This hunt is held on game-rich properties in western Colorado. These properties are some of the best in the west when it comes to habitat and game management. Food plots and irrigated alfalfa fields help draw and hold animals on the properties. The outfitter also has hunting rights to some bordering BLM land.

Two lodges are utilized. The main lodge utilizes multiple ranches totaling over 15,000 acres. The hunting here is more physical and hunters should be in shape. However, there are some elevated blinds and places that require less walking. Elevations range from 5500′ to 9000’.

Lodge “B” sits on a ranch having approximately 8000 acres so the hunting is done right there. The hunting at this location is as physically easy as it gets for elk hunting. In fact, much of it is out of elevated box blinds overlooking alfalfa fields. Hunters of any age or physical condition can do this hunt. This ranch has a large resident elk herd and draws in additional elk in the fall.

Archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts are held. Hunting is done from stands, spot and stalk or by calling depending on timing and situation at hand. Archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First and fourth season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second and third rifle season bull tags are unlimited and available over- the-counter.

The success rate for the past 3 seasons has been 80%. Many of the bulls are respectable 5×5 and 6×6’s with an occasional 320+ bull.

License cost is $534 plus a $10 habitat stamp. Anyone born after January 1, 1949 must have a hunter education card to apply – Colorado accepts hunter education cards from other states.

Includes meals, lodging, 2 hunters/guide, field care and skinning of elk.

5 Day Archery Hunt – $3500 Main Lodge and Lodge “B” first two weeks and $4000 Main Lodge and $4500 Lodge “B” last two weeks. Archery Season runs Aug. 25 - Sept. 23, 2012

5 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $4000 Main Lodge - $5000 Lodge “B” (Sept. 8 -16, 2012)

5 Day Rifle Hunt – 1st Season - $4500 Main Lodge - $6000 Lodge “B” (Oct. 13-17, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 2nd Season - $4500 Main Lodge - $5500 Lodge “B” (Oct. 20-28, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 3rd Season - $4500 Main Lodge - $5500 Lodge “B” (Nov. 3-11, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 4th Season - $4500 Lodge “B” (Nov. 14-18, 2012)

See Hunt #49-EMD for Elk/Mule Deer Combo hunts with this outfitter. You can add mule deer to the 2nd and 3rd rifle season elk hunts for an additional $500 - $1000.

This outfitter has three hunt options available. The hunts can be for elk or deer as a single species hunt or as an elk / deer combo. The price is the same whether one species or two is hunted. The outfitter had 15 guided hunters in 2011. Shot opportunity was as follows: 5 “elk only” hunters went 100%.  - 10 elk/deer combo hunters went 90% on elk and 100% on deer.

Non-resident license fees are $579 for bull elk, $354 for cow elk and $349 for deer. A $10 habitat stamp is also required.

Option 1: This hunt takes place on multiple leases in western Colorado. The terrain is from 6000-8000 feet and consists of canyons, pinion/ juniper, alfalfa fields, oaks and aspen. The average bulls harvested on this hunt are 5×5’s with bigger bulls taken every year. Bucks are respectable 3×3 and 4×4 points.

A farmhouse serves as base camp. Hunters are taken afield via 4×4 vehicles to the various ranches. Hunting is by spot and stalk or out of blinds. The hunting method is determined by the property hunted and the physical condition of the hunters. This hunt is suitable for all ages and physical abilities.

Elk archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First and fourth season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second and third rifle season bull tags are unlimited and available over- the-counter.

Preference points needed to draw a deer tag in 2011 were as follows: 2nd and 3rd rifle season – 70% odds with zero points and 4th rifle season 5 points. If you don’t draw the deer tag and still want to hunt deer, the outfitter can coordinate getting a landowner voucher for you - cost is $700-$1000 per voucher.

Includes: meals, lodging, transportation while hunting, airport pick up (Grand Junction, Colorado), field care of your meat and trophy.

The prices below are for a single species hunt or the two-species combo.

7 Day Archery Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding - Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012

7 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding - Sept. 8-16, 2012

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding
2012 dates: 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18

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Option 2: This is a cabin-based do-it-yourself hunt situated on 500 acres of private land that has public land on 3 sides. The private parcel has excellent bedding and feeding areas and consistently holds elk.

