It is not because we got our deer so early the first morning, either. Nobody asked me, but, I think that these guys are spolied for life. For a long time I have been a little confused as to what the Colorado Division of Wildlife has been doing. I just happened to see the "5 year Big game season Structure" that the Colorado Wildlife Commission approved on September 10, 2009 and I am very excited. This is a real "Hunter's and photographer's" paradise. Nothing pleases me more than to see smiling faces and hear them say: "We had a great time. The daily fee is $100 per hunter. The antelope herds look great, with most of the does having 2 fawns, the mule deer herds look fantastic, too. Chadron, Nebraska 69337. We have the promise habitat deep draws, wheat and trees for cover that they come to after that first shot. ! On our way out, we met Aleka, who was busy preparing the ranch to host a wedding that day and let her know of our success. No question, I will return to hunt this ranch again and most likely for an elk. Thanks for a great experience, Aleka, we really appreciate your graciousness and a hunt my grandson will remember for his entire life. Tom, Marcia Wilson and Luke. Hey guys, I'm looking for a trespass/diy hunt for mule deer this fall. Here at the NW corner of Colorado, we ontinued to experience the long drawn effects of a drought that is stubborn and persistent. Frenchman and Platte. We certainly loved having them here. In 2012, even though, there were some rather serious health issues present, we completed several projects and purchased some more land adjacent to the Mobley Place on 22. About Nebraska's Sandhills According to the University of Nebraska Extension Center, the Nebraska Sandhills consists of almost 20,000 square miles of sand dunes that range 265 miles across northern Nebraska. Compare . NOTE: Game and Parks agents, such as Wal-Mart, cannot sell big game permits. Hunting elk that time of year can be very difficult, if the weather does not co-operate. The hospitality was a highlight and I now consider us friends. I am stubbornly convinced that the elk have been hunted for just TOO LONG, and they need their much deserved rest on this refuge, and a bit because I think that ranching for wildlife is a highly unfair program to the masses of hunters, those, who want to enjoy a good hunt at a nominal cost. The land owner will possibly be in the area farming during your hunt. I came as a young girl and have spent over a half a century here, raising a family, working, dreaming and yes, sometimes, crying. We are making some noteworthy changes beginning with the 2015 hunting seasons. Valid in open seasons with the appropriate weapons, See maps on page 38-39. A 4 wheel drive truck will take you most places and quieter. ACCOMMODATIONS, always upon availability), Please, check with COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE TO VERIFY DATES FOR ALL SEASONS FOR, ROCKY MOUNTAINELK, MULE DEER, PRONGHORNANTELOPE, All Mule Deer licenses are by draw ONLY., Second and Third Season Elk licenses can be purchased overthecounter.. We had a great time hunting and hope to be back next year. Hunt ID:6015-NE-S-C-1295-PineRidge-MDeerWDeerAntelopeTurkey-ITN2EYWH-M1CA-SAM2ELI . deer). What an experience, to be able to sit down with you, your grandson and the other hunters and enjoy the company. 3 Day Guided Spring Turkey Hunt $695 per Hunter. The years are going just too fast. "I've enclosed a picture of the buck I shot this year. One is my son-in-law Mark and the other one is Bob. You will be hunting on all private ranch and farm land of a couple of thousand acres with intermixed Cedar groves, hardwood drainages, fields of soybeans, corn, Green winter wheat on multiple small farms interconnected. Whether it snows or not. Look at this herd, I'd say around a couple of thousand head. The accommodations were top notch. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerless deer in seasons with the appropriate weapons. Everybody is telling me that we are at the tailend of the weather cycle causing this weather change and sooner rather than later we are going to start seeing again the heavy snows in October and the earlier migration to the west of the elk herds. Hunt rates differ for Archery or Muzzleloader hunting contact me for details. The large number of good sized deer and the amount of property you have, makes the "Y Lazy S Ranch" the premier hunting location in the Craig area. Aleka,Dan P. here. What a year 2012 was!!! You are responsible for your own lodging and meals. Business Phone # 801-499-4986 Toll Free Fax # 866-564-7395. The mentor is there to help the youth and ensure a safe hunting experience. Many deer are here year-round and don't seem discouraged by the cattle grazing close by. But, it paid off. Antelope Creek Ranch is a family operation owned by Edward and