Colorado DIY Elk, Mule Deer Hunt Northwest Colorado

There are roads on the property for a 4wd truck or a ATV. Record Class Deer and Antelope are taken here every year by skilled DIY hunters. You will be on prime private property that is rich with game and specially selected because of its high deer, elk or antelope density.

Roughly 1/3 of all elk taken in Colorado occurs in the northwest area of the state and this property is in the heart of it. The town of Craig and Hayden are prime centers of the highest elk density area of the state.  The area is a over the counter elk area but deer are on a draw only basis and have drawn out at this time.

We find that in DIY hunting all we can do is provide the game on the land but actual success numbers are very much controlled by the DIY Hunter and his skills. Simply said if you are a skilled hunter you will fill. If you are not a skilled hunter your odds may be less likely. There are way to increase your odds if you are new to hunting. Before coming to Colorado practice shooting and research hunting elk. If you have someone in your group that is very knowledgeable he may be very helpful in increasing your odds of filling your tags.

Northwest Colorado is famous for its large herds of elk and other big game such as mule deer and pronghorn antelope.  All of our elk hunts and big game hunting is fair chase only (no high fences here).  Our Colorado ranches are managed to provide you with superb big game hunting opportunities.

Colorado is home to 300,000 elk the most of any state, with the next closest being under 100,000. The largest concentration of these elk is in Northwest Colorado, where we hunt. 

We will meet you the day before your hunt starts, show you the property, and help you plan your hunting strategies. By the way, we recommend 4-wheel drive vehicles; and ATVs are welcome. However, all vehicle travel is restricted to the two track roads, and the less driving the better to keep the animals on the property.

We book up quickly because we have a very high hunter return rate, probably a good many due to our high success rate. This is some of the finest Mule Deer and Elk hunting in the state. With a high success rate on Mule deer our planning, managing and available herds show we know what we are doing.

All of our trophy antelope hunts and big game hunting is fair chase only (no high fences here).  This Colorado farmland is managed to provide you with superb hunting opportunities.   For our archery antelope hunters we do provide pre-set blinds at established and scouted water holes.

We do receive a limited number of "landowner tags" each year for our hunting clients who prefer not to wait out the 5 year drawing process.  These landowner tags are available at an additional cost.

*** All Hunts Are Non-Guided *** 

Archery - 5 Full Days of Hunting 

Trespass Hunt Only 

Trespass Hunt with Our Camp or Trailer 

Elk Only Aug 27 - Sep 25 

1695 

1950 

Elk/Mule Deer Combo Aug 27 - Sep 25 

1850 

2095 

Antelope Aug 15 - Sep 20 

1700 

1950 

Black Powder - 5 Full Days of Hunting 

Trespass Hunt Only 

Trespass Hunt with Our Camp or Trailer 

Elk Only Sept 10 - 14 

2095

2350 

Elk/Mule Deer Combo Sept 10 - 14 

2250 

2500 

Rifle - 5 Full Days of Hunting 

Trespass Hunt Only 

Trespass Hunt with Our Camp or Trailer 

Mule Deer Oct 22 - 26 

1695 

1950 

Mule Deer Nov 5 - 9 

1695 

1950 

Elk Only Oct 15 - 19 

2195

2450 

Elk Only Oct 22 - 26 

2095 

2350 

Elk/Mule Deer Combo Oct 22 - 26 

2250 

2495

Elk Only Nov 5 - 9 

2095

2350 

Elk/Mule Deer Combo Nov 5 - 9 

2250 

2495

Elk Only (Either Sex) Nov 16 - 20 

2095 

N/A 

Late Season Cow Elk Nov 21 - Dec 31 

800 

N/A 

Antelope - 3 Days Hunting Oct 1 - 7 

1695

1950 

DRAW INFORMATION: 

All deer licenses, all antelope licenses, and all muzzleloader licenses are by drawing only. (Deadline April 1. See Colorado Division of Wildlife web site.) We will assist our clients with the drawing application. All persons born on or after January 1, 1949, must have a hunter education card or certificate on their person while hunting in Colorado.

Colorado License Fees (non-resident): 

Bull Elk $546; Cow Elk $251; Deer $326. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $5 each on the first two hunting licenses purchased each year.

Pricing per person:   is $995 for the 5 days of non-guided DIY hunts.

The dates available at this time are:

 September 5-11th is available for Archery Deer & Elk and licenses are available over the counter.

October 23-31st is known as The Second rifle season and bull elk tags are available over the counter.

November 6-14th is known as the third rifle season is available and bull elk tags are available over the counter

Archery - 5 Full Days of Hunting/ Elk/Mule Deer Combo Aug 28 - Sep 26 

Black Powder - 5 Full Days of Hunting /Elk/Mule Deer Combo Sep 11 - 19 

Rifle - 5 Full Days of Hunting 

Deer Oct 23-Oct 31

Deer Nov 6 – Nov 14

Deer Nov 17-21

Elk Only Oct 16 - 20 Filled

Elk Only (Either Sex) Nov 17 - 21 

Late Season Cow Elk Oct 1 - Nov 30 

 Late Season Cow Elk Dec 1 - Dec 31 

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

ID Number: CO-MDeerElkAntelope-All-Maryln-DIY

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