The cabin has wood heat, propane cooking stove, 4 beds, cold water, lanterns for lighting and an outhouse. It is accessible via 4×4 (in good weather) or quads and is behind a closed gate. Hunters bring their own food and get their game back to camp on their own. This one always sells out fast so plan accordingly. Group sizes needed to book are: 2-4 for archery and muzzleloader season and 3-4 for rifle season.

Elk archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First and fourth rifle season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second and third rifle season bull tags are unlimited and available over- the-counter.

Preference points needed to draw a deer tag in 2011 are as follows: 2nd rifle season – zero points, 3rd rifle season 1 point and 4th rifle season 5 points.

Includes: lodging, water, maps, pre-hunt orientation, private and public land hunting, mid-hunt check-in by outfitter.

The price below is for a single species hunt or the two species combo.

5-7 day hunt - $2500 per person

Archery - Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012

Muzzleloader - Sept. 8-16, 2012

Rifle - 2012 dates - 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18

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Option 3: Unit 40 trophy elk hunt. If you have 5 or more preference points and are looking for a hunt in an area known for producing trophy bulls, this hunt is one to consider.

This is a tent-based public land hunt. Hunting methods in this area will be spot and stalk and sitting by water holes. This is a great hunting opportunity to harvest bulls in the 320-340 range.

Preference points needed to draw an elk tag in 2011 were as follows: archery 6; muzzleloader 13; 1st rifle season 16; 2nd rifle season 8; 3rd rifle season 9 and 4th rifle season 5.

Includes: meals, lodging, transportation while hunting, airport pick up (Grand Junction, Colorado), field care of your meat and trophy.

7 Day Archery or Muzzleloader Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $4000 2×1 guiding or $5500 1×1 guiding
2012 dates: 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11; 4th season Nov. 14-18

Here’s a high success, value priced hunt in central Colorado. It can be done for elk only or for elk/mule deer as a combo during archery, muzzleloader, 2^nd rifle and 3^rd rifle seasons. Deer are not in season during 1^st and 4^th rifle seasons so these two hunts are elk only.

The hunt is lodge based and hunters are transported via truck to their hunting area and then proceed on foot. ATV’s are also used depending on the area hunted. Hunting is done on both private and public lands with the majority being on public lands. Elevations range from 9000 feet to over 11,000. Horses are used for game retrieval when needed. The guides are local guys that really know the area and have decades of experience.

Shot opportunity for elk has been 80% with many respectable 5×5 and 6×6 bulls taken. The quality has gone up significantly in the past few years. Success rates run high for each season due to a good population of resident elk and an influx of migratory elk during the 3rd and 4th rifle seasons. Shot opportunity for deer is normally 80%.

Elk preference points needed for non-residents to draw in 2011 were: archery -1; muzzleloader – 3; 1st, 2nd and 3rd rifle – 2; and 4th rifle 1. Deer preference points needed by non-residents were: archery 1; muzzleloader 2; 2nd and 3rd rifle – 1. Some landowner vouchers are available for both deer and elk for hunters that did not draw tags. There is an additional fee for the vouchers.

Non-resident license cost is $579 for elk and $349 for deer. A $10 habitat stamp is also required. Anyone born after January 1, 1949 must have a hunter education card to apply – Colorado accepts hunter education cards from other states. Application deadline is April 3, 2012.

Includes meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding (add $700 for 1×1 guiding), transportation during the hunt, field care of game, delivery of meat to processor, delivery of trophy to taxidermist.

2012 season openings remain for muzzleloader, 1st rifle and late cow season. 2013 openings remain for all seasons except 2nd and 4th rifle. The 2014 season is wide open and be reserved now.

5 Day Archery – Elk / Deer - $4100 (1×1 guided) – Aug. 25 – Sept. 25, 2012
5 Day Muzzleloader – Elk / Deer - $3700 – Sept. 8 – 16, 2012
5 Day Rifle – 1st season – Elk only - $3700 – Oct. 13-17, 2012
5 Day Rifle – 2nd season – Elk / Deer - $3900 – Oct. 20-24, 2012
5 Day Rifle – 3rd season – Elk / Deer - $3700 – Nov. 3-7, 2012
5 Day Rifle – 4th season – Elk only - $3300 – Nov. 14-18, 2012
5 Day – Rifle – Late Cow Elk - $1700 – Nov. 26-30, 2012

Photos coming soon.