Tamara Eitel. Mainly looking into the Pine Ridge unit or maybe even the Sandhills unit. I saw numerous ELK and was able to connect early Saturday morning, thanks to your suggestion of spending the night in the hunting blind. The beds comfortable and the cabins warm. Book us down for next year". Stephanie Schaubin said on Dec 2, 2015: "I want to send my many "THANKS" for the recent successful hunt on your beautiful ranch. And of course, while camping you can enjoy a real campfire Dan P. here. We were greeted by Aleka the day before the season opened and she spent time with us to ensure we knew the ranch boundaries and where to set up and hunt for the best chance at a pronghorn. , finitely a blessing to live on this beautiful ranch., Of course, there is nothing that can affect the growth of the numbers of mule deer and pronghorn antelope. Those hunters find themselves highly frustrated and unsuccessful, only because CO DOW refuses to keep the game moving. September 1st - December 31st. We are hopeful that 2015 will reward us and our farming neighbors with the well deserved and highly anticipated moisture so that we can all recover some of our otherwise mounting losses. I want to tell you what a wonderful time we had on your ranch, during the 2014 third season elk hunt. 7184 Hwy 20. But, if a hunter is hunting both species, then, the trespass fee paid, along with the complementary accommodations will be honored for the entire nine day length of the regular season. Antelope season was once again really great. See map on page 37. Beautiful day for a hike on the "Y Lazy S Ranch", for this hunter from Oregon. We have a tremendous amount of game and all of you who have been here before, know how much fun it can be to find yourselves surrounded by thousands of majestic wapitis. and were ready to roll out when I convinced him to go for another drive. Many trophy deer are taken each hunting season directly from the Double R Guest Ranch's lands be it rifle, muzzleloader, or bow and arrow. And, again, against my best expectations, I am very late updating this website. To cook, all you need to bring is your food. and, did you know that Colorado is the only State where you can buy an over-the-counter bull elk license? We are harvesting older, bigger bucks. We offer rifle, muzzleloader, and archery deer hunting packages. When you arrive you will need to come to the ranch house and get your paperwork signed and the balance of your fees paid before any hunting is allowed. But, that did not discourage Vince. The area has its own population of deer but with the pressure from hunters on the Habitat Management Area the deer quickly move on to your private land to escape the bands of public land hunters. We require a 270 or larger rifle because the deer can get quite large in this area with the high protein grain available. But, the deer does went ahead and had their fawns; twins mostly, but,even some sets of triplets. The Double R Guest Ranch offers some of the finest deer hunting in the Sand Hills. Whitetail Statewide Buck Valid statewide Sept. 15-Dec. 31 for archery, muzzleloader and November firearm season with weapon legal for each season. Landowner Valid on property of landowner. The property is one of the nicest that either Glenn or I have ever seen. Bag limit: one buck. Please contact us for more information and availability. We are located in the middle-interior of the vast, sparsely-populated Sand Hills. Did you know that COLORADO has the largest ELK herd in the world? Saddle Ridge Outfitters is located in North Central Nebraska, near the town of Springview. So, we are busy getting ready for the spring farming operations. ", "I really had a great time. And, your food, of course. *******************************************************. They, by instict alone, know that the hunting seasons are all over with; and they know where the feed is. But, sooner or later, I get it done; so, here I am again, trying to come up with something creative to describe what I would call "the most exceptional year yet". You made us feel welcome like family. And then, the weather really co-operated. Erich, from California,with a real heavy mulley. We do this to keep our deer quality high. I had the best time ever on this trip. This is a perfect hunt for a family group. But, once again, we got some great Mule Deer Bucks, and several nice antelope bucks. Box 334 With his Dad and sister. If you look closely at the pictures of Alex after he downed his first cow elk, you can see that he is holding a branch in is right hand. From the beginning we were treated as cherished friends, not simply clients. Licensed Has a valid Nebraska hunting permit. He harvested a beautiful buck and a great bull. Everybody loves the cabins and I promise that I will continue to add more comforts as the years go by. These specs in the snow? The