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I am looking for information on lizard head wilderness area. Second rifle season
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Do you really think someone is going to give you their "honey hole" spot just so you will Quit asking for something every 5 minutes??
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No good. Too many Lizards.
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I hunted it once. A sea of orange. Didn't hear any shooting either. A guy told me there was an article in "Outdoor Life" about it, and that's what caused the crowds. It's small, as wilderness areas go.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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It is beautiful country and worth a recreational backpack trip just to take in the scenery. However, as a wilderness hunting destination, it's not on the top of my list. Highway 145 and the Dunton Road give easy access to two sides of the wilderness area. That's unusual for a USFS wilderness area. Usually they are more remote than that. Since it's so accessible there are lots of hunters. The area is generally crawling with climbers as soon as the spring melt off of snow allows access.
I've been into Navajo Basin, Silver Pick Basin, climbed Lizard Head Peak, and the three fourteeners and I've never seen any elk.
KC
Last edited by KC; 03/01/17.
Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.
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Damn another dead end!! hahahahahahha
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They have a thing called private message they just come up with modick
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After talking to montrose field office today I am planning a scout trip on the west end of lizard head. Thanks to all those who replied I appreciate the information.
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You want me to use to message to tell you I ain't the one here whinnin for a place to elk hunt?????? What do you expect the field office to tell you? IT SUCKS DON'T COME!! they want to sell tags!!
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It is beautiful country and worth a recreational backpack trip just to take in the scenery. However, as a wilderness hunting destination, it's not on the top of my list. Highway 145 and the Dunton Road give easy access to two sides of the wilderness area. That's unusual for a USFS wilderness area. Usually they are more remote than that. Since it's so accessible there are lots of hunters. The area is generally crawling with climbers as soon as the spring melt off of snow allows access.
I've been into Navajo Basin, Silver Pick Basin, climbed Lizard Head Peak, and the three fourteeners and I've never seen any elk.
KC
KC's epic climb of Lizard Head is a legend among local climbers. You have to see pictures of Lizard Head to really appreciate the story of that climb.
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Hunted it one day and would agree with the sea, the most frustrated I've ever been hunting Colorado. That being said I passed on a bull, last day of our trip and I was a long way from the truck. But I would not consider going back to hunt to be honest.
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Hunted it last year second season. Beautiful camping!
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Hunted it last year second season. Beautiful camping!
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I have decided to hunt the Hermosa wilderness area. I plan on scouting lizard head in June. LC have u hunted the Hermosa creek area. I have general questions of area..
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Even several years ago in archery season, lots of hunters, very few elk.
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Thanks for the information guys. I know some people think everybody wants gps coordinates to hunt. Not what I looking for. I just looking for information Number of hunters and general terrain information. Areas to avoid due to easy access.. Thanks Again for replies.
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I have decided to hunt the Hermosa wilderness area. I plan on scouting lizard head in June. LC have u hunted the Hermosa creek area. I have general questions of area..
No, haven't hunted Hermosa Creek. I bet you will see lots of elk in the Lizard Head in June. We saw lots and lots of elk sign during second season. Wasn't super fresh but not too old either. I've heard there are a lot of archery hunters up there. Guessing they get a pushed out with all that pressure.
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Well I post pics of what I see
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