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Colorado Private Land Guided Elk Hunts

You will have the opportunity to hunt four private ranches (55,000 acres) along with approximately one thousand acres of BLM land which reaches up to an altitude of well over 10,000 feet. Our elk hunts are fair chase and the terrain and scenery are breathtaking. With only 36% of Jackson County being private property, pressured elk seek out the protection of private lands for safety, which is where the majority of our hunting takes place. Our ranches are on the fringes of the timber and offers significant agriculture opportunities making this prime free range elk habitat and very productive for our hunters. The elk herd stands at almost 20 bulls for 100 cow elk and the Colorado Department of Wildlife’s studies show this ratio is increasing, which means your opportunity for a bull is significantly higher than public lands throughout other parts of Colorado. In 2018, studies showed that the harvest success rate for all elk across the state was around 18%, in the last five years our success rate was far better than the state average.

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Elk Hunting Location - Top Colorado Elk Hunting Units

GMU's (Game Management Units) - 6/16/17/171

If you choose to use us as your Elk hunting outfitter , you will be hunting in Rifle units 16/17/171 (archery is a state wide over the counter tag, so no unit is assigned) located in historic Jackson County, CO. This region is comprised of over a million acres and holds one of the strongest elk migration routs in the state of Colorado. In fall and early winter the herd, which is estimated at over 10,000 strong, migrate down from the surrounding local mountain ranges and as far away as the Rocky Mountain National Park and move directly through our private hunting ranches towards The Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge located less than 10 miles to the north of our elk ranches where they will winter until spring. Specifically, you will be hunting just outside of the towns of Rand and Coalmont, CO. Rand is located about 3 hours Northwest of Denver at the base of Parkview Mountain at the south end of the North Park Region of Colorado. Coalmont is located 25 miles to the west of Rand and sits at the Eastern end of the Rabbit Ears Pass.  The North Park Region is surrounded by mountain crests of the Park Range, Medicine Bow Range, and Never Summer Range. This area offers open sagebrush country, willow flat marshes surrounded by aspen, fir, and pine forests all reaching up to elevations beyond the tree line. With breath-taking views of Parkview Mountain to the south, the Never Summer Mountain Range and the Continental Divide to the southeast, and the rugged Buffalo Peaks to the west, you will truly find your place in the world!

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2024 Colorado Elk Season Dates

Muzzleloader Elk (Draw Only) September 14 - September 22 Hunt Code: Either Sex E-E-006-O1-M

Early Rifle (Private Land Cow Only) Aug 15 - January 31 Hunt Code: E-F-006-P5-R

Rifle Elk First Season (Draw Only) October 12 - October 16 Hunt Code: Either Sex E-E-006-P1-R - Cow E-F-006-O1-R

Rifle Elk Second Season October 26 - November 3 Hunt Code: Bull - OTC (Over the Counter) License - Cow E-F-006-O2-R

Rifle Elk Third Seasons November 9 - November 15 Hunt Code: Bull - OTC (Over the Counter) License - Cow E-F-017-O3-R

Rifle Elk Fourth Season (Draw Only) November 20 - November 24 Hunt Code: Either Sex E-E-017-O4-R - Cow E-F-017-O4-R

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Common Questions About Colorado Elk Hunts

What supplies do i need to bring with me when i hunt elk on your ranch.

You will need to bring your weapon of choice. Make sure to bring an appropriate caliber for CO Elk. Hunting cloths & boots, pack, binoculars, range finder, and camp cloths. All towels and sleeping gear is provided at the ranch, along with a fully stocked kitchen where our cook provides delicious meals. You may want to bring cooler’s or a freezer to get your meat home.

Are elk hunts on public or private land in Colorado?

You will be hunting mostly on our leased private land. We have access to over 50,000 acres of privately managed ground along with access to thousands of acres of National Forest and BLM lands under special usage permit allowing us to guide clients in a variety of habitat, terrain, and elevation. 95% of our elk hunting takes place on our private leases.

Do you charge elk hunting Trophy Fees?

No, the price of the hunt applies if you harvest a 200” bull or a 350” bull.

How big of a bull elk should I expect to harvest on my hunt?

We harvest bulls that are a good representation of what Colorado has to offer. Client’s harvest bulls scoring in the low to high 200” range with an outside opportunity at bulls scoring 300” – 320”.

What is the price of an elk hunting package?

