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Eastern Colorado Monster Mule Deer and Whitetails
As we all know, the magnificent Mule Deer is the most sought after trophy in all of North America today. With numbers dropping across the west and trophy class becoming harder to find, this is perhaps the best hunt in North America for that truly Monster Mule Deer. I realize some of you would argue this point, but when you factor in all the pieces I think you will agree. When you consider the availability of licenses and the Landowner tag system in eastern Colorado, then there’s the price of the hunt compared to places such as Old Mexico and the Jicarilla Reservation, and last but not least the quality of bucks taken year after year in eastern Colorado. Sure we’d all love to hunt the Arizona strip but 20 years from now we’ll probably all still be waiting to draw the tag. Here in eastern Colorado we harvest 180” – 200”+ B&C / P&Y Muleys every year in areas were tags can be obtained almost every year. We haven’t even started discussing the Huge Whitetails that roam eastern Colorado yet!! Deer Quality: Our Mule Deer bucks will range from 160” – 200”+ B&C / P&Y with several bucks every year scoring over 200”! The Whitetail bucks in eastern Colorado range from 140” – 180” B&C / P&Y with several bucks in the last few years scoring 180” – 200”! Eastern Colorado is a great place to find that Trophy Whitetail that has eluded you for years. With very little hunting pressure and glassing opportunities up to several miles at times our Whitetail are easier to spot. One of Adventures Wild’s hunters harvested a 181” B&C 9 pointer during the 2006 rifle season! Tags: Colorado uses the preference point system which allows you to obtain a point every that you do not draw. Rifle tags can be drawn with 0 – 12 preference points depending on the unit all archery tags can be drawn with 0 points. We are currently leasing about 400,000 acres of private property in eastern Colorado in 13 units just for our hunters. Guaranteed Landowner Tags: Landowner tags are available but limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. Rifle tags will run a $1000 - $1500 and the Muzzleloader tags will run about $750. How many and the units there in will not be known until about the second week of July. Rifle Hunts: Rifle hunts will range from being able to draw tag every year to units that can be drawn with 4-6 preference points. Eastern Colorado has 2 separate rifle hunts that will be 10/25 – 11/ 4 and 12/1 – 12/14 in 2008 not all the units have the December rifle hunt. Most units will be limited to 2 hunters per hunt with 1 or 2 exceptions due to acreage and Deer populations. Most hunts will be all spot and stalk hunts with some tree stands and ground blinds being used in certain situations. Muzzleloader Hunts: The season dates will be 10/11-19 in 2008 just prior to the first rifle hunts. Hunts are limited but tags can be drawn with 0-4 preference points. Currently, 2-3 Landowner permits are available each season for $750. This hunt gives you the first crack at that Monster Buck. Most hunts will be spot and stalk. Archery Hunts: 2007 was another great year for the archer and we expect 2008 to be no different. This will be one of most exciting bow hunts that you will ever experience. The quality of the bucks seen on these hunts has been incredible and most tags can be obtained with 0 preference points due to the lack of local bow hunters and most all of eastern Colorado being private property. You will certainly see some big bucks and maybe with just a little luck you will get an arrow in one. Most hunts will be spot and stalk with some treestands and ground blinds being used mostly for whitetails. Hunt Availability: Hunts are available on a limited basis each year. Adventures Wild clients harvested 11 Muley bucks and 2 Whitetail buck over 180” B&C / P&Y in 2007 and in the last 8 years have harvested 96! All license applications are due by April 1st, please see the Professional Application Services on our website or give us a call! Even if your just thinking you might like to hunt Colorado Mule Deer we strongly urge to get started on preference points, give us a call and we can take care of that for you! Attention: Currently hunts do not include food and lodging. Hunts will be done from hotels and restaurants in most units. We do have a ranch house in one location and the rancher charges $50 a day for food and lodging. Average cost of food and lodging will be about $300 - $350 per person. Rates and Dates: Mule Deer / Whitetail: Rifle 5-day, 2 on 1 $4250.00 Rifle 5-day, 1 on 1 $6250.00 Rifle 11-day, 1 on 1 $12,000.00 Muzzleloader 6-day 2 on 1 $3750.00 Muzzleloader 6-day 1 on 1 $5500.00 Muzzleloader 9-day 1 on 1 $8000.00 Archery 6-day 2 on 1 $3200.00 Archery 6-day 1 on 1 $4500.00 Archery 9-day 1 on 1 $6250.00 Archery 12-day 1 on 1 $8000.00 Archery Hunt Dates: Oct. 1-6, Oct. 18-23, Nov. 6-11, Nov.13-18, Nov. 20-25, Dec. 1-6, Dec. 8-13, Dec.15-20 Rifle Hunt Dates: Oct. 25-29, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 and 11 day hunt Oct. 25-Nov. 4 Muzzleloader Hunt Date: Oct. 11-16 All Landowner Tags will be and Additional: $500.00 – 1500.00 Hunts Include: Transportation from point of outfitting, and field care of meat and trophy. Not Included: Food and lodging, all license fees, processing and shipping of meat. Terms: A 50% deposit is required to book your hunt, If hunt is more than 1 year out it’s $1000.00 Please Note: These hunts are not guaranteed success, we do not utilize high fences in eastern Colorado. Trophy hunting can be difficult and the hunter must be prepared for the possibility of going home empty-handed. We make no promises as to the quality of the bucks that will be seen on each individual hunt. Hunters should also plan to stay for the entire duration of the hunt, as many monster bucks have been taken on the final day of the hunt. Adventures Wild is responsible for the means and method of the hunt, but the hunter is responsible for his or her own ability and patience. Adventures Wild Management Hunts (Must have 2 or more hunters when booking any management hunt) Colorado Hunt Prices: (Mule Deer 3x3 or 3x4 under 170” / Whitetail Deer 8 Pointers under 150”) 4 Day Muzzleloader Hunt: 2 on 1 = $2500 5 Day Archery Whitetail Hunt: 2 on 1 = $2000 Combo Deer and Antelope hunts also available call for prices and dates!! Must pay additional $2000 for harvesting animals bigger than size limit
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