Colorado White River National Forest DIY Drop Camp Elk Hunts

 Guided and Do it yourself (DIY) hunting at its best is waiting for you back where the other hunter will never get. If you have hunted elk before this hunt is for you. This is a DIY 3-5 miles back into elk country with an elevation increase of 2,000 feet in the White River National Forest. This is one of the prime elk habitats in the state; the difficulty is getting away from the easy access walk in hunters. You will be back far enough and high enough you will most likely only see your camp buddies.

You have up to a maximum of 150 pounds for your pack horse and you will ride a separate saddle horse.

After paying your deposit the outfitter will contact you and provide a list of essential items that you will need to pack in with you.

You will have a scabbard to take your rifle in with you. They are used to bring you and your gear back into your camping area. You must bring your own tent, cooking supplies and so forth for your stay. There will be nothing at your camp site when you get there and the same when you leave.    

The guide will check on you every other day and will pack out any elk you have taken, pack it to the ranch and even take it to a meat processor if you wish. You will have 2 way radios that at 8pm every night you will be called to see if you need anything. 

If you do want a horse in camp they can be contracted from another stable for $ 500. There are deer in the area and you will probably see some during the course of the hunt. It is not recommended that you buy a license and hunt deer in this area because they are few and far between. Lower altitude and different habitat is much better for Mule deer.  

SET UP CAMP is the same as the drop camp but we provide the camp equipment and set it up for your use.

For those of you that would rather hunt on your own, we offer this pack in service where you will find camp already set up for you. We provide roomy carpeted wall tents, cooking utensils, cots with pads, lanterns and fuel, gas cooking stoves, wood burning heating stoves, tables, a latrine, complete packing of your gear, riding horses for your pack in and pack out. Camp checks and game packing too.

Guided Hunts

All of our guided hunts are hosted from our ranch where you will receive the highest level of personal attention. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest standards of guided hunting. You can expect savvy guides 2 on 1 who are willing to go the extra mile for you and the best hunt opportunities that the area has to offer. Clean comfortable lodging, reliable mountain horses, excellent family style meals and hot showers are all provided. We limit the number of guided hunters to 6 to assure that the quality of your hunt will not be compromised by overcrowding. Our guided hunts are for five full days of hunting. 

HUNTING SEASON RATES 

Archery and Muzzleloader seasons (guided 7 day hunt)$3600 per person

First rifle season (guided 5 day hunt)$3600 per person

Guided Combination Seasons, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (guided 5 day hunt)$3200 per person

Set up camp (4 person minimum)$1750 per person

Drop camp (4 person minimum)$950 per person

A 50% deposit is required at the time of your reservation.

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We are happy to make lodging reservations and assist you with your travel arrangements. 

Reservations are based on availability. 

We also offer SUMMER PACK TRIPS & FISHING TRIPS 

Back country pack trips begin in late June and run through mid-September. There is a four person minimum group size for private trips. We supply everything but your personal gear.Standard trips to our base camp$375 per person 1st night; $275 for each after the first

Progressive travel and custom trips$375 per person per day

SUMMER DROP CAMPS

Summer drop camps are available for those that want to get away on their own. The cost of this service is based on the number of horses required to get you where you want to go and the number of packers it takes to do the job.Horses (pack horses and riding horses)$125 per day per horse

Packer (two required for groups larger than four)$225 per day

SUMMER BASE$500 per person

HUNTING SEASON RATES 

LODGING RATES Cabin rental- Small$125/nightweekly available

SNOWMOBILE PACKAGES 

2 hours - $100

5 hours - $225

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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. 

 U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps 

 USGS: Topographic Maps 

 Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps

More Links 

 Click» for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information

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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. 

 U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps 

 USGS: Topographic Maps 

 Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps

More Links 

 Click» for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information

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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: CO-Elk-All-Meeker-WOS-Shawn

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