WE HAVE LAND OWNER VOUCHERS
GMU 50
Our GMU 50 hunt takes place on 9,000 acres of private property that covers wide open spaces, Aspen stands, and dense timber. We also have over 30,000 acres of permitted BLM and state land. You'll also have access to thousands of acres of national forest within the unit. This unit offers trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope.
You will arrive the day before your hunt where you’ll be greeted by our friendly staff. You’ll be able to offload your gear to our 4,800 square foot lodge cabin
stocked with a full kitchen, running water, heat, wood stove, and everything you’ll need for a great hunt. You provide your own food and bedding.
Once your gear is ready, we will meet to discuss the hunt area and go over any questions. The next morning, we will be up before sunrise and getting ready to head out. Depending on the animal movement and weather, we will have a game plan in place to get you in the right areas to find your trophy. Hunts are typically spot and stalk but can be altered to fit your needs.
Evenings are spent at the lodge enjoying a warm wood fire. This is where we believe some of the best memories are made. Talking about past and present hunts, relaxing, and enjoying old and new friends. Our goal is to provide you an enjoyable and rewarding hunting experience.
Once you get your trophy, you will have a guide assist you with packing it out. We will get your meat to a processor and your cape to a taxidermist if you plan on having it mounted. Once your tags are filled, you’re welcome to stay at the cabin for the remainder of your time and enjoy the area or head out to show family and friends your success.
Dates and Information
September 2nd-6th (Extra days can be added)
September 23rd-27th (Extra days can be added)
September 12th-16th (Extra days can be added)
October 10th-14th
October 24th-27th
October 29th-November 1st
November 7th-11th (Extra days can be added)
November 18th-22nd
October 3rd-5th (Extra days can be added)
Resident Tags
Bull/Cow Elk - $54.75
Mule Deer - $39.75
Antelope - $39.75
Non-Resident Tags
Bull/Either Sex Elk - $661.75
Cow Elk - $496.75
Mule Deer - $396.75
Antelope - $396.75
ALL DATES FOR ALL GMU’S ARE FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
GMU 87
This fantastic unit offers lots of options with an elk season that runs from November 1st through January 31st. You provide your own lodging breakfast and dinner. We provide lunch, drinks (non-alcoholic), snacks, guide, transportation, game care, delivery of game to processor and/or taxidermist. Tags are either sex and are over the counter. We carefully monitor the heard population and only hunt ten elk a year. Make no mistake, this is not a high fence hunt. These animals are 100% wild.
This hunt allows you to pursue an elk in the plains of Colorado through rolling hills. This is a physically easy hunt and is fantastic for hunters bringing kids to experience such a great opportunity. Bull hunts are sold at 5 days and cows at 3 days, and the season runs from November 1st through January 31st.
The antelope hunting is some of the best in the state with trophy bucks. Archery has an 80% success rate. We have several landowner vouchers available for purchase.
Dates and Information
August 15th – 31st (Bucks only)
September 1st – 20th (Either sex)
September 21st – 29th (Either sex)
October 6th – 8th (Extra days can be added)
November 1st – January 31st
Resident Tags
Bull/Cow Elk - $54.75
Antelope - $39.75
Non-Resident Tags
Either Sex Elk - $661.75
Antelope - $396.75
ALL DATES FOR ALL GMU’S ARE FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
GMU 89
This is a great do-it-yourself hunt on 360 private acres of Eastern Colorado. There are plenty of antelope in the area and is a great hunt for new hunters or hunters bringing kids. A guide will show you the property and answer any questions you may have.
Dates and Information
October 3rd-11th
Resident Tags
Antelope - $39.75
Non-Resident Tags
Antelope - $396.75
ALL DATES FOR ALL GMU’S ARE FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
Harvesting an animal
Every attempt will be made to get you onto the animal of your choice. If you wound an animal, every effort will be made to recover it, however, once you shoot an animal your tag will be considered filled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eastern Plains Outfitters is a non-smoking operation.
We recommend a minimum of a .243 for antelope and mule deer and .270 for elk. I use a 30-06 with a 165 grain bullet for all three animals as this allows plenty of distance and power. Remember that Colorado can be windy at times so you want a cartridge that will withstand the wind.
Most shots range between 200-300 yards. We've had some hunters successfully take shots over 400 yards. We will talk about your comfort distance while heading to the ranches.
Colorado law requires every big game rifle hunter to wear 500 square inches of blaze orange above the waist. It must be solid daylight fluorescent orange or solid florescent pink material on an outer garment while hunting deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, or moose during a muzzleloading or rifle season. Part of the fluorescent orange must be a hat or head covering visible from all directions. Camouflage orange or camouflage pink does not meet this requirement.
Gratuities are always appreciated for our hard working crew. A good rule of thumb is 10-15% of hunt cost, but tip how you feel.
If you’re hunting GMU 50 then you’ll stay at our hunting lodge cabin. If you’re hunting GMU’s 87 or 89 then there are several hotels in the area along with campgrounds. Give us a call and we would be happy to assist you with lodging.
Yes. We know that people like to celebrate a successful hunt with a drink of their choice. However, alcohol will not be allowed while actively hunting.
I have seen temperatures from 80 degrees to near zero in October and November. GMU 50 averages in the high 50 degrees and GMU’s 87 and 89 average in the 60's. We always recommend planning for all weather types from warm days to snow.
Denver International Airport (DIA). DIA is about an hour away from GMU's 87 and 89 and 1.5 hours from GMU 50.