Elk

NEW MEXICO ELK W/LANDOWNER VOUCHER
95,000 ACRES 5 DAYS 1X1 $16,900
PAST 3 YEARS 100 PERCENT SUCCESS

This premier outfit has 24 elk permits for the ranch and they typically run 6 hunters October 1 to 5, 4 from 7 to 11, 4 on the November 11 to 15 and 4 on the December hunt. They have managed this ranch for over 20 years.

2023 was no different with 100 percent success and the top bulls going 320 to 330 and an overall average of 300 inches.

5 day 1×1 on the first and second hunt is $17,900, third and fourth hunts are $16,500 with guaranteed license, no draw. Accommodations are a very nice comfortable ranch house built strictly for the hunters.

The outfitter gives past clients first opportunity to rebook this ranch or one of their other ranches before opening it up to new hunters. If you are interested give us a call and we can check on openings or put you on the list for an opening the following fall. Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a car. Hunt EKWM90.

 

COLORADO HORSEBACK ELK
$6000 ON 13,000 PRIVATE ACRES
2023 – 31 HUNTERS 26 BULLS
2022 – 38 HUNTERS 29 BULLS
2021 – 37 HUNTERS 30 BULLS

This private ranch is owned by the outfitter’s family in northwestern Colorado just southeast of Craig. This has been a very high success elk hunt on 5 point and small 6 point bulls. They also run an extremely high opportunity spot and stalk archery elk season.

2023 archery season finished with 46 hunters killing 9 bulls, wounding 10 and missing 2.

2023 first rifle went 8 for 8 on bulls. Second season finished with 7 of the 8 hunters tagging out, the unsuccessful hunter had multiple chances. Third season went again 7 bulls for 8 hunters. Fourth season finished with 7 hunters tagging 4 bulls and missing 2.

2022 archery had 37 bowhunters kill 14 bulls, crippled and lost 19 bulls, missed 3 bulls and average shot was 25 yards or less. They killed a few good 6 points including 2 that would gross 310 to 320.

2022 first rifle 8 hunters tagged 7 bulls, including a real big 320 bull and a few good 5×5’s. Second season first half 8 hunters killed 5 bulls, missed 4, and crippled a bull. Second half of second season had 8 hunters tag 5 bulls, miss 2 and crippled a bull. Third season had 8 hunters kill 6 bulls and miss 4. Fourth season finished 6 for 6 on bulls.

First rifle season, 5 day hunt, priced at $7,000 guided 2×1. Second, third and fourth seasons priced at $6,000. Typically guides and hunters leave the cabin and horseback a 45 minute ride up the mountain to the hunting areas. Most of the hunting is spot and stalk on foot and then ride back down at the end of the day.

Accommodations are a renovated pre-1900 ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, big kitchen, living room, mud room and enclosed porch. The first rifle hunt has been 100 percent in the draw with zero points. The second and third season elk permits are sold over the counter. Fourth season elk hunters need to apply, but draw has been near 100 percent.

Bow hunts and muzzleloader are both priced at $6,500. A cripple policy is enforced on all hunts as with most outfitters. Hunters can fly into Denver and rent a car or fly into Hayden where airport pickup is included. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this hunt. Limited openings for 2025. Hunt EK824. EK824 Hunt Photos.

UTAH CWMU RIFLE ELK RUT HUNT
5 DAYS 1X1 $20,000
2023 – 11 HUNTERS 11 BULLS
2022 – 11 HUNTERS 11 BULLS
2021 – 11 HUNTERS 11 BULLS

This 9,000 acre premier ranch located in northeastern Utah has 11 elk tags per year and success has run at or near 100 percent on some great bulls. The outfitter only takes 3 or 4 hunters per week, September 7 to 12, 18 to 23 and October 5 to 10 giving the ranch a rest between hunts.

2023 finished with all 11 hunters tagging bulls. Best bull for the year was in the 330 class.