If you’d prefer to hunt without a guide but want a comfortable lodge, private ground and a hunt assistant to provide help throughout the hunt, check this one out. The ranch consists of 2500 acres and is in prime elk and deer country. It also borders public land and provides access to areas that are not easily reached by public hunters.

The hunt can be done for elk or for elk/mule deer as a combo during archery, muzzleloader, 2nd rifle and 3rd rifle seasons. Deer are not in season during 1st and 4th rifle seasons so these two hunts are for elk only.

Included are: use of the ranch house which has generator electric, hot water, full kitchen, and is easily accessed. A hunt assistant will be on hand throughout the hunt and will: show you the ranch boundaries, recommend good areas, help pack out game and assist the group as needed during the hunt. An ATV will be on site to drop off hunters or to use for game retrieval where practical. Food is not provided but hunters may use the kitchen to prepare their meals.

Unlike a drop camp where you get dropped off and hope the area has game, this hunt allows you to cover a much larger area as you can hunt the ranch or walk or drive to nearby public lands. Couple that with comfortable lodging, a hunt assistant and help with game retrieval and this becomes an option that is very attractive especially at $2300 per hunter!

This GMU has good numbers of resident elk and deer and then receives an influx of migratory animals that winter here. For these reasons, success rates are high for each season from archery to 4th rifle season.

A group of four is needed to book. Your group will have the lodge and property to yourselves. The outfitter has experience on this ranch but 2012 will be the first year that this hunt has been offered. Consequently, openings are available for all seasons.

Non-resident license fees are $579 for bull elk, $354 for cow elk and $349 for deer. A $10 habitat stamp is also required.

Being this unit does require one or more preference points to draw, you need to apply for a point or you will not be able to hunt here. The application deadline for licenses and preference points is April 3, 2012. I can help with this process. If you want to do this hunt and you do not have any points, you need to be planning years in advance. We can take deposits now for hunts as far out as the 2015 season. For hunts booked for 2013 and beyond, we can take deposits as low as 25%.

Elk preference points needed for non-residents to draw in 2011 were:
Archery -1
Muzzleloader – 3
1st, 2nd and 3rd Rifle – 2
4th Rifle – 1

Deer preference points needed by non-residents were:
Archery -1
Muzzleloader - 2
2nd and 3rd Rifle - 1

Some landowner vouchers are available for deer and cow elk for hunters that did not draw tags. There is an additional fee for the vouchers.

6 Day Hunts - $2300 / hunter for the following seasons:
Archery – Elk / Deer - Aug. 25 – Sept. 25, 2012
Muzzleloader – Elk / Deer – Sept. 8 – 16, 2012
1st Rifle – Elk only - Oct. 13-17, 2012
2nd Rifle – Elk / Deer - Oct. 20-24, 2012
3rd Rifle – Elk / Deer - Nov. 3-7, 2012
4th Rifle – Elk only - Nov. 14-18, 2012

If you’re looking for a classic, high-country, horseback hunt in some of Colorado’s most scenic backcountry, look no further.

Hunters leave from camp each morning and return each evening via the horses. Once the hunters arrive at their hunting locations, the horses are tied up and hunting is done on foot. The hunt area is a public land wilderness area. Consequently, no motorized vehicles are allowed – it is also very hard to access without horses. It is recommended that hunters arrive in shape. Hunters not in shape can be accommodated as long as we know this up front.

Only 4-6 hunters are taken per hunt. Shot opportunity is extremely high. In fact in 2011, they had 100% shot opportunity in all seasons. This area contains a good number of respectable 5×5 and 6×6 bulls along with some trophy bulls over 320 inches.

