Elk Quest

About Elk Quest

Think of it, The adventure and thrill of taking the most majestic game animal in the Americas. Steeped in centuries of legend and lore, this animal's distinctive, haunting bugle starts your hear racing. — The mighty, majestic Elk.

ElkQuest offers you the opportunity to participate in the adventure of your life. Live the dream of taking your giant Royal Bull Elk, a Regal or even and an Imperial. Many score 400+ points on the SCI (Safari Club International) scale. Some even score over 500 points! ElkQuest's herd produces some of the finest typical, symmetrically antlered bulls in the world!!

Adventures for all hunters of all abilities. First-time and novices hunters are welcomed. We can accommodate those with physical limitations or limited schedules. Only one hunting party at a time. Hunts are available for the rifleman, muzzleloader, bow and cross bow hunter. Special attention is given by guides who are expert hunters and know the property and herd habits intimately.

Besides the harvest hunts, capture hunts add a new and very exciting hunting option. ElkQuest offer the right hunt for you and your party. Thrill to the adventure of an ElkQuest hunt. Call or e-mail today for more information or to book your once-in-a-lifetime, dream hunting experience!

Our Premium Hunts - the Legacy, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze are conducted in that order when possible. Each following hunt is given the option of any bull on the property, leaving the possibility of carry-over bulls from previous hunts. Example: a Platinum class bull may be available for a Silver hunt. Carry-over bulls are not available in the Harvest Hunt categories.

ElkQuest offers hunters the opportunity to take their animal by a wide variety of means. Rifle, handgun, black powder arms (both primitive and modern), bow, and crossbow are all acceptable. Rifles should be of min. .243 cal.; handguns at least equivalent to a 44 magnum.; black powder rifles of .50 cal or greater; bows of min. 50 pound draw weight; crossbows of min.100 pound draw weight. Most importantly shoot a weapon that you are familiar and comfortable with. [See FAQ section for sighting-in suggestions.]

An experienced professional guides all ElkQuest hunts. Our guides know every inch of the ElkQuest property, plus the habits and inclinations of our bulls. They are accomplished elk buglers to help bring your bull within range. They will also field dress your animal and load it into your vehicle. Trophy care, as well as carcass transportation to processors may be arranged.

Our Premium Hunts include accommodations in one of Durango's finest hotels. For all other hunts, let us make all the arrangements for you. Lodging, meals, and transportation can be arranged for your convenience and comfort. Although ElkQuest does not have facilities on the property, we do partner with local businesses to provide you the place to call home while hunting with us. Give us a call and ask about our accommodations packages.