There is sporadic cell service on both ranches depending your location and on what carrier you use.
There is access to power at Indian Creek. If you would like to use it, please bring your own power cord. There is no access to power at Coyte.
Steamboat is about 45 minutes away and has a vast array of restaurants and activities. You can check out the options at www.steamboatchamber.com Walden also has a few restaurants and a bowling alley. There is also world class fishing if that is something you’d enjoy.
All of the ranches require a 4WD vehicle to get around the ranch with. ATC’s and ATV’s are allowed but are under the same restrictions as motor vehicles, as well as additional restrictions. NO HORSES are allowed on any of the ranches. Out of state OHV’s that are used on public lands must be registered in Colorado. If you plan to use your ATV on our ranches only then they do not have to be registered. ATV permits can be obtained from most license agents or online.
No there are not bathing facilities available on the ranches.
Additional services such as gas, motels, car rentals, meat processing, medical attention and airline transportation can be obtained in Steamboat Springs. Except for car rentals, airlines, and medical attention these same services can be obtained in Walden, which is about 25 miles from the ranches.
No, each hunter is responsible for his or her own food and water supply. The nearby towns of Walden, Steamboat and Kremmling all have grocery stores if more goods are needed.
Packs are essential. They give you storage for extra ammo, snacks, water, and clothes that you may remove as the day warms up. Finding the right pack is the tough part, there is a fine line between having a lightweight pack, and not having enough space for all of your gear. Make sure to test your pack out prior to your trip.
This is a bit of a tough question. Snow can occur in any month of the year in Colorado. We recommend checking the weather prior to your departure. Use the motto “Better Safe Than Sorry” when packing. It is a great rule of thumb to dress in layers so that you can remove and add layers when it gets warmer or cooler throughout the day. Plan for temperatures to be in the 30’s or lower in the mornings and potentially as warm as 70 in the middle of the day. Make sure to bring a lightweight rain jacket, this is a great extra layer that comes in handy in the mountains.
We recommend bringing Gore-Tex lined leather boots due to the unpredictability of mountain weather and rugged terrain.
No, Black Elk Outfitters offers self-guided trespass fee hunts on private, Colorado Ranches
Email us at BlackElkOffice@gmail.com with your name and desired hunting season. We will send you a contract. Return the contract and deposit within 7 days to secure your reservation.
You will need to aquire your own tag – We do not supply hunting tags. You will either need to apply for a tag, or verify that you will be able to purchase an Over The Counter Tag. 2020 deadlines are Primary Draw: April 7, 2020 Secondary draw: July 7, 2020. More information can be found at www.cpw.state.co.us
If you were born after 01/01/1949 you are required by CO state law to possess a hunter safety card in order to obtain a CO hunting license(no exceptions).
500 square inches of blaze orange is required by Colorado State law including a hat in combination with a vest or a jacket.