3-Day Fully Guided Cow Elk Hunt cost (Rifle Only – August): $4,500. 5-Day Fully Guided Bull Elk Hunt cost: $8,500. 6-Day Fully Guided Bull Elk Hunt cost: $10,200. 7-Day Fully Guided Bull Elk Hunt cost: $12,000.

What is included in the price of the CO elk hunt?

Meals, lodging, guide fees, incredible views, and an awesome experience are all included in the price of the hunt.

What is NOT included in the price of the hunt?

• Hunting license & tag
• Game processing (we will gut and skin your elk and prepare it for processing)
• Guide/Cook Tips (Recommend a minimum of 10% to guide, and $100/hunter or guest to cook)
• Transportation to our lodge from your home (Once you are at the lodge, we transport clients to the daily hunting spots)

Do you offer self-guided/semi guided elk hunts of drop camps in Colorado?

No, we are 100% Fully Guided only.

How many clients per each guide?

Our elk hunts are 2 Clients for 1 guide.

Can I upgrade to 1:1 elk hunt?

You can in select seasons only, please talk to Earl about this availability and cost.

How do I purchase an elk hunting license and tag in Colorado?

Some of our seasons offer over the counter licenses (Archery, Second Rifle, Third Rifle). Others are draw licenses (Muzzleloader, First Rifle, and Fourth Rifle) Muzzleloader is the hardest to draw, clients will require 2-6 points to draw depending on if you’re a resident or non-resident. First/Fourth Rifle will require 0-1 point to draw. We help all clients with the application process if needed.

Do you help take care of my animal after it’s down?

Yes, our guides will gut the animal in the field. It will then be loaded up on our ranch equipment and taken to our skinning shed to be hung, skinned, and caped if applicable. We will also pull the ivory’s and clean them up so you can take them home with you. We will then help transport to our preferred partner processor in Walden CO, around 20 miles north of our lodge. If you are taking it home to have it processed, we will help quarter and pack your meat in your coolers or freezers.

Do you have a list of references I can talk to who have hunted with you before?

Yes, we will provide references upon request, and you can check out client reviews on our website home page. Scroll down to the bottom to find the reviews, and you can check out more reviews on our Facebook or Yelp pages as well.

How do I book a hunt with I&A Outfitters?

We require a 50% deposit to hold reservations. The hunt balance is then due either 90 days prior to your hunt start date, or by July 30th if your hunting in November.

What if I book a hunt and then need to cancel?

We understand that life sometimes interrupts your plans. Because of our hunt schedule and Colorado’s license system, we most likely will not be able to move you to another date in the same year, however we do allow you to move your hunt to the following year provided that we are notified at least 60 days prior to your hunt start date, anything with-in 60 days of your hunt start date will not allow for any refunds or change in schedule. Cancellations are not allowed.

Do you offer any discounted pricing for youth hunters?

No, we work just as hard for a youth hunter as we do for any other clients, therefore we do not offer any youth hunt pricing breaks.

Do you offer ay discounts for more than 1 hunter in a group?

No, with our 2:1 client to guide ratio, we are set up to handle client who come in by themselves or with groups.

What is the closest airport to your hunting ranch in CO?

Denver International airport is 120 miles from our ranch. You can rent a car at the airport and drive to our ranch (drive time is approx. 3 hours) You can also fly into Cheyenne Wyoming or Steamboat Springs to shorten your drive by around 1-2 hours. If you have your own plane, you can land in Walden Colorado and we can pick you up! We DO NOT do pick-ups at any other airport.

What Game Management Units do you guide in?

GMU 16, 17, and 171

How physically demanding are your hunts?

Moderate to difficult. Our hunts are not easy, but they are not hard either. What makes our ranches more difficult, it the elevation of 8,600 – 10,000 feet. Its not steep country, it’s more rolling hills with every habitat the west has to offer. Physically that can be an adjustment from sea level or lower elevations. Clients hunt open sage flats, timber fringes, groves of aspens to hillsides of dark timber, so being physically prepared is important, not from the aspect of climbing a mountain, but from the aspect of seeing elk and being able to move quickly to get in front of the herd in order to get into position for a shot.

What kind of weather can I expect on my hunt?

The Rocky Mountains have some of the most torrent weather in North America, it could be 20 degrees in the morning, 70 degrees during the day, and drop to sub-freezing in the afternoon if a storm blows in. One thing is for sure, clients should be prepared for all seasons in one day!

