Colorado Elk, Mule Deer or Elk /Mule Deer Combo – Hunt #50-EMD

Options 1 and 2 booked full for 2012. Booking now for 2013.

This outfitter has three hunt options available. The hunts can be for elk or deer as a single species hunt or as an elk / deer combo. The price is the same whether one species or two is hunted. The outfitter had 15 guided hunters in 2011. Shot opportunity was as follows: 5 “elk only” hunters went 100%  - 10 elk/deer combo hunters went 90% on elk and 100% on deer.

Non-resident license fees are $579 for bull elk, $354 for cow elk and $349 for deer. A $10 habitat stamp is also required. Anyone born after January 1, 1949 must have a hunter education card to apply – Colorado accepts hunter education cards from other states.

Option 1: This hunt takes place on multiple leases in western Colorado. The terrain is from 6000-8000 feet and consists of canyons, pinion/ juniper, alfalfa fields, oaks and aspen. The average bulls harvested on this hunt are 5×5’s with bigger bulls taken every year. Bucks are respectable 3×3 and 4×4 points.

A farmhouse serves as base camp. Hunters are taken afield via 4×4 vehicles to the various ranches. Hunting is by spot and stalk or out of blinds. The hunting method is determined by the property hunted and the physical condition of the hunters. This hunt is suitable for all ages and physical abilities.

Elk archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First and fourth season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second and third rifle season bull tags are unlimited and available over- the-counter.

Preference points needed to draw a deer tag in 2011 were as follows: 2nd and 3rd rifle season – 70% odds with zero points and 4th rifle season 5 points. If you don’t draw the deer tag and still want to hunt deer, the outfitter can coordinate getting a landowner voucher for you - cost is $700-$1000 per voucher.

Includes: meals, lodging, transportation while hunting, airport pick up (Grand Junction, Colorado), field care of your meat and trophy.

The prices below are for a single species hunt or the two-species combo.

7 Day Archery Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding - Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012

7 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding - Sept. 8-16, 2012

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding
2012 dates: 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18

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Option 2: This is a cabin-based do-it-yourself hunt situated on 500 acres of private land that has public land on 3 sides. The private parcel has excellent bedding and feeding areas and consistently holds elk.

The cabin has wood heat, propane cooking stove, 4 beds, cold water, lanterns for lighting and an outhouse. It is accessible via 4×4 (in good weather) or quads and is behind a closed gate. Hunters bring their own food and get their game back to camp on their own. This one always sells out fast so plan accordingly. Group sizes needed to book are: 2-4 for archery and muzzleloader season and 3-4 for rifle season.

Elk archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First and fourth rifle season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second and third rifle season bull tags are unlimited and available over- the-counter.

Preference points needed to draw a deer tag in 2011 are as follows: 2nd rifle season – zero points, 3rd rifle season 1 point and 4th rifle season 5 points.

Includes: lodging, water, maps, pre-hunt orientation, private and public land hunting, mid-hunt check-in by outfitter.

The price below is for a single species hunt or the two species combo.

5-7 day hunt - $2500 per person

Archery - Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012

Muzzleloader - Sept. 8-16, 2012

Rifle - 2012 dates - 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18

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Option 3: Unit 40 trophy elk hunt. If you have 5 or more preference points and are looking for a hunt in an area known for producing trophy bulls, this hunt is one to consider.

This is a tent-based public land hunt. Hunting methods in this area will be spot and stalk and sitting by water holes. This is a great hunting opportunity to harvest bulls in the 320-340 range.

Preference points needed to draw an elk tag in 2011 were as follows: archery 6; muzzleloader 13; 1st rifle season 16; 2nd rifle season 8; 3rd rifle season 9 and 4th rifle season 5.

Includes: meals, lodging, transportation while hunting, airport pick up (Grand Junction, Colorado), field care of your meat and trophy.

7 Day Archery or Muzzleloader Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding
2012 dates: 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18