Soap Mesa Outfitters Elk (Bull and Cow) rifle hunting area is in Game Management Unit (GMU) 54.
Elk hunts (Bull and Cow) are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rifle seasons. These hunts are 5-fully guided hunting days and 6 nights.
Elk licenses/tags (Bull and Cow) are 100% draw only for every season. If you would like to apply for an elk draw hunt, applications must be submitted online to Colorado Parks and Wildlife by the first of April. More preference points will greatly increase your odds of drawing a license. Contact us and we will gladly assist you in completing the draw application.
First elk rifle season we require a minimum of three (3) licensed elk hunters to offset our expenses.
We may acquire a small amount of elk landowner vouchers that are available for purchase. Please contact us for availability. Typically vouchers are issued to us at the end of June.
Our accommodations include a cook who prepares all meals, 2 hunters maximum to 1 guide, and cabin lodging. Dinner will be provided on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure.
This is an exciting time of the year for elk hunting in Colorado. We hope you’ll join us! Call us for assistance in planning your hunt:
Rifle Elk Hunt:
5 days – 2 hunters 1 guide ratio
$6,000 Bull Elk – Per Hunter
$3,000 Cow Elk – Per Hunter
2026 Dates – Seasons
1st season – Oct. 14-18, 2026 (Minimum 3 Hunters)
2nd season – Oct. 24-Nov. 1, 2026
3rd season – Nov. 7-15, 2026
4th season – Nov. 18-22, 2026
Rifle Elk/Mule Deer Combo Hunts:
5 days – 2 hunters 1 guide ratio
2nd, 3rd and 4th season Elk/Mule Deer Combo Hunts are subject to availability and price is negotiated.
2026 Dates – Seasons
2nd season – Oct. 24-Nov. 1, 2026
3rd season – Nov. 7-15, 2026
4th season – Nov. 18-22, 2026
Non-Hunting Companion:
SPACE PERMITTING — Non-hunting companion can accompany a booked hunter for $200 per night or $1,000 total, whichever is less.
Call us for details. We do our best to accommodate.