Estes Park Colorado Rifle Elk (Unit 20)

Nestled between the town of Estes Park and the famed Rocky Mountain National Park, you’ll discover this elk paradise. Though the ranch’s deeded properties only total 3,000 acres, it occupies a prime location and is arguably the premier elk ranch in the unit. Hunters not only have access to this elk sanctuary but also to the surrounding National Forest lands, which experience limited hunting pressure and offer first-class public land opportunities.

This ranch provides an excellent opportunity for those with physical restrictions. A developed road network, combined with elk habituated to vehicles due to the neighboring national park, creates the perfect scenario for approaching elk with a vehicle without fearing to send them fleeing into the next canyon. For those who prefer to stretch their legs, hiking into areas within the forest is also an option. These hunts target quality bulls in the 290-330 range. While the ranch has produced several bulls over 350 over the years, this is not the norm.

Accommodations for this trip include a beautiful three-bedroom log cabin with two full baths. Single occupancy rooms are provided, and the cabin offers all the amenities of home, including a hot tub on the back deck. Dining options include meals at the lodge and eating out; Estes Park offers a plethora of wonderful dining choices. This hunt presents an ideal opportunity for your significant other or entire family to join, as tourism and shopping opportunities abound.

The minimum number of preference points required to draw this hunt is 8. If you have questions about this hunt, have drawn a tag and now wish to locate the right outfitter, or would like assistance applying for the Colorado elk draw, please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-TAGS(8247).