Colorado Elk, Mule Deer DIY Drop Camp Hunt San Juan Mountains

Drop Camp Hunts

The drop camp hunt is for the hunter that enjoys the challenges of hunting on their own. We will pack you and your gear in by horseback. You are limited to 100 pounds of gear including food per person. We will provide all of the necessary camping equipment including stoves, lanterns, tents, wood stoves etc. The camp has two sleeping tents and one cook tent. This hunting area is a mix of open meadows, aspen groves and pine stands ranging in elevation from 8,000 to 11,000 feet. We will check on your camp at least twice during your 5 day hunt and bring out any game you may have down. We will take your animal to a meat processor or we can hang it in our cooler. You will be responsible for providing your own food, water filtration system, firewood cutting, cooking and clean-up. The camp is set up near a stream for your water supply. We require a minimum of 4 hunters per camp with a max of 6.

High Country Hunts

Our High Country hunt accesses prime Elk and mule deer habitat in the most scenic rocky mountain surroundings. For this hunt you will need to be in good physical condition. We use ATV’s to access private land and national forest at elevations above 11,000 feet.

From this high vantage point we glass the area for game and then plan a stalk. High quality optics are a must. The terrain is steep and above timberline with open meadows interspersed with dark timber and aspen groves. We hunt strategic locations that allow us to relocate and intercept moving game. Later seasons have the opportunity to hunt migration herds that move through our hunting area. The deer hunting in this area is as good as it gets. Timberline bucks grow big and have very little hunting pressure. Prepare for this hunt. Be in the best physical shape possible, and spend time at the range with your weapon. Be ready to shoot long distances and know your weapon’s capabilities. ATV’s are available for rental or you can bring your own. A fully furnished camp can also be provided.

The Lodge Hunt

For the hunter that prefers the all comforts of home. Hunters will stay at our lodge or guest house and have access to the surrounding San Juan National Forest. This area is accessible by foot, horse and 4 wheel drives. The area around our ranch holds great numbers of elk and mule deer all within walking distance. You could also drive to the top of the mountain and access thousands of acres of the Weminuche wilderness area or have our wranglers take you into the back country by horseback. At the end of the day, return to warm showers, hot meals and a soft bed. Food and cooking are not provided however, the lodge and the guest house both have full kitchens. Game packing and guides are not included in this hunt package.

Private Ranch Deer Hunt

This is a late season Mule Deer only hunt on private property bordering the San Juan National Forest. You have access to prime mule deer country. This time of the year is the start of the rut.

Migrating deer gather in the low lands in large numbers for mating and wintering. We will show you our stand locations, the private property boundaries and the access to the thousands of acres in the national forest. Lodging, camping and restaurants are available

Got ELK?

We sure do… too many Elk. So many we are offering a DIY drop camp hunt for a limited number of hunters in prime Southwestern Colorado Elk Country! You will be hunting the famous GMU 75 and 751 in the Durango Colorado area.

Hunting Prices and Dates 2012

5 day hunt 7 day hunt 9 day hunt

GUIDED BIG GAME HUNTS 

ARCHERY $3795.00 $4495.00 $5199.00

MUZZLELOADER $4495.00 $5295.00 $6295.00

RIFLE $4495.00 $5295.00 $6295.00

NON-GUIDED DROP CAMP HUNT

ARCHERY $1795.00 $2195.00 $2595.00

MUZZLELOADER $1795.00 $2195.00 $2595.00

RIFLE $1795.00 $2195.00 $2595.00

NON- GUIDED HIGH COUNTRY HUNT

ARCHERY $2195.00 $2895.00 $3895.00

MUZZLELOADER $2195.00 $2895.00 $3895.00

RIFLE $2195.00 $2895.00 $3895.00

2012 SEASON DATES:

Archery Seasons: 

Week 1 August 25 – August 29 – 5 DAY

Week 2 September 1– September 5 – 5 DAY

Week 3 September 8 – September 16 (Muzzleloader) -9 DAY

Week 4 September 17 – September 23 – 7 DAY

Rifle Seasons:

1st Rifle Season: October 15-19 -- 5 DAY

2nd Rifle Season: October 22-30 -- 9 DAY

3rd Rifle Season: November 5-13 -- 9 DAY

4th Rifle Season: November 16-20 --5 DAY

Discounts Available for Group Bookings

Located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado near Durango, CO. We have several elk hunts available to meet your preferences and budget. Our (DIY) is an unguided elk hunt we just make you comfortable with a drop camp so you can focus on nothing else but getting that big bull elk. The elk herd in our area is one of the strongest in the nation and offers some of the best Colorado elk hunting in the state. Our hunters see many elk during the hunt and have high success rates on bull elk. 

