Big Game Hunting, Summit County, CO

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Big Game Hunting

Many people often visit Summit County in the winter for the exceptional skiing. However, to some, the fall is the most beautiful season here in the high country. The aspen trees are vibrant with color, the air is cool and clean, and the time has come to fill the freezer.

In our family, there is nothing quite like the tradition of Big Game Hunting. To wake up on a crisp morning, brew hot coffee, grab your day pack, and head out into a forest that is still asleep, is like a piece of heaven. Ever so quietly you move about, stopping occasionally to listen for any sounds. And, as the sun begins to rise above the horizon, you find your spot to sit and wait. Perhaps above a beautiful meadow or maybe in the nook of a quaking aspen grove is where you will spot your animal. Constantly you do your best to blend, for when you hunt you become a part of nature. And, in nature, you can find solitude within the quiet of the world.

Colorado holds the largest elk population of any state or Canadian Providence, making hunting in Summit County exceptional. Public land, in the form of national forest, is plentiful, with good access roads and many areas to camp. At the north end of the county is the Eaglesnest Wilderness in the Gore Range, and the Ptarmagin Wilderness in the Williams Fork Range, where both elk and deer hunts are legendary. Between Breckenridge and Frisco, good pockets of elk hunting exist throughout The Tenmile Range.

Licenses, including deer, cow elk, mountain goat, and bear, are awarded through a drawing. Most tags are easily drawn, while others may take years of applying. It is best to apply early if there is a specific animal and season you wish to hunt. Hunting seasons vary year to year, but the application deadline is always April 1st. If it is past April 1st, you will be happy to know that Colorado is the only state that offers unlimited, over the counter, bull elk licenses. Left-over licenses, if available, are sold at Division of Wildlife offices starting sometime in August.

Colorado requires all hunters to complete a Hunter Safety Education Program if born on or after January 1, 1949. There is also a minuscule surcharge of 25 cents included in all Colorado hunting and fishing licenses. This fee goes into the Colorado Search and Rescue fund and covers an individual for a full calendar year. If ever you needed a rescue from the backcountry, this small fee could save you thousands of dollars.

For more information on hunting in Summit County, please contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at: Colorado Division of Wildlife
Dept. of Natural Resources
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
www.wildlife.state.co.us

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Big Game Hunting - Summit County, Colorado

Big Game Hunting, Summit County, Colorado

Big Game Hunting, Summit County, CO

Big Game Hunting

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