Do you use horses or ATV’s to get into your hunt areas?

We leave the lodge in the morning using the guides vehicles, from there you will walk into your hunting spot and hunt until midday where you will head back in for lunch, then the same in the afternoon. We do not use horses or atv’s to hunt the ranches, you will be doing that on foot or sitting on a high bluff overlooking huge expanses of land trying to locate elk. We also use elevated heated blinds as stage points to glass for elk, makes it nice on those cold and snowy days!

What kind of success rate to your clients see?

We measure client opportunity rates as success can mean different things to different people. On a whole our average our opportunity rate runs around 65%, however some groups see opportunity rates closer to 95%, and some groups see opportunity rates closed to 20%. It all depends on the weather and other environmental factors that have been in play all year. Each year is different on our ranches, and each season is different on our ranches. Clients who book with us are looking for the experience not so much the kill. Hunting free range elk can be one of the most difficult hunts in North America, but the landscape and the people your hunting with are really the best part of the experience!

Do you charge guest fees for non-hunters?

Guest’s are allowed and there is a fee, but guests are only allowed if we have room at the lodge. Our priority is the hunting clients, then if room we allow guests at a rate of: $975 (3 Days) $1,625 (5 Days) $1,950 (6 Days) $2,275 (7 Days)

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J & D Outfitters

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We currently offer fully-guided private land archery, muzzleloader, and rifle elk hunts at several different locations throughout the state of Colorado: Cripple Creek, Eastern Plains, Montrose, Moon Ranch, Seely Ranch, Four Mile Ranch and North Mountain Ranch. These different hunts take place in Game Management Units (GMU) 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 59, 64, 70, 104, 105, 106 and 110. These various hunts offer something different for every hunter from quality, quantity, bugle hunts, and premier lodging.

All of our hunting areas continue to offer excellent archery, muzzleloader, and rifle opportunities on trophy quality elk as proven year after year. Your elk hunt may be combined with a deer or pronghorn hunt depending on the hunt location. All hunts include 2×1 guide service (1×1 available at an additional cost), roundtrip transportation from nearest airport, transportation in and around hunting areas, lodging/cabin accommodations, home-cooked meals, Field prep of animal harvested and transport to local processor and transporting your trophy to our local taxidermist.

We continue to provide a family atmosphere for father and son/daughter, husband and wife, brothers, and other family relationships. We enjoy providing a unique atmosphere for family and friends.

Our fully guided, private land archery, muzzleloader, and rifle elk hunts range from $7,950 – $19,500 per person depending on the camp and location you choose from our many different options.

J & D OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICE

J & D Outfitters is a family owned business that has exclusive hunting rights to several thousand acres of private mountain ranches, as well as several 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 private land Elk, Mule Deer , Pronghorn and Turkey hunts throughout various locations in the state of Colorado. We also conduct Ranching for Wildlife Hunts in units 3, 4, 12, 13, 131 and 231 located in the Northwest corner of Colorado. Part of our operations are conducted on Pikes Peak Ranger Districts.

J&D Outfitters and Guide Service, Inc. is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. J&D Outfitters and Guide Service, Inc. operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service and Pike National Forest.

J & D Outfitters has several hunting properties across Colorado to provide you with the best opportunities.

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Come enjoy a true Guided Colorado Elk Hunt with Silver Spur Outfitters on quality private land. Our guides and staff are committed to providing you with the “Hunt of a Lifetime!”

Elk Hunts are either four or five day hunts taking place from from September to November. Guided Elk Hunts have a 2 hunter to 1 guide ratio. Our success rate has been 80% over the last 3 years, with bulls averaging 5×5’s or 6×6’s. The quality of bulls on our leases has been greatly improving over the last few years and we have harvested several bulls in the 270-340 class range. The Elk population in this area is one of the biggest herds in the State.

Colorado High Fence Elk Hunts

Welcome to our Western Colorado High Fence Elk Hunting operation located in the Rocky Mountains just outside the small town of Collbran, which is just 45 minutes northeast of Grand Junction, Colorado. We offer guided elk hunts for management bull elk as well as trophy class bull elk in the 400-to-600-inch class. We offer the best 100% guaranteed Colorado preserve elk hunts of any outfit in business today. With reasonable pricing and professional guides our elk hunts are hands down the best available.

