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

Sold out for 2010. Booking now for 2011.

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.

8 Day Hunt - 1 hunter per guide, $6800.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (Sept. 10-19), (Sept. 21-29) (Oct. 2-10) 2010
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)

Private ranch hunt combo hunt for deer and elk. This hunt offered on a very limited basis — only two 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 if born on or after January 1, 1966.

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 - $6800 (Oct. 15 – Nov. 5)

Rifle seasons sold out for 2010.

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.

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

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%. During the second rifle season, hunters must purchase an over-the-counter bull tag or apply for a cow tag.

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 is by draw (except either-sex private land tag), second season is over-the-counter

Muzzleloader – by draw (will need at least two preference points)

Archery – beginning in 2010 archery is by draw but should be 100% draw for this unit - either sex

Tag Prices: Bull Elk Approx. $549.00 Cow Elk Approx. $254.00 Application period is February 15 -  April 1.

All hunts are 5 Day Hunts.

Muzzleloader: September 11-15, 2010
Rifle: 1st Season October 16-20, 2010                2nd Season October 23-27, 2010
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3500 or 1 hunter/guide: $4300
Semi-Guided: $2750

Archery: August 28 - September 1, 2010 — September 6-10, 2010 — September 20-24, 2010
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3200 or 1 hunter/guide: $4000
Semi-Guided: $2500

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 2010 for rifle hunters was 75% with no points and 100% with one point. For archers, draw odds were 9% with zero or one point, 67% with two points and 100% with three points. These odds are based on buying the special license.  It is also recommended to allow the outfitter 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 to be carried if born on or after January 1, 1966.

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 $5000 (Sept. 1-30) Application dates are January 1-31

5 Day Rifle Hunt $5000 (Oct. 15 – Nov. 5) Application dates are January 1-31

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 2009 for rifle hunters was 75% with no points and 100% with one point. For archers, draw odds were 9% with zero or one point, 67% with two points and 100% with three points. These odds are based on buying the special license.  It is also recommended to allow the outfitter 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 to be carried if born on or after January 1, 1966.

Includes guides (2 hunters/guide) 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 - $3750 (Sept. 1-30) Application dates are January 1-31

5 Day Rifle Hunt - $3750 (Oct. 15 - Nov 5) Application dates are January 1-31