2022 was another good year for this ranch producing 11 bulls for all 11 rifle hunters. Averaging around 315 gross score and several bulls were taken in the 330 to 340 class.

2021 produced 11 bulls for 11 hunters, including a couple bulls in the 340 plus class and several were taken in the 320 to 330 category.

5 day hunts guided 1×1 are priced at $20,000 and includes landowner voucher with very nice ranch house accommodations right on the ranch.

The outfitter gives past clients first opportunity to rebook this ranch or one of their other ranches before opening it up to new hunters. Call us if you are interested. Hunters fly into SLC and rent a car. Hunt EKG90.

WE CANNOT STRESS THE IMPORTANCE ENOUGH OF ACQUIRING WYOMING PREFERENCE POINTS FROM JULY 1 TO OCTOBER 31 BY GOING TO THE WYOMING WEBSITE https://wgfd.wyo.gov AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASE ELK $52, MULE DEER $41, PRONGHORN $31 PREFERENCE POINTS TO USE IN FUTURE YEARS. HCU WORKS WITH SEVERAL RANCHES THAT CURRENTLY REQUIRE ONLY 4 POINTS TO DRAW QUALITY ELK HUNTS AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE.

 

SE WYOMING RIFLE RUT ELK HUNT
BULLS BEND RANCH $8000
4 POINTS MINIMUM TO DRAW A TAG
2023 – 6 RIFLE HUNTERS 6 BULLS
2022 – 4 RIFLE HUNTERS 4 BULLS
2021 – 5 RIFLE HUNTERS 4 BULLS

This 9200 acre private ranch located in southeastern Wyoming Unit 3 is in a general draw area, Southern Region, so we expect 4 points minimum to draw the special tag or 5 points for the general tag. This unit allows rifle bull hunts from September 15 to probably December 15 if these changes take effect. This will allow the outfitter to do a few later hunts when more bulls will be pushed out of the bordering trophy unit.

2023 was a little tougher with quite a few broken antlers. Ended with all 6 hunters tagging bulls and the top bull grossed 310.

2022 he only took 4 rifle hunters, and they killed 4 bulls averaging a little over 300 inches, best bull went 337.

5 day hunts starting September 15 and continuing to December 15 are $8,000 guided 1×1 plus a 5% lodging/meals tax and includes rustic cabin accommodations in a scenic spot on the ranch and meals.

The key here is to acquire preference points starting July 1 to October 31 so you can acquire the elk tag in a future January drawing. Go to the web and look up https://wgfd.wyo.gov and follow the simple instructions to purchase the elk preference point currently priced around $52. Buy it this coming July until October 31. This outfitter also has mule deer and pronghorn hunts and if you are interested you should purchase points for deer approximately at $43 and pronghorn for $33. Be smart and accumulate points so you can draw a quality hunt at a reasonable price down the road. If you have problems, call us and we can assist you.

Draw deadline is January 31. Hunters fly into Denver and rent a vehicle for the 3 hour drive. Book ahead now for 2025 or 2026. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this ranch. Hunt EK2643.

 

SE COLORADO BULLS $8500
RIFLE, BOW OR MUZZLELOADER
PRIVATE LAND

This hunt takes place on private property in southeast Colorado just north of Raton, New Mexico. The outfitter only takes up to about 6 rifle hunters per year.

2023 bow season ended with 3 of the 4 archers killing bulls, two 5×5’s and a nice 6 point. He had 3 muzzleloader guys kill one nice bull and cripple a bull.

First rifle he only had one hunter and he killed a slammer 350 plus bull. Second season he had 3 elk and 2 deer hunters, and they killed a big 340 bull and missed a bull. Deer hunters went 1 for 2, small buck. Third season he only had one elk hunter and 3 deer guys. They killed a terrific bull over 350 and a 175 type buck and a couple average deer.

2022 archery finished with 3 of the 6 bowhunters tagging bulls.

