17950 Green Valley Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413

This nationally recognized hunting operation offers a rare opportunity with a proven record of success. The Blue Creek Elk Ranch spans into two counties. The upper ranch and lodge are located in the high country between Montrose and Gunnison, providing an alpine setting for hunting and lodging. The lower ranch, near Cedaredge below the Grand Mesa, benefits from a milder climate and features large pastures for cultivating elk. The lower ranch consists of approximately 330 acres, including facilities for maintaining the elk herd, pastures, water rights, and housing for ranch staff. Approximately 290 acres are irrigated via an underground irrigation system and above-ground gated pipe. The upper ranch, situated in the Arrowhead mountain area at elevations of 7,800 to 9,600 feet, features diverse topography including lakes, streams, Blue Spruce Pine, Douglas Fir Pine, White Spruce, quaking Aspen strands, high mountain alpine sage, and high mountain meadows. The upper ranch has water rights totaling 1.65 cfs. The hunting lodge is a finished 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom log structure with two kitchens, a main living area with a stone fireplace, wood flooring, tongue and groove, metal and rock details, private decks and porches, and mountain-themed furnishings. Trophy elk hunts at the ranch start around 350-inch bulls, with the majority in the 375-450 range, and bulls in the 500–650-inch range taken annually. The property has been owned by one family for over 20 years.