Colorado Elk Hunts

This Colorado outfitter has so many elk hunting options it’s hard to keep track of them all.

These Colorado elk hunts range from migratory to trophy bull hunts during the rut on over 150,000 acres of private ground. The units you may be hunting in are 1, 2, 201, 3, 301, 4, 441, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 22, 23, and 211. Hunters can choose to hunt with archery equipment, muzzleloader or their rifle.

  • Conducted on private ranches bordering BLM and Ranching For Wildlife lands.  The best ranches book really fast, so book quickly.
  • Rifle, archery or muzzleloader weapon options.
  • 75%+ combined success on representative bulls.
  • Guiding is primarily 2×1, with 1×1 options available.
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The Trifecta Hunt

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Seven Days, Three Species. A North American Safari for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer and Elk.

Like the idea of a great combo hunt in Colorado? If so, here’s the one for you. Elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope all on one great hunt. This is a great trophy hunt for mule deer and pronghorn, and the elk hunting can either be outstanding, or tough. It depends on if they get weather or not. There are a number of options to choose from on multiple private ranches in Colorado.

Included:

  • 2×1 professional guiding unless otherwise specified
  • Meals & accommodations
  • Transportation during hunt
  • Field care of game harvested
  • Pre & post hunt ligistical assistance

Not Included:

  • Required license or tags
  • Meat processing & taxidermy
  • Travel to and from Colorado
  • Trip Insurance.
  • Staff gratuities. While not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them as supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.

Lodging and Accommodations

Lodging is based from one of the comfortable Ranch Lodges. Each camp is fully furnished with quality bedding and bath amenities.

Each hunting camp has a kitchen staff on site to provide scratch cooked home style meals.

  • You can expect homemade biscuits and gravy, pancakes, omelets, and french toast for breakfast. There are a variety of juices and coffee served each morning and for the light breakfast eaters we offer cereal, granola, oatmeal, fruit and yogurt.
  • Lunch varies depending on the camp you hunt from. Most of the camps send lunches with the guides. These lunches are typically fresh made deli sandwiches, brats and hamburgers on the portable grill or campfire, chips, sweets, fruit, and drinks. If lunch is served in camp you can count on homemade soups, stews, chili, burgers, and fresh sandwiches.
  • Our dinner menu is what the hunters love most. You can expect prime rib, beef filets, fried chicken and mashed potatoes, stew and homemade biscuits, lasagna and garlic bread, pork ribs, and rack of lamb to name a few. All meals and sides are made from scratch in camp and guaranteed to please.
Double H Outfitters Lodging

Double H Outfitters Lodging

The hunting lodge

The hunting lodge

The hunting lodge

The hunting lodge

Hidden Hills Lodge sleeping area, beds

Living room

The Lodge

Travel Information

Hunters Fly to HDN (Hayden, CO)

Outfitter pickup at airport is available in Hayden only, or rent a car and drive to the ranch you will be hunting.

  • The Hayden Airport does offer vehicle rentals if you wish to drive yourself to and from the airport.
  • Hayden is approximately 20 miles from Craig.
  • The main lodge is located about 2 ½ hours from Grand Junction, approximately 4 hours from Denver, and 4 hours from Salt Lake City.

Meat and Trophy Handling

Your game will be field dressed and taken to the processor. There is no meat processing on premise, but hunters can choose from the following:

  • Mountain Meat – Craig, CO
  • Mountain Man Taxidermy – Craig, CO
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Booking Information

Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing.

Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.