If you’re looking to cash in your preference points on one of Colorado’s premier trophy deer units, this hunt may be what you are looking for. In 2011 it took non-residents 4 points to draw for archery, 9 points for muzzleloader, 8 for 2nd rifle and 10 for 3rd rifle. Colorado residents drew the tag with 4 points in archery, 5 points in muzzleloader, 6 in 2nd rifle and 9 in 3rd rifle.

The goal is to get clients on bucks scoring 170 or better. Horses are used to access the primitive area where no motorized vehicles are permitted. Hunting may also be done by driving to lower country and then doing spot and stalk by foot.

Camp is accessible via 4wd vehicles and consists of heated wall tents. Hunt staffing includes guides, a wrangler and a camp cook.

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.

License cost is $349 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.

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 - 2nd season Oct. 20-24, 2012; 3rd season Nov. 3-11, 2012

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 Nebraska isn’t on your short list for a trophy mule deer hunt, maybe it should be. Located in western Nebraska, these hunts are held on over 40,000 acres that are either owned or leased. This area has wide open prairie, agriculture fields, cottonwood stands and pines. Bowhunts, rifle and muzzleloader hunts are held. Crossbows are legal to use.

Hunts are conducted on various ranches including Ranch A which is a trophy ranch. Mule deer bucks on this ranch typically score 165+ with some 190+ having been harvested. The best time to kill a big buck on this ranch is in early archery season (Sept. and Oct.). Property B is actually several parcels where the bucks tend to score 140-165.

During the course of the hunt, a hunter will normally spend some days on stand and others doing spot and stalk with a guide. Hunters may elect to do the entire hunt from stands. Stands consist of ladder stands, ground blinds or on the ground from high vantage points.

Includes meals, lodging, guide, field care and skinning of animals. License cost is $209 plus a $20 habitat stamp. Hunter Education Certification is required for everyone age 12 through 29.

5 Day Archery Hunt - $5000, 2×1 guided on Property A and $4000 on Property B (Sept. 15 - Dec. 31, 2012)

4 Day Rifle Hunts - $4000, 3×1 guided, can be on Property A or B (Nov. 10 -18, 2012)

5 Day Muzzleloader Hunts - $3800, 2×1 guided on Property A or B (Dec. 1 -31, 2012)

Can also be done as a mule deer / whitetail two-buck hunt. See Hunt #37-MDWD

There aren’t many places where you can buy over-the-counter deer tags and hunt  whitetails and mule deer on the same hunt. This hunt is for one muley and one whitetail.

The ratio of muleys to whitetails is around 50/50. Hunts are conducted on various ranches including Ranch A which is a trophy ranch. Mule deer on this ranch are typically 165 and up. Bucks 190+ have been taken from this ranch. Property B is actually several parcels where mule deer tend to run 140-165. Whitetails are similar in size on both Property A and B and are normally 120-150 with some up to 170.

Located in western Nebraska, these hunts are held on over 40,000 acres that are either owned or leased. This area has wide open prairie, agriculture fields, cottonwood stands and pines. Bowhunts, rifle and muzzleloader hunts are held.

The hunter to guide ratio is 3 or 4 hunters per guide. During the course of the hunt, a hunter will normally spend some days on stand and others doing spot and stalk with a guide. Hunters may elect to do the entire hunt from stands. Stands consist of ladder stands, ground blinds or on the ground from high vantage points.

Includes meals, lodging, guide, field care and skinning of animals. License cost is $209 plus a $20 habitat stamp. Hunter Education Certification is required for everyone age 12 through 29.

Two buck hunts (one mule deer and one whitetail)

7 Day Archery Hunt - $7000 on Property A and $6000 on Property B (Sept. 15 - Dec. 31, 2012)

5 Day Rifle Hunts - $6500 on Property A (Nov. 10 -18, 2012)

5 Day Muzzleloader Hunts - $5800 on Property A (Dec. 1 -31, 2012)

This hunt is held on private properties that total nearly 25,000 acres 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 grow trophy antlers and also draw and hold animals on the properties. The outfitter also has rights to some bordering BLM land.

Two lodges are utilized. The main lodge utilizes multiple ranches for hunting. Lodge “B” sits on a ranch with extensive acreage so the hunting is done right there. Archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts are held. Hunting is done from stands or by spot and stalk.

Hunters having no preference points have about a 75% chance of drawing a buck tag and a 100% chance of drawing with one preference point. There are also limited landowner vouchers available for no additional fee for those that applied in the drawing and were not drawn.

Success rates have been 95%. Bucks have averaged in the mid-160’s with some bucks scoring 190-200+. Hunters typically see many deer along with trophy bucks.

License cost is $349 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 deer.

