I have 9 elk points in CO. I obviously won't get drawn in units 1, 2, and a few other select hunts but about anywhere else.

I'd like to do a wilderness type gun hunt with a chance to hunt mature 6 pts - I don't care what it scores. I should clarify 'wilderness' - it doesn't have to be in a designated wilderness area just don't want to deal with alot of people. I'd prefer DIY but would also consider a drop camp in a good area.

It doesn't seem to make much sense to keep collecting points. I'll never have enough to hunt the primo units/seasons so might as well hunt an area with a decent population of mature bulls while I can still do it on my own.

So... if you had 9 points, what you do?

1) what weapon - rifle, muzzleloader

2) what season

3) what units to consider

Thanks.

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