When you arrive at the ranch it is what anyone would picture as your typical big bull elk country and more. Our private Colorado elk hunting preserve is tucked away in a big basin with large mountain sides covered in oak brush, aspens, creek bottoms, rock rims, grass covered slides and open meadows filled with trophy class bull elk. Once out hunting you will look around and see all the deep draws and high stone cliffs, making you realize the true possibility of taking a monster bull elk. With more than 1,000 acres of prime elk hunting terrain you are sure to find the trophy of your dreams. Whether you are looking for a nice 6x6 bull elk or the elusive 400-inch trophy typical, we are the outfitters to hunt with. We can accommodate every client's needs, ability, and group size. Our trophy rocky mountain bull elk range in size from 300-inch bulls to bulls well over 600 inches and even the chance at something over 700 inches.  Whatever size of trophy elk you are interested in hunting we are sure to be up to the job! Along with trophy bull elk hunts we also offer 100% guaranteed cow elk hunts to fill your freezer.

Guaranteed Preserve Elk Hunts in Colorado 

The reason to book a guaranteed guided trophy elk hunt in Colorado with Severson Outfitters is the fact we custom build every trophy package for all our clients. In doing so we can accommodate every hunter's personal needs and physical ability. Our guided elk hunts can be done on foot using backpacks, hiking gear, and a lot of glassing of mountain sides for herds of bull and cow elk, just as you would on a back country hunt. While glassing you will see 300-inch bull elk to bulls over 400 inches during your typical day. If that is not enough to get your blood pumping, you even have the chance of seeing a monster 500-inch bull elk, an opportunity that most hunters will never have the privilege of seeing in their lifetime. 

If that is not the elk hunt you are interested in, we can also hunt safari style using a variety of four-wheel drive vehicles and UTV's, or hunt in a blind strategically placed on game trails ensuring each hunter gets the opportunity at a trophy bull. We have accommodated elk hunters from 8 years old to hunters in their 90's. Another unique option we can offer to clients on our guaranteed elk hunts is the opportunity to use any weapon. This allows us to hunt monster bull elk in the rut with rifles. We also can use crossbow where you typically would not be able to on a free-range property. Along with that, we cater to handgun elk hunting clients and archery clients alike.

Guided High Fence Colorado Elk Hunts

We frequently get asked by our clients: “when is the best time for a guided elk hunt?” Our answer is, there is no bad time to hunt for a trophy class bull elk. The reason is because there is no need to deal with the hassle of trying to draw a tag or being restricted to a set hunting season where you will only have a few days to find the trophy elk you are looking for. We back our offer with a 100% NO KILL NO PAY Guarantee on all our elk packages. However prime hunting on our ranch for trophy bull elk is from the first week of August throughout September and October.

During these 8 to 9 weeks our clients can enjoy the best elk hunting that our ranch has to offer. Bugling bulls along with the changing of the seasons bringing colorful mountain sides and perfect hunting temperatures. Velvet trophy bull elk hunts are available starting August 1st. Contact us for more information on these unique trophy hunts. We do offer guided elk hunts in November and early December as well, which is an excellent time to come out on a hunt. The colder months are exceptional elk hunting times for those hunters looking to fill the freezer with high quality meat.

Colorado Guided Elk Hunt Prices

Our Colorado guided elk hunt prices are the best available for the quality of animals, guides, meals, and overall experience. Whether you are looking for a management bull elk or the elusive typical trophy 400-inch bull, Severson Outfitters is the outfitter to hunt with. We have several 350-inch to 450-inch bull elk and even a few bulls that will be in the high 500 inch and even 600-inch bulls. All guided elk hunts are guaranteed no kill no pay for all rifle, muzzleloader, handgun, and archery hunters alike!

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 Elk Hunt Pricing

2024 season

Management Bull Pricing (Up to 300”) $8,750

Bronze Package (301” to 340”) $12,500

Silver Package (341” to 380”) $14,500

Gold Package (381” to 400”) $16,500

400 Club Package (401"-420") $19,500

Super Gold Package (421” to 440”) $22,500

Platinum Package (441” to 460”) $26,500

Super Platinum Package (461” to 480”) $29,500

Executive Package (481” to 499”) $35,500

Legacy Package ( 500” to 599”) Starting at $45,000+

Custom Presidential Package (600"-700"+ )

(These are world class monster elk and are very limited)

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All guided trophy elk hunting packages include 3 nights lodging, all your meals, drinks (including a full bar), guide, license, professional field care of your trophy and meat all for no additional cost. 

