Rifle Elk Hunting

Hunting is conducted on over 23,000 acres of private land right in the middle of one of the largest elk herds in the world (the White River herd). The elevation varies from 7000' to 8000' and the terrain includes sage, oak, serviceberry, aspen, cedar, and some agricultural "fields."

The elk we hunt are typical northwest Colorado elk consisting mostly of 4- to 6-point bulls (legal bulls are 4 or more points on one side) scoring up to around 320-330" on the top end. Our elk aren't huge but the sheer numbers are staggering.

Rifle elk hunting at Nine Mile is fabulous! It's not uncommon for some of our hunters to actually see elk in the hundreds here during the rifle season. Rifle hunters also experience nearly 100% shot opportunity. Along with a good herd of "seasonal elk" that live here during the late summer and early fall, we are also smack dab in the middle of one of the largest migration routes of elk in the country. For those hunters who are able to walk 1-3 miles a day and shoot their rifles accurately out to 300 yards, opportunities abound. With ranches at several different locations ranging in elevation and terrain, we can assure you a good opportunity at the elk, no matter what mother nature throws our way. All rifle hunting is spot-and-stalk. We get around in 4-wheel-drive trucks, all-terrain vehicles and on foot; no horses here at Nine Mile.

If delicious elk meat is what you're after, we also have affordable cow elk hunts available after the last rifle bull elk hunting, with extremely high success rates. We offer two options. The earlier hunts are 3 days and do include lodging and meals, for a cost of $1500 per hunter. We also offer a late cow elk hunt between December 10 and 31 at a reduced rate of $1,000 per hunter. All hunts are 3 days, fully guided but do not include lodging or meals. Hunter must apply for the tag.

Bull elk licenses for first and fourth seasons are a draw in our hunting areas, but we typically experience 100% draw success. Second- and third-season bull licenses are sold over the counter.

Wounding Policy:
If you wound an animal (draw blood), every attempt will be made to recover the animal. If it is not recovered, then your hunt will be over.

• Archery Elk and Mule Deer Hunting
• Rifle Mule Deer Hunting
• Rifle Whitetail Deer Hunting (eastern Colorado plains)

Nine Mile Guest Ranch
Rocky & Sparky Pappas
50735 Highway 13   -   Meeker, Colorado 81641
Phone: 970.878.4656     Fax: 970.878.3432
Colorado License #2321 - Licensed, Bonded & Insured