cabin that came along with the property was highly outdated and in need of a serious facelift. BOX 1304Craig, CO 81626-1304United [email protected]. One check is allowed for payment. In addition to coordinating guest services with Turner ranch managers, TRO conducts wildlife surveys, provides supervision . We are very busy putting up the LODGE and as of the end of January ALL the logs are in place. Of course the highlight of the trip was the beautiful country. Of course,on the, ", email: . By now, they are tired of running, tired of hunters and those who survived may be wondering why? Whitetail Deer . Dan Fisher from PA wrote: "..can't tell you what a wonderful time I had with my son on your ranch. Book Your Hunt and Contact Us. At least for the first couple of years, the seasons are pushed later by about a week. Hunting has become the lifeblood of the local landowners After the disastrous agricultural experience of the 70's and the 80's, many ranchers and farmers saw an opportunity to supplement their income by offering a premier hunting experience to those that seek the excitement of the hunt. I had an incredible time hunting on your ranch; the quality of game I saw and the beauty and peace and quiet I experienced was as good as it gets. So, my message to the hunters who love to hunt on my ranch, is: Craig, Colorado is still "the Elk hunting capital of the world". A buddy permit does not allow party hunting. 41 Location Central Coast, CA Looking for a trespass fee for hunting mule deer in nebraska. We are also looking forward to another good harvest of game in the upcoming hunting season in the fall of 2015. They are welcome to join in on your hunt or remain at the lodge! Hunters can fly into McCook, North Platte or Denver and rent a vehicle to drive to the farm which is 20 miles NE of McCook 10 miles north of the town of Bartley, Nebraska. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerless whitetail. Several thousand again. Other services available on a per day or per hour basis. Firearm or crossbow hunters under age 12 and those using the exemption certificate can never hunt alone and must be accompanied when hunting anything with a firearm or crossbow. So far, we have small amount of snowcover, but, not what we actually need. The Nebraska deer hunt fees include the right to hunt, the in-season waterfowl, upland birds, coyote (no permit needed), and small game with the proper hunting permits and guns. Our success continues to be unbelievable in both species and the quality of the animals is consistent.. Hunting Area Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, and Republican units (see page 37), Permits Hunters wishing to harvest a mule deer buck in the MDCA must purchase a, Youth, Landowner, Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, or Republican mule deer permit. A second Turkey is only $ 100. The ranch offers deer and elk hunting, trespass fee hunts, semi-guided hunts, private land hunts, archery hunts, muzzle loading hunts, and rifle hunts. Buffalo Whitetail, Frenchman Whitetail, Platte Whitetail, and Republican Whitetail permits: Important No person may obtain more than one permit that allows them to take of a mule deer buck, including Republican Mule Deer, Buffalo, Frenchman, and Platte permits. Dec 31 was the last day for cow elk season. This is a free ranging hunt that is usually producing 8 point whitetail deer. I also saw a small handful of elk at both the Cummings and the Mobley place. Nebraska Muzzy Whitetail Hunt. I cannot think of a better place to spend a week. All summer long, we kept seeing unusually large numbers of animals.. A Californian smiles. In 2010, everybody will be driving in two feet of snow, fighting the elements of nature, but, totally surrounded by elk and huge timber bucks. Our log cabins are fully furnished, and they include full baths with cold/hot running water, kitchens that are equipped with appliances and kitchenware for your use and enjoyment. Little things made us feel that we were with family. Season. The BBQ on Sunday night was beatifully prepared and it was amazing that it could be put together, considering the amount of snow we had. Archery Valid statewide. We offer guided and self guided Whitetail Deer hunting as well as self guided Merriam Turkey hunting. Obtaining, scheduling, and payment of the Guide would be the sole responsibility of the hunter. Hunters of any skill level or ability can enjoy a two or three day hunt on nearly two miles of river bottom land. Hunt #5139 DIY/Semi-Guided Elk/Deer Trespass 3,000 Ac Private Vouchers; Hunt #5139 DIY/Semi-Guided Elk/Deer Trespass 3,000 Ac Private Vouchers. 