5 Day Archery Hunt – $5000 at Lodge “B” - (Aug. 25-Sept. 23, 2012)
5 Day Muzzleloader Hunt - $5000 Main Lodge - $5000 Lodge “B” (Sept. 8-16, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 2nd Season $5000 Main Lodge - $5500 Lodge “B” (Oct. 20-24, 2012)
5 Day Rifle Hunt – 3rd Season $5000 Main Lodge - $5500 Lodge “B” (Nov. 3-7, 2012)

See Hunt #49-EMD for Elk/Mule Deer Combo hunts with this outfitter. You can add an elk hunt to the mule deer hunt for slightly more money.

(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)

Here is your chance to take  a mule deer and an antelope on the same hunt.

Located in northeast Wyoming, these private ranches contain excellent populations of antelope and mule deer. Shot opportunity has been 100% for both species. Can be done as an archery hunt or a rifle hunt.

This is a hunt where you can expect to see good numbers of animals along with respectable bucks. Since the outfitter has over 200,000 acres leased, they do not over hunt their ranches. License is by draw but odds have been 100%. Application period is January 1 – March 15. License cost is approximately $300 each for antelope and deer. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

A fun hunt with great western scenery, lots of animals, private cabins, a beautiful lodge, excellent meals and competent guides. By choosing to do this hunt as a combo, you get an extra day to hunt and save $500 off the price of a mule deer and antelope hunt done separately.

Lodging is provided in modern cabins. Meals are served in the main lodge. Airport pick-up and drop-off at Gillette, WY and Rapid City, SD is available for a fee.

Mule Deer / Antelope Combo – Archery Sept. 1-30 and Rifle Oct. 1-20

5 Day Hunt - $4800 - 2 hunters / guide

If you are looking for a trophy muley and sitting on 9 or more preference points (6 for archers), this is an excellent place to cash them in. Colorado residents will need at least 4 points to draw. If you don’t have enough preference points, a limited amount of landowner vouchers are available. This hunt sells out fast so book a year or more in advance.

Shot opportunity has been 100% for the past 10+ years. In 2011, 17 hunters took 18 bucks with an average score of 179.

Hunting is done on public and private land with the vast majority of deer being taken on private ranches. Hunting is done by spot and stalk and stands. Trucks are used to get to hunting locations and then hunting is on foot. This can be an easy hunt or tough hunt depending on the client’s preference and physical abilities.

Camps typically consist of 6-10 hunters with one overlap day between groups. Guiding is listed as 3/1 but is normally 2×1 and is adjusted as hunters tag out.

Non-resident license fees are $349 for deer plus a $10 habitat stamp. Application deadline is April 3, 2012.

Hunts are held during archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons. 2nd season rifle hunts typically see more elk hunters on the first part of the season and more deer hunters on the second half of season. 3rd season is mainly deer hunters.

Includes meals, lodging, guides, caping of deer.

5 Day Hunt - $4500 with drawn tag or $9500 with landowner voucher

Hunt game rich NW Colorado for mule deer. Hunts are conducted on private ranches 95% of the time. These properties contain good numbers of deer and past clients have had 100% shot opportunity. Hunting is by spot and stalk with some stand hunting.

Licenses are obtained via a draw but odds are typically 90% with no preference points. Landowner vouchers are also available for $500 for those that don’t draw or miss the application deadline. The deadline for the Colorado draw is April 3, 2013. The cost for a non-resident deer license is $349 plus a $10 habitat stamp.

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

3 Day Rifle Hunt - $3000 (Oct. 28-30, 2011 and Nov. 11-13, 2011)

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 private ranch hunt has good numbers of mule deer and antelope, so why not hunt both and book a combo hunt? The price is over $1000 less than if you hunt both species on a single species hunt.

Hunting is by spot and stalk. This is a fun hunt with lots of game to see and lots of bucks to choose from. Mule deer score 150-175 with some over 180 B&C. The antelope are typically 13-15 inch.

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

Draw odds are 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for in early July. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

5 Day Hunt – $4800 (Oct. 1 – Oct. 14) or $4800 for 1×1 guiding

Limited openings for 2012 remain.

Hunt in southwest Alberta for trophy mule deer. This hunt takes place primarily on private ranches totaling over 30,000 acres. There is also 100,000 acres of public land available.

This unit has some tremendous mule deer bucks due to a limited amount of resident tags which are by draw only. Limited tags along with a harvest management program by the outfitter has resulted in some tremendous bucks being harvested. It is realistic to harvest a 175 B&C or better buck on this hunt. Bucks up to 200 B&C have been taken.

Hunting is done by walking and spot/stalking or using trucks to glass deer and then plan a stalk to get within range. The country is open grassland with deep draws. The grasslands are bordered by pine forests in the higher elevations. Locating deer is easy to do and seeing good numbers of bucks makes for an enjoyable hunt. Many hunters see 20+ bucks per day.

