DIY Elk Hunt Archery Week 2 Gardner, Colorado

Elk Tag Draw: Draw Period Closes April 5th

• Weeks 1-4 Archery - Bull Elk Tags - OTC

• Week 1 Rifle -Bull Elk Tag - Must Draw, Takes 1 Point

• Week 2 Rifle - OTC Bull Elk Tags

• Week 3 Rifle - OTC Bull Elk Tags

• Week 4 Rifle - Bull Elk Tag - Must Draw, Takes 0 Points!

All hunters must possess a hunting license in Colorado. Hunters under the age of 18 may purchase a youth license. Additional licenses, stamps, or permits may be required.

Hunters between the ages of 12-18 may purchase a youth big game license.

Colorado does not offer a hunting license specifically for senior citizens.

https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/RegulationsBrochures.aspx

Rules of the Camp -

• NO SMOKING (including vaping)

• We reserve the right to end client’s hunt once blood is drawn or an animal is wounded. Client must do everything in their power to recover wounded game.

• To reduce hunting pressure / scent in the ara before you arrive there is no hunting, exploring, or scouting allowed on the day you arrive or depart from the camp

• Client will share any pictures of animals harvested with us

• ATVs and vehicles must remain on the road between the gate and cabin at all times. They can be taken off-road to assist in the recovery of a downed animal, No exploring, 4-wheeling, or scouting is allowed for ATVs or vehicles anywhere on the property in order to not spook game for other groups. This requirement will be strictly enforced.

• Over-The-Counter bear tags are not available in unit 85. However, you can purchase a tag for bear and hunt on the 175 acres of private land owned by the the lodge. This property has a healthy population of large bears so we watch the population closely and depending on the numbers of bears harvested and/or sighted in a given year may impact the availability of this opportunity. Be sure to communicate with us prior to buying a bear tag to ensure this opportunity is available prior to your hunt.

• No Pets Allowed on property

• No open fires or campfires are allowed on the property

Hunting Rules-

• All hunting shall be in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations

• All rifle and muzzleloader hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of fluorescent orange on an outer garment above the waist, plus a fluorescent orange hat, while hunting in the State of Colorado. Camouflage fluorescent orange is not legal

• Consumption of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs before or during hunt is not permitted.

• Weapons must be unloaded while in vehicles and while in camp

• All hunting activities must be approved by the lodge

• Hunting licenses and hunter safety cards must be on the client’s person at all times while on property.

• Always hunt in a safe, lawful, courteous, and ethical manner.

• Take ethical shots within a reasonable range.

• Leave all gates as they were found.

• Rude, disrespectful, or argumentative behavior will result in immediate dismissal.