Hunt ID: CO-5062
About the Outfitter:
Even though this area has an extremely high elk density it also is known for its B&C Class mule deer usually taken during the later seasons when the deer rut is on in November. Every year the area finds at least1 or 2 mule deer that break the 200 inch barrier as they look for does during the 2nd, 3rd or 4th season and become accessible to hunters for that brief time span every year in this area. This outfitter also provides a bachelor herd hunt during the 1st part of the 2nd season being the first ones pursuing them with a high power rifle and can catch some big bucks off guard on his 2800 acres of private property.
While we are adding to Craig, CO’s reputation it is best to bring in the record class Pronghorn Antelope. The area consistently gives us P&Y along with even B&C record class bucks to the diligent hunter that will not give up on all the opportunity to take a buck but keep his bullet in his pockets or his arrow in his scabbard until the right buck is in the right place for a 1 shot clean kill with a flat shooting rifle or bow.
The record books don’t lie. The genes are here and when the age is provided these bucks have what they need to make a great wall mount with record book level scores.
Your outfitter is a trophy hunter also and has sent many record book animals home with his clients for over 30 years. Outfitter skills are never spoken about but in my business, it is my life blood. The number 1 skill of a good outfitter is to secure high quality property and do it in a way to keep his overhead low enough he can sell his hunts at a fair or lower than fair market price.
Location:
Northwest Colorado, GMU003, GMU301 & GMU013.
Hunt Type(s):
Semi-guided private land. Drive dirt roads, post up in certain locations recommended by your guide and spot and stalk.
Archery/muzzleloader only 2 hunters per season. Rifle bull elk/deer max 10 hunters per season, cow elk max 6 hunters per season, antelope max 4 hunters per season.
Species & Recommended Seasons:
Elk, deer and antelope. Elk and deer the later the better. Antelope any.
Licenses:
Licenses are over the counter bull elk archery, 2nd and 3rd rifle.
Draw required for muzzleloader, 1st and 4th rifle.
All deer, antelope and cow elk licenses are a draw.
License and Voucher Watchdog will get you the licenses you need.
Mule Deer vouchers available and typical price $800-$1500. Ask for details.
License and Season Information
Lay of the Land:
Property ranges from flat wide open sage to rolling hills, aspen and pine mix or scrub oak, creeks and water holes up to 7000' elevation.
Party Size:
2 to book for archery, 1 or more during rifle and non-hunters allowed.
Mode of Travel:
Vehicle and foot.
Lodging & Meals:
On your own but we get a discount in town for about $100/night double occupancy and breakfast included.
Animal Quality:
Elk from 270” to 300”, Mule Deer from 140” to 210”.
Success Rate:
Semi-guided: Archery 50% success, rifle 99.9% opportunity and 60-75% harvest on elk, 90% deer and 100% antelope. Elk and deer can be weather dependent to push them out of the high country in large numbers.
Hunt Difficulty:
Low impact meaning easier hiking than most hunts. Recommended for those that have difficulty getting around, prefer lower altitude and/or able to shoot out the window of a truck.
Pricing:
Mule Deer
Archery (max 2 hunters) 5 Day semi-guided Deer $2095/person (bring your own blinds)
Muzzleloader (max 2 hunters) 5 Days semi-guided $2095/person (bring blinds)
2nd Rifle (max 10 hunters) 5 Day Deer semi-guiding $2695/person
3rd Rifle Rut Hunt (max 10 hunters) 1st 3 days or last 4 days of season deer semi-guiding $2695/person
4rd Rifle Rut Hunt (max 10 hunters) 5 Day Deer semi-guiding $2895/person
Extra Days $250/day at booking or $350/day if added later and only when available.
No combo pricing.
Deer vouchers available.
Antelope
Antelope Archery, Muzzleloader or Rifle Semi-Guided on Best of 20,000 acres.
Archery (max 2 hunters) Buck 5 days $1695/person
Muzzleloader (max 6 hunters) 5 Days $1595/person
Rifle (max 6 hunters) 2 Days $2095/person
Non-hunting Guest $495
3rd rifle extra days $250/day if added at booking or $350/day if added later (if available).
What’s Included:
- Semi-guided showing you the property and you are on your own for hunting but provides advice daily.
- Access to prime migration hunting land.
- Game pack out.
What’s Not Included:
- Hunting Licenses
- Blinds not provided so you may want to bring your own if desired.
- Transportation to Colorado
- Lodging and meals
- Game processing
- Taxidermy
Use the Outfitter Request Form to check on availability, ask questions or book it. Or call us using the phone number at the top of this page.
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.
