Our backcountry log-cabin lodge is PERFECT for hunting groups looking to harvest big game out of Colorado's high country!

Situated at 10,300 feet within Game Unit 551, our rustic, log cabin hunting lodge has served hunters well since 1979, providing a basecamp to unplug from the daily grind and breathe in the outdoors. Lots of elk and mule deer right out your front door. Game Unit 551 harvested over 250 elk and over 150 mule deer last season. All three of our 2015 hunting groups harvested bull elk in Game Unit 551.

If you’re an independent hunting group or you'd like to be connected with a local hunting outfitter, there is good opportunity for you to land a big one! Guide info, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, License Info and Game Unit 551 Hunting Season Dates are all listed below.

RECOMMENDED GUIDE & OUTFITTER – AEI Guide & Outfitter

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Hunter Planner

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HUNTING LICENSE INFO – Game Unit 551
Limited License Draw – APPLY BY APRIL 5th
Over the Counter Licenses – AVAILABLE JULY 26th
Leftover Limited Licenses – AVAILABLE AUGUST 2nd
 

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HUNTING SEASON DATES

Game Unit 551

ELK
Archery – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Either Sex – (Aug 27 - Sept 25)
Muzzleloader – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Bull & Cow – (Sept 10 - Sept 18)
1st Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Bull & Cow – (Oct 15 - Oct 19)
2nd Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Cow – (Oct 22 - Oct 30)
3rd Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Cow – (Nov 5 - Nov 13) – winter conditions
4th Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Either & Cow – (Nov 16 - Nov 20) – winter conditions

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MULE DEER
Archery – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Buck – (Aug 27 - Sept 25)
Muzzleloader – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Buck – (Sept 10 - Sept 18)
1st Season Rifle – None
2nd Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Buck & Doe – (Oct 22 - Oct 30)
3rd Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Buck & Doe – (Nov 5 - Nov 13) – winter conditions
4th Season Rifle – Limited Licenses (Draw) – Buck – (Nov 16 - Nov 20) – winter conditions