We did harvest a few elk in 2017, but, our success was nowhere near as hoped and anticipated. Hunt the High Country | Hunt Johnsons | Private Ranch Hunting. I have a friend with a few points, so maybe I can talk him into it for next year and I can use his points to draw. Butch, Food, accommodations, guide and equipment all excellent. I am stubbornly convinced that the elk have been hunted for just TOO LONG, and they need their much deserved rest on this refuge, and a bit because I think that ranching for wildlife is a highly unfair program to the masses of hunters, those, who want to enjoy a good hunt at a nominal cost. The large number of good sized deer and the amount of property you have, makes the "Y Lazy S Ranch" the premier hunting location in the Craig area. My hunt in New Zealand could not have been better and was a dream come true. ), do it yourself hunter. If you book one of these slots, you have the ranch to yourself, per the outline below. and, did you know that Colorado is the only State where you can buy an over-the-counter bull elk license? Man, was I excited! My wife and I took our grandson Luke, on his first ever hunt for a Pronghorn on the "Y Lazy S" and the experience was excellent. I was then taken to my main camp and met Sara and my PH, LJ Marisi. Some of our repeat customers have hunted on this ranch for the last thirty years and have been totally satisfied andsuccessful. But now, we are expanding our horizons and by offering more services and a retreat type of atmosphere, we hope to have new experiences with others, also.And if your preference is camping, please, let us know. I need to add that the facilities and the food as well as the hospitality was more than anyone could ask for. Dear Butch, The fee is $12.50 and the stamp will be available from 88 Ranch Outfitters when you arrive at camp. In 2010, everybody will be driving in two feet of snow, fighting the elements of nature, but, totally surrounded by elk and huge timber bucks. Our success continues to be unbelievable in both species and the quality of the animals is consistent.. They will be telling that story for a long time. Your hospitality and your land provided us with what we have been looking to find for years. **************. ********************. . I was fortunate to be able to spend a woderful week with my Dad and my cousin and that, I will remember always!! The hunting license application deadline is May 31. Aleka,Dan P. here. They work very hard to get you animals and went above and beyond to get you your trophy. Thishunter from Australia enjoyed hunting with his father on the "Y Lazy S Ranch"., The hunter from North Carolina stalking his game., Mike from North Carolina. License cost for Non-Resident are $ 272 for an adult and $ 110 for a youth, plus a 4 10 habitat stamp for both adults and Youth hunters from the Wyoming Game and Fish With a deadline on the draw being March 15th at 5PM. A few years ago Butch took some family hunting his daughter, his granddaughter and his wife Joan, and all three generations of ladies took respectable antelope (13-14) in a single day by 2 pm! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN BARRING YOU FROM THE RANCH IN THE FUTURE. I really enjoyed meeting everyone. . "Aleka, Your ranch isan exceptional experience and your hunters have taken some really nice "Deer and Elk". Excellent quality and quantity of trophy stag and other species. Just fill out the trip report form for me, and give him an A+ in every category. Sign Up Today. I would highly recommend this outfit for those willing to hunt hard and push themselves. Over the years the Rockin M Ranch has become a well kept secret for the self guided, (D.I.Y. Thanks. Dan K. Thanks guys for the wonderful pronghorn location. Above a picture of a herd of elk just across the road from the ranch headquarters. We will direct you to a choice spot on the ranch, where you may camp away from the rest of the hunters and truly enjoy the beautiful western atmosphere. Hours. Look at this herd, I'd say around a couple of thousand head. We are a family owned business that strive to provide our customers with a quality hunting experience. We offer rifle and trespass fee hunts on private land. Antelope. Our mule deer and the pronghorn antelope hunting is as good as ever, and the herds are getting bigger, healthier and higher quality animals for both species are getting to be more common. Superb