Y Lazy S Ranch

On this 5,000 acre privately owned ranch,  with all the available feed for wildlife and as a direct result of our continuing efforts to improve wildlife habitat, there are abundant numbers of deer, elk, antelope and of course, eagles, hawks, owls, coyotes, fox etc. Hunting has become the lifeblood of the local landowners... After the disastrous agricultural experience of the 70's and the 80's, many ranchers and farmers saw an opportunity to supplement their income by offering a premier hunting experience to those that seek the excitement of the hunt.

This is a real "Hunter's and photographer's" paradise.

On the "Y LAZY S RANCH" we have been offering trespass only type of hunts with minimal other services offered. With the construction of numerous top quality log cabins and a club house that will offer comfort, entertainment and a gathering spot in front of the fire, and use of the commercial type kitchen, and/or serving home cooked meals, we foresee that our guests will have an expanded experience coupled with the comfort of home. So, starting with the fall of 2010, make plans to book a log-cabin and request the "home cooked meal service". Of course, we are not an outfitter. We are the landowner, we do not offer the fully guided hunts,as those non-landowner outfitters who come and go, offer, but, we promise to assist you in any way we can on only our privately owned 5,000 acre ranch.

For the last 40 years, we chose not to advertise; not to seek the business of hunters for one season. We had fully booked seasons and offered the ultimate experience, and we had repeat customers who flocked the ranch year after year and have been fully satisfied. Some of our repeat customers have hunted on this ranch for the last thirty years and have been fully satisfied and totally successful.  But now, we are expanding our horizons and by offering more services and a retreat type of atmosphere, we hope to have new experiences with others, also.  And if your preference is camping, please, let us know. We will direct you to a choice spot on the ranch, where you may camp away from the rest of the hunters and truly enjoy the beautiful western atmosphere.

And of course, while camping you can enjoy a real campfire.........

2010

comments:

Well, it's the middle of January and it's cold; there is a lot of snow out there and even the elk are sluggish. By now, they are tired of running, tired of hunters and those who survived may be wondering why? When the temps get -20 and -30 they may feel that it would be best if they were spending the winter in a ...warmer ....freezer. Yes, the elk are here and their numbers are very good. Several thousand again. Multiple herds.

I just happened to see the "5 year Big game season Structure" that the Colorado Wildlife Commission approved on September 10, 2009 and I am very excited. They have chosen to do exactly what I have been talking about for the last 4-5 years. At least for the first couple of years, the seasons are pushed later by about a week. So, there you go. In 2010, everybody will be driving in two feet of snow, fighting the elements of nature, but, totally surrounded by elk and huge timber bucks.

Are you ready, hunters? Are you getting excited yet?

The deadline for your licenses due to CO. DOW is April 6, 2010. The deadline for your reservations to hunt on the

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is the day before I am fully booked. So, don't hesitate to call me and book your hunts on the ranch and your stay in the cabins.

2009 comments:

January 15

What an amazing sight it is!!

As I am standing by the main entrance gate to the ranch, on County Rd 3, I gaze to the west and  see at least two to three thousand head of elk grazing on the land that they are accustomed to spend much of their time in late fall and winter as they migrate to the west towards Maybel, Elk Springs, Brown's Park where their winter feeding grounds will provide feed and shelter during the harsh winter months.

Look at this herd, I'd say around a couple of thousand head. Just, up the draw from our house.

During the past couple of years hunting elk in Moffat County, Colorado, has been disappointing to hunters, landowners, outfitters and the Division of Wildlife alike. While some of the locals (and many of the hunters) have been talking about  the lessened herds during the severe winter of 2007-2008, I have maintained my strong conviction of attributing the non-appearance of the herds to their usual migrating and grazing grounds, not to extra-ordinary losses of animals due to weather conditions, but, to the fact that the weather pattern is no longer what it used to be years ago. When, the middle of November resembles late August, it's no wonder that the elk choose to stay up high in the forest, under the cover of heavy timber and wait for later-timing to go into migrating mode...If, at all........

These specs in the snow? A whole bunch of elk. 

So, now towards the end of January, the herds of elk, ever so lazily, have decided to move. Of course, there is no hurry to rush anywhere. They, by instict alone, know that the hunting seasons are all over with; and they know where the feed is. Of course, on the          

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much closer than their westward wintering grounds.

