Are you ready to start your Colorado elk hunting experience? Are you dreaming of your next deer season already? Each of our private hunting leases offers unique experiences and opportunities for those interested in deer or elk hunting in Colorado. Each of our properties offers highly productive elk and deer hunting environments with a guarantee of no crowds or distractions.
Colorado Private Ranches offer a unique experience for those looking to hunt for elk and deer in Colorado. Each of our leases is privately owned land that is leased to a small number of select hunters each year for private, do-it-yourself hunting expeditions. For a fulfilling and exciting elk or deer hunt, you cannot beat a private hunt on any of our leases. With a maximum of 4-6 hunters per lease, you’ll never feel crowded or rushed to get the perfect shot.
Whether you are looking for a lease with a hunting lodge, a private cabin, room for camping, or access to local hotel accommodations, we have got a property that will meet your needs. Your hunting lease guarantees yours will be the only group on that land during each of the five designated hunting seasons.
Through long-standing relationships with private landowners, Colorado Private Ranches offers these leases to a small number of avid, respectable hunters each deer and elk hunting season. We are not a hunting guide service. Instead, we give you access to prime land where you and your party can hunt on your own to enjoy the deer and elk hunting experience you’ve been looking for.
If you are looking for premier elk hunting or deer hunting, Colorado Private Ranches gives you the best of both worlds. Our leases are like owning your own private hunting cabin without having to own any land. It’s a win-win for everyone. And with many options, we are sure to have a hunting lease to match your needs. Elk and deer leases. No one will be on the lease but your group; we don't mix groups.
Our Leases
Below, we list each lease with a brief description. You can learn more about the location, amenities, and lodging options by clicking the “Read More” button next to each. You will then discover all the details that make that lease your ticket to a perfect Colorado elk hunting or deer hunting season.
The G-Five Ranch is located 3 miles southeast of Yampa, off Highway 131, in hunting unit 15. The property joins the Routt National Forest and BLM land. Approximate elevations 7900-9200 feet. Good elk and deer hunting and the use of ATVs is permitted. Property has nice hay meadows and a creek (which you can fish). Timber consists of oak and aspen. Over 1800 acres of private land, in addition to easy access to the Routt National Forest. We require 4-6 hunters per season. $3,000 per hunter. (Price includes lodging) GPS 40.141909, -106.866304 read more
The SKCK Ranch is located 4 miles south of Oak Creek, east of Highway 131, in hunting unit 15. Combination elk and deer hunting. Timber consists of cedar, oak and aspen. Has Yampa River running through the ranch and has open hay meadows. Just over 500 acres of private land. Approximate elevations 7300-7700 feet. Lodging available in Oak Creek at a motel or an Airbnb house, approximately 8 miles to the property gate. If interested in this lease let me know and I will get you in direct contact with the landowner regarding pricing and availability. GPS 40.24487, -106.93064 read more
The Duncan Ranch is located north of Craig, east of Highway 13, in hunting unit 4. The 684 acre property joins 706 acres of BLM land and other private land. Approximate elevations 7700-8100 feet. Combination elk and deer hunting, but definitely a very good mule deer lease. The property favors mule deer in the early seasons, then elk tend to be moving more in the later seasons. Has a couple of nice ponds and First Creek runs through the property. Lodging consists of great rented cabin one mile from the gate (GPS 40.86602, -107.42191). We require four (4) hunters per season. $3,000 per hunter including lodging for up to seven (7) nights. GPS center of property 40.89667, -107.43225. read more
The Red Dirt Ranch is located some 11 miles due north of Dotsero, off Highway 301, in hunting unit 25. At over 2700 acres, the property joins the White River National Forest on the north and BLM land to the south. Combination elk and deer hunting. Approximate elevations 7000-9600 feet. Timber consists of oak, cedar and aspen. Lodging consists of a completely furnished 28' by 36' cabin. We require six (6) hunters per season. $3,500 per hunter with lodging. GPS 39.83762, -107.03622 read more
The Eight Bar Ranch is located 10 miles northwest of Burns, off Highway 301, in hunting unit 25. There are four tracts of land that make up approximately 1095 acres. The property joins the White River National Forest and BLM land. Combination elk and deer hunting. Approximate elevations 7700-9400 feet. Timber consists of oak, cedar and aspen. Lodging consists of a completely furnished cabin. For Rifle, we require four (4) hunters per Rifle season, at $3,000 per hunter, with lodging. Cabin GPS coordinates 39.86809, -106.96753. NOTE for Archery only: the Northwest 160-acre tract, aka the Truman Place (GPS coordinates 39.88973, -107.02740), is NOT included and we require 2-4 hunters, at $2,700 per hunter, with lodging. read more
The High Mesa Ranch is located 15 miles south of Cimarron, off Highway 50, in hunting unit 65. This lease is part of the famous Cimarron River Ranch. Our agreement is for the land east side of the Big Cimarron River, which is approximately 970 acres. The property joins the Cimarron River State Wildlife Area and BLM land. Approximate elevations 8100-9600 feet. Combination elk and deer hunting. Timber consists of oak and aspen. Lodging available at Black Canyon campground (furnished cabins). We require six (6) hunters per season. $2,900 per hunter. GPS 38.29490, -107.54525 read more
The Griffin Ranch is located 13 miles south of Craig, west off Highway 13, in hunting unit 211. At 1678 acres, this property joins BLM land to the south and other private land. There is a resident herd of some 250 elk on the property (see video). Approximate elevations 6900-7400 feet. Combination elk and deer hunting. The property is made up of cedar, sage brush, and scrub oak. Lodging is available in Craig at Wild Skies Cabins or the Hampton Inn. Camping on the property is not allowed. For rifle we require five (5) hunters per season at $3,200 per hunter. For archery or muzzleloader, we require 3-4 hunters at $2,800 per hunter. GPS coordinates 40.361110, -107.675520 read more
The Raley Ranch is located southeast of Meeker, off County Road 8, in hunting unit 23. The property joins the White River National Forest and some BLM land. Approximate elevations 7300-8200 feet. At 260 acres private, the place hunts more like 2000 with the easy access to the surrounding national forest. Combination elk and deer hunting (no doe kills). Timber consists of oak, pine, and aspen; has 2 nice ponds (fishing not allowed). The use of ATVs is permitted. Has two nice furnished cabins on the property (one for cooking, one for sleeping up to 6). For archery, we require two (2) hunters at $3,000 per hunter. For rifle, we require four (4) hunters per season at $2,500 per hunter. Prices includes lodging. GPS 39.87349, -107.80705 read more
Lease is accessed off Highway 17, just east of Fox Creek, about 36 miles northeast of Chama NM, in hunting unit 81. The property is surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest. Approximate elevations 9400-9800 feet. Timber consists of pine, cedar and oak. At approximately 200 acres private, the place hunts more like 800-1000 acres with the easy access to the surrounding national forest. Combination elk and deer hunting. Lodging consists of a completely furnished cabin and is included in the price. For rifle we require four (4) hunters per season at $2,900 per hunter. For archery or muzzleloader, we require 2-3 hunters at $3,200 per hunter. GPS 37.05477, -106.27897 read more