In addition to excellent rifle hunts, this outfitter has had tremendous success spotting and stalking trophy mule deer in archery season. Some of the biggest bucks are harvested by archers.

After harvesting a mule deer, and depending on guide availability, hunters may add an elk hunt for $750 upfront and a $750 kill fee plus license cost. The elk inhabit the same ranches as the mule deer but have a large home range and are not always on the properties. The bulls are typically raghorn meat bulls with an occasional 6×6.

The outfitter has an 85% repeat client rate so openings are limited. Only four hunters are taken per hunt. Licenses are guaranteed through the outfitter.

Hunt includes: meals, lodging, guides, airport pick-up and drop-off.

6 Day Archery Hunts - $6000 for 2 hunters/guide (both hunters must be from same party)
- $7500 for 1 hunter/guide

6 day Rifle Hunts - $6500 for 2 hunters/guide
- $8000 for 1 hunter/guide

There is a 5% tax and license cost is approximately $250 for deer and $300 for elk.

Hunt the Belle Fourche River drainage along the western slope of the Bear Lodge Mountains. Multiple leased ranches are lightly hunted and managed for trophy class animals.

Bow hunts are held September 1 - 30. Rifle hunts conducted October 1 – 20 and Nov. 1 - 25. Hunting is primarily by spot and stalk.

Bucks typically score from 140-160 with an occasional 170+.  A doe may also be harvested for no extra charge other than the license. Shot opportunity has been 100% for rifle hunters and bow hunters.

Lodging is provided in modern cabins. Meals are served in the main lodge. Airport pick-up and drop-off at Gillette, WY and Rapid City, SD is available for a fee.

Application period for deer license is January 1 - March 15. This unit typically runs 100% on draw odds for deer. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

4 Day Bow Hunt - $3900 (Sept. 1-30) 2 hunters / guide
4 Day Rifle Hunt - $3900 (Oct. 1-20 and Nov. 1- 30) 2 hunters / guide
5 Day Deer / Antelope Combo Hunt -$4900 - Archery or Rifle Season - 2 hunters / guide

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)

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

Mule deer must have at least 4 points on one side. Average score is right around 160 B&C with some better. An added bonus is that a whitetail buck may also be harvested for no additional fee, other than the license cost. Whitetails normally run in the 120-130 B&C range with 150 being the top end.

With such a long season, hunters can choose to hunt bachelor groups of bucks in September or wait until the November rut. Trophy bucks have been taken throughout the season. If taking a whitetail is also a priority, the later season hunts offer a much chance of scoring on a decent buck.

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 will hunt primarily 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 Kalispel, MT., rent a vehicle and drive 2 ½ 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: Mule Deer and Whitetails $125. Licenses subject to 12% tax.

7 Day Hunt - 1 hunter per guide, $4500.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (October 21 - 27), (Nov. 1 -7), (Nov. 9 -15)
7 Day Hunt - 2 hunters per guide, $3800.00 U.S.each (plus 6% GST) same dates as above

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)

This one sells out fast. It is best to book 12-18 months out.

Hunt western South Dakota for trophy mule deer bucks. Multiple game-rich ranches totaling over 100,000 acres are leased by this outfitter. A limited number of hunters are taken and the rifle hunts sell out quickly so please plan accordingly.

Rifle hunting is done by spot and stalk and stand hunting while archers use spot and stalk. The terrain consists of river bottoms, brushy draws, crop fields and food plots. Seeing 50-100 deer a day is not uncommon. This hunt is held in the West River Deer Area west of the Missouri River.

Mule deer rifle tags require a draw with the deadline usually being in April. There is also a 2nd and 3rd application deadline in August for any leftover tags that may be available.

Archery tags are guaranteed and are good for a whitetail or mule deer. The season usually runs from the 3rd week in September through the end of December.

The rifle season starts the 2nd full weekend in November and runs for 16 days.

Included: meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding for rifle hunters and 1×1 for archers, rifle hunters can reserve 1×1 guiding for an additional $200 per day. Closest airport is Rapid City.

Combination hunts offering mule deer / whitetails or mule deer / pheasants are available for an additional fee.

3 Day Rifle Hunt - $3750 (plus 5.5% sales tax)
4 Day Rifle Hunt - $3950 (plus 5.5% sales tax)
5 Day Archery Hunt - $3950 (plus 5.5% sales tax)

Do you want to hunt some of the biggest mule deer bucks anywhere? If so, Sonora, Mexico is THE place to go. No where else will your odds be better of harvesting a 30 inch buck or a buck scoring 180-200+. The way we look at is - you can take several trips somewhere else for the price of this hunt BUT the odds are you will not have the opportunity to kill a buck like the ones killed on this hunt every year.