First season rifle all 4 elk hunters tagged bulls in the 275 to 300 class, but it had been a dry year and quite a few of the bulls were broken up. Second season he only had one elk hunter and he missed a big bull. Third season he had 2 combination elk/deer hunters, and the elk were on a kill fee, neither scored on elk but did kill deer.

Elk hunts are 5 days guided 2×1 is $8,500 or $9,500 1×1. Muzzleloader season is September 10 to 20 and hunters need 2 points to draw a tag. Colorado allows in-line muzzleloaders, but no scopes or sabots. Archery season is September 1 to 30 and tags are over the counter. First rifle hunt is a draw; second and third season tags are over the counter. Mule deer also need applied for but should draw and he also has some deer vouchers. Deer hunts are $5,500 for 5 days 2×1 or $6,500 1×1.

Basic ranch house accommodations with meals and hunters fly into Colorado Springs or Denver and rent a car for the 2 or 3 hour drive. April 1 draw deadline. Reserve now for 2025 or 2026. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this hunt. Hunt EK554.

 

NEW MEXICO ELK HUNT $15,500
INCLUDES LANDOWNER VOUCHER
2023 – 6 HUNTERS 6 BULLS
2022 – 6 HUNTERS 6 BULLS
2021 – 6 HUNTERS 6 BULLS

The outfitter typically takes only 2 hunters per hunt for a total of 3 hunts per year on this 12,000 acre ranch located in northeastern New Mexico. The terrain is not all that physical and can be a fun place for a couple buddies or family members. The hunters stay in a nice little house on the ranch with the rancher’s wife providing the meals. Taking only 2 hunters on the ranch at a time makes this a special personal experience.

2023 was again 100 percent and the top bull grossed 325.

2022 the 6 hunters had taken 6 bulls and the top bull grossed in the 320’s.

Rifle hunts are 5 days guided 1×1 with guaranteed tag, no draw. First hunt October 1 to 5 is priced at $17,100. Second hunt November 17 to 21 and last hunt December 1 to 5 are $15,500.

The outfitter gives past clients first opportunity to rebook this ranch or one of their other ranches before opening it up to new hunters. If you are interested give us a call. Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a car. Hunt EKM90.

 

NEW MEXICO BIG BULLS
DRAW RIFLE/BOW/MUZZLELOADER
LANDOWNER VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
MARCH 2 DRAW DEADLINE

This is a small personal outfitter that primarily hunts primitive weapon units, bow or muzzleloader, and also has a couple rifle hunts. He was raised hunting Unit 17 along with Unit 13 and they also hunt all Unit 16’s, 15, 18 and a little of 34. This outfitter is more about quality than numbers and his hunts are geared more towards trophy hunting.

2023 elk season finished with 6 bowhunters killing a 344 bull and a 331, missed 4 big bulls and crippled and lost a bull. His 6 muzzleloader hunters killed 3 bulls, 368, 328 and a 315 bull. He only had 2 rifle hunters and they tagged 2 bulls, a 367 and a 337.

6 day archery elk hunts guided 2×1 are priced at $8,500, rifle and muzzleloader are 5 day hunts 2×1 at $8,000 and all hunts have a 7.3% tax to be added. They have a nice lodge just outside Magdalena for most hunters along with meals.

The outfitter will do the applications for a yearly $50 total fee, and you can apply for as many species as you wish.

Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a vehicle for the 1 1/2 hour drive to the lodge. March 2 draw deadline. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have hunted with this outfitter. Hunt EK518.

 

SE WYOMING 55,000 ACRE RANCH
$8500 2X1 5 DAYS NEED 5 POINTS
2023 – 3 HUNTERS 3 BULLS 300 TO 320

This outfitter had decided not to hunt elk on the ranch in 2021 or 2022 and let the bulls get a little more age. Years prior to that they would take maybe 10 bulls per year and now they are looking into better management and get it up to around 5 per year.

2023 they hosted 3 hunters and killed 2 bulls near that 320 mark and a 300 inch bull.

We expect it to take 5 points minimum in the Special draw or 6 in the General to secure a tag.

