Lone Mesa State Park in Unit 711

[Deanmac]

Has anyone hunted this area or have any knowledge of the state park verses the surrounding NF and private land.

The area I hunted last year was in the general area of the state park and I have done a little research on the park. For me it was be an additional $200 fee to hunt the park during archery season and I would have to apply for a permit. It looks like about 20 to 33 percent chance of getting a permit and about 20 percent change for harvesting a elk, based on the figures I found on their website.

Should I try for a permit or just go back to the area I went this year?

[Elkduds]

I accompanied a friend on a muzzleloader cow hunt to Lone Mesa in about 1997. Great hunt, limited pressure, saw elk all 3 days we hunted. My friend missed 2 cows. I've been considering a return hunt there ever since. PM if you want some on-the-ground particulars.

[Deanmac]

I accompanied a friend on a muzzleloader cow hunt to Lone Mesa in about 1997. Great hunt, limited pressure, saw elk all 3 days we hunted. My friend missed 2 cows. I've been considering a return hunt there ever since. PM if you want some on-the-ground particulars.

Thanks for the reply PM coming your way.