EXCELLENT PRIVATE LAND HUNTING IN THE WILLIAMS FORK VALLEY

The hunting area includes our lifetime home and ranching headquarters, the Gilmar Ranch, located 14 miles south of Craig, Colorado and 6 miles east of Hamilton, Colorado on the Williams Fork River, and private land hunting leases on several ranches, all located in portions of GMU's 12 and 13.   In addition to having a large year round resident elk and deer population, the ranch is located on natural migration routes of the large White River elk and deer herds. The terrain is mountainous and rugged with elevations ranging from 6,300 to 8,200 feet. Vegetation includes everything from sagebrush and juniper to oak brush, and some aspen stands.

 The weather is varied and can include all types of conditions. The location, terrain, and vegetative cover of the ranch all contribute to excellent deer and elk hunting opportunities. Our experience as 3rd generation ranchers enable us to use our ranch and other resources to help the hunter have an enjoyable and successful hunting trip. Since we live and work here, we are familiar with the game, their habits, migration patterns, and the terrain.  We have several nice ranch houses that are used for our hunting camps. Electricity,  sleeping areas, kitchen, water, and shower facilities are available. To help insure the quality hunting , we limit the number of hunters on the ranch.  For safety reasons we insist on safe hunting practices, good sportsmanship, and do not use horses. Our hunting areas are accessed by 4-wheel drive truck, XUV,  and on foot. We are privileged to have one of the best hunting areas in Colorado which has consistently produced excellent harvests of big-game for many decades.