Ok, although not totally convinced, you are sounding much more legit. If you are, then I apologize profoundly. How long have you lived in Durango and what do you do? I know a guy who owns 15 acres on the river on the outskirts of Durango's north side that has Boone and Crocket bucks in his fields almost year round. He hunts with a bow there to keep the neighbors happy. So obtaining a property to live on and hunt deer is very doable.

But an elk property is a whole nother animal. The properties to the south of Durango/Mancos are great deer areas, but elk, not so much. And consistent elk country needs more acreage. Scare a deer and he will run over the hill. Scare an elk and he will run to the next county. I would be surprised if the pictures of the elk shown are actually on the property you mentioned.

I also tried to say close to Durango when I bought property but ended up buying out near Groundhog reservoir north of Dolores just because you get twice the bang for your buck.