Elk
TROPHY
ELK ON NEW MEXICO
RANCHES
100% SUCCESS PAST 5 YEARS
FREE-RANGE GUARANTEED TAG
This outfitter has limited his property to
only two hunts for a combined total of 8 hunters on close to 100,000
acres of prime private property. Last fall all 8 took bulls with
the top going 350 Boone and Crockett. Size was down a little compared
to past years, so he is taking less hunters to maintain trophy quality.
In 2010 he took 11 bulls for 11 hunters averaging just over 320 and the
best bulls grossed 350 Boone and Crockett. In 2009 he had 12 hunters all
take bulls, including 4 over 350 points. In 2008 6 bulls grossed
over 330. In 2007 they had 6 bulls gross over 340. As you can see
if you really want to take a good bull then here is the place.
Hunters over 70 years in age have taken trophy bulls on this hunt.
He has several ranches in northeastern
New Mexico
totaling 95,000 acres. He runs two consecutive 5-day hunts guided 1x1
with the first one priced at $11,000 starting in early October and the
second hunt is $10,000. Guaranteed landowner voucher is included so
there is no draw. Hunters fly into
Colorado Springs and rent a car. Very limited
openings for 2012. Hunt
EK278.
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COLORADO TROPHY ELK HUNTS
FREE-RANGE NO FENCES
100% SUCCESS ON TROPHY BULLS
PAST 2 YEARS
These are some of the top ranches
in Colorado
that consistently produce great bulls for an affordable price.
This outfitter has several trophy ranches in southeastern Colorado
that have landowner vouchers so you are guaranteed a tag, no drawing.
His hunts are for bulls grossing over 300 inches and success generally
runs at or near 100 percent. He takes a very limited amount of
hunters on these properties to maintain this high success record on
quality bulls.
Ceola Vista Ranch has 80,000
private acres west of
Trinidad
and over the course of 4 hunts they take a total of 12 hunters.
Success has run 100% and all bulls have gross scored over 300 inches
Boone and Crockett and up into the 350 class. Typically hunters
see about 100 elk per day and 10 to 20 bulls.
5 days guided 1x1 with ranch house accommodations is $9,000 starting
October 16 and they will run 4 hunts into early November.
Hunt EKCV933.
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Sugarite is made up of 2
adjoining ranches totaling 10,000 acres near
Trinidad.
He typically takes only 4 hunters per year on this property and success
has been 100% on bulls grossing over 300 inches and quite often a bull
is taken each year scoring in the 340 to 350 class. This does not
have to be a physical hunt and the property is made up of mostly
plateaus, canyons and aspen. First gun hunt is October 16-20 and
the second hunt is October 23 to 27. He normally takes 2 hunters
on each hunt.
They took 6 archery elk
hunters in 2011 and they scored on 4 bulls ranging in size from 280 to
320 Pope and Young.
Last fall they took 4 mule
deer hunters on this property and they tagged 4 bucks, including 2 in
the 180’s and 2 in the mid-170’s. In 2010 they took 2 deer hunters
and they scored on a 186 and 170. In 2009 a monster 240-inch buck
was taken on the property.
5-day hunts guided 2x1 with nice accommodations and meals are
priced at $8,000 for elk or $5,500 for deer. Hunt EKS933.
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Ranch Rosato is 25,000 private acres of low country, fairly open with
wide grasslands and sage that the elk have migrated out of the high
country and taken up residence here in the San Luis Valley. Elk numbers are very high on this
ranch. They usually take 4 hunters late September up to mid-November
and success was 100% last fall on good 6x6 bulls gross scoring up to 330
inches. 5-day hunt guided 2x1 full service includes nice ranch house
lodging and meals for only $7,500 and this is not a physical hunt or at
high elevation. Hunt EKRR933.
