Colorado Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope Hunts in GMU 12,13, 59, 62, 64, 65, 70, 105, 106, 112, 113, 119, 120, 121, 411 and 581

This outfitter guides for TROPHY Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, Mountain Lion, Turkey, Bighorn Sheep and Black Bear in almost 30 different GMU’s from the eastern plains to the high mountains to the North West corner of Colorado, all with a high success rate.

(1) Cripple Creek - Since 1998 Cripple Creek has offered an average of over 85% opportunity for bull elk and 100% opportunity for our deer hunters. Cripple Creek is one of our premier locations for trophy elk.

(2) Montrose - Since 1999 Montrose has also offered an average of over 90% opportunity for bull elk and 100% opportunity for our trophy deer hunters. Montrose is one of our premier locations for trophy elk and deer.

(3)High Park Lodge - Since our procurement of High Park Lodge in 2004, we have been able to offer over 85% opportunity for our elk and deer hunters. High Park Lodge is our premier entertainment location and definitely a place for high success on elk and deer.

(4)Antelope - 100% opportunity on 14” or better antelope bucks for the past ten years. We have some of the best antelope ground on the eastern plains. 

(5) Spring Turkey - 100% opportunity on mature gobblers for the last ten years and don’t see any change in the future. Our spring turkey hunts are conducted on private land throughout the state of Colorado.

(6) Eastern Plains Trophy Deer Hunt- 100 % opportunity on mule deer in the 170-190 class and whitetails grossing around 150.We will manage these leases for both trophy class animals and a quality hunting experience. 

(7) Sheep Units & Success with size

(8) Bear Units and success with size

Because of the large number of opportunities this outfitter offers and the different season for each animal pricing is a bit complex. To take the complexity out of this we are able to provide a simple range that the prices run then when you find the hunt you want we will pin it down to the exact price.

    Prices are as follows:

Rifle Elk Hunts            $4750 - $6495

Archery Elk Hunts       $3995 - $6495

Rifle Deer Hunts          $4950 - $6495

Archery Deer Hunts     $4495 - $5495

Rifle Antelope Hunts    $1950 - $2250

Mountain Lion              $4495

Spring Turkey              $1050

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This is a family owned business that has exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to thousands of acres of private mountain ranches, as well as ranches across the eastern plains of Colorado. In an effort to provide you with a quality hunt and exceptional harvest opportunities, we strongly manage our number of hunters and the harvest of animals. We offer trophy elk, trophy mule deer, antelope, turkey, bighorn sheep and mountain lion hunts in Game Management Units 59, 62, 64, 65, 70, 105, 106, 112, 113, 119, 120, 121, 411 and 581, located throughout the state of Colorado. We also conduct Ranching for Wildlife hunts in units 12, 13, 131 and 231 loaded in the northwest corner of Colorado. 

Our ranches are surrounded by either other private ranches, National Forest, state or BLM land. Elevation in our hunting areas ranges from 6,000 to 11,000 feet. Cripple Creek, CO is nestled between the slopes of Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. We have exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 10,000 acres of private ranch land located in the Cripple Creek and Victor area. Our Cripple Creek ranches continue to offer exceptional harvest opportunities on elk, mule deer, turkey and bear. We will continue to pursue additional ranches that will provide our clients excellent harvest opportunities on trophy quality animals. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Pikes Peak Ranger District.

Our lodging in Cripple Creek is rustic but comfortable in heated wall tents or cabins equipped with propane wall mounted lighting, wall unit heaters and rustic outdoor plumbing. Every morning your hunt will begin when you step out the front door of the tent or cabin, which is located in the heart of the hunting area. Meat processing and taxidermy shops are located approximately 1 1/2 hours away. For those who are successful early in their hunts, there are fishing, gambling, and historical sightseeing opportunities nearby. 

I am a wildlife biologist that brings over 25 years of guiding experience to you...the dedicated hunter and outdoorsman. I am licensed, bonded and insured through the state of Colorado. I am a life member of Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation and North American Hunting Club. He is also a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society and an approved Guide/Outfitter of the North American Hunting Club. He has spent countless days in the outdoors enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping since childhood. 

We have the unique opportunity to guide father and son, husband and wife, brothers and other family relationships. We enjoy providing a unique atmosphere for family and friends. We will continue to provide family hunting packages.