The hunt is held in a trophy unit where licenses are obtained via a draw - there are no over-the-counter licenses. Past years’ draw results show that non-residents needed the following amount of points to draw: archery 4; muzzleloader 12; 1st rifle 3; 2nd rifle 1; 3rd rifle 1. No 4th season hunts are held at this camp. Resident hunters can draw some of these tags with zero points, please email or call for more information on draw odds. We can also assist non-resident or resident hunters in obtaining a preference point – deadline is April 3, 2012. The final cost of obtaining a preference point can range from $13-$38 depending on whether or not various Colorado fishing or hunting licenses have been purchased.

Non-resident elk license cost is $579 plus a $10 habitat stamp. Anyone born after January 1, 1949 must have a hunter education card to apply – Colorado accepts hunter education cards from other states. Application deadline is April 3, 2012.

Camp is accessible via 4wd vehicles and consists of heated wall tents. Hunt staffing includes guides, a wrangler and a camp cook. Includes: meals, lodging, guide, use of horses, field care of your meat and trophy, delivery of meat to processor and delivery of cape/antlers to taxidermist.

5 Day Archery Hunt - $4500 1×1 guiding – Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012

5 Day Muzzleloader Hunt – $4500 - 2×1 guiding – Sept. 8-16, 2012

5 Day Rifle Hunt – $4500 - 2×1 guiding - 2012 dates: 1st season Oct. 13-17; 2nd season Oct. 20-24; 3rd season Nov. 3-11

Are you looking for a high country, horseback hunt? Are you a hard-core hunter in good shape and willing to go after the elk? Do you want the assistance of a guide versus being dropped off on your own? If you answered yes to all of the above, this western Colorado hunt may be what you are looking for.

Hunters provide their own food and are expected to help the guides with the cooking duties. Lodging is in tents or a cabin and the use of each can be rotated throughout the hunt. Hunters are packed into camp the day before their hunt starts and packed out the day after the hunt ends.

Hunting is done on both private and public land depending where the elk are during the hunt. This hunt has produced some exceptional bulls in the past.

Archery tags are either-sex and available over-the-counter. Muzzleloader bull tags are via the draw and have been taking 3 preference points to draw. First season bull tags are via the draw but have been 100% draw with no preference points. Second season bull tags are over- the-counter. Due to the altitude and the probability of heavy snowfall, no 3rd or 4th season hunts are held here.

Non-resident license cost is $579 plus a $10 habitat stamp. Anyone born after January 1, 1949 must have a hunter education card to apply – Colorado accepts hunter education cards from other states.

Includes lodging, 2 hunters/guide, field care and packing out of elk.

5 Day Archery Hunt - $3500 first two weeks and $4000 second two weeks (Aug. 25 – Sept. 23, 2012)
5 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $4500 (Sept. 8-16, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt - $4000 – 1st & 2nd Season (Oct. 13-17, 2012 and Oct. 20-24, 2012)

(This is the same outfitter that offers Hunts #49-MD and #49-E for mule deer and elk separately.)

Many hunters choose to do a combo hunt and hunt for two species on one trip. The hunt offers excellent odds to harvest both an elk and mule deer. These combo hunts are held in archery season, the first 5 days of the second rifle season and the first 5 days of the third rifle season.

Non-resident license fees are $579 for elk and $349 for deer. A $10 habitat stamp is also required. Application deadline is April 3, 2012.

Please look at Hunt #49-MD and Hunt #49-E1 for more specifics such as hunting methods and license information.

5 Day Archery Hunt – $5000 at Main Lodge and $6000 at Lodge “B” (Aug. 25-Sept. 23, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 2nd Season $5500 Main Lodge - $6000 Lodge “B” (Oct. 20-24, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 3rd Season $5500 Main Lodge - $6000 Lodge “B” (Nov. 3-7, 2012)

Are you a Colorado resident with 7 or more preference points or a non-resident with 15 or more points? If so, this is an excellent hunt to use your points on. In 2011, hunters had 100% shot opportunity with 9 of 10 harvesting bulls - the average score was 311.

Limited landowner vouchers are also available for hunters who do not have enough points to draw the tag. Openings are always limited so plan accordingly. Non-resident license fees are $579 for bull elk plus a $10 habitat stamp.

Hunts are conducted in archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons. Shot opportunity has been 100% for 10+ years. Guiding is listed at 3/1 but is normally 2/1 and adjusted as hunters tag out.