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COLORADO PRIVATE-LAND ELK $4400
4-DAY HORSEBACK HUNT
TYPICALLY OVER 85% SUCCESS
We just can’t say enough about this
hunt. Private land, cabin accommodations, horseback from the cabin
daily, plenty of elk, super high success and priced right.
2011 first rifle hunt went 8 for 8 on bulls, second hunt 7 for 8, third
hunt 3 for 7, but they hit and lost 3 and missed 6. The top bulls
grossed right at that 300-inch mark and they typically average in that
250 to 260-inch range. This hunt is just amazing for success and
experiencing a true western elk hunt.
The outfitter produces numbers like this every year. His archery hunts
are all calling, spot and stalk. A very exciting way to chase bulls and
his success is unmatched. Last fall he hosted 12 archers and they took 6
bulls and wounded and lost 6. All wounded bulls were hit at under 25
yards and all hunters took shots except one hunter and he passed. In
2010 he had 11 archers take 10 bulls.
In 2010 he had 40 rifle hunters over the course of 4 seasons score on 34
bulls, including 11 six point bulls and 2 that gross scored over 300
inches. Most bulls taken are 5x5’s averaging in the 240 to 260 class.
In 2009 his 31 hunters tagged 27 bulls, 2 missed and 2 passed. Best bull
was a 5x6 that grossed 290 and the average bull went 250 Boone and
Crockett points. The 2008 rifle season produced 24 bulls for 28 hunters
and everyone got shooting. JUST LOOK AT THE SUCCESS RATE OVER THE PAST
SEVERAL YEARS.
This small personal outfitter operates on a private ranch with high elk
numbers just southeast of Craig. Most bulls taken are 5 points, although
some will be 6 points. Hunters can add mule deer for only $1,600 and
they take some great bucks.
All hunts are horseback and are 4 days guided 2x1. Accommodations is a
renovated pre-1900 ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, big kitchen,
living room, mud room and enclosed porch. The first rifle hunt has been
100% in the draw. The second and third season elk permits are sold
over-the-counter. Fourth season elk hunters need to apply, but draw has
been near 100%.
Deer permits have also been close to 100% draw. Rifle elk hunts are
$4,400 or combine with mule deer for $6,000.
Over the past 6 years he has had only 3 bowhunters not take a shot at a
bull and success has been just over 75%. Two hunts are September 17-20
and 21-24. Bow hunts are $5,000 and muzzleloader is $4,500. Hunters are
picked up at Hayden airport.
Hunt EK824.
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SEPTEMBER RIFLE BUGLE HUNT
35,000-ACRE FREE-RANGE RANCH
This ranch is in the CWMU program, allowing them to rifle
hunt in September during the rut. The property has an amazing bull to
cow ratio of 80:100 and hunters can expect to see 15 to 20 good bulls
per day. They normally take 8 hunters per hunt starting September 14 and
finishing early October. This way all the hunters get to experience the
rut in full force with bugling bulls and crashing of antlers. HCU has
never had a hunter come home without a bull on this hunt.
Size was down this year due to overall weather conditions averaging a
little over 300 inches. In 2010 they went 24 for 24 and the best bull
grossed 346 Boone and Crockett. In 2009 the average bull grossed 320 and
the best went 365 inches.
5-day hunt guided 2x1 is $9,790 with lodge accommodations. Hunters are
met at the Salt Lake City airport. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz
have been on this ranch.
Hunt EK255.
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$4000
COLORADO
ELK HUNT
RANCHING FOR WILDLIFE
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
GUARANTEED ELK TAG
At press time 13 elk hunters had tagged 8
bulls on this 21,000-acre private ranch in the Ranching For Wildlife
Program, allowing them to hunt elk from early September to late
December.
In 2010 success rate was over 75% and the best bull gross scored 280 and
3 more were between 265 and 270. The average bull scored over 240 Boone
and Crockett points. 19 hunters had muley tags and they scored on 12
bucks, crippled 2 and all had shooting except for one and he passed. The
best buck gross scored over 185 and 3 more were taken in the 170 to 180
class. 20 hunters had pronghorn tags and all 20 scored with the best 2
bucks going over 15 inches.
