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Each year, hunters come to the ranch for a chance at their buck or
bull-of-a-lifetime. As one of Colorado's premier Ranching For Wildlife
properties, our clients can hunt within the ranch boundaries for an unparalleled
experience where bucks grow to over 200 inches B&C and massive bugling bulls
haunt your dreams. Outside the ranch, we have access to thousands of acres of
public land. With our yurt camp as your base, hunt the surrounding timber and
meadows for deer and/or elk with rifle, muzzleloader, or bow. Also, bear and
mountain lion hunts are available by reservation only. Trophy and management
hunts available. All big game hunts fully guided Sept.-Dec. Please call for
dates, pricing, and availability.
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Ranching For Wildlife
Through the Ranching For Wildlife agreement with the Colorado Division of
Wildlife, we are managing our herds for overall health, long-term
sustainability, and trophy class animals. Limited licenses, extended seasons,
large populations, and trophy class animals make the Piney Valley Ranch the only
world-class big game hunting destination in the Vail Valley.
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Mule Deer
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The Piney Valley Ranch is situated in the middle of Eagle County, one of the
most well known areas in the country for big mule deer bucks. Only one other
county in the United States has produced more Boone & Crockett mule deer than
Eagle County. Hunters on the ranch can expect to find 180"+ bucks on our trophy
hunts. In 2001, a hunter bagged a buck that gross scored over 230" non-typical.
For the ultimate in
private land hunting for huge mule deer, come to the Piney
Valley Ranch.
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Elk
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The bugle of a bull elk haunts the dreams of even the most experienced hunter.
With the ability to hunt during the rut, hunters at the Piney Valley Ranch can
experience Colorado's wild September song. Let our guides bugle the elk into a
genuine bull frenzy before carefully selecting your shot. Harvest success on the
ranch is 100% for trophy 6x6 bulls.
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Bear and Mountain Lion
A limited amount of hunting for predators is allowed on the ranch in accordance
with our multiple use management plan. Please call for more details.
Count Statistics
Harvest surveys are conducted twice yearly. This enables
us to track our herds within the ranch boundaries.
The first count beginning in early spring assesses
post-winter mortality. This provides us with the lowest population of the year
because both hunter mortality and winter mortality are accounted for.
The second survey, which is taken in early September, is
considered our pre-season count. This provides information on fawn and calf
survival for the year. At this time, we can readily sex the animals at a farther
distance as to not pressure the animals. We can also assess age structures of
the male (antlered) animals.
The following graphs show total population, female to
calf/fawn ratios and female to bull/buck ratios.
Piney Valley Ranch Population
Surveys 2003 |
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# Buck/Doe/Fawn Deer |
Deer Population Estimate |
# Bull/Cow/Calf Elk |
Elk Population Estimate |
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42:100:86 |
1995 |
37:100:83 |
2012 |
Piney Valley Ranch Population Surveys 2002
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# Buck/Doe/Fawn Deer |
Deer Population Estimate |
# Bull/Cow/Calf Elk |
Elk Population Estimate |
| May |
38:100:82 |
2122 |
29:100:78 |
1655 |
Contact Us:
Info@PineyValley.com
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