5 hunting days guided 2×1 is $8,500 with nice lodge accommodations and good hearty meals. Rifle season is October 15 to 30.

They also have a smaller 11,000 acre ranch that has just been covered up with elk during mid to late September bow season. This 6 day archery hunt is priced at $8,500.

They took a lady rifle hunter on this ranch in 2023 and she killed a 6×6.

Hunters fly into Denver and rent a vehicle for the 3 1/2  hour drive or Laramie where airport pickup may be arranged. Draw deadline is January 31, preference points can be acquired from July 1 to October 31. Hunt EK650.

 

UTAH MUZZLELOADER ELK HUNT
$8500 EARLY NOVEMBER
GUARANTEED TAG/NO DRAW

This small personal outfitter normally does 4 to 6 muzzleloader bull elk hunters starting in early November when the bulls are typically lower on the ranch and in larger numbers than the rifle season. This 7,800 acre ranch is in northeastern Utah and the earlier rifle season normally runs at or near 100 percent success. Utah allows long range muzzleloaders with scopes.

2023 out of his 4 muzzleloader hunters 3 killed bulls. Best bulls went in the 290’s.

2022 his 4 muzzleloader hunters killed 3 bulls and hit and lost one. All 3 bulls gross scored in the 280’s and 290’s.

Accommodations are trailers in a park where they can take UTV’s right into the hunting area or motel accommodations at $80 per night. 4 day hunts including meals are $8,500 plus license and tax. Hunting is mostly done by using pickup trucks and Ranger UTV’s.

Airport pickup at SLC is included. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have been on this ranch. Hunt EKMZ830.

 

UTAH CWMU RIFLE RUT HUNT
35,000 FREE RANGE ACRES
100 PERCENT SUCCESS PAST YEARS
$17,500 TO $20,000 1X1
GUARANTEED TAG – NO DRAW

This is a premier hunt on a 35,000 private acre ranch in the CWMU program guaranteeing 34 bull tags and allowing them to run 5 rifle rut hunts from September 6 to October 9 plus a later October 25 to 30 hunt. They typically take 6 hunters per hunt and success has run at or near 100 percent the past several years. The only negative on this hunt is extremely limited availability due to past clients getting first opportunity.

2023 was just another great year averaging around 300 inches and the best bulls grossed in the 320’s.

2022 finished with 34 hunters killing 34 bulls. Top bulls were in the 320 to 330 class with an overall average of 300.

The property has an amazing bull to cow ratio of 70:100 and hunters can expect to see 5 to 15 good bulls per day. Hunters get to experience the rut in full force with bugling bulls and crashing of antlers. This is not a physically demanding hunt and HCU has never had a hunter come home without a bull on this hunt.

5 day hunts are priced at $20,000 1×1 for the first 3 hunts and $17,500 for the last 3 hunts, including lodge/cabin accommodations with home cooked meals. Hunters fly into Salt Lake City airport and rent a car. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have been on this ranch. Hunt EK2B90.

 

COLORADO RANCHING FOR WILDLIFE
ELK $6250 W/GUARANTEED TAG
FREE RANGE PRIVATE RANCHES

These private land ranches are in the RFW program with guaranteed licenses issued from the state so there are no drawings. They can rifle hunt on these properties from early September to December 15, so elk hunters are spread out over an exceptionally long season. This northwest Colorado region typically produces 4 and 5 point bulls. The elk are migrating through these properties mainly starting in early November depending on weather conditions and continuing through December. New bulls can show up daily but remember this is not a trophy hunt.

2023 was down due to the severe winter of 2022/2023, tags were decreased and at press time they were 50 percent successful on bulls. The later hunts had not started and are typically the best.

Starting about mid-November more elk move onto the property due to pressure on nearby public land and the normal winter migration out of the high country. This is more of an agricultural landscape, wide open type of hunt where you catch groups of elk crossing the ranch.

