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Rafter Y Ranch & Outfitters

Rafter Y Ranch & Outfitters

πŸ“ Mack, Colorado

Ideal location to hunt trophy elk, mule deer, and black bear in Colorado.

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Mckenzie Flanigan
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Rafter Y Ranch & Outfitters offers guided trophy elk, mule deer, and black bear hunts in the Bookcliff Mountains of northwestern Colorado. They operate on over 10,000 deeded acres and 100,000+ permitted BLM land, known for producing some of the largest elk and mule deer in the state. McKenzie and Ashley Flanigan, the owners, are dedicated to wildlife conservation and providing a memorable family-oriented hunting experience.

10 Hunt Packages Β· 3 species

Black Bear4 hunts

5-Day Guided Archery Black Bear Hunt

GuidedArchery
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepCan be added as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. Dates: Sept 2 - Sept 30.

Our black bear population is always thriving. There is bear sign on just about every inch of our place. Ranging in colors from black, cinnamon, and blonde, we can add a bear hunt as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Muzzleloader Black Bear Hunt

GuidedMuzzleloader
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepCan be added as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. Date: Sept 18 - Sept 22.

Our black bear population is always thriving. There is bear sign on just about every inch of our place. Ranging in colors from black, cinnamon, and blonde, we can add a bear hunt as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Rifle Limited-Draw Black Bear Hunt

GuidedRifle
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepLimited Draw Only. Can be added as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. Dates: Sept 2 - Sept 30.

Our black bear population is always thriving. There is bear sign on just about every inch of our place. Ranging in colors from black, cinnamon, and blonde, we can add a bear hunt as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Rifle Over-the-Counter Black Bear Hunt

GuidedRifle
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… Oct – NovConcurrent with the deer and elk rifle seasons

Our black bear population is always thriving. There is bear sign on just about every inch of our place. Ranging in colors from black, cinnamon, and blonde, we can add a bear hunt as a combo to any elk or deer hunt. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

Elk3 hunts

5-Day Guided Archery Elk Hunt

GuidedArchery
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepLimited Draw Only. Starting in 2025, you will have to enter into the draw to get your archery elk tag. Draw deadline is April 1, 2025. Dates: Sept 2 - Sept 6, Sept 10 - Sept 14, Sept 18 - Sept 22, Sept 26 - Sept 30.

We have large populations of elk roaming all over our property. They move in to our camp around early spring to chase after the fresh green grass and begin moving up in elevation through the summer and rut. There’s plenty of room to chase them on the Rafter Y Ranch with 10,000+ deeded acres and 100,000+ permitted acres. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Muzzleloader Elk Hunt

GuidedMuzzleloader
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepLimited Draw Only. Date: Sept 18 - Sept 22.

We have large populations of elk roaming all over our property. They move in to our camp around early spring to chase after the fresh green grass and begin moving up in elevation through the summer and rut. There’s plenty of room to chase them on the Rafter Y Ranch with 10,000+ deeded acres and 100,000+ permitted acres. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Rifle Elk Hunt

GuidedRifle
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… Oct – Nov1st season Oct 15-19; 2nd season Oct 25-29 and Oct 30-Nov 2 (4-day); 3rd season Nov 8-16

We have large populations of elk roaming all over our property. They move in to our camp around early spring to chase after the fresh green grass and begin moving up in elevation through the summer and rut. There’s plenty of room to chase them on the Rafter Y Ranch with 10,000+ deeded acres and 100,000+ permitted acres. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

Mule Deer3 hunts

5-Day Guided Archery Mule Deer Buck Hunt

GuidedArchery
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepLimited Draw Only. All Buck tags are limited draw only. If you do not draw your tag, we offer landowner buck vouchers for an additional fee. The deadline for all tags is April 1st, 2025. Dates: Sept 2 - Sept 6, Sept 10 - Sept 14, Sept 18 - Sept 22, Sept 26 - Sept 30.

We are so excited to see the deer population coming back ten fold this year. Everywhere we go on the mountain we’ve seen bucks, does, and fawns. After having such a mild winter last year, it’s given all the deer a good chance at making it through the cold weather. We’re seeing a lot of great potential for bucks this season with a lot of bucks scoring 180-200+. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Muzzleloader Mule Deer Buck Hunt

GuidedMuzzleloader
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… SepLimited Draw Only. All Buck tags are limited draw only. If you do not draw your tag, we offer landowner buck vouchers for an additional fee. The deadline for all tags is April 1st, 2025. Date: Sept 18 - Sept 22.

We are so excited to see the deer population coming back ten fold this year. Everywhere we go on the mountain we’ve seen bucks, does, and fawns. After having such a mild winter last year, it’s given all the deer a good chance at making it through the cold weather. We’re seeing a lot of great potential for bucks this season with a lot of bucks scoring 180-200+. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

5-Day Guided Rifle Mule Deer Buck Hunt

GuidedRifle
5 days1–2 huntersπŸ“… Oct – Nov2nd season Oct 25-29 and Oct 30-Nov 2 (4-day); 3rd season Nov 8-16. No mule deer hunts during 1st rifle season

We are so excited to see the deer population coming back ten fold this year. Everywhere we go on the mountain we’ve seen bucks, does, and fawns. After having such a mild winter last year, it’s given all the deer a good chance at making it through the cold weather. We’re seeing a lot of great potential for bucks this season with a lot of bucks scoring 180-200+. All of our hunts are conducted by side-by-sides, jeeps, and small trucks. No more than 2 hunters per 1 guide, but typically we run 1 on 1 hunts.

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