in every category! These beautiful animals were raised by the Butler family and lived on the ranch until they died from old age or were killed by their own. Fortunately, I did have an ELK tag. So, we didn't harvest as many elk as we had wished. They, by instict alone, know that the hunting seasons are all over with; and they know where the feed is. Dan and I had a wonderful stay at your ranch. Area 7 has produced trophy bull elk, and is consequently a very desired area for hunting elk. QUICK NAVIGATION. I am looking forward to seeing you next year. But, if a hunter is hunting both species, then, the trespass fee paid, along with the complementary accommodations will be honored for the entire nine day length of the regular season. The archery antelope hunts have averaged over 85% kill on buck antelope for over 20 years. After the 4th day I pretty much have the whole ranch to myself. But, to my pleasant surprise, Vince has already made reservations for next year, and plans to do that same hunt again!!! 2022 Trespass Hunt Fees. The wives could not stop talking about their snorkeling trips with the Lodges dive instructor who is a naturalist who also entertained us all at night with his National Geographic like under water closeup photos taken that day. Our weather has definitely changed and that affects the movement of wildlife. Well, it's the middle of January and it's cold; there is a lot of snow out there and even the elk are sluggish. Private Ranch Hunts. We swapped a Texas guided aoudad sheep hunt to this outfitter in exchange for the upgrades on our stags. We pulled a stalk on a 6x6 with cows down in the valley, got in front of them, and shot him at 150 yards. In fact, I never thought any trip could equal my trips to China and Mongolia that you have sent me on -- but this one did. Thank you, my friends, for coming to enjoy this beautiful place. And Wyoming is tough on trespassers. Of course, there is no hurry to rush anywhere. Have attached a couple of photos. Unfortunately, Larry was unable to get a bull within rifle range. For the Idaho hunter we are within a mile of unit 66a, the Diamond Creek Area and less than 6 miles from unit 66 and 67. We so enjoyed the meals you fixed for us - we were really spoiled. Non-hunting members may come on a hunt for $200 per day additional fee. If there are NO available accommodations, hunters may stay in town at their own cost or take advantage of our CAMPING spaces available WITH FULL & UNLIMITED USE OF HOT SHOWERS & BATHROOMS AT THE HEADQUARTERS. was acceptable for my 18-year old daughter. It has been very hard and sometimes, impossible to live here and unbearably difficult to carry on. I took two wonderful bears, both with exceptional hides. It will be remembered for many decades as the "worst drought the people of this County have ever seen". . You can come and go as you wish in the allotted dates you have. Our location is in the center of the annual residence of pronghorn goats. Our guide was exceptional and very knowledgeable. Camp is located on the scenic Tongue River drainage at 7,000 ft. Wyoming hunting Pinedale, Wyoming, Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Bighorn Sheep. How nice. Our unique location in Wyoming and less than a mile from the Idaho border makes us the perfect location for the Idaho or Wyoming self guided hunter. I just happened to see the "5 year Big game season Structure" that the Colorado Wildlife Commission approved on September 10, 2009 and I am very excited. The ranch trusts us to deal with everything about the hunt, so do NOT bother them. 3-day hunt $1,095 All hunt prices are subject to a 3% public land use . Hes 13 inches and 9 inch bases. Our guide (Daniel- top notch- but so was Michael and others) had such a spot and he put Joan in the bow, worked on her casting and in 3 casts she had her first bone, followed by 3 more bones in the next 10 minutes. Again, thanks for inviting us to stay and experience Colorado hospitality. We were greeted by Aleka the day before the season opened and she spent time with us to ensure we knew the ranch boundaries and where to set up and hunt for the best chance at a pronghorn. , finitely a blessing to live on this beautiful ranch., Of course, there is nothing that can affect the growth of the numbers of mule deer and pronghorn antelope. By now, they are tired of running, tired of hunters and those who survived may be wondering why? We were