The Backcountry Wilderness Area Hunt Raffles offers the chance to win a world-class hunting opportunity with just the cost of a $25 raffle ticket. Each of our Raffle Hunts is a Buddy Hunt (two hunters). Purchasing tickets to Raffle Hunts are open to the public. If the purchaser is a Non-HRCA Member, they must designate an eligible HRCA Member as their Hunt Buddy at time of purchase.

1.  Dates:
   • Spring Raffle: February 10 - March 4
   • Summer Raffle: June 19 - July 10
2. All ticket sales will be online. There will be no in-person ticket sales.  
3. There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets an individual may purchase.
4. There are no refunds under any circumstances.
5. If you are not an HRCA member, you MUST enter an HRCA member as your buddy during checkout.
6. Read all of the Raffle Rules on the Raffle Website.
7. Read all of the Hunt Rules.

The Elk Auction gives HRCA members the opportunity to bid on exclusive hunts. HRCA members and Non-HRCA members can also bid on unique experiences and items.

1. Registration opens February 10
2. Auction opens March 4
3. Auction closes March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
4. The Elk Auction is open to the public. Only HRCA Members can bid on and win the Backcountry Wilderness Area hunts (Bull Elk Archery, Buddy Cow, Coyote, & Turkey). In Non-HRCA Members bid on the HRCA Member-restricted hunts, the individual’s bid will be disqualified and access to the Elk Auction will be revoked.
5. There will be no refunds under any circumstance.

The Hunt Drawings are open to HRCA Members including HRCA Member youth. The drawings are free to enter.

1. Click on the “Registration” button at the top of the page. 
2. Under “Backcountry Programs” click on “Hunts and Outfitting Services”
3. Under “Hunt Lottery” view the list of all drawings
4. Register for the appropriate drawings
5. Click on the “registration” button at the top of the page each time to view the list of all drawings and sign up for additional drawings.
6. Once you have registered for all of the drawings, proceed to checkout “Place my order.”

TO REGISTER IN PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE: 

1. Call or show up at any of our member services desks during business hours at our recreation centers. 
2. Phone: 303-791-2500
3. Tell the staff you would like to sign up for the Backcountry Hunt Drawings that can be found under "Hunts and Outfitting Services."

• 2025 Hunt Plan
• 2025 Hunt Calendar
• Hunt Program Summary
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Hunt Rules
• Map of Hunt Area
• Drawing Registration Directions
• Top 10 Backcountry Wilderness Area Hunting Tips

*Dates subject to change

Drawings

• 3rd Friday in January (January 17)
  • Registration for all hunt drawings opens
• 3rd Friday in February (February 21)
  • Registration for hunt drawings closes
• 1st Monday in March (March 3)
  • Hunt Drawings Occur
  • Winners Notified

Auction

• 2nd Monday (Feb. 10)
  • Registration for auction begins
• 1st Tuesday in March (March 4)
  • Auction begins
• 1st Thursday in March (March 6)
  • Auction ends

Spring Raffle

Door Prize: Turkey

• 2nd Monday in February (February 10)
  • Spring Raffle Tickets go on sale
• 1st Tuesday in March (March 4)
  • Spring Raffle Ticket sales end
• 1st Tuesday in March (March 4)
  • Spring Raffle Drawing Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
• 1st Wednesday in March (March 5)
  • Spring Raffle Drawing results posted on website and winners notified

Summer Raffle

• 3rd Thursday in June (June 19)
  • Summer Raffle Tickets go on sale
• 2nd Thursday in July (July 10)
  • Summer Raffle Ticket sales end
  • Summer Raffle Drawing occurs
    • Summer Raffle Drawing Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
• 2nd Friday in July (July 11)
  • Summer Raffle Drawing results posted on website and winners notified

In Person Events

• February 10: Fall Hunting Recap presentation at Southridge Recreation Center from 6-8 pm.
  • Door Prize: Turkey
• March 4: Spring Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
  • Door Prize: Turkey
• July 10: Summer Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
  • Door Prize: Coyote

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

• January 17:
  • Hunt Drawing Registration opens
• February 10:
  • EVENT 1: Fall Hunting Recap presentation at Southridge Recreation Center from 6-8 pm.
  • Hunt Auction registration opens
  • Hunt Raffle Tickets go on sale
• February 21:
  • Hunt Drawing Registration closes
• March 3:
  • Hunt Drawings occur
• March 4:
  • EVENT 2: Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
  • Hunt Raffle Ticket sales end
  • Hunt Raffle drawing
  • Hunt Auction starts
• March 5:
  • Spring Raffle Results Posted on website and winners notified
• March 6:
  • Hunt Auction Ends
• June 19:
  • Summer Raffle Tickets go on sale
• July 10:
  • Summer Raffle Ticket sales end
  • Summer Raffle Drawing occurs
  • EVENT 3: Summer Raffle Drawing Hunter’s Gathering Event at Living the Dream Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm
• July 11:
  • Summer Raffle Results Posted on website and winners notified

To receive updates on deadlines and other Backcountry Wilderness Area hunting information, sign up for our email newsletter and be sure to check the box next to “Hunting.”

Contact Mark Giebel at mark.giebel@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8885