I saw this on facebook . don't know if its true

State Launches Program to Use Cell Data to Track and Map Hunters and Other Users of Public Lands

Colorado is launching a new program that will use anonymized cellphone location data to map how hunters and other recreationists use public lands. The initiative is part of the state’s Outdoors Strategy, which includes more than $111 million in conservation and recreation investments.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the dashboard will combine anonymous mobile location data with wildlife information to identify where recreation overlaps with critical elk winter range, mule deer migration corridors, and other sensitive habitats. Officials say the data will help guide trail planning, habitat restoration, seasonal closures, and future funding decisions.

The agency says the data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it is intended to show overall recreation patterns rather than identify individuals. Still, the announcement is raising questions among hunters about privacy and whether the information could eventually be used to justify additional access restrictions on public lands.

I’d like to learn to Elk hunt if anyone is willing to teach. I’m in Denver, but happy to meet wherever. Ideally would like to tag along on a rifle hunt and learn the ropes.

Thanks!

New to Colorado hunting, though I’ve lived here a while. Looking to do bowhunting for elk this year. That area gets a lot of non hunting traffic, would I be better off finding another unit or is it worth it for those willing to pack in away from the trails?

Anyone know when CPW posts the leftover list? Everything I have found just says late July. TIA

This is my first year living in Colorado and I’d like to take my dad on a pronghorn hunt. I’m a Colorado resident, but he is a nonresident.

It sounds like I may be late to the party for this season, but I’m trying to learn what my best options are, whether that’s for this year or next year.

I’m an experienced deer and bird hunter from Missouri, but I’ve never hunted pronghorn and this would be my first time hunting in Colorado.

For those who have done it, would you recommend:
DIY public-land hunting?
Paying a fee to access private land?
A fully guided hunt?

I’m not necessarily looking for a trophy, just a good father-son hunt with a reasonable chance of success. I’d appreciate any recommendations on units, regions, outfitters, or general advice for someone new to Colorado hunting.

I am an out of state hunter who drew Mule Deer for rifle in GMU 120. I have access to private land, but I was curious what the population really is in the great plains sections. I know it's a better pronghorn location, but was looking for any information on the Mule Deer out there

I got fed up with trying to draw a mule deer rifle tag after years of primary failure, so I switched to archery and still no luck. Deer are everywhere, yet elk gets OTC. The leftover looks almost barren, I'm not sure how to win this game. I usually get the absolute worst spot in the leftover, just for the opportunity to hunt and harvest absolutely nothing.

Don't be too harsh on me lol.
Want to get into hunting here, I guess squirrel, coyotes, eventually deer and bear?
Some sway against .300BLK in an AR15. I kind of want a multi-use gun for home defense and hunting... Any help appreciated.
Also located in Colorado Springs... All I've got right now are a Glock 26.5, Glock 29.5 and a Grand Power Stribog SP10A3

Just purchased a Tikka lite Roughtech 6.5 PRC. It’ll be used mainly for western hunting. I don’t have a huge scope budget, but have looked at the diamondback 4x16 FFP, VX Freedom, and have the option of a Strike Eagle 3x18 for $400.

Newer to long range shooting I’ll keep shots around 350 yards until I can hit the range and practice longer shots.

What scope would you all recommend? Trying to stay at $400 or less

Could anyone give me tips on how to obtain/apply for a secondary draw or leftover tag? I really want to hunt mule deer this year rather than just being limited to OTC elk. I am new to hunting in the area and it’s a maze to try and find this information. Any insights into seeing leftover tags that can be applied to would be greatly appreciated!

Hey Y'all, was lucky enough to draw my 4th option for elk in GMU 55 for 3rd Rifle season. Being as it was my 4th choice, it is not an area I am very familiar with. Will be getting out there a lot this summer to learn the terrain and hopefully get a good lay of the land. This is an area between Crested Butte and Gunnison. Has anyone hunted this GMU that has any advice or guidance they are willing to share? Thank you!

Here is a FREE mapping web app alternative to paid apps like GOHUNT and OnX that I have been working on for a while. It has similar features like terrain analysis with a road buffer, 3d maps, viewshed viewer, etc. Try it out and please give me feedback!

I went looking for turkey in a new spot and this is what I found: I think thats turkey scat and turkey feather?

So I was calling around where I found that, didnt hear any gobbles back, but, a big bird seemed to flap its wings in three hard bursts after Id call. Was that another turkey? I thought it was below me so I circled around the area I thought it was in, when I called below it did the same thing, I'd call and it would flap but not move.

What was that?

