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Elk Hunts Available – Don’t Sit the 2023 Season Out

Travis Baker
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You put in for the elk draw and didn’t get a tag, or maybe you didn’t apply but wish you had. Either way, you would like to be chasing big bulls this Fall. Elk hunting is the iconic hunt of the West and you should not sit this season out.

WTA has a network of outfitters with private ranch land in New Mexico, Colorado, and across the West. And with landowner vouchers and over-the-counter tags, we can set you up with an archery hunt during the rut or a rifle hunt during late season. But we only have a select number of openings and we are booking now! 

Call us today and keep checking our website for up-to-date listings, last-minute cancellations, and specials. And if you subscribe to our emails and texts, we’ll deliver the alerts right into your inbox and directly on your phone.

Southern New Mexico Elk Hunting Outfitter – Guaranteed Tag

Archery: September 1–5
Rifle: October 8–12, November 5–9, December 27–31

Southern New Mexico offers some of the finest elk hunting in the West and this outfitter has been hosting hunters for many years with great success. These private properties are home to a very healthy population of elk with great genetics. The properties are lightly hunted, often taking only a few hunters at a time. Comfortable accommodations are part of the experience. The area is home to an abundance of elk, especially later in the season!

Oregon Private Ranch Archery Elk Hunt

Archery: September 2–6, 8–12, 13–17

This hunt is operated by a veteran outfitter with 20+ years of experience and conducted on 32,000 acres of private ranch ground in central Oregon. Elk are resident to the ranches throughout the summer and fall. During the first two weeks, hunts will be conducted from one of the numerous ladder stands, hard-sided box blinds, or ground blinds. Each of these sets is strategically placed over water sources, bait (legal in Oregon), or natural feeding areas.

New Mexico Private Land Trophy Elk Hunts

Rifle: November 26–30; December 9–13, 16–20

New Mexico elk hunt on several large ranches totaling nearly 500,000 private acres. This hunt takes place in the west-central part of the state close to the Arizona line. The genetics in this area are some of the best in the west, known for producing some of the biggest bulls to come out of New Mexico every season, including the current (440″) and prior (427″) state record bulls!

 

Colorado Ranching for Wildlife Elk Hunt

Rifle: November 4–6, 9–11, 13–15

Few places in the West can compare with the game-rich lands of northwestern Colorado. The two pieces of property that make up this 50,000 + acre ranch lie between 6,000–9,000 feet in elevation. Due to these large elevation changes, you find ecological diversity that can support large elk herds throughout the year. These late season hunts are the best time to observe hundreds of elk a day at times!

Utah Cow Elk Hunt – License Included

Rifle: October 9–11; November 27-29; December 4–6, 11–13

Looking to fill the freezer with some tasty venison this Winter? WTA has secured several cow elk permits exclusively for our customers on this huge private ranch. The property is located in western Utah and encompasses over 100,000 acres of some of the best elk habitat in the West. Hunts are guided 2×1 and must be booked in pairs.

Call our consultants today at 1-800-346-8747 to learn more about these elk hunting opportunities.

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