Colorado Elk Hunting
Elk Hunts Near Durango, Colorado
Colorado Elk Hunting in the San Juan Mountains
Experience the thrill of Colorado elk hunting in the rugged beauty of the San Juan Mountains, one of the state’s most breathtaking and game rich regions. Whether you prefer archery, muzzleloader, or rifle season, chasing elk through pristine Colorado wilderness is an adventure you will remember for a lifetime. Archery season is especially exciting during the rut, when calling bulls with bugles carries across the canyons and draws them into range.
Our hunts take place in and around Game Units 75 and 751, placing you in classic San Juan elk hunting country with a mix of alpine meadows, dark timber, and aspen stands. You can choose a guided elk hunt in Colorado for expert calling and positioning, or opt for a more independent experience that still benefits from local knowledge of travel corridors, water sources, and bedding areas. Expect crisp mornings, long glassing sessions, and the chance to encounter mature bulls moving between elevation bands as weather shifts.
Elk Hunting Packages
Guided Hunts
Settle into a private cabin at Colorado Trails Ranch, enjoy a chef prepared dinner, then meet your licensed guide after breakfast to ride out by horseback into the wilderness to a fully stocked campsite. After the hunt, our team will pack you out back to the ranch for a final lodge dinner and breakfast before you head home.
Drop Camp Hunts
Stay in a private cabin at Colorado Trails Ranch, enjoy chef prepared meals, then ride out by horseback with wranglers into scenic wilderness to a fully stocked campsite. After your hunt, the team packs you back to the ranch for a final dinner and breakfast before you head home with stories to last a lifetime.
Private Land DIY Hunts
Arrive at Mountain High Ranch in Hesperus, Colorado for DIY elk hunts with on-site lodging and a strong success rate, ideal for seniors, youth, and anyone who prefers easy access over rugged backcountry treks. The property offers varied terrain with fields and forest, ridges and draws, natural blinds, and multiple water sources including ponds, and troughs.
Experience the Hunt of a Lifetime
