Following are the outfitters and hunts available with Colorado High Country Adventures. Whether you are interested in pursuing elk and mule deer in the high country of western Colorado, or whitetails, mule deer and antelope on the plains of Wyoming or in Montana we can accommodate you. Our 500,000 acres of private land hunting in Wyoming is fantastic for big mule deer, whitetails, trophy elk and antelope, with classic western accommodations in beautiful knotty pine cabins. In British Columbia we have great multi-species hunts for Mountain Goat, Cougar, Moose, Mule Deer, Grizzly and Black Bear. Unguided drop camps are available in Colorado. Please review our hunting locations and let us know what hunts you are interested in and we will be glad to get you complete information on any of the following outfitters.
Colorado San Luis Valley: Unit 681
Colorado License #1714
Here we offer hunters guided, high country pack-in hunts for elk and mule deer. Antelope hunts take place on private ranches in the north end of the San Luis Valley. The San Luis Valley and surrounding mountains is really neat place to hunt as often you can see elk, antelope and deer all in the same day. Elk numbers have increased in recent years with many elk summering right in the valley and we have expanded hunting opportunities for late season and cow elk hunts through December. Antelope are plentiful down in the valley as the alfalfa farms keep them around as well as lots of mule deer.
Self guided drive to (4WD) drop camps are also offered in the National Forest. These camps are set up in areas with minimal traffic and are a great choice for hunters who have lots of gear and are comfortable hunting on their own. We will have a complete camp ready to go, and we will show you on maps and with GPS places where we historically see elk. From there you are on your own. A four wheel drive vehicle is necessary to hunt these camps, but once there you can hunt out on foot or make short drives.
We also have available a beautiful log cabin situated on 80 acres of land surrounded by National Forest. This cabin is leased as an unguided drop camp with a maximum of 5-6 hunters. You can hunt right out the door or make short drives to other trailheads. The cabin is modern, fully equipped with propane appliances, hot water shower, indoor bathroom etc. and it sures beats a tent camp!
Average Costs: Guided elk and deer hunts will have an average cost of $3500 for guided rifle hunts and $3000 for archery. Self guided drive up drop camps are $1500 and guided late season cow elk hunts are $2000. Antelope hunts are guided at $2000. All prices are per person and subject to change.
Hotchkiss Ranch Hunt: Unit 521
Colorado License #1115
Here we hunt on a 5000 acre private ranch high in the mountains above the western Colorado towns of Hotchkiss and Paonia. This country is located on the east side of Grand Mesa. The ranch is somewhat easier to hunt with a trail system in place for access to prime locations and an elevation at approximately 9000-10,000 feet. The ranch is reached via 4WD vehicle and hunting is staged from modern, comfortable cabin accomodations. Even though the ranch is off-grid, we have generators and propane allowing for hot water showers, lights and flush toilets. We even have DIRECTV so you can stay in touch with the world and watch football games on Sunday night!
This is a small hunting concession where we'll host approximatley 3-5 hunters most weeks. Success here is high on good, mature bulls with a 300" class animal a real possibility. The deer hunting is very good with lots of big mule deer bucks. Some landowner vouchers are available for deer each year so ask early in the year if you want a combo hunt. Elk summer on the ranch so finding animals is generally not much of a problem.
This ranch is a locally owned family business where the rancher runs sheep in the summer and helps guide hunters. There are many repeat clients and some long-time guides. Transportation to the ranch is available from Grand Junction if you fly-in.
Average costs: Guided, 2X1 elk hunts cost $3500 per hunter plus your license with 1X1 hunts available at $4500. These hunts are a great value, especially for private land in Western Colorado. Cow elk hunts are $1000 while combo deer and elk hunts are $5500.
Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness: Unit 24
Colorado License #961
The White River Valley and Flat Tops Wilderness Area of Colorado is home to the largest elk herd in the United States. Here we offer guided and unguided hunts in the wilderness area and adjoining National Forest. Unguided drop camp hunting is from remote pack-in tent camps while guided hunts are staged from cabins at the ranch in the valley.