The outstanding results and success we have would not possible without the dedication of our hardworking staff and the support of their families. On behalf of J&D Outfitters and its entire staff, we would like to express our sincere thanks to our clients and friends. We look forward to having the opportunity of sharing your next outdoor adventure.

A retired Army Ranger, Doyle has had one main childhood dream: to be an outfitter in the Rocky Mountains. Once he started guiding and doing animal nuisance control work in Georgia and North Carolina, he was hooked. The main goal at J & D Outfitters is to offer you a quality hunting and outdoor experience. Although he can't guarantee you an animal, he can guarantee you an honest hunt and 110% effort and hard work from his staff.

Hunting Package... All hunts include:

•Transportation to and from the nearest airport 

•Transportation in and around hunting area 

•Lodging accommodations 

•Home-cooked meals 

•2 on 1 guiding (unless otherwise stated) 

•Transporting your trophy to our local taxidermist

•Meat storage and transport to processor 

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EASTERN PLAINS TROPHY DEER HUNTS 

We have been fortunate to acquire over 60,000 acres of prime deer country on the eastern plains of Colorado. These private land hunts in GMU # 105 and 106 will allow us to offer trophy deer hunts on the eastern plains for rifle, archery and muzzleloader hunters. These areas have historically proven to be among the best in Colorado for producing trophy mule deer and whitetail deer. The eastern plains hunts are our most popular for trophy deer and subsequently book up well in advance. Housing on these ranches is very comfortable with hot showers, electricity, satellite television and some terrific home cooked meals. 

We will manage these leases for both trophy class animals and a quality hunting experience. Historically these ranches have produced 100 % opportunity on mule deer in the 170-190 class and whitetails grossing around 150. All deer licenses/tags are issued on a draw basis requiring 0-1 preference points for archery, muzzleloader and 1st rifle, therefore providing a good opportunity to draw your licenses. The late season rut hunts require 3-4 preference points. We do have a limited number of landowner vouchers available for all of our hunts. We do submit all draw applications for our clients to ensure that the best opportunity is provided for them. 

Our ranches provide some of the best habitat for growing trophy deer. Our ranches consist mostly of cottonwood creek/river bottoms, rim-rock ridges, ponderosa pines and some prairie country. Our archery hunters can enjoy the luxury of sitting in tree-stands and ground blinds that are placed in strategic locations and bottlenecks throughout our ranches. If you are not one to sit still long, we can always try our luck at spot and stalk hunting during the day. Just remember, the idea here is to keep our trophy deer in the area. Most of our rifle hunts are spot and stalk, although we may do some stand hunting if conditions are right. 

Prices upon Request

Hunting Tactics... We only offer elk, deer, and bear combination rifle hunts on this ranch. We hunt muzzleloader and 4 rifle seasons and allow only 16 - 18 hunters per year. Tactics used during rifle seasons consist of cow talk, bugling, spot and stalking, and stand hunting. These tactics will vary depending on the temperature, elk movement and amount of snowfall. This limited amount of hunting pressure and harvest, along proper wildlife management techniques, will allow you excellent harvest opportunities on trophy bull elk and/or deer.

The Ranch offers ideal habitat for all species. The habitat ranges from large lush green meadows, nice long valleys with over 15 ponds, big stands of aspens, and many large patches of dark timber. The elevation on the ranch ranges from 8,400 to about 10,800 feet. Transportation used during your hunt consists of 4-wheel drive trucks to get you to and from the specific hunting areas.

The weather in the Rocky Mountains may change very quickly. Hunters should come prepared for both warm and cold weather. In general, September temperatures are mild and comfortable with little chance of snow. 

On the other hand, October temperatures average around 40 degrees during the day and November temperatures around 20 degrees. Snow is probable in both October and November.

Prices upon Request

Montrose, Colorado is located on the western slopes about 55 miles west of the Blue Mesa Reservoir. We have exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 20,000 acres of private ranches in GMU # 64, 65 and 70, some of which border the Black Canyon National Park. We continue to procure additional private ranches in the area in an effort to bring about ample opportunities for our clients from drop camps to fully guided hunts. As seen with our results, our elk and deer populations continue to grow in leaps and bounds, while Montrose County continues to be one of the top counties for producing trophy quality bucks. These ranches will provide excellent harvest opportunities for elk, mule deer, and bear.

