Colorado archery unit 55 wilderness hunt

[Ncelkchaser]

Planning on mid September to the end of archery hunt in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness near taylor park reservoir. Texas creek area. Anyone hunted this area? What to expect? I have always hunted up around Steamboat Springs and I realize its gonna be totally different. Thanks in advance for any help!!

[saddlesore]

I have not hunted there, but over west in 54.Presently all that country there is super dry and no campfires are permitted. Finding water sources will be a challenge,but up high the country is holding it's own.

[Waygoner]

If you see a legal bull, shoot it. Rag horns are the norm for 55. Be prepared to have a lot of ATV traffic - Taylor Park is very popular. You might try the area between Illinois Creek and Pie Plant, get above treeline.

[Ncelkchaser]

Thanks for the information. Are the elk above treeline early morning and late afternoon? Dark timber during the day? Never hunted that high before.

[Waygoner]

As a general rule, yes. Above treeline early morning and early evening. Bedding below in the timber.