4 day hunt with bunkhouse accommodations, meals, guided 2×1 and airport pickup in Hayden is included for $6,250. HCU’s Craig Green and Cliff Graham have hunted with this outfitter. Hunt EK226.  EK226 Hunt Photos.

 

NEW MEXICO DRAW HUNTS
ARCHERY/MUZZLELOADER/RIFLE
$6950 2X1 OR $9950 1X1

New Mexico does not use a point system so everyone has the same draw opportunity if you are applying with an outfitter, which increases your odds.

This outfitter hunts a couple primitive weapon units that produce bulls as big as the Gila units, with much better draw odds. These hunts take place in the southwestern part of New Mexico close to the Gila and a few in southcentral and southeastern New Mexico, including some rifle units. With his draw formula by putting 3 choices in top trophy units according to dates it increases your odds close to 20% draw. He does have landowner vouchers available for a guaranteed tag, but these vary in price from $7,000 to over $10,000 depending on the unit.

With a one-time $750 deposit he will put you in the draw each year until you draw and when you do the $750 will come off the price of your hunt, so it is just a deposit on your hunt. Hunters still pay the normal New Mexico application price of $865 to the state and if unsuccessful the state keeps $89 and refunds $776 to the hunter, but the outfitter will take care of your application at no charge.

His archery and muzzleloader hunts produce most of the super bulls. HE OFFERS HUNTERS THE USE OF HIS BEST OF THE WEST LONG RANGE CUSTOM MUZZLELOADERS WITH PEEP SIGHTS ACCURATE UP TO 300 YARDS FOR $500 (New Mexico outlawed scopes starting in 2023). They shoot and kill like a rifle and are legal in these primitive weapon units.

He also offers rifle hunts in the draw or private landowner vouchers with guaranteed tags, along with youth hunts.

ARCHERY HUNTS are 6 days running from September 1 to 14 or 5 day hunts September 15 to 24.

MUZZLELOADER HUNTS are 5 days, October 17-21, 24-28 and late season November 21-25.

RIFLE HUNTS are 5 days and vary from mid-October into early November with high success but are much more difficult to draw and landowner vouchers are expensive.

All elk hunts are priced at $6,950 2×1 or $9,950 1×1 plus 8% sales tax. Archery hunts can be extended at $750 per day. $1,000 cripple policy donation for a deserving youth hunter if you want to continue hunting.

Accommodations could vary from a lodge, bed/breakfast, to possibly wall tents with floors or a spike camp, depending on the tag drawn. In some areas accommodations can be upgraded for an additional cost.

Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a car for the 1 1/2 hour drive. Draw deadline is March 15. HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have visited this outfit. Hunt EK820.

 

GOT 23 COLORADO ELK POINTS?
COLORADO TROPHY UNIT
ELK REQUIRES 23 OR MORE POINTS
MULE DEER REQUIRES 11 SECOND SEASON HUNT
OR 15 THIRD SEASON
$6000 5 DAYS ELK OR DEER
VOUCHERS SOMETIMES AVAILABLE

You will need at least 23 elk preference points to draw the second, third or fourth season elk tag, the special early rifle and archery seasons can require 23 to 26 points.

2023 bow season went 2 for 4, taking a 340 and 300. All the hunters took shots. Muzzleloader went 7 for 7, 330, 320 and rest in the 300 to 315 range. Rifle season ended with 22 elk hunters tagging 15 bulls averaging in the 300 to 320 class.

2022 bow season went 2 for 2, took a 300 and 320. Muzzleloader he had 5 hunters kill 4 bulls from 270 to 320 and the unsuccessful hunter crippled a bull and missed another. His only early rifle hunter tagged a great 360 inch 6 point bull. Rifle seasons ended with 25 hunters tagging 22 bulls, best went 373 and 360, but most were in the 280 to 310 range.

On normal years the average bull taken gross scores around 300 inches and the top bulls sometimes tip the 350 mark. Mule deer success is near 100 percent and the average buck gross scores 170 to 180 inches.