Our lodging in Montrose consists of an approximately 2,000 square foot lodge and 2 separate motel type suite cabins equipped with private bedrooms and private bathrooms with hot showers. All lodging is equipped with electricity and hot running water. Every morning the hunt will begin when you step out the front door of the cabin, which is located in the heart of the hunting area. Meat processing and taxidermy shops are located approximately 45 minutes away. For those who are successful early in their hunts, there are fishing, skiing, and Black Canyon sightseeing opportunities nearby. 

Hunting Tactics... We will offer limited archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear hunts on these ranches. 

Tactics used during all seasons consist of cow talk, bugling, spot and stalk, glassing and tree-stand or ground blind hunting. We base our tactics on the temperature, elk movements and amount of snowfall. This limited amount of hunting pressure and harvest, along with proper wildlife management techniques, will allow you excellent harvest opportunities on trophy bull elk, deer and bear. 

These ranches offer ideal habitat for all species. The prime habitat on approximately 1/3 of the ranches consist of pinion pines, junipers, alfalfa fields and oak country elevation on the ranches range from 7,800 to about 11,000 feet. . The ranches consist of deep valleys and gulches; rocky ridges, lush green meadows surrounded by aspen ridges, large patches of dark timber, and stocked trout ponds. Transportation used during your hunt will be 4-wheel drive trucks to get you to and from the hot spots of the day. 

The weather in the Rocky Mountains may change very quickly. Hunters should come prepared for both warm and cold weather. In general, September temperatures are mild and comfortable with little chance of snow. 

On the other hand, October temperatures average around 35-40 degrees during the day and November temperatures around 15-20 degrees. Snow is probable in both October and November. 

Prices upon Request

Our Lodge is located northwest of Cedaredge, Colorado just off the south rim of the Grand Mesa in GMU # 411. It is a 3200 square foot lodge with electricity, satellite TV and commercial kitchen. The lodge sleeps up to 22 guests which makes it an ideal location for large corporate packages and groups. 

The Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in Colorado and consists of over 300 crystal lakes, alpine forest and open meadows. High Park Lodge offers tremendous hunting opportunities on over 130,000 acres of private and public land that we have sole use hunting rights for elk, deer, bear, turkey and mountain lion.

The lodge is located in the heart of our hunting operation that allows your hunt to begin just outside the front door each morning. Meat processing is available in the nearby town Eckert, Colorado and we have recommended taxidermist throughout the state.

Hunting Tactics… We offer archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, bear, turkey and mountain lion. High park lodge has historically produced very high opportunity and success rates for all hunts. 

Tactics used during all seasons will consist of bugling, cow talk, spot and stalk, ground blinds and elevated tripods. The habitat consists of large meadows, aspens, cedar, oak, junipers and flowing mountain streams.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Grand Valley Ranger District.

Prices upon Request

ANTELOPE HUNTS

Landowner Licenses Available 

In an effort to continue to offer trophy quality hunts, we are constantly acquiring top quality private ranches throughout the Eastern Plains of Colorado. These ranches are managed for trophy quality antelope, in excess of 14 inches, in order to offer numerous opportunities at this prairie speedster. Antelope herds throughout our hunting areas are in great shape with an excellent buck to doe ratio. We do offer a limited amount of landowner licenses dependent upon the draw results. Accommodations for these hunts will be hotels in the nearest town to the hunting area.

The terrain encompasses rolling grasslands and some canyon areas with patches of native cedar. This is an excellent way to spend quality time on a father/son, husband/wife or other family combination hunt. Come join us for an enjoyable western big game hunt as we pursue the keen and laser sharp eyes of the pronghorn antelope. All rifle antelope hunts are three days in duration. The properties are managed with an excellent buck to doe ratio. Our bucks average around 14 inches with opportunities to harvest larger ones. 

Accommodations for the hunts will be hotels in the nearest town to the hunting area drawn. The terrain encompasses rolling grasslands and some canyon areas with patches of native cedar. This is an excellent way to spend quality time on a father/son, husband/wife or other family combination hunt. Come join us for an enjoyable western big game hunt as we pursue the keen and laser sharp eyes of the pronghorn antelope.

