Deer, antelope and elk hunting in the Elk Capital of the World, under the Ranching for Wildlife program. Self-guided hunts only, on 30,000 deeded acres along with an additional 4,000 acres in state sections along the migratory route of the deer and elk. Antelope hunts begin August 15 and continue through the first week of November. Deer and elk hunts run from September 2nd through November 29th, with 3 public hunt black out dates.​​​