Hunting is done on both private and public land. Trucks are used to get to hunting areas and then hunting is by foot. If needed, horses are used to pack out elk.

Lodging is heated wall tents in archery, muzzleloader and 1st rifle season and then switches to a cabin in 2nd, 3rd and 4th rifle seasons. Four hunters are typically taken per hunt in archery and muzzleloader season and 6-7 per hunt in the rifle seasons.

Includes meals, lodging, guides, caping of elk.

5 Day Hunt - $5000 with drawn tag and $10,000 with landowner voucher

Hunt southern New Mexico with muzzleloader or rifle. This is a public land hunt but shot opportunity has been 100% for the past 14 years.

Unit 34 hunts are conducted from the outfitter’s home which is at 7000 feet right in the elk habitat. This is the least physical of the areas offered. The hunting here is at lower elevations with the option to hunt a variety of terrain types. Living in a remote part of the unit affords the outfitter continuous opportunity for pre-season scouting. This unit contains a large elk population.

Unit 36 hunts are based out of a travel trailer or motel. Hunting is normally done above 8000 feet. This unit is ideal for locating animals by glassing as some of the higher peaks allow visibility for miles. This unit is more remote and requires more walking in steeper country. There aren’t as many elk as in Unit 34 but some very large bulls are taken in this unit each year.

On both units above, a few bulls over 350 are regularly taken but hunters typically take decent 5×5’s or 6×6’s scoring around 300.

The outfitter will also offer a primitive tent camp hunt in another unit that has lower elk numbers but much lower hunter density. Due to it’s remoteness and private land holdings within the unit, bulls can grow big here.  Hunters need to be in good shape for this hunt.

New Mexico has no bonus or preference points. However, using an outfitter’s registration number on an application will increase the draw odds by 2 to 8 times depending on hunt. Using the number obligates you to book if drawn. If you want to book this hunt, we will help with the application process.

Application deadline is March 28, 2012. Drawing results will be posted on May 9, 2012. License cost is $555 or $780 depending on hunt.

Includes: 1×1 guiding, meals, lodging, packing out of elk (hunter expected to help if possible on first load out).

These hunts are an excellent value when you consider the shot opportunity, 1×1 guiding and normally only two hunters taken per camp. An added bonus is that on many hunts a spotter is also employed. The spotter continues to locate bulls during the hunt allowing hunters to be moved to a new area where good bulls have been spotted.

5 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - Oct.  6-10 or Oct. 13-17, 2012 (scopes & sabots are legal)

5 Day Rifle Hunt - Oct. 13-17; Oct. 20-24 or Oct. 27-Oct. 31, 2012

$3975 for Unit 34 and 36 hunts and $4375 for remote camp. A 25% discount is given to additional hunters that book at the same time as the first hunter. For example, if 4 hunters book together, the price is $3975 + $2981×3 = $12,918 for the group of 4 ($3230 each). The 25% additional hunter discount also applies to the  remote camp hunt.

Hunt the beautiful Big Horn Mountains for Rocky Mountain elk. This hunt held on the national forest out of heated wall tents. Pick-ups and ATV’s used to get to and from hunting areas.

The Big Horns Mountains are more rolling and not as steep as the Rockies. This particular area is excellent elk habitat consisting of lodgepole pine and spruce for bedding cover and shade and open parks for feeding. The openings also provide the hunters with an opportunity to spot elk as they graze or pass through the parks. The mountain streams are teaming with wild trout and a fishing license is included with your elk license. Some hunters choose to do some trout fishing during mid-day or after they have killed their elk.

Hunting methods include calling and spot and stalk. Many past clients have killed bulls scoring 300-350 with some even larger. Success rates have averaged 70% over the past few years with 90% shot opportunity for hunters willing to put the time and effort into the hunt.

It is recommended that hunters apply for a preference point ($50) during the July 1 – September 30 period - we can assist with that process. Draw odds in 2011 for rifle hunters were 19% with no points, 24% with one point and 100% with two points. For archers, draw odds were 5% with zero to three points, 57% with four points and 100% with five points. These odds are based on buying the special license. It is also recommended to allow us to apply for you in the January elk draw. License cost is $591 for the regular license and $1071 for the special license plus $12.50 conservation stamp. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

Archery hunts are also conducted in Unit 37 and the draw odds are much better there - in 2011, 20% draw odds with no preference points and 100% drew with one point.

