Deer are extremely common and can be seen year round. Elk are more seasonal appearing in the spring and late fall. Racoons will visit on a nightly basis to check out the porch for leftovers. There is a flock of about 20 wild turkeys that occasionally show up around the ponds. Coyotes, ermine, porcupines, grouse and even a wolverine have all been spotted.
Fishing can be fun in the trout pond in front of the cabin, or in the upper pond in the spring.
The White River, one of Colorado's best trout streams is only 12 miles away. It can produce rainbows, browns and white fish. Trappers Lake, a natural cutthroat lake is 60 miles upstream. Deer and elk hunting seasons begin in August and continue through November. Most of these seasons are reserved for return groups, but occasionally a season will become available.