Big Game Hunting
Ripple Creek Lodge is proud to offer quality guided Big Game hunts and drop camps in the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area of northwest Colorado GMU 24. This letter is intended to provide potential and returning clients information about the upcoming hunting season. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions regarding our hunts or Colorado hunting license and regulation information.
2012 Season Dates
|
Method of Take |
Dates |
License |
|
Archery |
August 25 - September 23 |
Draw Only* |
|
Muzzleloading |
September 8 - 16 |
Draw Only* |
|
1st Season Rifle (Elk Only) |
October 13 – 17 |
Draw Only* |
|
2nd Season Rifle (Combined) |
October 20 - 28 |
Over-the -Counter |
|
3rd Season Rifle (Combined ) |
November 3 – 11 |
Over-the -Counter |
|
4th Season Rifle (Combined) |
November 14 - 18 |
Draw Only* |
*Draw Only licenses are available through the Division of Wildlife’s application process. Applications for theses hunts are due the first Tuesday in April.
Colorado Hunting and Fishing License Fees
| License | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Elk Cow | $46.00 | $351.00 |
| Elk Bull or Either Sex | $46.00 | $541.00 |
| Deer Buck or Doe | $31.00 | $326.00 |
| Bear | $41.00 | $351.00 |
| Youth Big Game | $10.75 | $100.75 |
| Small Game | $21.00 | $56.00 |
| Fishing (5-Day) | N/A | $21.00 |
| *Habitat Stamp | $10.00 | $10.00 |
*Required on the first license purchased for persons 18-64 each year
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Ripple Creek Lodge Hunts
Drop Camps - $1800 per person
Price includes all camp equipment, food, pack-in, pack-out and all game packing.
Guided Hunts - $2500 per person
Price includes all guide, horse, meals, lodging and all game packing.
Bear Creek Drop Camp
Ripple Creek Lodge
