Thread starter Greenhorn; ... same as when I promoted MT as a great archery elk destination and people saw me hunting down by Hebgen Lake, when I promoted CO OTC elk hunting, when I promote pronghorn hunting in WY, when I started showing people how cheap you can hunt bears in southeast AK. That said, there is good hunting opportunity if you get away from other hunters. All these hunt areas are about a 1 -1 1/2-hour drive from Craig, CO and then 1-3 hours on horseback to camp. ; Summit County – Hunt the largest elk heard in the world and trophy mule deer in the White River National Forest and the majestic Eagles Nest Wilderness. Steamboat Lake – Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, pack trips, and more in the Routt National Forest and stunning Mount Zirkel Wilderness. The basic movement is from the higher to lower elevations in response to hunting pressure and elevation. This area features … The fact is that most non-western hunters just want the opportunity to get a shot at an elk and these two forests are the best in the West in terms of opportunity. Routt County’s first deer and elk rifle season will begin on Oct. 12. ; Summit County – Hunt the largest elk heard in the world and trophy mule deer in the White River National Forest and the majestic Eagles Nest Wilderness. Access isn’t a problem in GMU 4, via the expansive Routt National Forest, two state parcels and plots of BLM lands. Elkhead Mountain Lodge near Craig, CO features Log Cabin Lodging, Home Cooked Meals and Camp Manager Knowledgeable of the area and locations elk are commonly encountered. Wilson Mesa is the the least accessible zone — hunting does not start until after hiking at least three miles and climbing 1,500 vertical feet. “Elk are notoriously hard to hunt. Most of Routt is OTC. The Freeman Reservoir is incredibly scenic, nestled at approximately 8,800 feet into the Elkhead Mountains of northern Colorado. We do not hunt in the Flattops and apologize that a tag line you may have seen on a web-search depicts that we do hunt the Flattops. We have hunted from horseback in the Routt National Forest for over 40 years. I am considering a do it yourself elk archery hunt in the Routt National forest NW of Craig, Colorado? Our camps are in a non-motorized part of the White River National Forest and contiguous parts of the Routt National Forest just north of the Flattops Wilderness. View Single Post 02-06-2010, 08:53 PM #2 khh. Spike . Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch offers two great Colorado rifle or archery hunting experiences: Full Service Hunting Camps and Drop Camps. To put the beetle kill in perspective, in the first 1/4 mi to get to one of our areas, my buddy counted 75 deadfall trees we had to climb over. The White River National Forest has the largest elk herd on EARTH and the Routt National Forest to the North is not far behind. Home; Destinations. Lots of campgrounds, lots of fishing, lots of elk, lots of hunters. Colorado Elk Outfitter, LLC is an equal opportunity service employer and provider. Guided and Do it yourself (DIY) hunting at its best is waiting for you back where the other hunter will never get. Home; Destinations. Just got back from spending 10 days in Routt NF. A virtual public meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. to share the proposed regulatory changes and gather public input. Timber consist of oak and aspen. Look to the Routt National Forest where you’ll find large elk numbers. The majority of our hunts are off of horses. Beware the CPW stats for those units because the herd estimates and success rates include outfitted hunts on some big ranches that hold huge herds during archery season. We have access to thousands of acres in the Mount Zirkel area, which is located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Affiliations. National … The Craig Wild Bunch, Inc. offers quality elk hunting from archery, muzzle-loader, and the 4 rifle seasons and also the late season cow hunting. In general, it’s best to stay inside the Morapos Creek watershed. To get there: Drive west out of Steamboat Springs for 2 miles and turn right on to Elk … Routt National Forest, Steamboat Springs: Address, Phone Number, Routt National Forest Reviews: 4.5/5 The summit is an easier hike than it would first appear. CPO offers a drop camp and a full-service camp for hunting and fishing tours in the Colorado Wilderness. Submit your link on Colorado Elk Hunting Routt National Forest! Safari Club International. Property has nice hay meadows and a creek. South East Montana - Custer National Forest. We require 4 hunters per season. 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