2024 Colorado Unit 55, Unit Wide 2nd Season Rifle Deer Tags for Sale

Ad Number: 15212

 

Mastering 2nd Season Rifle Deer Hunting in Colorado's Unit 55

 

Tucked away near Gunnison, Colorado's Unit 55 is a haven for hunters, featuring dramatic mountain landscapes and soaring peaks up to 14,265 feet high. This territory includes sections of four wilderness areas, notably the famed Maroon Bells Snowmass, creating an impressive setting for outdoor pursuits. Known for its consistent populations of elk and deer, the area rewards persistent hunters with successful hunts. The terrain is marked by extensive stretches of public and untouched lands, appealing to those eager to explore and conquer its demanding environments. Hunters who are well-equipped, in peak physical condition, and dedicated to the full hunting season have a substantial chance of spotting a trophy buck in this wild and splendid domain. 

Crucial Insights into Colorado Unit 55: Understanding Landowner Vouchers and Tags

In Colorado's Unit 55, Landowner Tags give property owners the power to decide who can hunt on their land. These tags are issued based on the size of the property and the local mule deer population, allowing only landowners and their invited guests to hunt. This arrangement ensures a controlled number of hunters and deer harvests, aiding in the sustainable management of wildlife. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission sets strict rules for ethical hunting.

 

Possessing a landowner tag offers access to some of the best hunting areas in Colorado, eliminating the need for the usual tag lottery. This allows hunters to start planning their trips right away, including during the 2nd rifle season, thereby enhancing the hunting experience while promoting wildlife conservation. It also enables hunting across a mix of public and private lands in Unit 55. For details on getting a Unit Wide Landowner Tag and information about our deposit system for purchasing one, please contact Hunters Domain. However, these tags are in limited supply in this unit, so it's wise to obtain one quickly.

Key Elements of Trophy Deer Rifle Hunting in Colorado's Unit 55

Colorado's Unit 55 offers a hunting expedition that is as challenging as it is rewarding, set against vast landscapes teeming with wildlife. Here's what sets it apart:

  • Exceptional Wildlife and Trophy Potential: Unit 55 is a hotspot for mule deer, showcasing sizes typically between 160-180", with trophies surpassing 190". The unit's favorable buck-to-doe ratio of 49:100, alongside its expansive 1,548 square miles—89.4% of which is public land—provides hunters with vast opportunities to bag a quality trophy.
  • Varied Terrain for Every Hunter: From the high alpine basins dotted with wildflowers to steep slopes forested with spruces and aspens, and lush meadows below, Unit 55's terrain varies wildly. The lower areas feature sagebrush and oak brush amidst grasslands, challenging hunters to adapt their strategies across different environments.
  • Accessible Yet Rugged: Near Gunnison, this predominantly mountainous unit spans significant parts of the Elk Mountains in the Gunnison National Forest, including Fossil Ridge Wilderness and sections of three other wilderness areas. Nearby towns like Buena Vista and Crested Butte offer necessary amenities, making it a convenient yet remote hunting locale.
  • Preparation is Key: With elevations ranging from 7,703 to 14,265 feet, the area's wilderness bans motor vehicles, favoring those on foot or horseback. The varied and often rugged terrain demands good physical condition and readiness, especially during the 2nd rifle season in October. This season sees highs of 54°F and lows of 17°F, with winds around 10MPH and a 22% chance of rain—conditions that add another layer of challenge, encouraging strategic planning and persistence for success.

Purchasing a deer tag for Unit 55 and preparing for the 2nd rifle season's unique conditions, including the colder weather and potential for snow, are essential steps for hunters aiming for a trophy mule deer. Chasing night-loving bucks and mastering rugged terrain, armed with a rifle and fueled by adventure, sums up hunting in Unit 55. To facilitate your stay, explore the accommodation options in nearby cities through the links provided below.

Buena Vista, CO

Crested Butte, CO

Gunnison, CO

Important Reminder: 

A landowner tag/voucher is not your hunting license or carcass tag. It is your responsibility to obtain the following;

  1. Colorado small game license.
  2. State of Colorado carcass tag for the species you are hunting.
  3. Additionally, be aware of and prepared to purchase any required habitat stamps or other access stamps to ensure you meet all requirements. 
  4. The purchase of a Colorado big game voucher does not use your preference points.  

 

Although we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, we urge all hunters to do their own research. The price listed above is an estimated cost of the Colorado tag as we assist many landowners in the sale of their tags, prices can vary from one landowner in the same unit to another landowner. If you have any questions, let us help you BEFORE you purchase.

For information or to purchase tags:

Call, Text, Or Email Jimmy Horton

936-287-3304

Jimmy@HuntersDomain.com

Additional Details

  • 2nd Rifle
  • 55
  • Ask For Availability
  • 2
  • Mule Deer
  • Prepare for Any
  • Buck Deer
  • Unit Wide Tag/Hunt
  • Glassing
  • Moderate to Difficult
  • DIY (Do It Yourself)
  • Some Trophy
  • Rifle
  • EST: $6,750

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