Includes guides, lodging, meals, transportation during the hunt, delivery of meats and mounts to taxidermist or processing plant, airport pick-up and drop-off (Sheridan airport).

6 Day Archery Hunt - $3800 for 1×1 guiding (Sept. 1-30) Crossbows are legal.

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $3800 for 2×1 guiding or $4250 for 1×1 guiding (Oct. 15 - Nov 5)

This hunt is in “elk rich” NW Colorado. This area is better known for quantity of elk than quality. If you want a hunt that offers excellent odds of killing a legal bull and don’t require a bull over 280, this would be a good choice as success rates are around 70%. Bulls must have at least 4 points on one side to be legal.

Hunts are conducted on private ranches 95% of the time. Hunting is by spot and stalk with some stand hunting. The outfitter will tailor the hunt to the client’s abilities. Hunters in their 70’s and 80’s have been successful. With that said, hunters arriving in shape will be able to access more remote areas which can increase odds of success. Elevation ranges from 6000’ to 9,000’.

Archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts are offered and all have excellent odds of success.

Archery tags are over-the-counter.

Muzzleloader tags are by draw but have been 100% odds with no preference points.

1st and 4th Rifle Seasons tags are by draw by have been 100% odds with no preference points. These are either sex tags. Non-resident license fees are $579 for bull elk or either sex elk. A $10 habitat stamp is also required.

2nd and 3rd Rifle Seasons are over-the-counter and are “bull only” tags. These two seasons are for elk/mule deer combo hunts – 5 day hunts are $5000.

Cow tags are by draw by have been 100% odds.

The deadline for the Colorado draw is April 5, 2011.

Includes meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding, game retrieval. Caping of animals for an additional $50.

4 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $4500 (Sept. 10-13 and Sept. 15-18)
5 Day Archery Hunt - $4000 (Sept. 21-25)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – $4000 – (1st Season - Oct. 15-19) and (4th Season - Nov. 16-20)
3 Day Cow Hunt - $1800 – (Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 22-24)

These private ranches in northwest Colorado are blessed with an abundance of mule deer and elk and on this hunt you can go after both of them. This hunt is extremely popular and has many clients returning year after year.

Can be done in September as a muzzleloader hunt or in October during the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Hunting can range from open sage flats to oak brush to high country meadows. The outfitter will tailor the hunt to the hunter’s abilities.

The muzzleloader hunt can be very exciting with the bulls bugling and bucks still in bachelor groups. Elk tags for this season are by draw but can be drawn with no preference points. Landowner vouchers are provided for the deer licenses.

The 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons can be exciting hunts as well and past clients have experienced high success rates during these seasons. Deer tags are by draw and usually are 90% odds. If not drawn, landowner vouchers are available to purchase for $500. Bull elk tags are available over-the-counter for the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons.  Bulls must have at least 4 points on one side to be legal. The deadline for the Colorado draw is April 3, 2012. The cost for a non-resident license is $349 for deer and $579 for elk. A $10 habitat stamp is also required.

Includes meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding, game retrieval. Caping of animals for an additional $50.

6 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $5800 (Sept. 10-15, 2011)

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $5000 (Oct. 22-26 and Nov. 5-9, 2011)

This is a private land hunt with guaranteed tags. One of the outfitter’s parcels borders the Jicarilla Indian Reservation. This is one of those hunts that is either a perfect fit or the worst fit depending on what you are looking for. If you’re looking for a high country hunt that tests your stamina and you want to chase elk all day long, then stop right here and look at some of other elk hunts.

If you are looking for a hunt that is about as easy as it gets physically, with great success rates and you don’t mind spending a good part of the day back at camp, then read on. This hunt is a great hunt for someone who isn’t in “mountain shape”, thinks they are too old to hunt elk or is looking for a laid back hunt. It is rare to have a hunt that is this easy to have such high success rates. Shot opportunity runs 75-100%. Bulls are typically nice 5×5 and 6×6’s that run 280-310 with an occasional bigger. This is not a trophy hunt and when the guide does his job and gets you on a nice bull, you are expected to shoot it.