Here is a ranch that offers all 3 western species for a discount price.
$4,000 for an elk or a mule deer and add the second specie for only
$1,500 and you can add a pronghorn for as little as $500.
This 21,000-acre private ranch is in the Ranching for Wildlife Program
and they can set their own seasons allowing rifle hunting from September
through December. Guaranteed tag, no drawing. 5 days guided 2x1 includes
very nice lodge accommodations, meals and airport pickup in Hayden.
Space is limited.
Hunt EK640.
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COLORADO
RANCHING FOR WILDLIFE
20,000 PRIVATE ACRES
$4000 100% SUCCESS
This hunt falls short on nothing. It is a real bargain at $4,000 and you
can add trophy mule deer for only $3,000 and this gets you an extra day
of hunting. At press time his 7 elk hunters had taken 7 bulls with the
best grossing 280 Boone and Crockett and averaging 240 to 250. His 5
mule deer hunters had scored on 5 bucks, with the top 2 going 185 and
182 and the rest between 165 and 175 Boone and Crockett. All his
pronghorn hunts were complete and all 10 hunters filled on bucks
averaging over 14 inches.
This outfitter has 22 elk tags that he can use from September 5 to
December 5. Most bulls taken will be a 5x5 averaging in the 240 to 260
class and top bulls in the 280 to 300-inch category. Resident elk are
hunted on the early hunts during the rut. Typically the elk hunting gets
better on the later hunts starting in November. More elk move onto the
property due to pressure on public land and the normal migration out of
the high country. The ranch located at about 7500-foot elevation has
good access and this is not necessarily a physical hunt. Hunters come in
on Saturday; hunt Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, leave
Thursday. Nice ranch house accommodations, meals, guided 2x1 and airport
pickup in Hayden for only $4,000. Mule deer can be added for $3,000 and
you get an extra day added to your hunt. You can expect deer in the 160
to 185-inch class. Pronghorn can be added for only $2,000 and the ranch
produces nice bucks averaging 75 to 78 inches. This hunt is very high
success on all species. Limited openings.
Hunt EK226.
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COLORADO ELK
HUNT
TROPHY UNIT REQUIRES 15 POINTS
You will need 15 elk
preference points to draw this tag. Last fall HCU’s Cliff Graham,
Wayne Graham, Ed Miller and Chris Pietkiewicz were on this hunt.
Both Cliff and Wayne had bull tags and both scored, with Wayne’s
bull grossing 346. Ed and Chris had muley tags and they both took
nice bucks in the mid to high 170’s. Cliff reported a very well
run camp with experienced guides, great food and just an overall great
trip. At press time the outfitter had hosted 6 gun hunters and all
had taken bulls and archery went 3 for 4. 15 mule deer were tagged
including some monsters; 209 that will net 202, 206 with plenty of
cheaters and a 37-inch spread, 3 in the 190’s, 5 in the 180’s and 6 more
less than 180.
In 2010 his 19 hunters tagged 18 bulls, with 2
grossing over 350 and 2 more over 325. The average bull came in at
301. He also hosted 20 deer hunters and they took 20 bucks,
including 2 over 190 and 4 more over 180. These are typical
numbers for this outfitter. Read on for previous years stats.
In 2009 over the course of 4 seasons all 13 hunters
tagged bulls averaging gross score of 302. In 2008, 19 rifle elk
hunters took 19 bulls with the best grossing 340 inches and the average
bull scoring 300. In 2007 all 17 hunters scored with the top bull
going 336 and an average of 294.
5-day hunts guided 2x1 are only $5,000 with wall tent accommodations on
the early archery and muzzleloader hunts and cabin accommodations on the
rifle hunts. Deer hunts require 9 points to draw and the hunt is
$4,000. If you have the points it is time to use them. Mid-April draw
deadline. Hunt EK21.