5 day hunts guided 2×1 are only $6,000 with wall tent accommodations on the early archery and muzzleloader hunts and cabin accommodations on the rifle hunts. Airport pickup in Grand Junction can be arranged for $150. Deer hunts require 11 points minimum to draw second season and 15 points for the third season and the hunt is $6,000. Early April draw deadline. Landowner vouchers are sometimes available. Hunters need to book ahead for a spot. HCU’s Cliff Graham has hunted elk and deer with this outfit. Hunt EK21. EK21 Hunt Photos.

 

WYOMING TROPHY ELK UNIT 7
REQUIRES 13 OR 14 PREFERNCE
POINTS TO DRAW

This hunt takes place in Unit 7 near the Laramie Range in southeastern Wyoming. It normally takes at least 13 or 14 points to draw this unit. The high dollar special draw can increase your odds. JANUARY 31 DRAW DEADLINE and these hunts need booked in advance. Preference points can be obtained from July 1 to October 31 by going to the webhttps://wgfd.wyo.gov and follow the simple instructions. We highly recommend purchasing the elk preference point currently priced around $53 for future years.

This small family operation has 3 ranches totaling 32,000 private acres with rough, deep canyons and draws, along with some prime BLM property. This can be a physical hunt, but hunters are rewarded with some awesome bulls. They normally take 1 or 2 archery hunters and 5 or 6 rifle hunters per year and have been close to 100 percent success past several years. Best bulls taken have gross scored from 340 to 370, with the average in the 320 range.

Rustic cabin accommodations with electric are priced at $8,000 plus a lodging/meals 5% tax for 5 hunting days guided 1×1 from October 15 to November 20. They also can do a couple archery elk hunters in September. Hunters fly into Denver and rent a car for the 3 hour drive to camp. Hunt EK264.

 

ARIZONA TOUGH DRAW ODDS
TROPHY BULLS AND BUCKS
HERE ARE 2 PREMIER OUTFITTERS
ARCHERY HAS BETTER DRAW ODDS

Arizona is an outstanding hunting state, but the drawing odds are exceptionally low, and you must buy a state license to apply. We suggest hunters apply for the draw, but do not expect to pull any tags and DO NOT HOLD OFF BOOKING A HUNT ELSEWHERE WHILE WAITING ON AN ARIZONA TAG or you may not get much hunting in.

This outfitter consistently produces trophy quality bulls in the 320 to 390 range with success near 100 percent on the early gun or archery hunts. Late season rifle hunts are easier to draw and you still stand a good chance of taking bulls in the 300 to 340 class. He also conducts trophy mule deer hunts in the Kaibab and has guided hunters to many 200 inch deer over the years, but realistically you should be hoping for a 180 inch buck.

It is worthwhile for hunters to purchase the $160 license or only $22 for a youth license and accumulate bonus points. He charges $6,500 to hunt the full season (14 days for archery or 7 for gun) guided 1×1. January 31 deadline for elk and May 30 for deer. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have hunted with this outfit. Hunt EK91. EK91 Hunt Photos.

Here is another top Arizona outfitter that typically hunts units 5A, 5B North, 5B South, 6, 1 and 27. Archery hunts are 7 days and rifle hunts are 6 days, both guided 1×1 for $7,500 with lodge accommodations. Extra days can be added if necessary. Success is typically remarkably high on bulls in the 320 to 390 class depending on the unit.

Arizona drawing odds can be hit or miss since they use the bonus point system, but normally you can draw in Unit 5 with about 10 to 12 points, whereas in Units 1 and 27 the average is more like 18 for archery and over 24 for rifle, although you can pull a tag with any number of points.

Season starts about September 9 and draw deadline is late January and the outfitter will assist you in the draw. Hunters are picked up in Tucson. Hunt EKB404. EKB404 Hunt Photos.