All bull elk hunts require a $2,500 non refundable deposit per hunter to book. Bulls over 500" require a 50% deposit to book the hunt.  All deposits are 100% absolutely non refundable. 

All-Inclusive Cow Elk Hunting Packages

Mature Cow Elk Package - $3,5 00

Our guided cow elk hunt packages include 2 nights lodging, all your meals, drinks  (full open bar included) , guide, lodging, license, professional field care of your trophy and meat all for no additional cost.

Single Day Elk Hunting Packages

(No Meals or Lodging included with Day Hunts)

Mature Cow  Elk Day Hunt Package - $3,00 0

A ll cow elk hunts require a $1,000 non refundable deposit per hunter to book.  All deposits are 100% absolutely non refundable. 

Colorado High Fence Elk Hunt Contact Form

Contact us today to see what we have to offer for elk hunting package options. We offer corporate group packages, family packages, and hunts for large groups of 5 or more hunters. 

I would like to personally invite you to book a guaranteed trophy elk hunt, or one of our affordable management packages today. Unlike other outfitters I make 100% of my living guiding hunters year-round on fully guided hunts, making my outfit one of the most successful outfitting businesses operating today. Please feel free to contact me anytime, 7 days a week, with any questions or to discuss everything my outfit has to offer. I look forward to hunting with you. 

Questions? Call us today at (970) 683-8958 to discuss your needs and interests so we can custom build your Colorado trophy elk hunting trip of a lifetime! Or leave us a message by sending us a contact form below.

Ranked as one of the Top Colorado Trophy Elk Hunting Destinations in 2022 by Ranch Review and Outfitter Connection !

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Cities and Airports Nearby to Severson Outfitters 

We at Severson Outfitters have such a convenient location that we are within 4 hours from Denver, CO, 5 hours from Salt Lake City, UT, Rock Springs, WY, and Farmington, NM, and 6 hours from Casper, WY. We are also conveniently located 4 hours away from Denver International Airport, 5 hours from Salt Lake City International Airport, and 8 hours from the Albuquerque International Sunport.

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Why Hunt at C Lazy U Ranch?

C Lazy U Outfitters offers inclusive big game hunting trips for elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope in Colorado, with archery, muzzle loader and rifle hunts from September through November. Our guided hunting trips are led by experienced guides in a fair-chase environment on predominately private land, with some public land on the property boundaries.

Bring home a trophy mule deer, thanks to C Lazy U's substantial resident herd and the migratory route that bisects the property, which brings in those elusive monster bucks.

• Bring your family! They will love the non-hunting activities we offer, which even includes a supervised kids' program so your significant other can have some alone time.
• Custom hunts are our specialty! From mobility issues to combo hunts, we work with you every step of the way to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.
• We are passionate about rendering excellent hunts through the practice of sustainable hunting, and manage our free-range herds and their habitats year-round.

We look forward to welcoming you to the ranch for your once-in-a-lifetime guided hunting trip in Colorado.

The signature C Lazy U hunt is one of our premier guided elk hunts, thanks to Colorado's large elk population. Because we are located just 10 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, we have some of the largest migrating elk herds crossing our 16,000 acres—and when elk hunting in Colorado at C Lazy U , you'll see bulls ranging from 200” to 300” in size! Our world-class hunting guides can accommodate all hunter needs and styles, guiding archery, muzzle loader and rifle elk hunting trips.

Combo Elk & Mule Deer

The C Lazy U Ranch is one of the best mule deer habitats in Colorado: year after year, we see trophy mule deer roll in for the rut. While on Colorado mule deer hunts at C Lazy U Ranch, you will see mule deer ranging in size from 150” to 190” — and even larger. To maintain a quality deer population, we offer approximately eight rifle guided deer hunts each year.

Pronghorn Antelope

Similar to our elk and mule deer herds, we have several pronghorn antelope that summer on the sage flats of the C Lazy U Ranch. We accommodate 1-3 hunters per year depending on interest and successful landowner tag applications. Our fully guided hunts are designed around 3 days in early October. Please call for more information on this hunt.

Rates for Colorado hunting trip packages are per person for six nights, five days.

