Colorado High Country Wilderness Elk Hunt

Hunt a quality limited draw area in Colorado with as few as 1-2 preference points.  These elk hunts are based out of the Mt. Evans Wilderness area and surrounding national forest land in central Colorado. The landscape here consists of high mountains ranging from 9,500-14,000+ feet in elevation.  Hunters need to be prepared for a physically demanding experience.  This area has a healthy herd population and quality mature animals.  The hunting area is large and provides an excellent chance at harvesting a 5×5 or 6×6 bull.  The bulls will range in size from 250” – 340” with and average bull of 280” SCI.  Past hunts have had a 75% opportunity on good bulls and there are typically many elk spotted on these hunts.

These draw areas limit the number of tags available ensuring limited hunting pressure with good populations of animals.  These are wilderness hunts that provide a quality overall experience and adventure. These hunts are conducted out a drive-up camp and also a horseback camp depending on what experience you want.

During the archery and muzzleloader hunts, which take place in September, one can expect to use a combination of spot-and-stalk, calling and ambush-style hunting techniques. Bulls can be susceptible to calling into the first rifle hunt but glassing and sitting over known feeding areas will be the primary hunting methods throughout the rifle seasons.

This portion of Colorado is also home to a healthy population of 4X4 mule deer bucks as well as the occasional world-class buck. Elk hunters are encouraged to also have a deer tag as a muley buck can be taken for an extra $1500 on an elk hunt. This combo must be pre-arranged prior to the hunt.

Lodging will consist of traditional canvas wall tents equipped with cots and wood-burning stoves. A large cook tent will act as the main dining hall and gathering area in the evenings. All camps will have a full-time cook present throughout the hunt. Camps are kept to a maximum of 6 hunters. Groups of 4+ will have exclusivity to a camp.

If you have questions regarding this hunt, would like to get booked, or would like assistance applying into the Colorado elk draw – please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-TAGS(8247) or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com