greeted by Aleka the day before the season opened and she spent time with us to ensure we knew the ranch boundaries and where to set up and hunt for the best chance at a pronghorn. After scouting the "y Lazy S" Ranch, we returned to the ranch house to let Aleka know we were leaving and got a tour of the newly completed Hunting Lodge which was beautiful!!! Thanks for finding this family-oriented outfitter. We just need to convince the Colorado Division of Wildlife that, in order to achieve their goals in controlling the numbers of elk, they need to push all the hunting seasons later by 2 to 4 weeks. much closer than their westward wintering grounds. Our county has the largest antelope population in the United States along with a 100% success rate to date. For license information, please, contact: has 6,500 acres ALL private land solely owned by your hostess Alexandra (Aleka) Butler, adjacent to RouttNational Forest. , THE RANCH TRESPASS FEESWILLBE AS FOLLOWS, beginning January 1, 2022:, PronghornBuck $ 2,000, Doe Antelope $ 500, 4 day hunt / 5 night accommodations upon availability $ 2,500, ELK $3,500, ---------------------------------------, Cow ELK $ 2,000, 4 day hunt / 5 night accommodations upon availability , (Foradditional night accommodations , please, make the necessary arrangements with the management), , CALL FOR AVAILABILITY OF landowners vouchers FOR ANTELOPE ONLY. It has not been easy. Our ranch is located 40 miles south of Gillette, Wyoming just south of Wright, Wyoming. But, that did not discourage Vince. What an experience, to be able to sit down with you, your grandson and the other hunters and enjoy the company. Wyoming Elk Hunting. Just wanted to wish you and Monte a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2019. Mainly just for our doe tags. It would not have bothered me, had I not been alone. Butch, Thanks for setting me up on a truly great Newfoundland moose hunt. Wyoming Trespass fees for 1 point units Hosedragger852 May 22, 2021 May 22, 2021 #1 Hosedragger852 Member Joined Jan 2, 2020 Messages 83 Planning an antelope hunt for 2022. is the day before I am fully booked. The elk hunters had to work a little harder; we got several cows and a couple of bulls. Glenn and I had a great experience hunting your ranch. He also loves to hunt for the love of it!!!!! Are you getting excited yet? Neither one of us expected to have access to the numerous hunting blinds throughout the property, which added to our hunting experience. I can't believe what you have done with the ranch to make our hunt so enjoyable and comfortable. CAMPING anywhere on the property $250.00. at $.95/lb. ), do it yourself hunter. Google them then make some calls. Prairie Dog Hunting The summer months offer some beautiful views and lots of great activities on the Cross "C' Ranch. Hunting elk that time of year can be very difficult, if the weather does not co-operate. I could go on for hours, but suffice to say, I took 10 animals; my buddy Chris took 8; and we would not change one single thing! A couple more snow storms before the third season, and we had elk running around everywhere on the "Y Lazy S Ranch". Limited Hunts Available. Our operation is set up for prime antelope habitat, with various terrain and several antelope . The rooms were not large but the bed was comfortable, clean, and it had a private bath and shower. Nemec Ranch : I had a great hunt. Once again, we found ourselves staying really busy by moving all the power equipment to the many different ranches, wasting many man-hours and much fuel, only to then decide that we would have been much better not having moved there at all. Have a Happy summer everybody and call me if you have any additional questions. Hunt Nation will issue you written, signed permission coupons which must be in your possession at all times. 