5 Any deer, elk, antelope, or bighorn sheep hunters ages 15 or younger must be accompanied by a licensed person age 19 and older. Excellent cover and state food plots, but again the army of public hunters spread out opening day and push every moving thing out. Nebraska Habitat Stamp Valid statewide and required of all big game hunters, except residents younger than 16 years of age and residents who hold veteran or 69 or older senior permits. We have two hunters in our group this year that have never taken a deer. Accompanied in the presence of a licensed hunter age 19 or older. It is illegal to trespass on another person's property. Take a youth hunting. One of your other hunters, Owen from California, was kind enough to help me get the elk loaded up. Hunt ID: NE-MDeerWDeer-Bartley-North-HK-Henry, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2021, Nebraska Private Ranch DIY Hunt for Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer near McCook, Where are the Successful Low Cost DIY/Semi-Guided Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in Colorado. We are located within the natural migration route. #1. And as soon as the snow started piling up in the high Country, the elk started to move westward, towards their wintering grounds.. You did your utmost to see that we were successful. For archery and muzzleloader season the licenses are available at any time. It was still summerlike weather here until Thanksgiving., And then, as soon as December arrived, so did the winter weather. I wish you good luck for the rest of the 2011 hunting seasons. Once again, we found ourselves staying really busy by moving all the power equipment to the many different ranches, wasting many man-hours and much fuel, only to then decide that we would have been much better not having moved there at all. THE CHAPMAN CABIN OR THE UPSTAIRS OF THE RANCH HOUSE) for a maximum of five, six or nine nights (depending on the season), . It was just what I was lookigng for, a hunt and a vacation. The stands you have built are a great help in spotting deer and elk, without disturbing them. They will cross back and forth throughout the season. What a beauty!! We had a few gentle rains in May and June, but, without the deep moisture, the plants in our hay fields remained stunted and failed to grow enough for us to be able tp put up a respectable crop of hay. The listed ones are for rifle, with archery and muzzleloader reduced from that price. In addition if those 5 will book the complete property at one time the price will be lowered to only $ 1395. 3rd Season 11/12-11/18. All hunters must sign the Waivers of Liability, and Owner's Rules for the Hunt prior to hunting. Thank you, my friends, for coming to enjoy this beautiful place. And, against my best expectations, I am very late updating this website. Hunting Mule and Whitetail Deer at the Double R Ranch is only available to our on-site guests. $1100 per hunter. Once again, early in the year, the snowfall was minimal and therefore, we entered the summer months without any significant deep moisture in the ground. 3 Day DIY Spring Turkey Hunt $350 per Turkey with a maximum of 2. Persons who obtain a youth, landowner or Season Choice permit may: Firearm: Nov. 12 20; Nov. 12 22 in Earn-a-Buck units, Any weapon: Oct. 1 10 in October Antlerless units, Mule deer populations are declining in some units and increasing in others. Yes, 2015, was a definite year of extremes". And yet, I would never trade this, my beautiful home, for any other place on the face of this earth.. The property is family-friendly, with activities available to the non-hunting guest. This fact is evidenced by the returning of so many friends and customers, who delight to call this place "home, away form home" even if it is for just a few days each year. Turner Ranch Outfitting. EXCEPTION: Farmers and ranchers who hunt with a landowner permit on land they own or lease for agricultural purposes are exempt. A lazy herd of elk enjoying the winter day directly behind the ranch house, on the "Y Lazy S Ranch". Bag limit: antlerless only, but varies. If you would like to speak with one of our outfitters or landowners to book a hunt, please give us a call anytime. The accompanying hunter may not accompany more than two hunters at a time using the Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate. Additional DIY days can be purchased for $ 200 per day. The month long (December) cow elk season is a prime time for elk hunting. Self-Guided, DIY, Trespass Hunts Filters. Truly a trip of a lifetime for a father and son. So, on my turf, I enjoy seeing the "Ranching for wildlife hunters" equally frustrated and just as unsuccessful. Deer No one may have more than two permits that allow the harvest of a buck. It was magnificent. ", "Thank you so much for everything. When I got home, I tried some of the venison and it was the best I've ever eaten. Herd, after another large herd, they left the high country and they moved on to our ranch. 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