Prices upon Request

TURKEY HUNTS 

Hunting the wild turkey has become one of the fastest growing hunting sports in America and the population in Colorado is on the rise. Our Spring Merriam Turkey hunts are conducted on various private ranches throughout Colorado, from snow covered mountains to pinion and cedar bluffs along the rivers. We continue to minimize harvest of our turkeys in order to provide you with a high percentage of harvest opportunities. It is nothing better than hearing that old boss gobbler echo through the mountains and river valleys at first light. Our main goal, as with all other hunts we offer, is to send you home with a mature tom. Turkey licenses for our areas can be purchased over-the-counter upon your arrival. Come join us in the Rocky Mountains for the great scenery and sounds of the wild Merriam's turkey. All archery and shotgun spring turkey hunts are three days. Our goal, as with all other hunts we offer, is to send you home with a bird. 

Prices upon Request

MOUNTAIN LION HUNTS 

We offer mountain lion hunts throughout various areas of Colorado. Hunts are conducted on both private and public lands. The thrill of following our hounds through the rugged terrain can be very exciting and demanding; therefore, good physical condition and determination is highly recommended to make your hunt more enjoyable. We primarily use 4x4 trucks and Polaris Rangers with track systems to search the mountain roads and valleys for fresh tracks. We will also hunt off horseback when conditions allow. Once we cut fresh tracks, the hounds are released and the hunt is on.

This is an ideal hunt with handguns, archery or rifle. The cost of meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the hunter unless otherwise arranged. We can make reservations for you at the local hotel in the area we will be hunting. We recommend a minimum of five hunting days, but your hunt may be extended if necessary. Remember, our goal is to send you home with some unforgettable memories and a good mountain lion. Licenses are available over-the-counter and can be purchased upon your arrival. The season for pursuing these elusive cats of the forest runs from mid-November through March 31st

Prices upon Request

LICENSES 

Payments: All hunts are booked on a first come, first serve basis. A 50% deposit of total rate is required to secure the booking of your hunt. The remainder must be paid upon arrival in camp. Credit cards are accepted for deposits only and a 3% service charge will be incurred. Other payment methods accepted in CASH, BANK CHECKS OR TRAVELER'S CHECK. Personal checks will only be accepted for deposits. Upon receiving your deposit, you will be sent your hunt confirmation dates, suggested gear list, suggested travel arrangements, and any other updated or pertinent information. If you choose to cancel your hunt, we will refund your deposit only upon filling your vacancy with another hunter. Due to the low number of hunters allowed on the ranches, if we are unable to fill your vacancy, your deposit will be forfeited or carried over to future years. If for some unexpected reason, we are unable to accommodate your hunt, your deposit will be returned to you in its entirety. 

Licenses: NOTE: All deer licenses, rifle antelope, 1st and 4th season elk and muzzleloader elk are done by draw only, and the deadline for applications is the first week of April. Bears may be harvested on certain hunts at no additional cost to the hunter, with the exception of the cost of the license. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1949, must have completed an approved hunter education course or bow-hunter education course (for archery licenses) sanctioned by a state or province before applying for or purchasing a license. Archery and regular rifle season licenses may be purchased over the counter anytime up to midnight the day before the season begins. We can purchase your licenses for you prior to your arrival to avoid any delay.

Questions:

Which ranches do you guide for under the ranching for wildlife and a pricing list?

What units do you hunt or have antelope access and vouchers.

I understand you have mainly 3 different locations you hunt

Cripple Creek - Since 1998 Cripple Creek has offered an average of over 85% opportunity for bull elk and 100% opportunity for our deer hunters. Cripple Creek is one of our premier locations for trophy elk.

Montrose - Since 1999 Montrose has also offered an average of over 90% opportunity for bull elk and 100% opportunity for our trophy deer hunters. Montrose is one of our premier locations for trophy elk and deer.

High Park Lodge - Since our procurement of High Park Lodge in 2004, we have been able to offer over 85% opportunity for our elk and deer hunters. High Park Lodge is our premier entertainment location and definitely a place for high success on elk and deer.

Antelope - 100% opportunity on 14” or better antelope bucks for the past ten years. We have some of the best antelope ground on the eastern plains. 

Spring Turkey - 100% opportunity on mature gobblers for the last ten years and I don’t see any changes in the future. Our spring turkey hunts are conducted on private land throughout the state of Colorado.

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. 

 U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps 

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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: C0-ElkMDeerAntelopeLionTurkeySheepBear-All-Cedaredge-JADOGS-Doyle

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