We are fortunate to be associated with one of Mexico’s finest outfitters who has an outstanding track record for big bucks and satisfied customers. His percentage of repeat hunters is high due to the huge mule deer, customer service and the entire Sonoran experience.

This is not a high-fence hunt but free range. Hunts are conducted on various private ranches all of which have low harvest quotas to ensure future trophies. Hunting is via high-rack trucks and glassing from vantage points.

Hunters fly into Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico where they are picked up and transported to the lodge. At the hunt conclusion, hunters are also driven back to the airport or to a hotel in Hermosillo.

Hunt also includes: lodging (Mexican style houses), meals, beer, trophy care, delivery of your buck to taxidermist in Hermosillo, in field transportation and one guide per hunter.

The outfitter will take care of your paperwork for hunting and weapons licenses, trophy exportation papers or shipping your mounted trophy back to you.

Not included are: cost of hunting permits, hotel accommodations before and after hunt dates, taxidermy, packing, dipping and shipping of trophies, cost of mandatory councilor letter and gun permits. Mule deer license cost is $300 and weapons license is $250. There in no draw required for the mule deer license.

Up to four hunters can be accommodated per hunt.

6 Day Rifle Hunt - $9,500 (mid-December through end of January) 50% deposit to book.

Hunt the high country of west central Colorado. Hunting is on private land or on national forest at around 10,000 feet elevation. This outfitter offers archery and muzzleloader hunts. Muzzleloader success rate has been 100%. This area contains some exceptional bucks. Two of the outfitters archers killed bucks scoring 200 and 205 in 2008.

Guiding options include guided and semi-guided.

The guided hunts are conducted on remote national forest land. Hunters must arrive in shape for the guided hunts and be prepared to hunt all day long.

Semi-guided hunts are held on private land out of tree stands or ground stands. This is a great option for hunters not in top condition. Hunters are dropped off and picked up close to their stands. Some stands are set-up for archery hunters providing close shots. Food plots are planted which attract and hold the animals. Archery and muzzleloader seasons are concurrent for mule deer and elk. A combo hunt is available from this outfitter.

Base camp consists of modern log cabins. Hot showers and excellent meals are provided. This hunt provides all the comforts of home after a day in the mountains.

All hunts are 5 Day Hunts. Non-resident deer license cost is $349 plus a $10 habitat stamp. All deer licenses are by draw and not available over-the-counter. Deadline to apply is first Tuesday in April.

Everyone born in 1949 or after MUST have completed an approved hunter education (safety) course sanctioned by a State, County, or Province BEFORE applying for or purchasing a license. Colorado does honor completion of hunter education (safety) courses in other states.

Muzzleloader - September 11-15, 2010 (Cannot use pelletized powder, smokeless powder, sabots, scopes)
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3500 — or 1 hunter/guide $4300 — Semi-Guided: $2,750

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

Mule Deer / Elk Combo – add $1000 to above prices

Private ranch hunt. Expect to see good numbers of mule deer with bucks scoring 150-175 with a few going into the 180’s.

Methods include glassing and then stalking within shooting range. Success rate has been 100% shot opportunity. Can be done in September with archery gear or in October-November with firearm.

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

Draw odds are near 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

5 Day Hunt - $3800 (Rifle Hunt: Oct. 1 – Nov. 5 & Archery Hunt: Sept. 1-24) ) $100 discount per hunter for husband/wife or parent/child also $100 discount per hunter for groups of 4 or more booking together.

This private ranch hunt is located near Hulett in northeast Wyoming. The terrain varies from river bottoms, grain fields, canyons and peaks. Hunting is by spot and stalk and hiking into canyons to glass. This area is the transition zone between the Black Hills and prairie and is not only scenic but also rich in game.

Bucks average in the 140-150’s with the top end being 170. Success is nearly 100%.

Lodging, meals, 2 hunters/guide, in-field transportion included.

Draw odds are 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. A hunter’s safety card is required for rifle hunters if born after January 1, 1966 - not needed for archery hunters.

4 Day Rifle Hunt - $2,900 (Nov. 1 – 30)

Bowhunt northcentral Wyoming for mule deer bucks in velvet! During this early season hunt the bucks are still traveling in bachelor groups. Methods include stand hunting and stalk and spot. This hunt takes place on private ranches or national forest – depending where the bucks are at that particular time. The outfitter does an enormous of scouting and has the bucks located and ready to hunt.

Harvest success has been 50% with 100% shot opportunity.

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).

Draw odds are near 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. License cost is $326 plus $12.50 conservation stamp. A hunter’s safety card is not required to archery hunt in Wyoming.

5 Day Bowhunt - $2500 (Sept. 1-15)