Hunt ID: CO-5202
About the Hunt Provider:
Veteran owned and operated hunt provider with over 20 years experience. Depending upon the number in your hunting party there will be three guides serving you. The average is a 1 to 4 hunters to guide ratio. There is no guarantee of game harvest, but average shot opportunity rate is high.
Early bookings have the opportunity to secure a cabin at the ranch which have shower, toilet, beds, refrigerator, stove and all cooking / eating utensils. Bring your own sleeping bag. Accommodations will be basic. The hunt provider and ranch is full of history and down home pleasures.
Your transportation to and from the ranch is up to you unless otherwise agreed upon in your contract. ATV’s are recommended but the use of your ATV will only be where instructed. Any damages to land by misuse of your ATV will be an additional cost to you. If you bring your own ATVs and side by sides they must have silenced mufflers to keep noise down.
Due to the growing concern of CWD you may have your game tested upon your request. If you wish to donate your meat and only take your horns, you may do so; but will still be asked to pay for the processing.
Location:
Guided hunts western Colorado, GMU013 and GMU003. The closest town is Craig, about a 25 minute drive. Drop camps GMU023, GMU024 and GMU033.
Hunt Type(s):
Guided on 3000 acres private GMU013 or 650 private in GMU003. DIY hunts out of drop camps you can drive to hunting public land.
Species & Recommended Seasons:
Elk, mule deer and antelope any season.
Licenses:
- 1st rifle elk a draw all licenses.
- 2nd & 3rd Rifle elk licenses draw or over the counter. Mule deer draw.
- 4th rifle elk a draw. Mule deer draw and may take points.
- Antelope draw and takes a few preference points.
- Cow elk a draw.
License and Voucher Watchdog will get you the licenses you need.
Lay of the Land:
Hunt low pressure private land between feed and beds from natural blinds and some spot and stalk.
Party Size:
2 to 4 hunters per group on guided hunts.
Mode of Travel:
Vehicle, ATV and by foot. Disabled hunters can be accommodated.
Animal Quality:
Expect to see elk and deer every day and as the migration from high country kicks in you could see several thousand. Typical elk 4x4 or larger 260” to 300” with low 300’s possible. Mule Deer 155” to 180” and bigger possible. Antelope 13” to 15” but 17” possible.
Success Rate:
Guided Hunts: Archery 85% opportunity to have elk in front of you and 45-55% shot opportunity. Higher success on cow elk. Rifle within 300 yards 50-60% shot opportunity and can go up with hunter ability to shoot further.
DIY Drop Camps: 25-45% shot opportunity.
Hunt Difficulty:
Low impact meaning easier hiking than most hunts. Support available for those that have difficulty getting around. Ground blinds, shoot from vehicle and a disabled hunter’s helper can put down a wounded animal.
Pricing:
All seasons same pricing.
Cow Elk 4 days $2895/person
Combo Bull/Cow, Buck/Cow 5 days $5995/person
Black Bear Add $500 Trophy Fee
Lodging/meals for groups of 2 or more hunters add $1000/person
Disabled Hunter Helper $500 for insurance.
Minimum 10% tip to guide required.
What’s Included:
- Guided hunts
- Lodging/meals available
- Access to 3000 acres private.
- Game field dressing and retrieval to camp
What’s Not Included:
- Guide Gratuity
- Hunting Licenses
- Transportation to Colorado
- Game processing
- Taxidermy
Use the Outfitter Request Form or call us using the phone number at the top of the page to check on availability, ask questions or book it.
Disclaimer: All prices are per person unless otherwise noted. No additional fees for booking, the price is the price except for NM adds sales tax. Unless otherwise noted price is per person, no licenses/tags included, game processing and taxidermy costs extra. There is no guarantee in hunting. Availability and prices subject to change by the outfitter or landowner and they have the last word. If there is a discrepancy between our posted price and what they say it is then we do our best to negotiate for you but offer no guarantee. We do our best to audit them making sure what they say they offer they actually do by visiting them or going on hunts we pay for. No refunds for early tag out. No guarantee on filling hunting licenses.
