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The Bear Creek Blog
Colorado Elk, Deer, Bear Combo |
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Hunters are you looking for a great hunt at a reasonable price? This outfitter hunts private land and the Gunnison National Forest adjacent to the ranches. What is unique to their operation is that there private land cuts the access to public hunting areas. The public just has to work too hard to get to the areas adjacent to the ranch. This opens up a lot more area for their hunters. They have guided and unguided options available. I hunted this area last season and had a great time. The guided hunts include 1guide per 3 hunters (1x3), Lodging, Meals, trophy care and hunt transportation. The ranch has “Hot Showers”, a recreation room with Satellite TV, Lounge Area, pool table, bunk house for sleeping, Dining Cabin for meals. Prices below are for 5 days 6 nights hunt from the lodge with more days available for additional fee. (Group Rates Also Available).Archery Season Elk, Deer and Bear $2500 elk either sex tags sold over the counter must draw for Mule deer. Season dates Aug 29 – Sept 27Muzzle Loader Elk, Deer and Bear ($2300 Special) All muzzleloader tags are draw you can hunt archery Elk, Deer and Bear. Season Dates Sept 12 - 201st Rifle Season (Elk& Bear Hunting Only) $2500 must draw for either sex or cow tags. Season dates Oct 10 -14. 2nd Rifle Season (Elk, Bear and Mule Deer) $2500 bull elk tag over the counter must draw for Mule Deer tag and Cow Elk tag. Season dates Oct 17-25.3rd Rifle season (Elk, Bear and Mule Deer) $2000 bull elk tag over the counter must draw cow elk & mule deer tags. Season dates Oct 31 – Nov 6. 4th Rifle season (Elk, Bear and Mule Deer) $2000 must draw all tags. Season Dates Nov 11-15. “Unguided Hunts”The unguided hunts take place from your own remote cabin that is on private land where hunting is done and on the adjacent Gunnison National Forest. These hunts are 5 day 6 nights with more days available for a fee. The cabins have 8 beds a kitchen to cook your meals and cooking utensils. You can hire a cook for $150 a day. 2009 pricing. |
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Colorado Elk Hunting Games, Smothered in Green Chile! |
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Well I'm back in the saddle, this is just a reminder for those who haven't signed up for next season yet, and put your money down, the premium hunts go fast, and as Larry says "Get'err Done"! So other than getting GOOGLE to give us a higher rank, a blog is an organization of like minds and this blog needs more minds! So if you have a hunting adventure you'd like to tell the WWW. about. A favorite elk recipe or a great new elk hunting game on the wi. E-mail us a word doc. and I'll get it on the web site. Maybe I'll come up with some free prize for the best, Bear Creek Outfitters Elk or Deer or Bear or Mountain Lion Hunting story! Now some fun! Joanette's Famous Green Chile Elk Burritos  Coat BCO Elk Meat in 1/2 cup flour and brown in large skillet with 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and add onions, half of the green chile's, and 2 oz. jalapenos, or 3oz. for spicier flavor. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drain excess fat, not much if it's elk. In a separate large skillet, add 2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil and heat over medium high heat. Add 1/2 cup of flour and stir a few minutes until flour gets cooked. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk. As mixture thickens, add remaining green chilies, salt, cumin, pepper, garlic salt, and oregano. Heat thoroughly. Add a third of the meat mixture and cook to the consistency of gravy. Meanwhile, have the tortillas at room temperature to prevent cracking. Spoon 2 tbsp. each of cheddar cheese and Monterrey jack cheese onto a tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a large rectangular cake pan ( may need two). Prepare remaining tortillas in the same manner in a single layer. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve with Spanish rice and guacamole. Serves 6-8, Tim buys the cervesa! |
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Numerous Elk Die After Falling Through Ice at Paonia Reservoir |
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12/30/2008
Division of Wildlife  GUNNISON, Colo. - More than a dozen elk have died after falling through thin ice at Paonia Reservoir since Sunday, according to the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
"This is unfortunate and a difficult circumstance, but it is not unusual in Colorado during the winter," said J Wenum, area wildlife manager in the Gunnison area. "We usually get a few reports like this every winter from areas near rivers or lakes. Normally it's only one or two animals, not large groups."
On the evening of Sunday, Dec. 28, the Colorado State Patrol received a call from a concerned citizen who reported seeing elk in the reservoir. A Division of Wildlife officer arrived at the scene about 9 p.m. and confirmed that there were eight elk in the water, about 80 yards from the nearest bank. All the animals had succumbed to the cold water and were dead.
On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 30, the DOW received two calls reporting more elk in the reservoir. A DOW officer responded and found 11 elk in the water, five of which were barely alive. The officer euthanized those animals.
"There really isn't anything we can do in that type of situation," Wenum said. "Access is limited, the bank is very steep and there was no way to approach or pull animals out of the water. The animals are likely hypothermic and panicked. Unfortunately, there are multiple factors working against the elk."