From the ranch, the outfit includes aproximately 150 sq. miles of back country in the White River National Forest east to Trappers Lake and on both north and south sides of the White River up to the Marvine drainage. This vast country offers clients a very broad range of hunting opportunities ranging from 8,000 ft elevations to 11,000 ft.
Guided hunts average about 6-8 hunters per week and we hunt 2X1 while drop camps can be set for up to 10 hunters. Several of our guides and packers have been hunting this country for over 25 years! Hunters that are in good shape will have an advantage but horses sure do help with access the high country. This part of Colorado has lots and lots of elk, although the trophy quality is somewhat less than some of our other hunts.
Average costs: Guided 2X1 hunts are $3600 for 1st rifle, archery and muzzleloader hunts. The combo deer/elk hunts 2nd, 3rd and 4th season are $3200. Complete ready to hunt drop camps are $1750. All hunts are subject to taxes and change.
Northwest Colorado Units 12 and 3
Colorado License #868
Here we offer private land hunting in northwest Colorado. The high country ranch is located in the mountains approximately 25 miles southwest of Hayden, Colorado. The ranch is reached via access controlled 4WD road, and is surrounded on three sides by the Routt National Forest. Hunters enjoy comfortable accommodations in a modern mountain lodge located in some of the best game country in Colorado. The lodge is fully equipped with propane appliances, hot water, showers and flush toilets. You will find excellent elk hunting with a large resident herd and plenty of migrating animals during late season hunts. Physically this is a somewhat "easier" hunt than some of our other pack-in wilderness hunts. All archery, muzzleloader and the first three rifle hunts are run from this lodge.
For the 4th rifle hunt (elk only) we operates from the home cabin in Hayden and hunt an 8000 acre ranch north of town. This ranch is high country desert, making this a fun hunt for all ages with easy accessibility and great spot and stalk hunting. Expect to see plenty of elk here. It's not unusual to see several hundred animals each day and maybe more, especially if the mountains get heavy snow and the elk move to the low country. We offer late season cow elk hunts here with 100% shooting success.
We also offers a superb summer program at the high country ranch. Here you'll enjoy horseback riding, fishing, site seeing and big game photography. The lodge is comfortable and peaceful!
Average costs: Guided hunts only with an average cost of $3800 per person subject to change.
Colorado Eastern Slope Private Ranches: Units 105, 106, 128, 133, 130
Colorado License #1847
Mule Deer: We offer trophy deer hunts on the eastern plains for rifle, archery and muzzleloader hunters. We hunt units 105,106 and 130. All of 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 and subsequently book up well in advance. We also offer trophy deer hunts on our mountain ranches. All of our deer hunts are accessed by four wheel drive truck, with hunting done on foot utilizing spot and stalk.
Antelope: We offer great rifle antelope hunting on the eastern plains. We hunt units 105,106,128, 133 and 130. All of these areas have historically proven to be among the best in Colorado for producing quality antelope. The eastern plains hunts are our most popular and subsequently book up well in advance. All of our antelope hunts are accessed by four wheel drive truck, with hunting done on foot utilizing spot and stalk. These hunts typically have a 100% harvest rate.
Elk Hunts: We offer trophy elk hunts on two of our ranches, in which only 6 X 6 - 300 inch plus and better bulls will be taken. This hunt takes place in game units where 330+ bulls are taken regularly. Our most popular season is usually the early rifle season. The bulls are typically still bugling some and the weather is not quite as much of a factor. Call early for these bookings.
Average costs: Guided hunts only at $5500-$6500 for trophy deer, $8500 for elk and $1500-$2500 for antelope. Semi-guided antelope hunts are $900. Prices do not include the cost of hunting licenses, tags or landowner tags and are subject to change.