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$3500 PRIVATE LAND
COLORADO
ELK HUNT
ARCHERY/MUZZLELOADER/RIFLE
NEAR 100%
OPPORTUNITY
This hunt takes place on private land in the
mountains near Hotchkiss, an area well known for good elk numbers.
Last fall he took 6 hunters on the first rifle hunt
and they went 100 percent tagging 6 bulls, 2 grossed over 290 Boone and
Crockett and the rest were in that 250 to 270 class. One big bull
was hit and lost. On the second hunt 6 hunters killed 3 bulls and
missed 4, all 5 points.
In 2010 on the first rifle elk hunt 11 hunters tagged
7 bulls and a cow, crippled and lost 1 and missed 2 more bulls.
Second rifle hunt 3 hunters killed 2 bulls and wounded 1.
All 5-day hunts, archery elk is $3,500 for August 28 to September 26.
Muzzleloader hunts are $4,000 September 11 to 19. First season rifle is
$4,000 for October 16 to 20, second season $3,500 October 23 to 31,
third season $3,500 November 6 to 12 and fourth season $3,500 November
17 to 21. Elk/mule deer combo is $6,500 with a trophy fee of $1,000 for
any buck grossing over 180 Boone and Crockett. First and fourth rifle
elk draw has been 100% on these private land tags, second and third
seasons are over the counter. Muzzleloader elk usually requires 3
points to draw. Mule deer are draw, 2 or 3 points should get you a tag
and landowner vouchers are available. Airport pickup at Montrose or Grand Junction. Hunt EK163.
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COLORADO PRIVATE LAND ELK
$3500 PLUS $1500 TROPHY FEE
Here is a small outfitter that has several
privately owned ranches in southeastern Colorado that consist of
agricultural fields along the Purgatory River and some higher mountain
country around Trinidad. On this hunt you have a chance of taking
a nice bull at a respectable price and the hunt is not physically
demanding. Most hunting is watching fields in the morning and
evening.
This past year he had 5 hunters kill 3 bulls. His two
hunters on the first hunt did not have an opportunity. There were
two hunters on the second hunt and they both killed nice 6x6 bulls in
the 270 to 280-inch range. He had one hunter on the third hunt
kill a nice 6x7 grossing 300.
He had 2 archers with no success due to the extremely
warm weather. In 2010 he had 3 rifle hunters and they all killed
bulls grossing over 300 inches, and one archer who took a 5x5.
All hunts are priced at $3,500 with a $1,500 trophy fee. Archery hunts
are 7 days guided 2x1, and rifle or muzzleloader hunts are 5 days. Both
hunts include motel accommodations, but hunters pickup their own meals
at one of the local restaurants. Licenses are over the counter and he
plans on taking 2 rifle hunters around the third week of October and 2
rifle hunters in early November. He is also taking 4 bowhunters during
the rut in September. Elk License is $544.
Hunt EK680.
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CHASE RANCH CONTINUES 90% SUCCESS
2011 season started off with 12 hunters
taking 9 bulls and 7 scored over 300 inches. The best went 350 and 2
more were taken right at 330. Only one hunter didn’t have an opportunity
for a good bull. On the second hunt 7 of the 8 hunters tagged out,
including 3 over 300 inches and on the third hunt all 3 hunters scored
with the best going 310. His late season rifle hunts in December are
very high success on quality bulls normally averaging over 300 inches,
but were not completed at press time.
In 2010 over the course of 3 hunts, 19 hunters had tagged 17 bulls and
the top 3 grossed 330 inches.
This 12,000-acre ranch in northeastern New Mexico borders the Philmont
Boy Scout Ranch on one side and the famous Veremejo Park on the other,
in fact, this outfitter is also issued a few tags to hunt 8,000 acres in
Dean Canyon on Veremejo.
