Gunnison County, 2,100 Acres
The town of Hotchkiss Colorado bears the family name. The ranch has been in the same family since 1882 and is located north and west of the small coal mine town of Somerset, CO. This ranch is remotely located 4 miles southeast of Ranch 1. The base camp is located next to the west muddy river and will yield some trout fishing. This ranch is contiguous to approximately 7000 acres of National Forest. Deer, Bear and varmints are also available on the property. This ranch has a proven track record of success and annually produces high quality elk hunting for the rifleman or archer.

Camping
This is a big game only property, tent and trailer camping is permitted in designated areas for the various big game seasons. Personal camping trailers are allowed if the hunters choose to bring their own equioment.

This ranch is a tent or trailer camp only. RMSA & Hotchkiss Ranches provides a tent camp for the hunters. A cooking & eating tent with propane grills, tables and chairs, all pots & pans for cooking are also provided. Additional large two man sleeping tents with a wood burning stove are set up to provide a comfortable nights sleep. Wood is cut and stacked at the camp for the hunters. Coleman lantern lighting and potable water are provided for the camp. Outdoor enclosed sanitary facilities are provided. Showers and phones are available at the RMSA Aspen Leaf Ranch about 45 minutes away.

A professional meat processing facility with a large capacity walk-in cooler is located close-by.
See Hunters Big Gane Processing

Rules & Regulations
1. Do not disturb livestock
2. Keep hunting dogs under control
3. Properly display your RMSA vehicle and personal identification at all times
4. Keep all areas clean and properly dispose of all trash
5. Obey all laws and regulations established by the Colorado D.O.W.

Directions
In Carbondale, at the intersection of Hwy 82 (coming from Glenwood Springs) and Hwy 133 - Go south 38.2 miles on Hwy 133 from this intersection, over McClure pass to east gate entrance of the ranch which tees into Hwy 133 and is a gravel road. Go west 5 miles through the ranch to the bunkhouse. A special note on these directions: Coming in from the north (Carbondale) or south (Paonia), the ranch entrance is just north of Somerset and is well marked with RMSA signs.