Escarpment Peak Archery Elk

Located South of Maybell Colorado and West of Escarpment peak this 275 acre ranch sits at the base of the Danforth hills and is an important bridge between the high mountain oak scrub of Escarpment peak and the agricultural areas of the valley. This ranch has a long history of producing quality Mule Deer and Elk but to this point has had very restricted hunting. This property has both ag land, mountain scrub foothills, and a permanent water source. Access to approximately 10,000+ acres of BLM land via a private road gives hunters ample opportunity. This season Hunting is limited to archery season only. A campsite with water with nearby potable water is available. After booking, please feel free to reach out to an IO representative if you would like to talk directly to one of the owners about specifics of the property.

Elk on this property utilize the scrub oak hillsides for bedding and security cover before moving down toward the agricultural valley to feed, creating ideal ambush opportunities along travel corridors. The property's blend of terrain ranging from irrigated fields to brush-covered ridgelines provide excellent early-season archery elk hunting. The proximity to Escarpment Peak and the connecting BLM ground makes this a natural funnel for elk movement as they transition between high elevation summer range and lowland forage areas. With historically limited hunting pressure, the bulls in this area have had the opportunity to mature, offering hunters a quality experience during the rut.

For residents this unit is Over the Counter for either sex Elk during Archery Season. For Non-residents you must submit for the draw but the unit takes no points as of 2025.

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking, and are non-refundable. 50% of the outdoorsman fee will process 2 weeks after the draw results in this state are posted. If you are unsuccessful in the draw, reach out to IO and the situation will be handled accordingly. The remaining 50% will process 1 month prior to the hunt. All OTC hunts will require a 50% deposit of the outdoorsman fee at the time of booking as well. The remaining 50% will process 1 month prior to the hunt.

Cancellations made prior to placing a deposit will be taken care of immediately. Any cancellations needed after placing a deposit will result in attempts to reschedule the hunt for a different season, or a different year. Please note that refunds are not guaranteed.

If there is a lapse in availability, please do not be discouraged to reach out to IO. All calendars are set and managed by landowners, and unavailability is set by them. However, IO is willing to reach out on your behalf, to check on available dates. Other reasons for unavailable dates include biologist recommended hunter/harvest quotas that landowners implement, as well as state season dates not being released.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein