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Colorado DIY Elk and Mule Deer Hunts GMU 75, 751
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We provide DIY hunts GMU075 & 751 and are a Colorado elk hunting outfitter near Durango, Colorado. Elk hunting on your own in Southwest Colorado may not be for everyone, but for those who can locate, track and call big game critters, an elk hunting drop camp will be very rewarding. Your Colorado elk hunt will begin when we pack the horses at our trailhead, and get you suited with a good trail horse for the ride to camp. Your Colorado drop camp is well equipped with everything you'll need, so your quest for Colorado elk and mule deer can begin as soon as we get to camp. Colorado mule deer numbers and quality have been on the increase in recent years, so you'll want to apply for a Colorado Mule deer tag. Then you'll be ready for whichever crosses your sites first.
Colorado elk archery is one of the most challenging and rewarding hunts that is available to those who are in shape and ready to work hard at their Colorado elk hunting archery success. Many hunters want to know "success rates" for elk archery drop camps, and we think this is mostly how well a hunter can work and strategize, with factors of terrain, wind, scent, and their own energy level. These Colorado elk are tough, smart, and in great shape, used to running the Colorado Mountains to avoid predation.
Colorado elk hunting and Colorado mule deer hunting is at its best from late August through late September when the weather starts to cool and the nights get longer. Colorado elk archery and Colorado mule deer archery are exciting big game hunting quests and are affordable drop camps. Mild days and crisp Rocky Mountain nights cause the elk rut to go full throttle. The exquisite fall colors will ignite your senses. Either sex Colorado elk archery tags can be purchased over the counter for game units 75 and 751 in which we operate Colorado archery elk drop camps.
Colorado archery mule deer tags are limited and obtained by drawing. Colorado archery mule deer drop camps are rewarding for any hunter, and can suffice for many as the only Colorado big game archery hunt to participate in. Drawing deadline for limited tags is early April. You should book your hunt early as Colorado archery elk outfitters get booked early. We have plenty of big Colorado elk and Colorado mule deer in our archery drop camp area in the San Juan National Forest near Durango.
Colorado elk rifle drop camps are an affordable elk drop camp, and very productive for putting meat in the freezer. Many of our rifle elk are taken at distances of less than 200 yards, but the hunter who can shoot well may enjoy the chance of shooting their Colorado bull elk at 400 to 600 yards.
Don't worry about where you shoot your Colorado elk or Colorado mule deer, we'll pack it from the kill site, and haul it to the processor for custom meat processing or hang it in their coolers for you to take home and process yourself.
The First Rifle Season starts around Mid-October and is a limited draw season. Apply Early! This is a fantastic time to hunt since the elk haven't seen much pressure from hunters.
The Second Rifle Season begins near the end of October, when snowfalls a probable occurrence. The snow that falls in the High Country gets the elk moving. Seeing large herds moving about becomes more likely. Second Rifle Season tags are unlimited and available over the counter at numerous retailers.
The Third Rifle Season is a great season because snow is very likely to fall in substantial amounts. This really gets the elk and mule deer moving and makes them easier to track.
The Fourth Season is limited draw only in same GMU075 & 751.During Fourth rifle Season elk are moving through our area from higher elevations to escape the snow and to find more abundant food sources, this is a productive season in early November, but dress warm, if it is cold enough to move elk you will need significant clothing to keep warm.
If you are looking for a muzzleloading hunt for Colorado elk or Colorado mule deer then Peak to Creek Outfitters is your Colorado BIG GAME Outfitter! We operate in the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado in game units 75 and 751. Both elk and mule deer muzzleloading tags are limited and available only by drawing.
Muzzleloading is an effective way to take BIG GAME, and the season is at the most beautiful time in the Colorado High Country. The elk go into full rut at this time and their bugling can be heard day and night.
Muzzleloading is a nine day season; this is plenty of time to find the elk or mule deer you have always dreamed of putting on your wall.
Remember for the most part Muzzleloader, 1st season. And 4th season elk are drawing only. Deer muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd season for deer are all draw, the only deer licenses that are not draw are the archery tags.
The application deadline is around March 31 so don’t miss it, the drawing is the key to some fantastic hunting.
Your Colorado elk and mule deer hunt will begin with your party meeting us at our trailhead which originates on private property in the midst of the San Juan National Forest. We'll ride approximately two hours to arrive in good elk and mule deer habitat where you'll be hunting right out of the camp.
Your Colorado drop camp will be well equipped with everything you need. You'll need to bring your food, clothes, and personal gear, and everything else is already in camp.
The weather often times has a big effect on a hunt, and usually, the nastier uglier the weather the better the elk movement. Snow in the Colorado high country get the elk moving and bring elk out of higher elevations increasing the concentration of animals.
Our Camp
Our Camps are located in game abundant areas, and range in elevation from 8500’ to 10,000’ feet. The hunting area is vast and ranges up to nearly 12,000’ feet.
We will provide you with a recommended gear list when you book your hunting adventure.
Drop Camps are equipped with:
large canvas sleeping tentlanterns/fuelcooking pots and pans
large canvas cook tentplates and utensilsdining table
sturdy cotscut firewoodprep table
drinking waterwash basinlatrine
wood stove
gas cook stove/fuelshovelaxe
Drop Camp Rates
$1395/Hunter Five Day Hunt - 3-6 Hunter Camp
$1595/Hunter Five Day Hunt - 2 Hunter Camp
Additional Days $100 per day
2012 Special Drop Camp Rates for Primitive Seasons
$1,195/Hunter archery - 3 or more hunters
$1,195/Hunter muzzleloader - 3 or more hunters
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Limited License/Preference Points page.
Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. There are deer and elk licenses left over. See the Leftover List. You may also buy over the counter licenses.
The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed.
Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters.
Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links.
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Colorado License Fees
Deer (Mule or Whitetail)
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 34
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 14
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 334
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 104
Elk (Bull or Either Sex)
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 49
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 14
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 554
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 104
Elk (Cow)
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 49
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 14
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 354
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 104
Antelope
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 34
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 14
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 334
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 104
Moose
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 254
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 254
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 1,844
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 1,844
Bear
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 44
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 44
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 354
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 354
Sheep( Rocky Mountain & Desert )
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 254
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 254
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 1,844
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 1,844
Goat
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 254
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 254
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 1,844
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 1,844
Turkey
Resident Adult……………………………….…….... $ 24
Resident Youth…………………………………...…. $ 14
Non-resident Adult…………………………….…… $ 104
Non-Resident Youth…………………………….…. $ 79
All Hunters require 1 Conservation Stamp..$ 10.00
License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that !
Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year.
Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available.
The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/
303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year.
Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available.
The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/
303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
Hunt ID: CO-ElkMDeer-All-Bayfield-PTPO-Gene
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