British Columbia Tatla Lake Region
Niut Trails Outfitting
British Columbia License #GO 109 099
Our association with fellow hunters and outfitters over the years allowed us to meet Eric Hatch in British Columbia. Eric has hunting rights on approximately 400 square miles of territory in the Tatlayoko Valley and Chilcotin Plateau region of British Columbia. Here you have a chance to experience some of the last remaining true wilderness in North America. Hunts are available for Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Black Bear, Wolf, Mule Deer, and Cougar. British Columbia offers overall excellent hunting, guaranteed licenses and reasonable costs for a multi-species hunt. Most hunting is done by spot and stalk making for a great trip, lots of game, and exciting stalks.
Mountain goats are best hunted in September and early October. The best time for moose is during the rut in late September and the first two weeks of October. Mule deer are seen through the fall months, but of course the November rut is the best time for spotting big bucks. Spring bear hunts are highly successful and bear can be added to all fall hunts. Bear hunting is by spot and stalk only. All hunts are completely full each year so if you want to hunt in 2009 please contact us soon.
Average costs: Guided hunts only at $4200 for moose, $6400 for mountain goat, bear hunts are $3600 and deer hunts are $3600 subject to taxes and change. Combo hunts are available at additional cost.
Wyoming Private Ranch Hunting
Wyoming Outfitters License BG042 and BG078
Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and antelope hunting on over 500,000 acres of private ranch lands in southeast Wyoming. The ranch has a large elk herd, lots of deer, and you will see hundreds of antelope each day. Overall success is consistently outstanding at approximately 90% kill on all species with close to 100% shot opportunity. Hunters enjoy modern, comfortable accommodations in the beautiful knotty pine lodge or adjacent cabins. This is a first class hunt with quality accommodations, prime ranch land to hunt, and lots and lots of game. You will not be disappointed here.
The ranch is accessed via 4WD vehicle and all hunting is done on foot. We will use spot and stalk tactics, hunt from stands, or drive the thick cover depending on the weather and game movement. The terrain is relatively modest and more easily hunted as compared to our high country pack-in hunts, making this ranch hunt an excellent choice for those hunters who are physically just not able to go on our high mountain hunts. Physically challenged hunters are welcome and we will be able to get you into position to see game.
Average costs: Guided elk hunts will average $4000 for archery and $5000 for rifle, deer hunts will average $3400 and antelope hunts are in the $1500 range. Combo deer/antelope hunts are $4000. Late season (November) whitetail hunts are $2500 with lodging and meals not included. All hunts are subject to taxes and change. Call or e-mail and we will send you a complete hunting package for 2009 including 2009 WY applications.
Montana Lodge Hunt for Mule Deer
Burnt Out Lodge
Enjoy mule deer hunting on this 6000 acre ranch located near Big Timber, Montana in the southwest part of the state. The ranch has a variety of terrain from the cottonwoods along the creek to steep coulees with lots of juniper and spruce for excellent, thick deer cover up into the drainages. Large grassy meadows surround the area. Part of the ranch burned several years ago and is now in the regenerative phase providing excellent habitat and deer browse. If you hunt this ranch you will see plenty of bucks and you will kill a nice mule deer.
All hunts are unguided with a high level of service from the ranch owners. Hunters on the ranch can expect to see 50-100 deer daily with a good buck to doe ratio. You will find the average mature bucks to be in the 20"-22" range with some bigger deer around, especially later in the season. Hunters are limited 4 per year to maintain buck numbers and trophy potential. Shots can be close in the thick cover, or at long ranges if you find your deer in the meadows. Flat shooting calibers that will kill deer out to 400 yards are recommended.
There is a beautiful log lodge where you will stay and all meals are included, served family style. During the evening you can relax in front of the huge stone fireplace or watch TV. All rooms have a private bath. You will need transportation and a 4X4 is recommended. If you fly to Montana these vehicles can be rented at the airport in either Billings or Bozeman. Licenses in Montana are by draw only and we will be glad to help with the application process. All hunters are encouraged to apply for preference points so if you do not draw this year you'll have a better opportunity in subsequent years. Please be aware of the March 15 application deadline for non-residents.
Average costs: Unguided deer hunts will have an average cost of $1500 per person for four days of hunting including lodging and meals subject to change.
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Steve Bland
Colorado High Country Adventures
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