Archery Elk hunters get the chance to hunt the rut in September with bugling bulls and adrenaline packed days. Rifle hunts start in October during the peak of the fall color change and run into November when the elk start to migrate to lower elevations. All of our guided hunts are horse back pack in camps based at about 10,000 feet. Last minute pricing is available right now for the guided hunts. There are only a few hunts remaining for this season. 

Visiting Durango this year for a summer trip? Let us show you the natural beauty surrounding our area on the back of horse. Horseback Rides from 1 hour to all day and overnight. We have the best horseback riding in the Durango area. We have horses and trails for every level of rider from the beginner to the experienced. 

Lodging is now available at our ranch for weekends or extended stays with many onsite and offsite activities. 

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Guided Big Game Hunts

This is a full service pack in hunt. Your trip begins at our corrals where we will load you and your gear onto horses and travel into the heart of elk country. The camp has two 20' x 16' wall tents with wood burning stoves. The tents accommodate two to four hunters with cots, lanterns, chairs and carpet floors. Base camp also includes a 10’ x 60’ heated dining tent, shower facilities and an outhouse. All of your meals are provided and prepared by our cook. Each morning after breakfast we leave camp on foot. It is not unusual to find game within sight of base camp. You will be hunting in some of the country’s best elk territory with the densest population of elk in the state. This area also holds many great mule deer bucks. Hunters should prepare for this hunt and be in good physical condition. To better your chances of success be prepared and willing to walk. 

Archery season is the rut for elk. We specialize in hunting rutting bulls. The excitement of hunting bugling bulls at close range is what puts this hunt at the top of all serious big game archers wish list. Our guides are archers, skilled at calling elk in close, and get just as excited about the hunt as our hunters. 

Rifle hunters should have flat shooting rifles and be able to shoot comfortably to 300 yards. Our most popular and most successful hunts are the 1st and 4th rifle seasons which are a drawing and must be applied for by April 1st. 

Licenses are over the counter for Archery and the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Elk, deer and bear combination hunts are all available. 

Our staffs committed 100% to making your hunt with us an enjoyable, memorable experience and success.

Drop Camp Hunts

The drop camp hunt is for the hunter that enjoys the challenges of hunting on their own. We will pack you and your gear in by horseback. You are limited to 100 pounds of gear including food per person. We will provide all of the necessary camping equipment including stoves, lanterns, tents, wood stoves etc. The camp has two sleeping tents and one cook tent. This hunting area is a mix of open meadows, aspen groves and pine stands ranging in elevation from 8,000 to 11,000 feet. We will check on your camp at least twice during your 5 day hunt and bring out any game you may have down. We will take your animal to a meat processor or we can hang it in our cooler. You will be responsible for providing your own food, water filtration system, firewood cutting, cooking and clean-up. The camp is set up near a stream for your water supply. We require a minimum of 4 hunters per camp with a max of 6.

High Country Hunts

Our High Country hunt accesses prime Elk and mule deer habitat in the most scenic rocky mountain surroundings. For this hunt you will need to be in good physical condition. We use ATV’s to access private land and national forest at elevations above 11,000 feet.

From this high vantage point we glass the area for game and then plan a stalk. High quality optics are a must. The terrain is steep and above timberline with open meadows interspersed with dark timber and aspen groves. We hunt strategic locations that allow us to relocate and intercept moving game. Later seasons have the opportunity to hunt migration herds that move through our hunting area. The deer hunting in this area is as good as it gets. Timberline bucks grow big and have very little hunting pressure. Prepare for this hunt. Be in the best physical shape possible, and spend time at the range with your weapon. Be ready to shoot long distances and know your weapon’s capabilities. ATV’s are available for rental or you can bring your own. A fully furnished camp can also be provided.

The Lodge Hunt

For the hunter that prefers the all comforts of home. Hunters will stay at our lodge or guest house and have access to the surrounding San Juan National Forest. This area is accessible by foot, horse and 4 wheel drives. The area around our ranch holds great numbers of elk and mule deer all within walking distance. You could also drive to the top of the mountain and access thousands of acres of the Weminuche wilderness area or have our wranglers take you into the back country by horseback. At the end of the day, return to warm showers, hot meals and a soft bed. Food and cooking are not provided however, the lodge and the guest house both have full kitchens. Game packing and guides are not included in this hunt package.

Private Ranch Deer Hunt

This is a late season Mule Deer only hunt on private property bordering the San Juan National Forest. You have access to prime mule deer country. This time of the year is the start of the rut.

Migrating deer gather in the low lands in large numbers for mating and wintering. We will show you our stand locations, the private property boundaries and the access to the thousands of acres in the national forest. Lodging, camping and restaurants are available nearby.

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-ElkMDeerFish-All-Durango-DBARG-DIY-Andrew

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