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Topo Map: Colorado, Gunnison County, Somerset
Game Unit 521
Elevation: 7,700' to 9,700'
Gunnison County, Drop Camp Hunt 
Fire Mountain, view facing south-east. 
Fire Mountain, view facing south. 
Fire Mountain Slides 
Fire Mountain is located adjacent to private land, providing easy vehicle access, and avoiding the typical day's walk (or ride) in. A remote area of the Gunnison National Forest will be your hunting ground, and is typically populated by elk, deer, bear, grouse, and varmint. Several water holes and extremely limited access make this a productive hunting area. No motorized access to the forest is available on this hunt. We recommend using horses when staying at Fire Mountain. Bunkhouses and Camping This is a year round property. Parking, tent, and trailer camping are permitted in designated areas. The bunkhouses are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required. This newly hand-built cabin was made from logs cut and milled on the ranch. The cabin includes 4 sets of bunk beds, a complete propane powered kitchen, and propane lighting. The kitchen is stocked with pots and pans, and drinking water is supplied only during hunting season. The cabin is heated by a wood-burning fireplace. Directions From the town of Somerset, go approximately one mile south on highway 133. Keep an eye out for a rail road trestle on the west side of the highway. Go under the trestle, and pass through the locked gate. From the highway, you will travel 5 miles down the gravel road to the main camp area. Follow the road signs for Fire Mountain. Contact us (at 303.601.0888) for the padlock combination. General Notes on Fire Mountain
- The bunk houses offer a great deal of comfort; be sure to bring clothes you can relax in.
- The general terrain varies from rolling scrub oak to Aspen groves to large draws surrounded by trees. Water holes all around the ranch and surrounding forest provide excellent wildlife viewing and hunting areas. As this is a very large area of land, you will need transportation (especially during hunting season.) We strongly suggest horses, as there is no motorized access to this forest area. Please keep in mind that this is a working sheep and cattle ranch.
- We limit the number of hunters on this ranch to eight during all hunting seasons. Archery and Black Powder seasons last seven days, Rifle lasts five to seven days (depending upon the season during which you are hunting.)
- You will do your own cooking on this ranch. If we have different groups staying on the ranch at the same time, we request that hunters in camp work together on their meals. This allows everyone to eat at the same time, and makes use of the kitchen more efficient. It also allows for a rotation of cooking and cleaning duties. It's also a great way to meet other hunters and possibly make new friends.
- Corrals are in place and located adjacent to a good watering hole.
- Wood is split and stacked for guests' use.
- There is no running water at this camp.
- All Colorado lottery applications to hunt this ranch must be postmarked by the first Tuesday in April. The date varies, but the deadline always falls on the first Tuesday in April.
Colorado Division of Wildlife: 303.297.1192
-The nearest town in which you can purchase supplies are either Carbondale or Paonia/Hotchkiss. Each is about an hour's drive from the ranch.
- There is no telephone on this ranch, which is also out of cell-phone range. There is a marine band radio in camp through which you can contact Bear Creek Ranch.
- If you have questions that have not been answered, please contact
Tim at 303-601-0888. |
