I hunted the GMU 82 Early Rifle season and get up high and glass, glass, glass. That's how I was able to get my buck last year. Glass and patience.

Thanks everybody, fun hunt, got to see a lot of bucks. Colorado resident took 6-7 pts. I had seven and drew a tag. I talked to a non-resident and it took him 11 points to draw. Beautiful country,...

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Here is the buck I was able to harvest in GMU 86. Pretty proud of this buck!

Haven't hunted one before, but I have a above treeline early season buck tag in Zone 86 this year. It took me 7 points to draw. Sangre de Cristo mountains are some pretty narly mountains, but there...

Got me a high country rifle tag. Starting to count the days!

Just found out that I got the tag this year!!!! So pumped right now. Now to find some good bucks in the high country.

Thanks for the info, I'll have to give the DOW folks a call and see what they could tell me too. It's a beautiful area and can't wait to get up there. Happy hunting!

I know my post for some info is etremely specific to GMU 82, especially to a brand new forum. But I was hoping to get some info/tips on hunting that area due to a lack of scouting time because I am...