This hunt is on some of the flattest ground there is for elk and the elevation is only 7000 feet. The total time spent hunting each day is about 2 ½ hours. Here’s the scenario – each night the elk leave the Jicarilla and cross onto the ranch to eat the lush grass and to water in the ponds. Before daylight, the guide and hunters walk about a mile in the dark to get within shooting distance of the meadows. Bugling bulls can normally be heard during the walk in. First light can be amazing as the meadows normally hold many elk including multiple bulls. But soon after daylight, the elk start heading back to the safety of the reservation. The morning hunt is usually done in less than an hour after daylight. The rest of the day is spent at camp, sightseeing or looking for Indian artifacts. In the evening, hunters go back out for the last couple of hours but on different parcels that do not adjoin the reservation.

Includes meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding and retrieval of elk back to camp. License cost is $576.

Hunts held during the month of October.

5 Day Hunt- $5000

Hunt Unit 38 on a private ranch near Sheridan known for large numbers of elk and trophy bulls as well. The elk stay on this property as it has perfect habitat and very little disturbance.

This outfitter takes a very limited of hunters – only two per week in archery season and a max of four per week during rifle season.

Bulls typically score 280-350 with some up to 370. Shot opportunity has been over 90%.

Methods include calling during the rut and spot and stalk.

It is recommended that hunters apply for a preference point ($50) during the July 1 – September 30 period - we can assist with that process. Draw odds in 2011 for rifle hunters were 19% with no points, 24% with one point and 100% with two points. For archers, draw odds were 5% with zero to three points, 57% with four points and 100% with five points. These odds are based on buying the special license. It is also recommended to allow us to apply for you in the January elk draw. Application dates are January 1-3.

License cost is $591 for the regular license and $1071 for the special license plus $12.50 conservation stamp. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

Includes meals, lodging, 1 hunter/guide for archery hunts and 2 hunters/guide for gun hunts, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist.

5 Day Archery Hunt $5500 (Sept. 1-30) Crossbows are legal.

5 Day Rifle Hunt $5500 (Oct. 15 – Nov. 5)

Private ranch hunt combo hunt for deer and elk. This hunt offered on a very limited basis — only four hunters per week.

A high % of the bulls score from 300-350 B&C with some larger and the mule deer 150-170 B&C with an occasional 180+. Considering that the shot opportunity has been over 90%, this hunt is a great option for the hunter looking to harvest two western trophies on one trip.

Hunting method is primarily glassing and then spot and stalk.

It is recommended that hunters apply for a preference point for elk ($50) during the July 1 – September 30 period. Having the point greatly increases the odds of being drawn. We will assist with applying for the preference point. It is also recommended to allow the outfitter to apply for you in the elk draw. It may take several years to obtain this tag. No preference points are needed to draw the mule deer tag.

Application dates are January 1-31 for elk and Jan. 1 – Mar. 15 for deer. Elk licenses are drawn on February 28 and the deer license deadline is March 15 so a hunter desiring the combo hunt can wait to see if he draws the elk license before applying for deer which is 100% draw odds. The outfitter will also put you in for the deer draw after you draw for elk. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

Includes meals, lodging, 2 hunters/guide, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist.

7 Day Hunt - $7800 (Oct. 15 – Nov. 5)

Do you want to take a trophy bull without waiting a decade or more to draw a coveted tag? Do you want to kill a trophy bull without making ten trips to do it? Would you like to use your weapon of choice, including a rifle, during the rut? If you said yes to these questions, this may be the hunt for you.

This large private ranch in southern Utah has guaranteed tags but they are very limited. Bulls in the 380-400 range have been harvested along with many more in the 350-370 range. Shooting opportunity has run 100%.

This is open country and relatively flat – about as easy as it gets for elk hunting. Hunts are conducted by spot-and-stalk, ambush and calling in the bulls.

Hunts are held in September and early October. Only 3 hunters taken per week. License cost is $860 and obtained through the outfitter.

Food and lodging are not included. However there is a cabin hunters can use if they choose to for no charge.

