





Walker Ranch is a DIY varmint hunting property north of Raymer, Colorado in GMU 88. This property offers over 5500 acres of privately deeded property to hunt unpressured varmint species such as coyotes and prairie dogs. It is bordered by public land and is used as an operational cattle ranch, so being sure of your target and beyond is vital to safety on this ranch. Access to the property is required to be done on foot only - no off-roading will be permitted. Please find a safe spot to park and hike into the property for your adventure. As this is an operating cattle ranch, it is subject to activities at any given time. Spring, summer and early fall will be the busiest times of year for cattle operations. The use of this property will be permitted during the day only, meaning no overnight hunting or discharging of firearms is allowed. Please treat and respect our property as it is your own and help us keep the varmint population in check!
This property provides strong habitat for both coyote and prairie dog hunting due to its expansive pasture ground, rolling terrain, and consistent food and water sources. The open grasslands and gently broken hills offer excellent visibility for spotting and setting up on coyotes, while the canyons, valleys, and creek bottoms create natural travel corridors predators use when moving between bedding areas and feeding zones. Multiple water sources - including stock tanks and natural water holes influenced by South Pawnee Creek - help support a healthy prey base, and with abundant small mammals, ground-nesting birds, and the presence of livestock, coyotes have consistent food availability and are thriving on the landscape. Hunting pressure in the area has been relatively limited, meaning coyotes are generally less call-shy than in heavily pressured regions and may respond more readily to standard calling setups. This side of the ranch is also where expired cattle are taken, which naturally brings more game presence to the area. Prairie dog towns are well established across suitable portions of the ranch, and with minimal sustained shooting pressure, dogs are less likely to immediately shut down after the first shot compared to high-traffic public areas.
Reservation fees are due at the time of booking and are non-refundable. The outdoorsman fees will automatically process 48 hours prior to the adventure.
For waterfowl, fishing, and other small game adventures, cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the scheduled adventure will not be charged. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the adventure will be charged the full outdoorsman fee.
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