DIY Elk Hunt Archery Week 2 Gardner, Colorado

Elk Tag Draw: Draw Period Closes April 4, 2023 8:00 p.m. MT (2023)

• Weeks 1-4 Archery - Bull Elk Tags - OTC (Over the Counter)

• 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) on the property. Not just the cabin, but the entire property.

• 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.

Non-refundable Deposit -

Please note that there is a 50% non-refundable deposit included with your booking fee. The remaining 50% due is ALSO a non-refundable payment in accordance with the host's cancellation policy.  

Dorado Elk Lodge Refund Policy -

In case of cancellation, Dorado Elk Lodge will make all reasonable efforts to apply those funds toward an available open date for a future hunt.  Dorado Elk Lodge will look at each cancellation request on a case-by-case basis.  

If you are booking the 1st Week or 4th Week of Rifle season, please be aware that drawing tags through the big game lottery is NOT guaranteed.  Dorado Elk Lodge requests that you do your research, contact the booking agent, and understand the Colorado points system requirements BEFORE you book your hunt.