For a limited number of sportsmen, big game hunting is the reason they come to the High Lonesome Ranch. The ranch is known for its trophy free-range elk and mule deer herds. You may find elk in the 320+ B&C class and mule deer in the 200 B&C class on the property, and a choice of seasons to suit your fancy. Whether you prefer high elevation, early season archery, or mid through late season rifle, The High Lonesome Ranch has plenty of big game opportunities for you. Bear hunting coincides with a few of the earlier elk and deer seasons, and combination hunts are available.
Colorado offers both a spring and a fall turkey season, but only spring gobbler is hunted at The High Lonesome Ranch. April is a perfect month to be at the ranch, and combining a morning turkey hunt with an afternoon fly-fishing trip is a popular combination for our guests. For those who don't like to fish, why not substitute a round of golf?
2015 Prices
Trophy Mule Deer (Unit 31) $10,500 (Call for pricing on Unit 30 hunts) Trophy Elk $10,500 Mountain Lion $8,000 Management Mule Deer Bucks $4,000 Cow Elk $2,750 Bear $3,200
Spring Turkey/Fly-Fishing: $2,050 - $2,845
*Trophy Packages include:
Guided one-on-one 5 Days/6 Nights Lodging and Meals Landowner vouchers for mule deer, if necessary Skinning, caping and delivery of meat to processor
*Management Hunt Package includes:
Guided two-on-one, management bucks only 3 Days/4 Nights Lodging and Meals Landowner vouchers for mule deer, if necessary Skinning, caping and delivery of meat to processor
*Cow Elk Package includes:
Guided two-on-one 3 Days/4 Nights Lodging and Meals Delivery of meat to processor
*Bear Package includes:
Guided two-on-one 5 days/6 nights Lodging and Meals
The High Lonesome Ranch is continually striving to improve the quality of trophy animals. The management practice in place is that elk to be harvested will be 320″ or larger Boone and Crocket class and mule deer will be 180″ or larger Boone and Crocket class. We are dedicated to ensuring a high-quality and sustainable future. By allowing younger animals to reach a mature age class and their genetic potential, we will provide a quality hunt with an ever-improving class of trophies.
The High Lonesome Ranch requires a 50% deposit to hold your reservation, with the balance due by March 15th or within 60 days in advance of arrival if not a big game hunt. Deposits are non-refundable unless you find a replacement hunter (in the case of big game hunts), otherwise they may be used for another trip during the same season if we are notified of cancellation at least 60 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. For your protection we highly recommend trip insurance to cover any unexpected emergency cancellations. Gratuities are included in our 15% resort service fee that is added to all pricing along with applicable sales tax. We're happy to schedule round-trip airport transfers from Grand Junction's Walker Field at $250 per group or family of four or less.