It is best to plan a year or two ahead on this hunt because of the limited number of hunters taken and the high demand for this premium hunt.

6 Day Hunt – 1 hunter per guide - $17,500

Hunt southeastern BC in the heart of the Rockies for Rocky Mountain elk. Hunting is by horseback and on foot.

This is one of those rare opportunities to hunt elk during the rut with a rifle. Archery hunts also occur during the early part of the rut. Bulls must have at least 6 points on one side and typically score 290-300 B&C with some larger. Success rate has been 50% + on 6×6 bulls or better.

Elk are the primary species on this combo hunt and once your bull is down, the emphasis changes to mule deer. Past clients who have killed their elk early in the hunt, have enjoyed a 70-80% success rate on mule deer. Mule deer must have at least 4 points on one side. Average score is right around 160 B&C with some better.

Black bear can also be harvested at no additional cost, except of the license fee. Black bear numbers are down but there is still a decent chance of seeing some. Color phases include blond, various browns and black.

This is a hunt where a client’s physical condition has a great bearing on his success. The terrain is steep and elevation is 6000’- 9000’. Elderly hunters and hunters not in “mountain shape” can be accommodated and can hunt out of stands overlooking meadows.

The main camp can be reached by truck and has multiple cabins, shower house and even a cabin for a couple. Other cabins are reached by horse and are used as needed.

Hunters can fly into Cranbrook, B.C. and be met at the airport or fly into Kalispell, MT., rent a vehicle and drive 2 1/2 hours to meet the outfitter. Another option is to fly into Spokane, WA and drive to meet the outfitter. Airfare at Spokane is usually more affordable.

Included: meals, lodging, guiding, game retrieval and care of game.

License fees: Elk $250; Mule Deer $125; Black Bear $180. Licenses subject to 12% tax. NRHPF (Non-Resident Hunting Preservation Fund) fee of $150.

8 Day Hunt - 1 hunter per guide, $6800.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (Sept. 10-17), (Sept. 21-28) (Sept. 30-Oct. 7) 2011
8 Day Hunt - 2 hunters per guide, $5800.00 U.S.each (plus 6% GST) same dates as above
7 Day Archery Hunt - $4750.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (Sept. 1 – Sept. 9, 2011)

Hunt west central Colorado. This is a high country hunt at 10,000 - 12,000 feet elevation. Hunting is on private land or on national forest. This outfitter offers archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts. Guiding options include guided and semi-guided.

Guided Hunts - require the hunter to arrive in shape for a high altitude hunt. The big bulls are usually in the out-of-the-way places and if you are not in shape, you can’t go after them. If you know you cannot be in shape for the guided hunts, then look into the semi-guided hunts below.

Semi-Guided Hunts – This is a great option to enjoy the Colorado high country without having to be in the best of shape. The outfitter has over 40 stands overlooking food plots and other areas that elk frequent. Hunters are taken to stands via quads and dropped off for their hunt and then picked up.

The semi-guided hunt is on private land. Hunters can apply for an either-sex private land tag for the first rifle season and harvest a cow or a bull - draw odds are 100%.

Shot opportunity on bulls in previous years: archery 70% and muzzleloader 90%.

Base camp consists of modern log cabins. There is a shower room with private showers. Meals are excellent and enjoyed in the large dining room. This hunt provides all the comforts of home after a day in the mountains.

Licenses: Rifle - 1st Season rifle tags are either sex and by draw.  Draw odds run about 50% with no preference points and 100% with one preference point. For semi-guided hunters, the private land tags are either sex and no draw is required.

Muzzleloader – by draw (will need at least 3 preference points) - either sex.

Archery – by draw but has been 100% draw for this unit - either sex.

Non-resident license cost is $579 for bull elk and $354 for cow elk. A $10 habitat stamp is also required.  Application period is February 15 -  April 3.

All hunts are 5 Day Hunts.

Muzzleloader: September 8-16, 2012
Rifle: 1st Season October 12-16, 2012
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3500 or 1 hunter/guide: $4300
Semi-Guided: $2750

Archery: August 25-29, 2012 — September 3-7, 2012 — September 17-21, 2012
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3200 or 1 hunter/guide: $4000
Semi-Guided: $2500