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Be it elusive fowl, clever deer or even a hulking bear, the Hamilton family has seen beasts of all sizes while traversing the terrain of Northwest Colorado. But, no matter what types of outdoor adventures they have seen over the years, no matter how many trophy-level animals they harvest, no matter how tough the elements […]

Ranch manager John Ziegman maintains that Buffalo Creek Ranch in North Park of Jackson County is one of the most beautiful places on earth. “It can only be experienced,” says Ziegman, who’s worked on the 20,000-acre ranch for nearly 30 years. “Nearly every guest comments on how great it is.” With four to six guides […]

When it’s time to get your meat processed, the closer to where you shot your animal the better. Luckily, a variety of high-quality meat processors bed down right here in western Colorado, ensuring you can enjoy the spoils of your hunt without spoiling your game. Steamboat Springs Elk River Custom Meats Twenty-four hours per day, […]

Now you can get in some archery practice high in the mountains, without having to hoof your heart rate up. With ski resorts looking for ways to bolster revenue in the off-season, Idaho’s Pebble Creek Ski Area is taking a unique approach by targeting archers. Located in Bannock County, the resort recently stocked their ski runs […]

Live in Colorado and want a great hunt without the expense of guides, outfitters or access fees? More than a million acres of prime private wildlife habitat is open to the public on a limited basis under CPW’s Ranching for Wildlife program. Licenses for these private land hunts, available only to in-state residents, cost the […]

While hunting and fishing continue to be premier recreational sports in Colorado, unlike the ski and rafting industries, access issues — from water rights to private property concerns —murk the waters in getting that trophy. In Garfield County, that reached a crescendo recently as the battle for access on the Roan Plateau came to a […]

Benn Conner stopped to catch his breath and looked up the mountain. His face told it all. A long uphill trek remained for the 33-year-old from Fruita. With his compound bow in hand and 50 pounds in his pack, he grimaced and trudged onward. At a flat stretch, he trotted toward the next target area. […]

Ava King is looking forward to when she’s old enough to go hunting. For right now, the Fruita 7-year-old tags along with her dad sometimes, but when her time comes, she’ll be prepared. Calling in an elk is a skill that many elk hunters have mastered. Getting that precise pitch and tone of a bull […]

What’s new for hunting in western Colorado this year? Plenty, affecting everything from license sales to youth hunting options and GMUs. We checked in with Colorado Parks & Wildlife for changes to put on your radar. Licensing changes: CPW transitioned to an integrated licensing, pass and reservation system in January 2018. All customers will need […]

It’s 6 a.m. and archery hunters Ed Watson and Matt Hammer are approaching their destination after a 2,000-vertical-foot climb in the Park Range. They’ve arrived quietly — no animal-scaring noise from the likes of an ATV — and are barely huffing and puffing.   The secret? They used E-bikes, in particular electric bicycles from Vail, […]