 

UTAH SEPTEMBER RIFLE RUT HUNT
20,000 FREE RANGE PRIVATE ACRES
$20,500 CWMU GUARANTEED TAG

The outfitters family owns this 20,000 acre ranch located in southeastern Utah, which is in the Controlled Wildlife Management Unit Program (CWMU) and are allocated approximately 15 bull elk tags each year determined by the Fish and Wildlife Department. The program allows them to start rifle hunting September 1 until the end of October. They typically run all their elk hunters in September to the first week of October, so everyone gets to hunt during the rut. 5 day hunts guided 1×1 are $20,500 plus license and tax. Nice accommodations plus good home cooked meals and older hunters can physically do this hunt.

Typical year is 85 percent success on nice 6 point bulls averaging over 300 inches and the top bulls can go anywhere from 330 to 360 depending on the year.

This outfitter puts on a top shelf hunt for trophy animals in a beautiful setting. Hunters fly into Grand Junction, where they rent a car, and arrive at the ranch early afternoon and start hunting that evening. HCU’s Craig Green has hunted this ranch. Hunt EKGE72.

 

100% GUARANTEED ELK HUNT
PRIVATE LAND
SOUTHERN IDAHO MOUNTAINS
STARTING AT $10,900

This premier outfitter has 5,500 continuous acres under high fence located in the beautiful mountains of southeastern Idaho. Hunts take place at 6,500 foot elevation in elk country with diverse habitat consisting of pine and aspen forests making for challenging and exciting stalks. A premium brand-new private lodge provides a comfortable night’s stay after the days hunt. Enjoy home cooked meals during your entire hunt. Hunts are conducted using the side by side all-terrain vehicles.

4 day trip is priced at $10,900 and includes a bull gross scoring 300 to 340 inches, 3 days of hunting guided 1×1, lodging, meals, field dressing, trophy preparation, tag, license and tax. These are beautiful bulls that will make great mounts and can be upgraded for the following prices.

Bulls scoring 341 to 360 are $12,500, 361 to 380 are $13,500, 381 to 400 are $15,500, 401 to 420 are $17,500, 421 to 440 are $19,500, larger bulls are available and priced separately. Cow elk are $2,000.

Bison is also available, and bulls are priced from $7,800 up to $9,800. ALL TRIPS INCLUDE A NON-HUNTER AT NO COST. Airport shuttle service is included from Salt Lake City. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has visited this ranch. Hunt EKP224. EKP224 Hunt Photos.

 

ARCHERY ELK HUNTS

HCU works with several outfitters that offer archery elk hunts. Here are a few in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

This COLORADO horseback archery hunt is $6,500 and has been a very high opportunity for an archery bull. Their main method is calling with spot and stalk, super exciting, and his early hunt dates are quite productive. This private ranch has remarkably high elk numbers and archers typically have near 100 percent opportunity.

2023 his 46 bowhunters killed 9 bulls, wounded 10 and missed 2.

2022 finished with 37 archers killing 14 bulls, hitting and losing 19 with the average shot at 25 yards or less, and missing 3 bulls.

Most bulls taken are 5×5’s in the 240 to 260 range. He runs 4 day horseback hunts priced at $6,500 guided 2×1 during the month of September with cabin accommodations. 2025 openings are limited, book now for 2026. Hunt EKB824. EKB824 Hunt Photos.

Southcentral NEW MEXICO hunt produces trophy class bulls averaging 300 inches in primitive weapon only units for only $6,950 2×1 or $9,950 1×1 plus 8% state tax. 6 day hunts running from September 1 to 14 or 5 day hunts between September 15 to 24 and can be extended for $750 per day.

With his draw formula by putting 3 choices in top trophy units according to dates it increases your odds to about 15% draw. He does have landowner vouchers available for a guaranteed tag, but these are priced anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000.

Accommodations could vary from a lodge, bed/breakfast, to possibly wall tents with floors or a spike camp, depending on the tag drawn. Hunt EKB820.