The first 5-day hunt, October 1 to 5, guided 2x1 including landowner
voucher is $5,500 with a $2,000 trophy fee. Second hunt, October 11 to
15, is $4,750 plus $1,000 trophy fee. Third hunt, October 22 to 26, is
$3,750 plus $1,000 trophy fee and December hunts are $3,750 with a
$1,000 trophy fee. If you draw blood the trophy fee is paid. Hunters can
expect to hear some bugling on these early hunts and black bear can be
taken for only a $500 kill fee. He offers 10 PERCENT DISCOUNTS to groups
of 4 or more, veterans or hunters aged 18 or younger.
He also offers a 6-day archery hunt for $3,750 plus $1,000 for September
9 to 15 and a higher priced $4,500 plus $2,000 trophy fee September 17
to 22.
Old ranch house accommodations with satellite TV, phone and screened in
porch. 3-day cow hunts are also available for only $1,200. Hunters fly
into Colorado Springs, Albuquerque or Amarillo and rent a car. License
and 7% tax is not included. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz, Scott Steinkruger and
Cliff Graham have all been on this ranch.
Hunt EK333.
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UNIT 17 NEW MEXICO
PRIMITIVE WEAPON UNIT
5-DAY ELK ONLY $3500
New Mexico has decreased the number of
non-resident elk tags making it more difficult to draw, but hunters
shouldn’t get discouraged and continue to put in for these trophy tags.
This
hunt has produced an archery bull scoring over 400 inches and
muzzleloader bulls over 350 for only $3,500 and drawing odds are
typically over 20% (up to 4 hunters can apply together). This unit
in the Cibola
National Forest
located in southwest New Mexico
can only be hunted with archery gear or muzzleloaders, attributing to
the quality of bulls taken on this hunt. Archery has three 6-day
hunts, September 1-6, 11-17 and 19 to 24. Muzzleloader hunters can
put in for the first hunt October 13 to 17 or the later October 20 to
24.
The outfitter provides a very nice tent camp, meals and 2x1
guiding. Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a car. HCU has had many
satisfied customers with this outfitter. This hunt is definitely worth
the application. April draw deadline.
Hunt EK835.
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UTAH TROPHY
ELK RANCH
AVERAGES 340 BULLS
Success has run 100% past years and the
average bull taken in 2011 was a little down grossing 340 Boone and
Crockett, with the best bull scoring 364. There have been years
when the average was over 350 and top bulls went 380 plus.
This 20,000-acre ranch located in southeastern
Utah
takes 14 elk hunters per. It is in the CWMU program allowing them to
conduct rifle hunts in September during the rut. 5-day hunts guided 1x1
are $13,500 plus license and tax. Hunters are picked up in Grand Junction. Very
limited availability due to repeat bookings.
Hunt EKGE72.
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COLORADO ELK
RIFLE HUNT
90% SUCCESS $5250
This private land hunt is
conducted on 150,000 acres in the
Colorado
Ranching for Wildlife program, allowing hunters to rifle hunt from
September 1 to December 31. This allows the outfitter to hunt the
rut in mid-September and also to take advantage of the late season
migration to the winter range, which is located on this property.
Most bulls taken are 5-points grossing 240 to 270 and they get the
occasional 300-inch bull. Last year success was 90% and near 100%
opportunity. Over the course of a 3 month season they will harvest
over 100 bulls on their properties.
Hunts are conducted by horseback or vehicle and this hunt can be done by
older hunters. There are very high numbers of elk on these ranches and
it is not unusual to see hundreds up to a thousand in a day on a later
season hunt. Nice ranch house accommodations include hearty meals. A
5-day hunt guided 2x1 from mid-October to December 10 is $5,250 and from
September 1 to mid-October during the rut is $6,250 plus license.
Guaranteed tag, no drawing. Airport pickup in Hayden is included. This
hunt has been one of our most popular due to a very high success rate,
lower physical demands and affordable price.