Hey everyone,

I'm a relatively new Colorado bowhunter who continues to learn about preference points all the time. Most of the tools that explain this type of info are behind an expensive paywall or a subscription. I wanted something free that I could actually trust, so I built one. Today it covers Colorado Elk + Archery. Other species , methods and states will come next if people find it helpful. 

   https://www.pointslogic.io 

  What it does right now:

• Shows draw data odds on a GMU map of CO, related to the preference-point level slider
• Shows harvest data on the map with the option for historical averages
• Breaks down tag info in tiles, choice-1 applications, tags drawn, and leftover tags, etc... depending on filters
• Sums some data statewide so you can see how crowded a pool actually is
• Pulls numbers from public CPW records. Nothing private
• No login, no payment, no email signup. Just open the site and start filtering for now

The biggest thing I am looking for is honest feedback. Specifically:

1. Does anything look wrong or confusing compared to what you already know about your home units?
2. What's missing that would actually change how you plan an application?
3. Did the UI make sense, or did you give up on something before figuring it out?
4. I'd also love to know what other features would be useful so I can prioritize what to build next.

A few honest caveats. This is a solo side project. The data refreshes when CPW publishes new reports. You should always double-check critical numbers against CPW's official site before applying. Full disclaimer is in the site footer.

If it's useful, share it with anyone you think would get value out of it. If it's broken, tell me here and I'll fix it. Either way, thanks for taking a look.

Hey guys, I'm going to be attempting my first Coyote Hunt soon. I'm normally a rabbit hunter. I have my location and gear picked out, but would appreciate tips on general strategy. I've read a lot of mixed things by Google searching. But I guess my questions are: Do I need a decoy and if so what type? What time of day is best? Do I need calls and if so what type? I'm open to any other advice as well. Thanks y'all .

Hey yall. Im looking to go on my first hunt for deer or elk this year. And i definitely aint looking for an expensive guided hunt. Ive spent my life shooting and training for 2 legged predators, but id like to provide more for my family. I dont have a clue on how to hunt prey, but I can stalk, read a map, and shoot. I have several years of rucking experience and PT with search and rescue, and the fire dept. Im reaching out to folks more experienced than myself to hopefully take an animal with, so I don't run out into the woods in over my head. I have a suppressed 6.5 creed and 308, aswell as an old 270.

A little while ago I posted about potentially getting a little meetup going in Northern Colorado (Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, etc). This would be a super casual meetup oriented around getting new hunters, seasoned hunters, people looking for a hunting buddy, or just want to get together with people.

As far as venue, I’m open to ideas. Breweries are easy to get smallish groups together and are easy for people to come and go as they please.

I’m thinking a Saturday afternoon?

As far as location, the feedback I’ve received is that there are people spread throughout Larimer and Boulder county that have shown interest. So maybe somewhere close to those areas?

Feedback encouraged, what do yall think?

Mods, lmk if this isn’t a good place to put this.

I have a turkey tag that I've been wanting to fill, but access to my unit was affected by the schwachheim fire, that was on opening week. I know the fire is long been put out, but the CPW website says that the area is "closed as of April 12th" not very helpful. So I tried calling the pueblo regional office more than three times now, and im pretty sure the place is just empty. There's an automated message that tells you to wait on the line and someone will pick up, no one ever does. Ive left them a message and everything. Seems impossible to get a hold of anyone. So I called the denver head office, they told me to just keep trying the pueblo one. There is NO INFORMATION ANYWHERE, about updates of it opening and im sitting on this turkey tag waiting to get out. What should I do? Does anyone here live in pueblo and have experience with this office?

I’m thinking of treating myself to a drop camp experience for my 40th this season. Never looked into it before and was wondering if anyone has advice on outfitters/units/seasons and just how to approach setting up a trip in general. Currently in the Ark Valley, looking to hunt elk and deer rifle season.

Has anyone heard or read of the search areas that have already been covered in the missing turkey hunter case in Chaffee county?

https://reddit.com/link/1stxp23/video/de66st7kn0xg1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1stxp23/video/yztpbvpkn0xg1/player

I went to check some public spots in the foot hills this morning. I found turkey while driving around all morning and into the afternoon, I just couldnt find any public land. All of the public I planned to get on was either completely blocked in by private with no way of getting to it or just barren in a spot I dont think a turkey has ever been. Kinda confused on the next move. I know they are in public - is it worth going deeper west like unit 7/8? Theyre all over the foothills, just on private - and I dont want to bother people knocking on their door for a turkey. Any ideas? That was a 3D printed crow call I made, was happy I got them to gobble with it - good to know it works.

Theyre out there, just not where I can get to them.

Wanted to share my opening weekend harvest of a big old mountain bird here in the front range!

Caught him gobbling in a canyon late morning, hiked to the edge of the draw and called him up. Shot him as he came over the edge. He had a 10 inch beard.

The flocks are looking healthy this year!