With hundreds of miles of scenic waterways and approximately 3 million new fish released each year from the state’s Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery, Gunnison County is a fishing enthusiast’s paradise. Throw in the opportunity to experience five miles of private fishing waters at Wilder on the Taylor, men and women who love the sport may …
Wilder on the Taylor ranch will soon become bathed in autumn splendor and is a perfect launching point for many stunning fall drives that start in Gunnison County. Peak fall foliage viewing in the high country of the Colorado Rockies is usually around mid-September into the first week of October, but Mother Nature always holds …
Ranches and horses go together like a warm chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk. It’s hard to imagine one without the other. Wilder on the Taylor has five horses that are available for owners and guests to ride on the 2,100-acre shared ranch property, and less than a mile up County Road 742 …
Summer Fly-Fishing Report Taylor River As expected, the fishing this summer has been legendary. If you like fly-fishing a single dry, we are seeing two-three hour periods when the fish are continuously feeding on the surface. We have also been able to tease them up when they are not feeding. We are seeing some great …
Responding to an ad for a ranch manager in the Western Livestock Journal landed Don and Shelly Sabrowski square at what is now known as Wilder on the Taylor, a 2,100-acre shared ranch, between two massive snowstorms in February 1995. Fresh off jobs working for a yearling cow/calf operation in Rye, Colorado, they were hired …
The cowboy and ranching lifestyle enjoyed by owners at Wilder on the Taylor was woven into the Western fabric of Gunnison County by 1880, the year both Gunnison and Crested Butte were officially established. Today, most of the wide-open vistas along Highways 50 and 135 are thanks to hardworking ranch families who have continued the …
Spring Fly-Fishing Report Taylor River This has been an extremely productive spring for fly-fishing the Taylor river. They pushed the flows out of the dam from 100 to 250 cfs, and plan to keep it there throughout the summer. In my opinion this will be an epic year for walk wading the Taylor River. We …
There is no shortage of Rocky Mountain exploring within Wilder on the Taylor’s 2,100 acres. The shared ranch, nestled in the beautiful Taylor Canyon, also is surrounded by thousands of acres of Gunnison National Forest playground. Five on-site hiking trails, ranging from easy to advanced, are easily followed and prime fishing holes on the Taylor …
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The Taylor River may be the best-known stretch of water at Wilder on the Taylor in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, but Rarick Creek also has been receiving rave reviews. Developed in a detention area where the original Rarick Creek ran through the property years ago, three miles of meandering stream was reconstructed by Matt Weaver …
Read moreRarick Creek a Fly-Fishing Gem at Wilder on the Taylor
The Crested Butte Real Estate Report by Doug Duryea (May 2012) Written for the Summer 2012 Crested Butte News Visitor’s Guide So, how is the real estate market doing? A question many realtors are frequently asked is- “How is the real estate market doing?” Most realtors would love to say that real estate is doing …
