Dolores Canyon Ranch
Property Description
Dolores Canyon Ranch is a 280 acre property nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Southwestern Colorado. The property delivers stunning panoramic views of Colorado and Utah and sits adjacent to thousands of acres of BLM public land. This secluded property features diverse terrain-including cliffs, draws, pinions, junipers, sagebrush, and native grasses-along with a private trail system and year-round access via county roads, with power available nearby.
There is prime hunting in the area (GMU 711) and on the property, featuring B&C Mule Deer (resident and migratory, with 200"+ bucks harvested) and robust elk herds (300"+ bulls, including migratory 350"+ bulls from Utah). The property qualifies for Landowner Preference Program (LPP) Mule Deer vouchers, which can be sold, while elk tags are OTC for 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Additional game includes mountain lion, black bear, turkey, and small game. Property includes 125 +/- acres of agricultural land, along with plenty of feed and bedding habitat, support thriving wildlife.
Dolores Canyon Ranch averages around 7,400 feet in elevation and is framed by the La Sal, San Juan, and Abajo Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau, and Disappointment Valley. The property features diverse habitat covered with pinions, junipers, sagebrush, and native grasses. There is year-round access off County Road 9. The property is partially fenced.
The property is just hours from Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, and Glen Canyon. Nearby towns like Dove Creek (5 minutes), Cortez (45 minutes), and Durango (1 hour 25 minutes) offer amenities, while Moab (1 hour 30 minutes) and Telluride (2 hours) add adventure. Dolores Canyon Ranch is a beautiful hunter's paradise and a gateway to the iconic landscapes of the Southwest.
PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES
- 280 deeded acres
- Hunting for Elk and Mule Deer
- Qualifies for LPP Vouchers for Mule Deer
- Access from county roads
- Vegetation includes cedars, pinions, sage, and native grasses
- Elevation 7,400 ft
- Private trail system
- Partially fenced
HUNTING
- GMU 711
- Quality Mule Deer and Elk hunting
- Hunting for Mountain Lion, Black Bear, Turkey, and Small Game
- Qualifies for the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) vouchers for Mule Deer
- LPP vouchers can be sold
MULE DEER
There are resident and migrating Mule Deer in this area. Many bucks in the 200" range have been harvested in the past. The agricultural fields, along with the abundant cover, help sustain these herds and attract them to the property.
- Property qualifies for the Colorado Landowner Preference Program vouchers for Mule Deer (contact agent for more information about tag availability)
- Bucks in the 200" range have been harvested in this area
ELK
There is resident and migratory Elk in this area. Many bulls in the 300" range have been harvested in the past in the area. With its proximity to the Utah state line, there have been many migratory bulls harvested in the 350+ range.
- Trophy-class bulls migrate from Utah in the fall
- Draw for Archery, 1st and 4th season rifle tags
- OTC for 2nd and 3rd season rifle
ACCESS
- County Road 9 (dirt/gravel)
ADJACENT PUBLIC LAND
- Direct access to 1,000's of acres of BLM land from Dolores Canyon Ranch
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