Shelton
Ranch is one of the premier private land hunting facilities for big
game in Northwest Colorado.
Consisting of approximately 7,000 game-filled acres in
management Area 11 & 211, it also has access to several thousand
acres of BLM land by foot, ATV, or horseback.
Situated a short 30 miles northwest of Meeker
and 15 miles south of Maybell, the ranch is located in the path of
the elk winter migration. The terrain
is sage and juniper covered hills with
some high mountain fields in the valleys at about 6400 feet elevation,
rising to 8000 feet with scrub oak and service berry.
Wildlife seen on the ranch include, coyote, bobcat, jackrabbit,
cottontail rabbit, badger, porcupine, eagle, sage grouse, blue grouse as
well as elk, mule deer, antelope and occasionally a mountain lion and bear.
We invite you to check out the links to our
accommodations, hunting packages and wildlife.
A Colorado hunting license is required for
the species being hunted, for game management Unit 11 or 211 For
regulations and license fees go to the Colorado
Division of Wildlife web page.
Full Service hunts from the main lodge include accommodations,
meals and a guide with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. |