Rate includes the following:

• Complimentary shuttle from Granby Airport and the Amtrak train station in Granby. Shuttle services from/to other places can be arranged.
• Luxury accommodations based on double occupancy
• Three meals daily, prepared by our in-house chef
• Transportation in the field
• One-on-one guided hunting each day with our expert guides
• Most ranch activities, including horseback riding indoors and on trails, mountain biking on our fleet of Spot Bikes, and fly fishing with Orvis equipment.
• Our complimentary Fall Kids' Club for children age 3 to 17
• Spa services, trap shooting and the ropes course & zipline are also available at a la carte rates.

For more detailed information about C Lazy U hunting experiences, please visit the Plan Your Trip page.

$7,500 /person

Muzzle Loader:

$8,500 /person

$10,000 /person

$3,500 /person

Combo Elk & Mule Deer Hunts

$15,000 /person

Pronghorn Antelope Hunts

Important information.

Non-hunting companions are welcome at our normal inclusive rates.

Single occupancy is available at an additional fee per person per night.

These rates do not include airfare, hunting license, meat processing, taxidermy, incidental charges and normal tax and service charge.

A 30% deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The remainder will be charged to your card 60 days prior to arrival. All payments are non-refundable unless a replacement hunter can be found.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

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Critical Information

Hunter safety.

All hunters born after January 1, 1949 MUST have completed an approved hunter education course before applying for or buying a Colorado hunting license.

For more information about this requirement, please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website .

Hunting Licenses

You will need to purchase the appropriate hunting License(s) for your hunt. We will assist you with this every step of the way, and ensure you are ready to legally hunt when you arrive.

Feel free to visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website's Plan Your Hunt page for very detailed information on preparing for a big-game hunt in Colorado, or download this PDF Big Game Planner .

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Elk HUNTING COLORADO

Hooker Mountain Outfitters offers its clients semi-guided and guided elk hunting in Colorado. Our Hunters have the opportunity to hunt on around 7000 acres of prime private land ranches located in the heart of Northwest Colorado. Our ranches consist of alfalfa fields, river bottom, pines, quakes, and oak brush. These ranches also have large numbers of resident elk on them year-round! In addition, we are just 17 miles from Craig, Colorado, also known as the “Colorado elk hunting capital,” hosting some of the largest elk herds in Colorado.

Our hunters typically see a 80% success rate and have several opportunities to harvest an animal during their hunting season. You can count on one of our experienced elk hunting guides to assist you in your elk hunt in Colorado by placing you in the area with the highest probability of coming home with an elk you can be proud of.  Pick-ups and Rangers are used to get to hunting areas, and then you will be on foot. We are able to accommodate all abilities and skill levels. All hunts are set according to  Colorado Parks and Wildlife

RIFLE ELK HUNTS

Our rifle elk hunts, are without a doubt, one of the most popular hunts we offer.

We are certain that elk hunting experience will be on that you will remember for years to come!

ARCHERY HUNTING

Available in September when the bulls will be bugling and heavy in the rut. This is an intense adrenaline adventure for any bowhunter looking for a great Colorado archery elk hunting experience. Spot and stalk, blinds, and tree stands are used.

The opportunities to harvest an elk are plentiful, and the animals are amazing. Our archery elk hunts allow for bow hunters to harvest an animal they’ll be talking about for years to come.

COW ELK HUNTS

Our 3-day affordable cow elk hunts take place after the 4th season and run through the entire month of December. Cow elk hunts are an exciting, fun way to fill the freezer and a great way to introduce someone to elk hunting. Depending on conditions, clients may ride a short distance with one of our experienced hunting guides to the hunting site by snowmobile. We can accommodate all levels and physical abilities.

Check availability and have your questions answered directly from the outfitter Tom Kostur (970) 846-4532 Outfitters License # 1465

Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters, LLC

Granby, Colorado

Welcome to ARAPAHO WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS, LLC

Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters, provides you with a once in a lifetime wilderness experience. Our Colorado elk hunting camps include a main cook tent as well as several client tents. These tents provide you with that rugged outdoor experience with some of the comforts of home. Each sleeping tent comes furnished with individual cots, cot trees, and wood-burning stoves. Our camp cook will make sure you always have hearty meals and our wranglers and guides take care of the rest of the chores.

Our main trailhead is approximately 15 miles north/then southeast of Granby, Colorado, off of Hwy 6. Base camp (depending on the location used) is normally about 2-3 miles on horseback from the designated trailhead.

Our primary base camp is nestled into the south side of a beautiful lake in a peaceful meadow, surrounded by some of the most beautiful Peaks in Colorado. Not far from this particular camp is the Arapaho Creek and Buchanan Creek where you can fish for trout.

