When you consider the total number of high-quality, outfitted bull elk hunts across the West, the availability doesn’t come close to meeting the overall demand. This lack of supply leaves many of us wondering how to hunt bull elk reliably each year. The answer is simple: landowner vouchers.
A landowner voucher allows you to purchase a guaranteed tag in extremely difficult-to-draw game management units. Although vouchers are available in several states, the most prevalent are Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Typically, these vouchers will be held or controlled by one of WTA’s elite outfitters. Purchasing a voucher ensures a guaranteed tag and a top-shelf outfitter—the recipe for a world-class elk hunt.
Utah and Wyoming offer robust auction tag programs. These auctions usually take place from December through April and allow you to purchase tags, normally from charitable conservation organizations. This enables you to bypass the frustration of trying to draw for decades, and allows for a tax write-off to boot under 501C3. Utah tags are designated for an area, season, and weapon. Wyoming’s auction tags allow you to pick the unit you wish to hunt and utilize the tag throughout the entire season, making it an extremely attractive offering.
Due to an extensive array of available vouchers and auction tags, one can be almost certain that the right tag is out there waiting for you. All it takes to begin the discovery process is a simple phone call to WTA. Pick up the phone and speak with one of WTA’s expert consultants. Outline your prerequisite expectations, and we’ll ensure you buy the right voucher with the best outfitter to meet or exceed your hunting expectations.
Please see below for a small sampling of the elk hunts available with landowner vouchers for 2022.
Archery Bull Elk in Northern New Mexico
Dates: September 6-10, 2022 (1 Spot Available)
This 20,000-acre private ranch is strictly managed for the benefit of the native wildlife that call this area home. The ranch is not grazed by any domestic livestock. Elevations will range from 7,500–9,000, modest elk country physically. Shot opportunities on this property are spectacular with archers experiencing 80% opportunity. Hunters can expect to target bulls in the 290–320 class with bulls over 340 taken on the ranch each and every year.
Colorado Unit 40 Rifle Elk
Dates: November 23–27, 2022
Unit 40 in Western Colorado is one of a select few units in the state managed to produce trophy bull elk. Regardless of the season hunters can expect to target bulls in the 320–340 range with bulls up to 370 coming out of this area every year. This outfitter and his team of guides whom live on the edge of the unit are true professionals that understand how to operate an enjoyable, safe, and successful hunt.
Colorado Private Ranch Bull Elk
Dates: October 29–November 2, 2022
Southern Colorado offers some of the best elk hunting in the country and some of the best genetics in the state.  This hunt takes place on 12,000 private acres that is surrounded by other private ranches managed for trophy elk hunting. This hunt offers a very realistic chance at harvesting a 270-300″+ bull. The professional staff and cook will meet your every needs and give you a quality hunt to experience and to remember for a lifetime. As an added bonus, trout fishing is available right at your doorstep!
New Mexico Unit 16A Rifle Bull Elk
October 15–19, 2022 or October 22–26, 2022
The Gila National Forest of Western New Mexico is arguably one of the top producing area for trophy bull elk with unit 16A leading the way. Hunters can expect to target bulls in the 330–360 class on this hunt. The outfitter is local to the area and heavily scouts prior to the hunt to ensure you are targeting the best bulls in the unit. A comfortable lodge and home-cooked meals will be provided on the hunt.
We’re happy to share more information about landowner vouchers. Call us at 800-346-8747 or email us today. Â