Hunt EK373.
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NEW MEXICO
UNIT 10
ELK HUNT ONLY $3500
Last fall the outfitter had 2 muzzleloader hunters and one tagged a
nice 6x6 grossing 310 Boone and Crockett, while the other hunter missed
twice.
This is not a physical hunt with rolling hills and
big Ponderosa pines and elevations from 7,500 feet to 8,500.
Muzzleloader hunt is October 1 to 5 during the rut and rifle season is
October 8 to 12. Hunters can expect to see bulls and the average
bull taken is a 5 or 6-point.
5-day hunt and the outfitter provides a very nice tent camp, meals and
2x1 guiding. Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a
car. Drawing odds are about 25% and hunters can put in together. Early
April draw deadline. Hunt EK10-835.
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ARIZONA DRAW PRODUCES
TROPHY BULLS AND BUCKS
Arizona is a premier hunting state, but the
drawing odds are very low. We tell hunters to put in for the draw,
but do not expect to pull any tags. This outfitter will do your
paperwork and put you in for the best units for only a $25 fee (you can
apply for elk, mule deer, coues deer, antelope and sheep all for $25).
He consistently produces trophy quality bulls in the 340 to 390 range
with success near 100% on the early gun or archery hunts. Late
season rifle hunts are easier to draw and you still stand a good chance
of taking bulls in the 310 to 350 class. He also conducts trophy
mule deer hunts in the Kaibab and has guided hunters to many 200-inch
deer over the years.
It is worthwhile for hunters to purchase the $125 license or only $22
for a youth license and accumulate bonus points. The outfitter will
assist you in applying for the correct units and dates. He charges
$5,000 to hunt the full season (14 days for archery or 7 for gun) guided
1x1. January 31 deadline for elk and May 30 for deer. Hunt EK91.
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SPECIAL YOUTH ONLY HUNT OR
MOBILITY HANDICAPPED HUNTERS
NEW MEXICO
TROPHY ELK UNIT
100% SUCCESS $4500
This trophy hunt continues to be 100% success
on quality bulls. These special trophy hunts in the Gila located
in southwest
New Mexico
can’t be beat. It is a draw that all fathers should be putting
their kids in for that are under age 18 by the time the hunt starts.
The youth hunters and mobility impaired hunters can hunt one week before
the regular season opens. Drawing odds for youth is about 1 in 3
and about 1 in 7 for impaired hunters. All eligible hunters should
apply for this hunt.
The outfitter has taken 15 kids over the last several
years and all 15 have scored on great bulls with the best grossing 366
Boone and Crockett. This is a very high success hunt for nice
mature bulls.
Success has also been 100% for mobility impaired
hunters and all have taken trophy bulls with the top bull grossing 420
and 3 more in the 340’s.
All 5-day hunts guided 1x1 start
about October 6 and include another person at no charge for $4,500.
Accommodations can be lodge/cabin with pickup trucks or tents and
horses. License is $541 plus 6% tax and hunters fly into Albuquerque
and rent a car.
Draw deadline is April 7 and results are June 22. Hunt EKY350.
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COLORADO ARCHERY
ELK HUNTS
HIGH SUCCESS-NO DRAW
Here are a few Colorado
archery elk hunts that you can buy a tag over the counter, no draw.
These are proven high success hunts with quality outfitters and priced
very reasonable.
This first outfitter hunts on 5,500 private acres
southeast of Craig. Last fall over the course of the season his 12
archers took 6 bulls and wounded and lost 6 more, all shots less than 25
yards. In 2010 he had 11 archery elk hunters and they tagged 10
bulls. Two were 6 points grossing 290 and 280, but most were
5-points. In 2009, 14 bowhunters killed 9 bulls, crippled 2 and
missed lots. In 2008 his 12 archers harvested 7 bulls, hit 3 and
missed. This is a super high opportunity and successful hunt.
