Long drive! :smile:

Two seasons ago when we were having 2 elk for one tag, I was told that unit 78 was one of the few units not included in it. Apparently the area around pagosa springs has been abnormally dry and the elk/deer have not faired as well. While the southwest has received better snow this year, it has not been so in years past.

Does this mean it will be bad hunting? I don't know, since the DOW matches tags count to harvest count expectations, but something to consider, I personally have never hunted the area. Check the DOW's harvest stats for more info.

What else is in the area? Coyote, cougar, and probably black bears (although check the stats).

One other considersation, the southwestern corner of 78 is Ute Reservation. I don't know for sure, but you may need special permission (or license) to hunt there.

Alamosa to Pagosa springs via wolf creek pass is a nice drive.

Yeah long drive is right. We will leave here in Bama and drive to Shreveport, Louisiana and meet up with the guys were hunting with and spend the night. Then get up the next morning and drive all the way through they say it's about 21 hrs including stops.

Our Intended game are Mulies, but I always wanted an elk so i was just checkin'.

Good Luck!