Lay Creek Ranch
Hunting Opportunities:
Camping:
Yes
No
Guiding Services:
Yes
No
Game Retrieval Services:
Yes
No
Lay Creek Ranch
Hunting Opportunities:
Camping:
Yes
No
Guiding Services:
Yes
No
Game Retrieval Services:
Yes
No
About This Ranch
Lay Creek Ranch is located about 20 miles northwest of Craig. Lay Creek Ranch consists of portions of the former RFW Bord Gulch Ranch.
Terrain
Lay Creek Ranch consists of rolling sage terrain with draws and ponds.
Access
The ranch can be accessed by vehicle through locked ranch gates. Hunters will be provided with lock codes and will be required to check in and out through the ranch's online portal system. Directions on this will be provided in the hunter information packet. The majority of the ranch roads will be accessible to vehicle travel with the exception of some closures relating to revegetation, species management and safety zones.
Area Maps
USGS Quads - Adobe Springs, Great Divide, Iron Springs
Overnight Accommodations
Season Dates
Check the Hunter Information page.
Additional Information
This ranch has low success rates for elk due to dependence on elk migration patterns. When elk are present, it is likely there will be significant snow and hunters should expect to navigate snow in order to be successful.
15000 acres.
6,500 to 7,200 ft.
Lay Creek Ranch is located about 20 miles northwest of Craig.
Meeker Office
Joseph Monchelli
PO Box 941
Hayden, CO 81639
970-439-1894
Ranching for Wildlife (RFW)
This property is part of the Ranching for Wildlife program. The Ranching for Wildlife program provides Colorado residents a unique opportunity to hunt on private ranch land normally closed to the public. Participating ranches provide public hunting recreation access to their land free of charge to those who draw licenses.
Through this program, hunters can play an important role in helping CPW and landowners manage wildlife populations on private land. In addition to providing public hunting access to successful applicants, participating landowners are required to improve habitat on their ranch for both game and non-game animals. These efforts help preserve and enhance open spaces for wildlife to live and thrive and keep the hunting heritage alive for you and future generations.