Hardware Ranch WMA

Great experience with great views and up close visits with the Elk. Turns out the due hosted tours in January and February. Although I missed the tours, there are still plenty of Elk around.nnI would warn visitors that at the time I visited, early March, there was quite a bit of snow. Make sure your vehicle can handle it. Although the main rode is plowed, a lot of side routes were closed. Many of the places we stopped on our travels in this area had a good foot or more of snow off on the sides. Still it made the valley stand out. It was beautiful to see.

Although it is closed due to Covid-19, there is a nice viewing area just off the road. If you have boots, you can even hike down off the hill for a closer look. There was a large herd that was easy enough to see. Lots of people were visiting today.

It was an awesome ride to the ranch. We were disappointed that it was closed to covid unfortunately

Always fun to drive up and watch the elk hurds.

Saw 100s of elk today feeding on hay. Beautiful animals!