County: Moffat
GMU: 11
| Ranch Contact: | Nearest CPW Office: |
Rex Tuttle
P.O. Box 1046
Craig, CO 81626
970-824-2639 (home)
970-629-9922 (cell)
r.tuttle01@msn.com
| Meeker Office
73485 Hwy 64
Meeker, CO 81641
970-878-6090 (office)
970-878-6077 (fax)
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Location: Elk Springs is located about 20 miles west of Maybell on Hwy 40.
Acres: 14,750
CPW Maps:
Area Maps: USGS Quads:
- Cross Mountain Canyon, Wapiti Peak, Elk Springs
Species Available: Elk, Deer, Pronghorn
Elevation: 6,000 to 7,000 ft.
Terrain: The terrain is rolling hills covered with sagebrush and mountain shrub. The ranch is divided east to west by Elk Springs Ridge, with the headwaters of Twelve Mile Gulch draining to the north toward the Yampa River. To the south the North Fork of Sagebrush Creek and several tributaries provide a southern aspect.
Access: Ranch roads provide access to parking areas that allow walk-in access to major areas of the ranch. No ATVs or snowmobiles will be allowed on the property.
Camping: Not allowed on ranch
Game Retrieval Services: Hunter responsibility
Guiding Services: Not provided
Overnight Accommodations: Motels are located in Craig. There is a KOA Campground in Craig.
Season Dates: Check the Ranching for Wildlife main page.
There are no antler-point restrictions for any of the ranches. No over-the-counter licenses are offered on these properties. Ranching for Wildlife licenses are open to Colorado residents only. Licenses are only for the season and ranch on the license. For more information on season dates and application deadlines, see the Big Game Hunting Brochure.
Ranch Rules: View the 2015 Elk Springs Ranch Rules.
