Hunting
Just after the fly fishing has stopped at the end of summer, when temperatures begin to slowly drop and the aspens turn majestic orange and yellow, the fall season comes in strong and lasts only a short while. In Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, the fall season is also synonymous with hunting season. With millions of acres open to hunting in the Vail Valley, I think it's safe to say that you can definitely count on having a wilderness experience. The areas are home to elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, big horn sheep, mountain goat, water fowl and turkey – all of which are strong enough in numbers to hunt.
Piney Valley Ranch
On property and off site hunts for big game and bird hunting. On Site sport shooting and other activities.
(970) 748-8458
The best way to enjoy a safe hunting outing in the area is to hire a guide through one of the many guiding services located in the area which offer an array of different types of trips and durations. Hiring a guide will assist in the overall safety of your trip and lend knowledge of the area which can ultimately determine the success or failure of your trip. Outfitters also can provide the necessary equipment and transportation.
The General Hunting Season is divided into three seasons with five, nine and 12-day periods. The opening of the season generally starts on the third Saturday in October and runs through the first week of November. One piece of registration which is mandatory for hunting in the area is a license which are available for a host of different game and time limits. Nonresidents are required to have a license too. During the hunting season, temperatures are anywhere from the low 60s to below zero and most of the hunting is done at 6,000-14,000 feet which can mean snow. For more information contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife in Denver.
41FOther pages you might find helpful:
Internet Hunting Society
Internet Hunting Society is an online directory and informational resource on hunting and archery in the states.