He runs two 4-day horseback hunts priced at $5,000 guided 2x1 for
September 17 to 20 or 21 to 24 with cabin accommodations. Main method of
hunting is calling and spot and stalk.
Hunt EKB824.
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Here is a bargain priced hunt at $3,500 for 5 days guided 2x1 during the
month of September. He has a couple private ranches with cabin
accommodations in the mountains east of Hotchkiss. Elk numbers are high
but due to the hot weather in 2011 the rut was quite soft. The first
hunt went 0 for 3. The second hunt 5 hunters killed 2 bulls and wounded
1, which is more normal for this hunt. In 2010 he had 13 archers take 2
bulls, cripple 5 and miss 3.
Hunt EKB163.
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This outfitter hunts public and private lands. Success is typically
very high on 5-point and small 6-point bulls. Last fall he took 7
archers and all had shooting, including crippling 4 bulls, but no
kills. In 2010 he took a total of 6 archers and they killed 4 (all
5-points), crippled 1 and missed. This outfitter had run near 100%
success for several years. 5-day hunts guided 2x1 with house or cabin
accommodations are priced at $3,500. Hunting method is primarily
calling, spot and stalk, with mules for transportation. Hunt EKB675.
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ARCHERY ELK IN
ARIZONA
This outfitter specializes in archery only elk
hunts in units 5A, 5B North, 5B South, 1 and 27. Hunts are 7 days
guided 1x1 for $5,350. In 2011 they went 2 for 3, the hunt was
just too physically demanding for one older hunter. The other two
took two monster bulls, a whopping 393 and a 360. In 2010 all 5
hunters had multiple shots and they connected on 3 bulls, 340, 335 and a
321.
Arizona drawing odds can be
hit or miss since they use the bonus point system, but normally you can
draw in one of the 5 Units with about 4 or 5 points, where as in Units 1
and 27 the average is more like 8 or 9.
Season starts about September 9 and draw deadline is late January
and the outfitter will assist you in the draw. Hunters are picked up in
Tuscon. Hunt EKB404.
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100%
SUCCESS
PRIVATE LAND
UTAH OR
IDAHO
MOUNTAINS
AS LOW AS $3900
The outfitter has 10,000 acres under high
fence in normal elk habitat in northern
Utah and
southeastern
Idaho.
Hunts have been 100 percent success and accommodations at both
operations are very nice lodges set back in the mountains. This is
a premier operation, not your normal high fence elk hunt. Hunting
methods include horseback, hiking, ATV’s and trucks.
5 days total, including 3 hunting days guided 1x1 are
$5,900 for bulls gross scoring up to 340 points and these are big
mountable bulls. Bulls 341 to 360 are $7,900, with larger bulls
priced separately.
Management hunts for mature 5-point and 5x6 bulls
that will never be a 6x6 are culled out for genetic reasons. These
hunts are priced at a very reasonable rate of only $3,900 and the bulls
normally score in the 280 to 300-inch class, with some taken that are
even larger.
Hunts run from September to December. Add license fee of $688 and tax
of 6%. Non-hunter rate is $600 and they can accompany the hunter.
Airport pickup at Idaho Falls
or Salt Lake City
is included.
Hunt EKP149.
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COW ELK HUNTS $850
100% SUCCESS PAST YEARS
This outfitter runs cow elk hunts from
November 18 to January 31 on the famous
Veremejo
Park
Ranch in northeastern New Mexico.
The ranch is over 200,000 acres and has a high elk population and they
control it by having these later hunts. 2-day hunt is $850 and is
guided 2x1. Hunters typically stay in a motel in Raton and eat
restaurant meals at their own expense. The guide takes you out
both days and once you have scored they will deliver your elk to the
local butcher for processing.
He also has the Red River Ranch
in southeastern
Colorado
where they do the same deal as on Veremejo. These hunts are
conducted in January and February.
