backdrop of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, our knowledgeable guides will guarantee your experience will be second to none. was the weather "normal"? With a 16'x20' tent, this camp can provide for up to 6 hunters at one time. I really like the detail in the new data sheets, but would be nice if they included a summary of the units each tag includes. Flat Tops Wilderness Area is the third largest U.S. Wilderness Area in Colorado.It is 235,214 acres (951.88 km 2), with 38,870 acres (157.3 km 2) in Routt National Forest and 196,344 acres (794.58 km 2) in White River National Forest.It was designated a wilderness area in 1975. The first rifle season is the most productive and enjoyable rifle season for most hunters. E.G. Good morning from Rifle, Colorado! Keep in mind a couple pitfalls. 1st Rifle Season – Oct. 10-14. Hourglass camp is located at 10,600 ft. in elevation in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of northwest Colorado, and 12 miles from the trailhead. You will need a valid hunter’s safety card. With an elevation of 10,000 feet, it rises high above the valley floor. Meeker is an iconic town in the history of Colorado. Once on top, you’ll discover an exciting new world of unique ecosystems and other … 1st rifle season. It's all that would be legal in big game seasons. Hunt Code EM011O1R is all of the flat tops (units 11,12,13,23,24,25,26,33,34,131,211,231). It may not display this or other websites correctly. Colorado Deer, Flat Tops. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All 715T rifles feature a vented quad-rail forend, for use with a multitude of available accessories like lights, sights, lasers and forend grips. The area we were in sounded like a freaking war on opening morning though, I saw probably 30 cows and 4 legal bulls. I really like the detail in the new data sheets, but would be nice if they included a summary of the units each tag includes. I'm in favor of sticking with first season because I figure the weather will probably be better and the elk won't have been pressured for a month straight. There was plenty of area above the lodge to set up to look for elk. If you get some high country experience on a easy draw or OTC hunt, you will be much better prepared for future hunts. Her love for hunting and the outdoors started at an early age growing up with parents who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Don’t wait to draw that special tag to come out and enjoy Colorado’s hunting. Here we offer guided and unguided hunts in the Flat Tops Wilderness and adjoining White River National Forest. Past quotas are an educated guess of future quotas. first, what he's got planned for us what he's got planned for the world. The associated cold and lack of feed forces the game to eat longer into the morning and come out earlier in the afternoon to graze. My family had booked a drop in hunt for the Flat Tops Wilderness during first rifle season. If you are serious about elk hunting, the first thing that you should start doing – right … i remember shoveling for an hour to get the truck and trailer out in '84. DORA (the CO state department regulating outfitters) requires that all outfitter client contracts address the issue of clients not drawing their tag. So snow in October is very normal. During this era, there was a big chaos happening at the Kansas-Nebraska territory (which had eventually proceeded to the Civil War). You can enter the draw via snail mail and the CDOW’s paper application. Archery tags are usually a guaranteed tag if you put in for the draw, even without preference points. reading in the local paper about snowbound hunters on the flat tops getting helped out every year is so common,it should have its own place in the sports section right next to our local highschool football news. seems like a lot of snow. It is the western gateway, as Yampa, Colorado is the eastern gateway, to the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. A great idea on their part. Get directions, reviews and information for Flat Tops Cowboy Church in Rifle, CO. Flat Tops Cowboy Church 1001 Railroad Ave Rifle CO 81650. Rifle Truck & Trailer is a Trailer dealership located in Rifle, CO. 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