Hunting Overview: All free range hunts!

The ranch is a prime feeding ground due to the alfalfa fields and has a prime bedding area up on the hillsides. The ranch installed a $2.5 million dollar sprinkler system down in the valley which has allowed them to plant over 3 miles of green fields. These green fields are like a magnet drawing elk and mule deer into the fields each evening.

Historically hunters have enjoyed a very high shot opportunity on this ranch but crazy weather (early season heat or heavy snow) can make the hunt much more difficult than normal weather patterns. The ranch has a great camera system on game trails and watering holes to help them make the best plan for your hunt.

The #1 goal is for you to have a great trip and bag your elk so your guide will adjust his hunt strategy based on current weather patterns, moon phase and game movement.

The ranch is a prime feeding ground in the valley hay fields and a prime bedding area up on the hillsides. The ranch installed a $2.5 million dollar sprinkler system down in the valley which has allowed them to plant over 3 miles of green fields. These green fields are like a magnet drawing large numbers of elk and mule deer into the fields each evening.

For elk the hunt is a classic spot & stalk style hunt, driving roads with trucks & ATV’s, glassing combined with hunting from very comfortable, large box blinds with comfortable chairs down on the green fields in the evening. Rifle hunters can shoot from these box blinds. Ambush tactics are possible trying to intercept bulls as they go in or out of the green fields as well.

Based on current hunting conditions morning hunts are usually a mix of a little spot & stalk/ still  hunting combined with sitting in box blinds or tree stands over game trails.  Afternoon hunts focus on blinds and pop-ups as the elk hit the fields and watering holes hard in the afternoon and evening.

They have several large box blinds with comfortable chairs down around the green fields and others that sit back up the hillside overlooking game trails to/ from the fields and the bedding areas.

Mule deer hunts are the same hunt tactics as elk hunts except the box blinds are normally not used.

General Seasons:
Elk Rifle – Mid October – Mid November
Elk muzzeloader – September
Mule Deer Rifle (no archery hunting here) – Late October/early November  NO SCOPES ARE ALLOWED FOR MUZZLELOADER HUNTS
Black Bear – September
Mountain Lion – Mid November to end of April

Black Bear:  Lots of color phase bears

You will be hunting in pop up blinds or box blinds over food sources.  Spot and stalk is available but not typically used. They have excellent genetics in this area with a high percentage of color phase bears.  The average size is about 300-350 pounds with some up to 500 pounds.

Elk Details:  Rifle

The hunt is a classic spot & stalk style hunt, driving roads with trucks & ATV’s, glassing combined with hunting from very comfortable, large box blinds with comfortable chairs down on the green fields in the evening. These nice blinds have large windows.

Travel patterns are used to intercept bulls as they go in or out of the green fields as well. AM & early PM hunts are usually spot & stalk style hunts shifting to blinds on the green fields in the late afternoons.

September/October/November rifle hunts use the same tactics mentioned above during your hunt. September will be the prime rut/ bugle season which is one of the best hunting experiences there is anywhere.

The first and second rifle hunts are usually during the end of the elk rut and therefore you tend to see bigger bulls. There is usually some bugling still going on but bulls won’t come to cow calls as they do in September. Later you see huge numbers as they are hitting the green fields hard before winter sets in.

Elk average around 270-320 gross SCI and their best was a beautiful 345 gross SCI.

Mule Deer Details: RIFLE ONLY

These rifle hunts have been very high opportunity over the years. They only offer a precious few trophy bucks each year so they can minimize pressure and continue to manage the herd for the trophy bucks hunters’ desire. This ranch is in a prime area for great trophy mule deer! They offer a couple of management hunts as well to remove less desired genetics

Rifle hunts use classic spot & stalk style hunt driving roads with trucks & ATV’s and glassing.  Ambush tactics are often used to intercept bucks as they go in & out of the lush prime green fields as well.