During winter, elk move in large herds. The reservoir is a source of drinking water for elk in that area. Apparently, numerous animals moved toward the reservoir at the same time. Some ice had formed, but it was not thick enough to hold the weight of the animals. Depending on their age and sex, individual elk can range in size from about 300 pounds to about 900 pounds.
DOW officials urge citizens who may see wildlife trapped on ice or struggling in the water to resist the urge to extricate the animals. Big game animals are powerful and unpredictable. Persons who attempt to cross ice to provide assistance are at significant risk of becoming victims themselves. Anyone who witnesses this type of event should to call a DOW office or a local law enforcement agency. These types of incidents occur throughout Colorado during the winter.
Paonia Reservoir is located along Colo. Highway 133 in Gunnison County about 15 miles northeast of the town of Paonia. The reservoir is an impoundment on the North Fork of the Gunnison River. |
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Bear Creek Outfitters, open for more than just Big Game! |
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Kip is now opening, Bear Creek for outdoor adventures and summer camping. Why keep these wonderful camp sites closed for the rest of the year? Now you can go horseback riding, fishing, hiking and boating in the summer. X country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter, and just enjoying this wonderful back country all year long! It’s just a short drive from Aspen and Glenwood Springs, but Bear Creek is miles away from all the hustle and bustle of city life. When John Denver wrote Rocky Mountain High he could have just as well been snowmobiling above Bear Creek as in Starwood in Aspen. Whether you’re snowmobiling over the weekend or need a week to recharge, the beautiful country around Bear Creek is just the ticket for you or your group. Prices will vary depending on time and season so go to the contact page and let Tim or Kip know what you need to retreat to a real Rocky Mountain Adventure! And send us some pictures we’ll put them on our web site!Bear Creek Outfitters, now more than just great Big Game Hunting! Follow us on FaceBook! |
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Big game application deadline is April 6, 2010 |
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If you have ever wanted to hunt elk in Colorado or have hunted here before and want to do so again it’s time to apply! The big game application deadline is April 6, 2010 for limited licenses. The online version of the brochure is in Adobe Acrobat pdf format and prints in sections. · Index & information, Licenses per hunter,
What's legal, CWD, application instructions (1.46MB) · Deer Seasons · Elk Seasons · Pronghorn Seasons · Bear & Moose Seasons · Unit Descriptions · Game management unit map (high quality, 2.5MB)
TIP: Use zoom in tool in Adobe for text & map · NOTE: CORRECTIONS AFTER PRINTING (2/25/09) The Bear Creek Outfitter Unit codes are in the packages and prices section and you’ll also find the seasons and camps that have already been taken. |
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 My story is of a satisfied hunter booked by Bear Creek Outfitters.Our 2008 Rocky Mountain big game hunting adventure, was put together by Tim O’hagn. This is the second year we have booked our elk hunt with Bear Creek Outfitters.We are generally in the elk, thanks to Tim’s knowledge of the vast territory availableat the Bear Creek ranches. We hunted fourth season this year, a good thing as therewasn’t much snow early in Colorado in 2008? This year we booked a hunt on a property known as Bull Mountain in the Ted X area. We were a little apprehensive to hunt this area, as we were not familiar with the terrain. Tim assured us that Ted X was very productive. I drew a cow tag for the fourth season. My mouth was watering with the thought of filling my freezer with delicious elk steaks. During a phone conversations with Tim, we went over topo maps and devised a plan. Tim made me privy to the elk crossing patterns between ridges that he had observed over the years. He was confident I would be successful in these spot. The first few days were overcast and cool, great big game hunting weather. After glassing for hours opening morning, I decided to take Tim’s advice. I packed a few snacks, checked my water and set off for the saddle between the ridges of Ted X. I settled into a cozy thicket of scrub oak skirting a large park. Sitting there daydreaming when just as the sky began to turn opal, I was startled when five deer bounded into the park from my blind side. Bringing down my rifle I began watching the deer forage, a movement in the back of the park, caught my attention! Nine cow elk began slowly grazing their way into the opening. I was losing shooting light and didn’t have much time. I knew I needed to close the gap between me and the cows and fast! My attack plan was to hurry fifteen yards to a closer thicket. My heart raced, when I realized the deer would be spooked if I broke across the opening. No matter, that was my best position. I waited for the elk to browse into a blind spot, and the race was on. To my amazement the deer stood there and let me fast pace right past them. Crawling into the thicket I was now 200 yards from where the elk would appear. I anchored on my pack and tried to measure my breathing. A nice healthy cow grazed up over the hill, and my 7mm mag. wrote the rest of this story. My money was well spent, thanks to Tim and the knowledgeable staff at Bear Creek Outfitters. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to hunt big game in Colorado. Thanks again Tim & BCO Steve Samuels |
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Every hunting aficionado would never let the experience of Colorado Elk Hunting pass. Colorado is known to be one of the most gifted places when it comes to elk, deer, bear, and many other hunting targets. The most aimed at animal, however, is the elk and hunting elk have been one of the tourist attractions of Colorado. |
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