Hunting...

You'll be hunting a very diverse area with meadows, woods, valleys, and steep draws. Our ranch is located at 8,100 feet, but our hunting area ranges from 7,000 feet to over 10,000 feet with both aspens and pines throughout.

2009 Hunts

At Coulter Lake we offer guided and non-guided packages for both elk and mule deer plus non-guided hunts for black bear. We suggest that hunters arrive at the ranch on Friday for hunts based out of the lodge.

For hunters with drop camp packages, we recommend arriving on Thursday in either Rifle, Colorado or at the ranch to allow you time to prepare for the pack-in the day before your hunt begins. Hunting will start at first light on Saturday.

Note: All guided hunts takes place in Game Management Unit #33.

Guides

Our guides are experienced hunters who are committed to doing everything possible to put you in a position to bag an elk or mule deer. Each guide will put your safety and that of the group, above all else. Our guides know the area you will be hunting and will jointly plan your hunt each day to provide you with the best opportunity for success.

Each hunt is tailored to the ability of the hunter based on his or her expectations, abilities, and skill. Our guides will assist you in all aspects of the hunt.

Weather

Conditions vary from dry, sunny days in the 60s to single digit temperatures. Weather changes quickly in the mountains so it is critical to be prepared for heat, rain, or snow. Evenings will always be cool to cold.

The average high and low temperatures at the ranch are 70° and 32° in September, 58° and 21° in October, and 41° and 11° in November. Some snow is very likely in October and November although large temperature swings are common.