Both of these hunts have landowner vouchers
included so you are guaranteed a tag, no drawing. Hunters buy a
state license and their cow elk tag.
Hunt EKC933.
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We work with a 160,000-acre private ranch located
near Douglas that offers cow hunts for
only $1,200 late November, December and January for 3 days. This
includes guide and nice guest cabins on the ranch, but you supply your
own food. The cabins have a kitchen for cooking. The ranch normally
winters about 5,000 head of elk so success is normally 100%. Draw
deadline is January 31, but there are normally leftover tags available
in early July that can be purchased. Hunt EKC828.
WYOMING UNIT 7
TROPHY ELK
This 160,000
private-acre ranch is located near
Douglas,
Wyoming
in trophy Unit 7. It normally takes maximum points to draw this
permit, which is currently 6. At press time they had taken over 20
bulls off the property, mostly in the 320 to 340 range, with the top 2
gross scoring 360 and 352. Only one hunter did not take home a
bull. Archery hunts ended up 6 for 11, mostly in the 300 to 320
class, with 100% shooting.
The ranch offers 2 types of hunts and they are priced
accordingly. All hunts are 5 days and success is similar as with
quality, just the accommodations vary. Prices are the same for
either archery or rifle hunts. Their less expensive hunt is their
tent camp, 5 days 2x1 is $5,500 or 1x1 is $6,500. The lodge hunt
is $7,500 2x1 or $8,500 1x1. This is a nicer atmosphere with a
large lodge and some cabins for hunters sleeping quarters. They
also have fancy guest houses for an additional $500 to $1,500 per week
that is especially nice for a hunter that would like to bring along his
spouse.
All of September is archery season, rifle hunts are October 15 to
November 20. Elevation is about 6,500 feet and hunt up to about 8,500.
The main method of hunting is by truck to access areas and glass.
Horses are available and may be used out of the tent camp, where there
is more hiking. Draw deadline is January 31.
Hunt EK828.
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Hunt.
UTAH
OUTFITTER HAS TOP ELK RANCHES
This outfit controls some of the best elk hunting
in northeastern
Utah.
We have listed a few ranches in an affordable price range with high
success and good quality of bulls.
The Morgan Ranch is split by
the highway, with 13,000 acres on each side. They had 16 hunters
take 16 bulls. Bulls typically gross score between 280 and 320
Boone and Crockett.
Ranch house accommodations, 5 days guided 1x1 is $7,500 guided 2x1
is $7,000, with airport pickup in SLC included. Available dates are
September 11 to 15, 19 to 22, 25 to 29 and this is a CWMU so tags are
guaranteed.
Hunt EKM655.
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Hunt.
South Fork Ranch is also a CWMU and has 70,000 private acres. Last fall
30 hunters took 25 bulls, with the top bulls scoring 340 and everyone
had shooting. In 2010 they had 100% success on 32 bulls averaging 280
inches with some going 320. It is a physically easy ranch to hunt going
from 5,500 feet with low cedars up to 10,000 feet with oakbrush, aspen
and pines. Small private cabins are the accommodations with a cookhouse
and they can take up to 10 hunters. September rut hunts or late
November hunts are $7,500 1x1 or $7,000 2x1. Hunt EKSF655.
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Hunt.
Minnie Maude Ranch is a CWMU with 15,000 acres located near Price,
Utah. Last fall success continued at 100
percent with 22 hunters taking 22 bulls, including some monsters scoring
in the 350’s and 360’s. The property has less road access and can be a
little more physical. They do 2 groups of 7 or 8 September 14 to 18, 21
to 25 or 27 to October 1. 5 days $7,500 guided 1x1 or $7,000 2x1. All
the areas around Minnie Maude are spike only areas, so the bulls have a
chance to grow up without getting shot unless they are on this
particular ranch. Tent camp accommodations, with airport pickup in
SLC. Tax is not included on any of these hunts at 6.5 percent.
Hunt EKMM655.
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Hunt.