Muzzleloader dates are mid-September and the bucks just do not start moving until mid-October resulting in almost no opportunity so they will not offer these hunts.

Rifle hunts are during the 2^nd or 3^rd rifle seasons which are late Oct/ early Nov. The rut is usually mid to late November.

Realistic expectations are bucks that will score in the 170’s-190’s gross SCI. Their best was a 207 monster!

Mountain Lion:  Mid November – April

Looking for the experience of a lifetime? Try your hand at stalking Colorado’s most fierce predator, the Mountain Lion. Our hunts are located in the northwestern corner of Colorado where mountain lion numbers continue to climb.  You will stay at a hotel for these hunts and not at the lodge!

Lion Season runs from mid-November through the end of April; tags are available on an over-the-counter business per quota fill. With an extremely high success rate over the last 25 years, we are sure you will enjoy this breath-taking adventure.

Our team focuses on harvesting mature males ranging from 140 pounds to more than 200 pounds. The team has more than 100 years combined experience with lion hunting including a pack of hounds that are sure to get it done in the toughest of conditions.

We offer both a 5-day hunt and an “on-call” service hunt; allowing you the opportunity to harvest your cat with your preferred method of take.

Licenses / Preference Point / Voucher Needs:

Elk license is 100% over the counter for bow
Elk license is a draw for rifle but with 100% success
Mule deer is available by purchasing preference points or by buying landowner voucher for an additional fee
Black bear tags are 100% draw but have had 100% success so far
Mountain Lion is over the counter tags

Outfitter will handle the application process for you for a small fee

Tags / Preference Point / Landowner Voucher:

For your convenience our outfitter will handle purchasing preference points, applying for your license, and purchasing leftover tags for a small service fee. The fee applies to each transaction. See fee details below in the “not included” section.

Elk tags are easy and guaranteed. Elk bow tags are available over the counter while rifle & muzzleloader tags are by draw with a 100% success rate. Buy your tag, your non-resident small game hunting license and habitat stamp. See pricing below.

For mule deer you need 2 preference points to draw a mule deer rifle tag for the 2^nd hunt date and 8 points to draw the 3^rd hunt. You can purchase 1 preference point per year for about $105.

For a faster mule deer tag you can apply for a landowner voucher for an additional $1,500. Landowner vouchers are a draw as well and have been 100% successful in the past.

Landowner voucher results are released the end of June.

If you purchase the voucher you still buy the Non-Resident mule deer tag, non-resident small game license and Habitat Stamp. See pricing information below subject to change by the state.

Preference point purchases and license applications for the draw are both in April.

Lodging:

This nice 5,500 sq ft comfortable log ranch house has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Four of the bedrooms have a queen bed and the 5^th bedroom has 3 twin beds. There is a kitchen, den area with TV and nice covered decks on this 2 story house.

There is good Wi-Fi for your convenience. AT&T works decent from the lodge and works well 3 minutes away. Verizon works well.

Meals:

Good meals are a part of this experience. Start your day with a continental breakfast consisting of various Danishes, fresh fruit, juices and coffee before heading out for the morning hunt. Return around 11:00 AM for a big, hot brunch consisting of favorites like breakfast burritos, French toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and more. Dinners will be favorites like steaks, spaghetti, fajitas, chicken fried steak and more. Everyone loves the meals and no one goes hungry!

BYOB: Alcohol is not included or provided. Please bring your own.

Day 1:  Arrive the afternoon of arrival day to shoot your rifle and settle in.

Day 2 – 6:  Hunt the next 5 full days.

Day 7:  Depart after breakfast the following day.   

There is good Wi-Fi for your convenience. AT&T works decent from the lodge and works well 3 minutes away. Verizon works well.

2023 Prices: – Call for updated pricing

Elk Hunt:
$10,000 2×1 Guided
$11,000 1×1 Guided

Mule Deer:
$10,000 2×1 Guided
$11,000 1×1 Guided

Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!