1-866-WESTELK
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We outfit your every need. Our experienced trail horses know the area better than most guests. For further information see our outfitters website. We pack out your game and have a choice of skilled processors in the area.
According to the Division of Wildlife, the West Elk Wilderness has the following:
An approximate deer population of 4850, with a buck to doe ratio of 16/100 ratio. An approximate elk population, in the neighboring areas, of 3840 with a bull to cow ratio of 20/100.
- Our usual drop camp success rate is about 50%
- Our rifle drop camp success rate in 2002 was 74%..
Our guides are vastly experienced and some have lived in this area their whole lives. Over the last three years more than 2/3 of our guided hunters took home big game.
The Smith Fork of the Gunnison River which flows through the ranch year round offers some very good fishing.
plenty
of wildlife as you ride our horses along miles of open-range trails. If
your equestrrian skills are less than cowboy quality, Our guides will help you feel more at home in the
saddle. We offer summer guided excursions
into the surrounding national forest. We also provide riding for the disabled.
We have dozens of horses of many types, sizes and breeds so there is just
the right horse for you. Call us today to live the legend of the West. Yahoo!
offers
an ideal place to relax and soak in the wonder of nature that surrounds
us. You'll find the peace and solitude you've been seeking as you unwind
to the sounds of the river that flows right through our property. For cozy,
romantic evenings, there are hidden rooms for you to spend some quiet time
together. The great room, dining hall and bar make it easy to meet new friends,
or entertain. Hosting company retreats or holiday bashes the West Elk Ranch
provides the ideal ambiance. Make your reservations now!