Elk on Kessler Ranch RFW

bldrbuck · Mar 1, 2011

Anyone out there ever hunted elk on the RFW's Kessler Ranch in Debeque CO? They show 100% success rate for their bull hunters and am wondering what types of bulls they take out of there? Any info would be appreciated. I can call them and get info, but as we all know, it's better to get it from a hunter who has participated in the ranching for wildlife program than from the owners, or guides on the ranch. I can draw this tag and am wondering if it would be worth the 13 pts or if i should hold out for unit 10 with a diy style hunt.

Thanks,
bldr

Paul_S · Mar 2, 2011

Take a look at their website (kesslercanyon.com). That will at least give you a clue.

bldrbuck · Mar 2, 2011

I have done that and talked with the ranch manager. I just want to verify what I have heard from him with some one who has actually hunted it. Sounds like a great place and he is a supper nice and helpful guy. I really want to hear from a hunter. I actually just watched a show on mule deer hunting there and they showed some clips of the elk that are harvested--really nice bulls for really high paying clients!

thanks,
bldr

jake_hyl · Mar 2, 2011

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iv guided the ranch for the last five years my clients have taken bulls in the 340+ish range but avg 310. biggest bull iv scene is 360+ in sept.iv scene quit a few in that 330-350 range biggest bull killed ever on the ranch was 378 ish i believe before mark kessler baught it.about 6 years ago.. cant find those around every tree but there are good bulls depends how you hunt it there alot of high profile people that we get that dont want to "walk" aka hunt or those scores could be better.. big ranch 25000+ acers// the ranch is amazing never scene anything like when it comes to lodging.. amzing deer hunting killed some pigs up there but when it comes to elk 13 pointd is alot... pm if you need more info

-jake