5 Day Elk Hunting Trip In Colorado
Private Trip
Big game hunting
Fiveday elk hunting on private Colorado land with guidesLandowner voucher included, no state hunting license requiredAccommodates 216 hunters with lodging and transportation provided
When you're ready to take your hunting game to the next level, this 5-day elk hunt in Colorado delivers everything serious hunters dream about. We're talking private land access, experienced guides who know every ridge and draw, and Rocky Mountain elk that'll test your skills and patience. At $8,500 per hunter, this isn't a budget trip—it's a premium big game experience that removes all the headaches so you can focus on what matters: putting quality meat in the freezer and maybe that trophy bull you've been chasing.
This hunt runs on private Colorado land from September 1st through January 31st, giving you flexibility to chase elk during different phases of their behavior. The landowner voucher means you skip the lottery headaches—no state hunting license required. Our team handles lodging and transportation once you arrive, so you're not burning daylight figuring out logistics. With a 2-hunter minimum and room for up to 16, it works whether you're bringing your hunting buddy or organizing a bigger group. The terrain mixes open country with timber pockets where elk love to hang out, especially during pressure. Fair warning though—deposits are non-refundable, and spots fill up fast because word gets around about quality hunts like this.
Colorado's high country demands respect, and this private land gives you the kind of access most hunters only dream about. The open country sections let you glass for miles, picking apart distant ridges for feeding elk or bulls working cows. When they're not in the open, these elk slip into timber pockets where tracking skills really matter. Fresh rubs on aspens tell you bulls are working the area, while fresh wallows during September mean you're in the right neighborhood. The altitude here will humble flatlanders fast, so come conditioned or expect your first day to be rough. Wind patterns change quick in this terrain—morning thermals pull your scent uphill, while evening drafts push it down into valleys where elk stage before feeding. Smart hunters use these patterns instead of fighting them.
Rocky Mountain elk are the crown jewel of western big game hunting, and Colorado holds some of the best populations in the country. These aren't the farm-raised deer you might be used to—mature bulls can hit 700 pounds and carry antlers that'll make your buddies back home jealous. September kicks off with the rut, when bulls are bugling and acting stupid over cows. This is prime time for calling, but it's also when every other hunter wants to be in the mountains. October sees post-rut bulls focused on feeding and recovering, making them predictable if you know where they're getting groceries. Winter hunting from November through January targets elk pushed to lower elevations by snow. They're grouped up, focused on survival, and less spooky than during hunting pressure earlier in the season. What makes Colorado elk special isn't just their size—it's their wariness. These animals have seen pressure and learned from it, making a successful hunt feel earned rather than handed to you.
Quality elk hunts on private land don't sit around waiting for you to make up your mind. This 5-day Colorado experience delivers the kind of hunting most guys talk about but never actually book. No lottery stress, no crowded public land, no wondering if your guide knows what they're doing. Just you, proven terrain, and elk that'll challenge everything you think you know about hunting. The season runs long enough to fit your schedule, whether you want rut action in September or winter opportunities when the snow pushes herds into feeding patterns. At $8,500 per hunter, it's an investment in the kind of memories that last decades. Don't be the guy telling stories about the hunt he almost booked—spots are limited and filling up. Time to make the call and secure your dates before someone else does.
Colorado's Rocky Mountain elk are impressive animals—mature bulls can weigh 700-900 pounds and stand five feet at the shoulder. These giants prefer mixed terrain, moving between aspen groves, dark timber, and open parks depending on pressure and weather. You'll find them in elevations from 8,000 to 11,000 feet across our hunting area. September through November offers prime hunting as bulls are active during the rut, bugling to claim territory and gather cows. The meat is outstanding—lean, rich, and feeds a family for months. What draws hunters back is the challenge: elk are smart, have incredible noses, and cover ground fast when spooked. Here's a tip from years guiding—hunt the transition zones between timber and openings early morning and late evening when elk feel safe enough to feed in the open.
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