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Hunt a free-ranging elk herd on sprawling Colorado ranchland
We've booked hunters with this outfitter for about 10 years, and during that time he has expanded his leases to cover 120,000 private acres in northwestern Colorado near Craig. One of the ranches is 58,000 acres. Seasons run from Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Hunters consistently enjoy a high success rate on mature bull elk. There were 43 hunters in 2001, and they killed 39 6x5 and 6x6 bulls. Because the ranch is enrolled in the state's "Ranching for Wildlife" program, the outfitter can use his elk hunting permits over 3 1/2 months, giving each hunter a quality experience. He typically takes no more than six hunters at a time, meaning you'll have many square miles to yourself. He charges a bit more for his hunts that begin in September because those dates allow hunters to enjoy the typically easier hunting during the rut or bugling season. Some of the early hunts are run from a high-country horse camp, which allows hunters to concentrate their efforts on the 30,000-acre high-altitude portions of the ranch. You'll go as high as 10,000 feet in elevation and hunt scenic terrain that features meadows and dark timber.
Later the guides use trucks to reach the more open lower terrrain. In November and early December hunters usually see a lot of elk in the aspen, oakbrush, and sage cover, mostly at the 6,000 to 8,000-foot level. One of our customers on a November deer hunt reported seeing more than 1,000 elk with some big bulls.
You can add mule deer or antelope. The muley bucks are typically in the 20- to 24-inch class, while the antelope average about 14 inches and score an average of 72 to 73 Boone and Crockett points.
He also doesn't allow hunters to shoot coyotes, but if you drive your own vehicle, coyote hunting is available on nearby BLM land.
Update: A few openings in 2005: Oct. 10-14, 17-21 and Dec. 5-9. 2 to 4 slots each date.
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Hunt EK373 |
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| Hunt | Price |
| Elk, 5 days | $4,950 |
| Elk/antelope combo | full for 2005; call for '06 price |
| Elk/mule deer combo | full for 2005; call for '06 price |
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Hunt length |
Guide ratio |
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| Arrive Sun., hunt Mon.-Fri., leave Sat. | 2x1 |
| Hunter success |
Outfitter pickup |
| 59 hunters took 58 bulls in 2004. Usually hunter success rate is at least 90 percent. | Hayden, CO, airport (20 miles away), included in price |
| Notes | Deposit policy |
| Rut hunts are suggested for hunters in good shape or able to ride horses. No coyote or bear hunting is allowed on the ranch, but hunters who bring their own vehicles may hunt coyotes on nearby BLM land. | 50% with balance due 30 days before the hunt. If booking more than a year in advance, 25% due on booking with 25% due on Jan. 1 of the year you'll hunt and the balance due 30 days before arrival. |
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Licenses |
| Butchering at hunter's expense in Craig, six miles away, cost about $150. | No draw necessary for tags. Click here for the latest prices. Four-point minimum on bulls (one antler). |
| Lodging and meals | |
| Two modular three and four-bedroom modular homes on the ranch. Meals are included. | |