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Here at Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters, We Offer Premier Backcountry  Hunts in Colorado. Click The Button Below To View All Our Packages. Feel Free To Contact Us If You Have Any Questions About Booking Your Trip

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Wondering what to pack? At Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters, we made it easy for you! Check out our suggested packing list to make sure you have all the right gear for your next hunt.

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We are proud to announce that Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters is now back in the hands of its ORIGINAL OWNERS! We have successfully ran our outfitting business within the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area since 1999, taking brief retirement from 2017 – until 2020. — Sadly, things did not work out with the new owners and although our retirement was short lived — we knew we had put too much work, heart and soul into our business and just could not let it go! We ensure you that we are going to rebuild the reputation and standing that we worked so hard to build for over 18 years, by assuring you that the supreme quality of our camps, hunts and top-notch customer service will be as it was in years past. Our clients have always trusted us from the very beginning and we intend to build back upon that trust and we look forward to seeing you in camp with us very soon!

Steve Nunley Denise Nunley Alan Bryson

COLORADO ELK HUNTING

• Colorado Elk Hunting

Atmore Outfitters

Guided elk hunts.

Colorado is home to the largest elk population in the world and top-ranked for large bulls. Hunters from all over the world come to Colorado to experience the thrill of hearing a bugle call echo througout the pine-scented wilderness. And bring home fresh, wild meat or a trophy for the wall.

When you book an elk hunting trip with Atmore Outfitters, you’re getting generations of Colorado elk hunting experience. Hunting is in our veins. We’ve harvested numerous bulls over 300, many bulls over 350, and two bulls over 400 for our clients over the years. All hunts are fair chase with no high fences.

Two private hunting camps, in addition to other locations, offer ample space and comfort for an evening of unwinding and sharing stories after a long days’ elk hunting trip.

For our hunts, we provide:

Detailed supply lists, a reminder of which licenses and permits you are required to secure ahead of time, clear contracts detailing expectations from both parties, exclusive attention (we never mix hunting groups), low guide-to-hunter ratios, clear refund policy, clean, comfortable accommodations (most hunts. please contact us for details), a commitment to set you up for success and keep everyone safe.

BOOK YOUR ELK HUNTING TRIP TODAY

Please contact us for all the specifics of what we provide during a guided hunt.

Our approach to hunting is patience during an ethical fair chase hunt. Hunters of all abilities are welcome. We guide archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts. Based on party size, location, and other variables, we can customize a hunt to meet your needs.

A 25% deposit per client is required at the time of booking your trip. 

Contact us today to discover a hunting package right for you.

• Book your Colorado Hunting Adventure Today!

Colorado Elk Hunts

Western Outdoor Adventures is proud to offer you, some of the best Colorado Elk Hunts in GMU Units 11,22,42, 421 & 52 for Archery, Muzzleloader, & Rifle seasons.

Northwest Colorado is famous for one of the largest herds of elk in North America. All our elk hunts are fair chase only. Our Elk Hunting Areas from deep in the timber to our private land, we try to provide you with superb big game hunting opportunities.

ELK HUNTING OUTFITTERS

In addition to our excellent resident elk herds, hunting pressure on nearby public lands causes more elk to migrate onto land that is leased by Western Outdoor Adventures.

Our elk hunting areas are in 4-point or better all game management units, thereby increasing your chances of taking a mature bull elk. Typically, our hunters achieve a successful harvest on 4-point or better bull elk, with most bulls running in the 5- to 6-point range. They are generally scoring in the ranges from 250″-300″ with a chance at some over 300″.

The terrain you will hunt varies from dark timber, aspens, rolling sage hills, hay fields, river bottoms, open meadows, dense oak brush, pinon-juniper trees & cedar trees.

REASONABLE PRICED HUNTS

We hunt out of trucks and this hunt is a spot and stock style.

For the hunter who prefers to put tasty elk steaks in the freezer rather than antlers on the wall, we also offer cow elk hunting at a reduced rate. Our cow elk hunts take place at the end of November and the months of December & January. These big game herd reduction hunts help to control our over-abundant elk herds.

Our elk hunt tags are easy to get with two seasons being OTC and two seasons being a draw tag with zero points and even at a second choice sometimes if you’re lucky enough. So, if you’re looking for a reasonable price and a respectable hunt, then this is your place.

• DIY Hunts Available
• Fully Guided Hunts Available

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