Whispering Water Ranch & Resort

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Chipper Dippel
Dove Creek, CO, USA
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THE DIPPELS CHANGED their lifestyle in 2000 by leaving a larger city to raise their two
girls in the small town environment of Menard, TX. Besides running the ranch, they were involved with their daughter’s activities, church, volunteer work and serving on the school board. Upon selling the ranch in Menard County, they purchased another dream property outside of Telluride, Colorado. They also acquired a lake house on Lake Travis to be close to their two daughters living in the Austin, TX area. They continue to experience life’s endless opportunities through travel and adventure.

YOUR GUIDE AND OUTFITTER, Chipper Dippel, loves the outdoors and enjoys spending time there whenever possible. He is an avid bow hunter and has hunted in Alaska, Canada, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. He has also hunted with a rifle in these areas as well as Africa, Australia, New Caledonia, Mexico, Scotland, Spain and Turkey. With his experience, hard work and hunting ethics, he can promise you a great adventure and a memorable hunt at the Whispering Water Ranch & Resort.

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Lodging

THE WHISPERING WATER RANCH & Resort provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for relaxing in our newly remodeled lodge. Originally built as a barn in Pennsylvania in the 1800’s, this expansive structure gives 360 degree views of breath taking scenery. You’ll also enjoy our trophy filled hunting lodge, where you’ll be able to trade stories about your hunts and enjoy fabulous meals.

Elk Hunts

Lodging will be in a RV/tent camp and meals are provided.

Hunting

  • Elk
  • Deer
  • Mule Deer
  • Bear
  • Black Bear
  • Turkey
  • Rio Grande Turkey

Methods

  • Bow
  • Crossbow
  • Muzzleloader
  • Rifle
  • Shotgun

Extras

  • Combo Hunts
  • Free Range
  • Free Range Birds
  • Full Day Trip
  • Guided
  • Multi-Day Trip
  • Private Land
  • Self-Guided

Elk Hunts

This will be our second year to lease 4800 acres of private land in Dolores County. This property is surrounded on three sides by a 12,000+ acre State Park. We saw some really good bull elk, but this area is not know for huge bulls, just good representative Colorado elk.

Archery:
– $4,750
– August 31 through September 29

Muzzleloader:
– $4,750
– September 14-22 (draw only, but landowner or left over license may be available)

Rifle Hunts:
– $4,750
– 1st Rifle: October 12-16 (draw only, but landowner or left over license may be available)
– 2nd Rifle: October 19-27
– 3rd Rifle: November 2-10
– 4th Rifle: November 13-17 (draw only, but landowner or left over license may be available)

All hunts are full five days of hunting.  Lodging will be in a RV/tent camp and meals are provided.  Airport shuttle is provided to Montrose as well as caping and caring of trophies.  Quartering of meat to be placed in coolers or taken to processor is also included.

Out of state license is $661.75.  A bear tag may be able to be purchased for $101.75 (bear trophy fee is $1000).  Non-hunting guest are welcome for $200/day including lodging and food.

Mule Deer Hunts

Mule deer hunts are by draw only for this new lease. It takes two years to draw a rifle deer tag. We may be able to purchase some land owner tags this year. Mule deer were spotted in the 150″-160″ range, but there should be some bigger bucks this year. Hunts are available in combination with elk hunts:

Archery:
– Trophy fee: $3,500
– August 31 – September 29

Muzzleloader:
– Trophy fee: $3,500
– September 14-22

Rifle:
– Trophy fee: $3,500
– 2nd Rifle: October 19-27
– 3rd Rifle: November 2-10
– 4th Rifle: November 13-17

 

Bear Hunts

I have hunted black bears in Alaska and Canada, including Vancouver Island. After completing our first year of hunting this 4800 acres of private land in Dolores County, this place has the most and largest bears I have encountered.

Archery and Rifle:
– $3,500 (5 Day Hunt)
– September 2-30
– This can be booked as a bear hunt only, after successfully drawing a tag in the upcoming draw with applications due April 2nd, 2019 www.cpw.state.co.us/CPWshop

Over The Counter With Caps License:
Colorado also offers over the counter with caps license for this unit. These can be purchased starting August 6th at 9:00 am MST from www.cpw.state.co.us/CPWshop. These seasons correspond with the elk and deer seasons and you must hold a elk or deer license for that season:

Archery :
– Trophy fee: $1,000
– August 31st – September 29

Muzzle Loader:
– Trophy fee: $1,000
– September 14th – 22nd

Rifle:
– Trophy fee: $1,000
– 1st Rifle: October 10th – 12th
– 2nd Rifle: October 19th – 27th
– 3rd Rifle: November 2nd – 10th
– 4th Rifle: November 13th – 17th

A non-resident bear license is $101.75 and I recommend everyone to have one in their pocket if you are interested in a bear.

Mountain Lion Hunts

I am currently waiting to go with a houndsman on a mountain lion hunt. Once evaluated, we will work on our mountain lion packages. He caught this lion two years ago and told me this was the largest lion caught in Colorado that year.

Turkey Hunts

AFTER PROVIDING HUNDREDS ​of hunters Spring Turkey hunts for Rio Grande turkey at our old place, it is time to switch gears to Merriam’s in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We have 4800 acres of private land plus some areas on public land for Spring turkey hunts in 2019.

Spring Merriam’s Gobbler Hunt:
Includes
– One Merriam’s turkey gobbler.
– Self guided by calling, walking or stand hunting.
– Three full days of hunting.
– Four nights lodging including meals.

Price & Dates
– $1500 per hunter
– April 13 – May 26
–  A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your hunt.
– Transportation to and from Montrose airport can be arranged for $150 per person.
– Includes lodging and meals.

Non-resident hunting license is $101, plus a $10 habitat stamp.  Non-hunting guests are welcome to stay with you for $200/day.

Fishing

THE WHISPERING WATER Ranch & Resort will have fishing packages to offer in the near future.

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