Here is a UTAH archery hunt with very good elk numbers on the ranch. $8,500 guided 1×1 from mid-August to late September when the bulls are rutted up. Small personal outfitter on a private ranch in northeastern Utah. Travel trailer accommodations in a park near the hunting area with meals included.

2023 his 4 bowhunters killed 2 bulls, gross scoring in the 290’s and a 270 bull.

2022 he had 5 archers kill a nice 290 inch 5×6, another bull was hit and lost and there were multiple misses. Only one bowhunter didn’t have an opportunity at a decent bull.

This ranch usually takes about 15 rifle hunters per year and runs close to 100 percent success on bulls averaging 290 to 300 inches, but with repeat bookings we normally do not have rifle openings.

Airport pickup in Salt Lake City included. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have been on this ranch. Hunt EKB830.

MONTANA Missouri Breaks 7 hunting days is priced at $5,800 guided 2×1 or $6,500 1×1. Here is your bargain hunt for quality sized bulls.

2023 he took 2 archers and neither killed. One hit and lost a bull and the other saw plenty, but none closer than his 50 yard limit.

2022 he had 5 hunters kill 4 bulls, including a 340, two more 6 points and a raghorn.

He runs exciting spot and stalk hunts throughout September, normally 2 hunters per hunt. Tent camp right off Fort Peck Lake. The Missouri Breaks archery tag normally requires 4 or 5 preference points with an April 1 draw deadline. Preference points can be acquired July 1 to September 30.

Hunters fly into Billings and rent a car for the 3 hour drive. Hunt EKB219.

Southeastern COLORADO private land elk hunt priced at $8,500 near the New Mexico border.

2023 bow season ended with 3 of the 4 archers killing bulls, two 5×5’s and a nice 6 point.

2022 his 6 bowhunters tagged 3 bulls and the best one topped the 300 inch mark.

This is a very exciting spot and stalk hunt with decent elk numbers and quality bulls. Season is September 1 to 30 and we prefer the later dates. Price is $8,500 guided 2×1 or $9,500 1×1 with basic ranch house accommodations and meals. Archery tags are over the counter. Hunters fly into Denver or Colorado Springs and rent a car for the 3 or 2 hour drive. Hunt EKB554.

Southwest COLORADO trophy elk archery hunt. Price is $6,000 guided 1×1 for 5 days with cabin accommodations. This is a draw unit requiring a minimum of 23 preference points or landowner vouchers are available for about $7,000. The average bull normally grosses around 300 inches. This is a terrific hunt with lots of action.

2023 his 4 bow hunters tagged a 340 and 300 inch bull. All archers shot at bulls.

2022 both of his archers tagged bulls, a 320 inch bull and a 300.

April 4 draw deadline. Hunt EKB21.

 

COW ELK HUNTS

WYOMING COW ELK HUNTS $2500

This family owns 20,000 private acres bordering the Medicine Bow National Forest. This is in Area 10 and drawing odds are near 100 percent. Hunters can also put in as a group so all or none will draw. Cabin accommodations with meals provided.

This is an exceedingly small personal operation, not the normal in and out cow meat hunt. 3 days of hunting guided 2×1 for $2,500 with lodging and meals included. Tags are $288 and you need to apply in January. He will conduct these hunts during the month of November. This is an elk hunt, not a shoot, and the experience is worth the price besides the opportunity to take home a truckload of meat. All HCU past hunters have tagged out on this hunt. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this property. Hunt EKC558.

WYOMING COW HUNTS $2500

This 9,200 acre property is located in Unit 3 in southeastern Wyoming. Tags have been available with 0 points and can sometimes be purchased as leftovers.

3 day hunt is $2,500 guided 2×1 including cabin lodging on the property and meals. Cow elk season is mid-October to November 31 and can be combined with pronghorn on the early hunt for $4,500 or combination cow elk/whitetail hunt for $6,000 for 5 days and the deer have been averaging in the 140’s.

Draw deadline is January 31. Hunters fly into Denver and rent a vehicle for the 3 hour drive. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this property. Hunt EKC2643.