This is a fun hunt for those who enjoy off-season big game hunting as well as a nice winter supply of tasty elk venison. Hunter success is typically very high. In the past few years all of our guided hunters and about 90 perent of our self-guided hunters have killed elk on this trip. The hunt price includes a landowner voucher that allows you to buy a cow permit directly from the state without having to go through a tag drawing. However, we suggest you book early for two reasons -- we have a limited number of landowner vouchers every year, and we want you to apply for the lottery permit anyway. If you draw a tag, you'll save $100.

Don't try a self-guided hunt unless you have the necessary experience and equipment to deal with rapidly changing weather conditions (drifting snow, muddy roads, etc.) as this hunt typically takes place in November, December and January.