So, the elk have been here since about the middle of December and they are hanging out, basking in the sun, to the torment of the "Ranching for wildlife" hunters, who cannot hunt them due to regulations, and they would not, anyway, due to the fact that, I will not do anything to get the elk moving. I am stubbornly convinced that the elk have been hunted for just TOO LONG, and they need their much deserved rest on this refuge, and a bit because I think that ranching for wildlife is a highly unfair program to the masses of hunters, those, who want to enjoy a good hunt at a nominal cost. Those hunters find themselves highly frustrated and unsuccessful, only because CO DOW refuses to keep the game moving. So, on my turf, I enjoy seeing the "Ranching for wildlife hunters" equally frustrated and just as unsuccessful.

So, my message to the hunters who love to hunt on my ranch, is:

"Don't give up on Colorado".

Craig, Colorado is still "the Elk hunting capital of the world". The elk are here. We just need to convince the Colorado Division of Wildlife that, in order to achieve their goals in controlling the numbers of elk, they need to push all the hunting seasons later by 2 to 4 weeks. Due to the changing weather patterns we need to adjust the timing of the hunting seasoons and they need to do that NOW. They cannot afford to make that change in 2, 4 or 8 years.

Those of us, who rely on the returning visiting hunters to make our living, will certainly end up having a serious financial problem, as also will the entire State of Colorado, including the CO Division of Wildlife, having to resort to previous methods of controlling the numbers of elk by having mass executions of these majestic animals and then wasting the meat away.

Please, call us for information regarding:

availability on hunting spots, hunting fees, accommodations and full care while hunting on the

          "Y Lazy S Ranch".

Telephone at the ranch    970 824-6668

Aleka's cell phone               303 884-5883

fax number                         970 824-5071

email:                         aleka@ylazysranch.com

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2010   COLORADO DOW SEASONS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK , MULE DEER, PRONGHORN 

Archery   

                Elk & Deer                  Aug 28 - Sept 26

                                 Pronghorn (buck only)      Aug 15 - 31  

                 Pronghorn ( either sex)    Sept 1 - 20

Muzzleloader

                    Elk & Deer               Sept 11 - 19

Rifle

                    Pronghorn                 Oct   2 - 8

                    Second mule Deer/Elk    Oct 23 - 31

                    Third   mule Deer/Elk   Nov  6 - Nov 14 

                    Fourth mule Deer/Elk     Nov 17 - 21

    Note:

All Mule Deer licenses are draw ONLY. 

All Pronghorn Licenses are draw ONLY.

Second and Third Season Elk licenses are  over the counter.  

                       We are in unit 301

We will have some landowner tags available.

HUNTING LISENCE APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2010 

Non-resident license fees:

Elk      $549.00 + $5.00 habitat stamp

Deer    $329.00 + $5.00 habitat stamp

Pronghorn     $329.00 + $5.00 habitat stamp

For license information, please, contact:

COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

800 244-5613 or 303 297-1192

http://www.wildlife.state.co.us

Some useful websites:

www.craig-chamber.com

www.craigdailypress.com

www.craigcolorado.com

www.northwestcolorado.com

www.museumnwco.org

THE “Y LAZY S Ranch”

has 5,000 acres ALL private land solely owned by your hostess Alexandra Butler,

in GMU 301,

plus 40 acres adjacent to Routt National Forest in

unit 4.                                                                                                   

FOR 2010 THE RANCH TRESPASS  FEES  WILL  BE AS FOLLOWS:   

Pronghorn

            Buck                                $500.00    

            Doe                                  $150.00

Mule Deer                     $1,200.00

Elk                                     $1,500.00 See note below.

If a hunter is hunting mule deer on the "Y Lazy S Ranch" any season he may also hunt for elk.

If successful, then, an additional fee of $900.00 will be paid for a total of $2,100.00 for mule deer and elk.

If landowner’s vouchers are available

               (Antelope, Deer, Elk) each                                  $ 1,000.00

Housing accommodations for the length of the hunting season or until the hunting party is all filled up                                             

Per person, double occupancy                $ 400.00

Per person, single occupancy                   $ 800.00 

Other services available on a per day or per hour basis.