Mountain View - Turkey

Nestled near Virginia Dale, Colorado, Mountain View Turkey offers turkey hunters a wonderful experience in a historic and diverse landscape. The ranch was homesteaded and has been under the ownership of the same family for almost a century! In that time, it has seen very little hunting pressure, especially for turkeys. In addition to the private deeded acreage, hunters have direct access to adjacent Roosevelt National Forest and the Cherokee State Wildlife Area, significantly expanding the scope of their hunting experience. Mountain View is primarily utilized as a cattle ranch, so hunters should note that it is subject to cattle operations at any time. Turkeys will often flip over cow pies and pick out grains, seeds or bugs, so they certainly don't mind cows! On site lodging may be an available option on this property, pending availability - they are currently under construction and may not be ready by spring. Existing two-track roads facilitate navigation throughout the property; however, off-road travel is restricted to minimize environmental impact, with exceptions made for game retrieval - though with turkey hunting it is recommended to pack out a bird on your back to your vehicle.

Mountain View Turkey falls in GMU 191, which offers over the counter turkey tags in the Colorado seasons. This property lies within the native range of the Merriam's wild turkey, a subspecies well-adapted to Colorado's mountainous regions. Merriam's turkeys are primarily found in high-elevation foothills west of I-25, often inhabiting ponderosa pine, aspen, and Gambel oak habitats. On this property, turkeys typically roost over the various creeks and in the deeper canyons, utilizing the dense canopy for protection. In the spring, they disperse into smaller groups, while in winter, they congregate into larger flocks. The property's diverse landscape, featuring dark timber, aspen groves, open fields, and spring-fed canyons, provides ideal forage and cover for these birds. Abundant natural food sources, such as nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects, thrive in these habitats, attracting turkeys, especially during the fall months when they are actively foraging to prepare for winter. The property's proximity to the Cherokee State Wildlife Area further enhances hunting opportunities, as this area is managed to support a variety of wildlife species, including turkeys. With its strategic location, diverse habitat, and thoughtful land stewardship, this property offers a prime destination for turkey hunting enthusiasts seeking a rewarding experience.

After your hunt, you will be sent an automated Harvest Report. To assist Infinite Outdoors in maintaining the quality of properties - and continue to put conservation at the forefront - we require that the harvest report be completely filled out and returned. Failure to fill out the harvest report within 2 weeks of the hunt taking place will result in a $25 fine. If you are unsuccessful in filling your tag, Infinite Outdoors still needs to have that information provided to them. This is how we will make changes to future year's harvest quotas and continue to be the most well managed access and conservation platform in the country.

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1 Day Hunt. If multiple days in a row are desired, they will have to be booked individually.

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Tags are available OTC!

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking, and are non-refundable. 100% of the outdoorsman fee will process 7 full days prior to the adventure start date.

Cancellations must be made outside of the 7-day payment policy window. Any cancellations made within the 7 day window may be subject to full or partial changes. The IO team will work with you to reschedule, if applicable.

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.