Dark Timber Lodge has some of the best Elk and Mule Deer hunting on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Elk hunts are on National Forest and BLM land in unit 61 and 62. We hunt on approx. 50,000 acres in each Unit. We have some of the best Deer and Elk habitat in the area, dark timber, aspen groves, scruboak, cedars, pinions, sage flats, and meadows. Our goal is to accommodate the individual hunter, first time hunter, or veteran hunter to the best Elk or Mule Deer in Colorado you can have. It will be an ultimate hunting experience.



Expert Hunting Guides:Our guides are all experienced Elk and Mule Deer hunters. They all hunt with both archery and rifles. They are the best Elk and Mule Deer hunting guides in Unit 61&62 you can find. During archery and muzzle loader seasons they know where the areas that the Elk are more vocal. Our guides will help make your hunt for Elk and Mule Deer exciting and action packed.



Hunting Lodge: elevation at the Lodge is 9600 ft and surrounded by some of the best Elk and Deer hunting in Colorado. We us 4WD vehicles and ATVs to transport hunters to the hunting areas and we hunt by foot from there. The Lodge is warmed by a wood stove and a large raised hearth fireplace. New kitchen & bathrooms with private hot showers. Large bunk room & private rooms are available. The Lodge supplies all linens and meals. Our meals are of big country portions, homemade desserts and the best sack lunch in Colorado.

Call or email to book your hunt! (970) 325-7268
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