5-day hunt $1,495. We offer rifle and trespass fee hunts on private land. They packed up. In just 2.5 days our party of two wives and two husbands caught and landed 19 giant Redfish, with 17 of them over 40" and several over 50"! I made a good stalk and a perfect shot. I shot my pronghorn a couple of hours after my grandson, who was quick to point out the size difference! If you do not wish to buy the Special license, you will need to acquire even more preference points to draw perhaps 4 or 5 points. Aug 8, 2018 Hunt #5139 DIY/Semi-Guided Elk/Deer Trespass 3,000 Ac Private Vouchers $2,095.00 Be the first to leave a review SKU: DH5139-E Hunt ID: CO-5139 About the Hunt Provider: Hunt 3,000 acres private pristine elk country close to home just west of Fort Collins. My turn, I caught my 4, and put Joan back in bow to catch her 4, and so we kept trading all morning. . If you look closely at the pictures of Alex after he downed his first cow elk, you can see that he is holding a branch in is right hand. Here are a couple pics of the bucks we got today. tel 303.297.1192 www.cpw.state.co.us/CPWshop, Please, do NOT forget the application DEADLINE, SO, let's dream and plan. I wish they would have stayed and taken what they came for, from such a long way away. Taken out of Paso Robles CA. Butch it was wonderful!! Not as many as I had wished and hoped for. I thought that after that experience, I would never hear from Vince again. Additionally there is the opportunity to hunt bear, turkey and wolves. He spends his nights in his tent, with rifle on his side. I highly recommend this hunt for anyone. Predator Hunting Wyoming has some pretty big country, with all that country comes some pretty big predators! You can expect to see lots of animals every day you hunt. WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR HUNT. I got my moneys worth since it took until Saturday morning (last 1/2 day) to finally find a suicidal moose, but we closed the deal on a small bull. Glenn and I want to "Thank you" and let you know that we will certainly be back next year. Then it got truly hot, and we went trolling for barracuda (using big orange tube lures on our fly rods). Click the link below to get started. However, for the rookies or the folks looking for their first bones, the guides had their secret spots. Beautiful day for a hike on the "Y Lazy S Ranch", for this hunter from Oregon. Once, he got back to the Ranch, he also got a nice buck deer. Hunt Colorado! Oh, but, then, we have to boast about the fantastic hunting year we had. The ladies had a ball. Hunting Trespass and Voucher Fee: $1500 Late Season (Doe only) Hunting Trespass Fee: $500 (Youth vouchers are also available age 12-17 years) Download Waiver Form DOWNLOAD NOW > Download Hunter Guidelines DOWNLOAD NOW > It was my best hunt in Africa to date. He no longer got there, and it started to snow. Each square represents one square mile. MANDATORY! Of course,on the, ", email: . Wyoming is a premier Trophy Hunting destination for Elk, Mule Deer and Antelope. Although, we continue to harvest numerous elk each year, our success rate is not near the 100% that used to be, even a couple of years ago. LICENSE #:BIG GAME OUTFITTER LIC#BG-010 Northeastern Wyoming Private Land Hunt. A laser range finder is also highly recommended. They simultaneously shot their two bulls from inside the hunting stand at the Cummings Place. I killed a 7 point unicorn cull (had broken off the right antler flush/into the skull) on the first afternoon and killed a big 15 point the next morning. Booked hunt for Sable. The property is one of the nicest that either Glenn or I have ever seen. It was magnificent. We offer trespass Coyote Hunting packages as well as fully guided Mountain Lion Hunts in the winter months. THIS IS A RIFLE HUNT ONLY NO BOWHUNTING IS ALLOWED. We host many hunters, which have become our friends. On to the hunt---------game was plentiful and the PH and the two trackers, Mudu and Venise were just outstanding. Their "Greeter", Jami, was right there at the airport to meet me------he walked me through every procedure----no questions or problems anywhere getting through Moz. Namibia is like a box of chocolates, you never know what youre going to get next !!! Great experience, hunted hard, felt like we were in elk - tons of sign, scat, beds,.found a couple wallows that looked like they were getting hit. All self-guided hunts require you to act in strict accordance with Wyoming game and trespass laws, including properly tagging animals (including LEAVING THE TESTICLES ATTACHED). The climate change is truly affecting the hunting success. Some shots will be in the 200 to 350 yard range, so practice out to at least 200 yards, but some animals are shot within 100 yards of the vehicle. Rebooked for 2016. He will certainly never forget this unique experience on the "Y Lazy S Ranch" - as I remember the first buck I shot with my father as if it were yesterday. THE HUNTERS HARVESTED SOME GREAT ANIMALS AND WENT HOME WITH THEIR TROPHIES.