Elk

Hunt EK163

CHEAP PRIVATE LAND COLORADO ELK HUNT
ARCHERY/MUZZLELOADER/RIFLE
NEAR 100% OPPORTUNITY
In 2009 on the first rifle hunt 5 bulls were taken for 6 hunters, including a 330, 300 and a couple 6-points in the 280 class.  The unsuccessful hunter was 73 years old and had trouble getting around.  Second season 2 hunters took one bull and the unsuccessful hunter has hunted with the outfitter 2 previous years and passed.  The third season 4 hunters got one bull and crippled another.

     Muzzleloader season saw 4 hunters take 3 bulls and a cow.

     He had 7 archers and they took 2 bulls and missed another.  The hunt was hampered by extremely hot weather.  Four of the hunters rebooked muzzleloader hunts for 2010.

     Combination hunters with deer tags were 100% success, including a 193, 3 over 180 and an overall average in the high 170’s.  They had 2 mule deer bowhunters take a 190 and a 178. 

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 $6,000 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.  Mule deer are draw, but landowner vouchers are available.  Airport pickup at Montrose or Grand Junction.

Michael Priest with his good bull.