Smith Rancho
Smith Rancho · Northwest Colorado

Hunt Rates & Season Dates

Smith Rancho Trophy Hunts
Elk
Sept 1 – Nov 29
Archery, rifle & muzzleloader
Mule Deer
Oct 1 – Nov 29
Rifle & archery available
Antelope
Aug 15 – Nov 1
100% success rate
Season Total
90 Days
No draw · Guaranteed licenses
Hunt packages

Choose your hunt

All hunts are fully guided on 62,000 private acres. Licenses are guaranteed — no draw required. Contact us for exact pricing as rates may vary by season and party size.

Colorado Mule Deer
Trophy Buck Hunt
October 1 – November 29
Call for Rates
Per hunter · 4–6 day hunt
  • Fully guided on private sagebrush & canyon country
  • Average bucks 160–170 B&C class
  • Trophy 185–190 class bucks available
  • On-site lodging & meals included
  • License & tag (no draw required)
  • Game care & processing on-site
Pronghorn Antelope
Pronghorn Hunt
August 15 – November 1
Call for Rates
Per hunter · 3–5 day hunt
  • 100% hunter success rate
  • Herds of 100+ pronghorn on the ranch
  • Mid-to-high 70s class bucks
  • On-site lodging & meals included
  • License & tag (no draw required)
  • Can be combined with elk or deer hunt
Every hunt includes

What's covered

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Lodging at the Ranch

Stay at Smith Rancho headquarters, 10 miles north of Hayden. No long drives to camp each morning.

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All Meals

Home-cooked meals morning and evening. Fuel up before the hunt and wind down after a successful day.

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License & Tag

Part of the Big Gulch Ranching for Wildlife program — licenses are guaranteed. No draw application needed.

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Expert Guiding

Experienced local guides who know every canyon and ridge on 62,000 acres of private Colorado ranch land.

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Field Transportation

UTV and truck access across the ranch. We pack out your animal — no hauling on your own.

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Game Care & Processing

On-site meat processing facility. Your animal is handled with care from the field to the cooler.

Season calendar

When to hunt

Smith Rancho operates under the Big Gulch Ranching for Wildlife program, giving us one of the longest private-land seasons in Colorado.

Species
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Elk
Sept–Nov
Mule Deer
Oct–Nov
Antelope
Aug–Nov
Combo Hunt
Ask Us
Optional add-ons

Customize your trip

Trophy Fee
Call Us
Applied to exceptional trophy animals above standard class. Ask about current thresholds.
Combo Hunt
Ask Us
Elk + mule deer or elk + antelope combo hunts available during overlapping seasons.
Non-Hunter Guest
Call Us
Bring a spouse or observer. Lodging and meals included at a reduced guest rate.
Taxidermy Referral
Free
We work with trusted local taxidermists. Ask us for a referral when you book.
Reserve your spot

Request dates & availability

Spots fill quickly — especially September elk and October mule deer. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Or reach us directly:
602.369.3522 · derek@smithrancho.com

Booking & Payment

  • 50% deposit required to hold your dates
  • Balance due 60 days before hunt start
  • Deposits are non-refundable but transferable
  • We accept check, cash, and wire transfer
  • Hunt dates are first-come, first-served

What to Bring

  • Valid Colorado hunting license (we assist with paperwork)
  • Your own rifle, bow, or muzzleloader + ammo
  • Appropriate layered clothing for Colorado fall weather
  • Binoculars — glass is everything on this terrain
  • Good boots — expect rough, varied terrain

Questions? Give us a call.

We're happy to walk you through dates, availability, and what to expect on the ranch.

602.369.3522