COLORADO
Outfitter #1
This Outfitter operates out of the Craig/Maybelle, Colorado area and is family-owned and operated,
who have 50 years combined outdoor experience. They offer hunts for Elk, Deer, Bear and Antelope
in the fall for Archery, Muzzle-loader and Rifle seasons and are permitted to guide in GMU's:
1,2,3,10,11,12,131,201,211,421,521. Operating in the White River, Gunnison, Grand Mesa and
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests under special use permits from the U.S.F.S. and permits from
B.L.M. We are an equal opportunity service provider ~~ Reg #1786, bonded, insured and first aid/
CPR certified. In late Fall and Winter they also offer Lion hunts with a well-trained pack of Lion
dogs, conducted by 4x4 pickups and horse back. They provide fully guided hunts and deluxe drop camp
hunts. Private ranch and BLM hunts for antelope are in units 2/3/11/201/211. Most hunters
experience 100% shooting opportunity. Success rate normally runs 100%. We also offer elk, mule
deer and antelope hunts on the Spearpoint Ranch in Northwest Colorado. Fully guided hunts are 1
guide per 1-2 hunters, semi-guided is 1 guide per 4-6 hunters.
| CATEGORY |
PACKAGE PRICE |
HUNT DATES |
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| GUIDED HUNTS (Elk and/or Deer) |
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| Archery |
$2600 each |
08/28-09/01, 09/04-09/08 |
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$3500 each |
09/11-09/15, 09/22-09/26 |
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| Muzzleloader |
$3500 each |
09/11-09/15 |
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| Rifle |
$3500 each |
10/16-10/20, 10/23-10/27, |
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11/06-11/10, 11/16-11/20 |
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| PACK-IN SEMI-GUIDED CAMPS (Elk and/or Deer) |
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| Muzzleloader and Rifle |
$2500 per person |
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| PACK-IN DROP CAMPS |
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| Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle |
$2000 each (party of 2-3) |
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$1700 each (party of 4) |
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| DRIVE-IN DROP CAMPS (Game packing not included) |
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| Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle |
$1000 each (party of 2-6) |
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| TROPHY HUNTS (Units 1,2,10 & 201 |
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| Rifle (7-day Elk or 5-day Mule Deer) |
$4500 each - Bull Elk (takes 18+ pref. points) |
10/01-10/07 |
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$3500 each - Mule Deer (takes 12+ pref. points) |
11/06-11/12, 11/16-11/20 |
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| GUIDED OUT OF RANCH COW ELK HUNTS |
$1500 each person (4-6 people $1200 each-3 days) |
Mid Nov-Dec |
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| Horse Rental |
$ 400 |
up to 7 days |
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| Non-hunters in camp (does not include drop camps) |
$300 per day |
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| PRICE INCLUDES: |
Guided Hunts |
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Lodging at base camp, except for private ranch hunts,
hunters stay in modern house trailer. |
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All meals, animal(s) field dressed, meat cut up, packed
out and taken for processing. |
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Deluxe Drop Camps |
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Wall tents, cots, cooking gear & firewood, drinking
water |
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Game packing and orientation of the area
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Hunters packed-in to remote area 1 riding and 1 packing
horse/mule per hunter |
| PRICE EXCLUDES: |
Transportation to and from origination to Craig, Colorado |
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Meat processing costs |
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License fees: Non-resident Deer tags obtained by draw only--must
apply by 4/1, $103.75 (Youth) Deer/Elk/Antelope---
1st season limited elk tag, must apply by
4/7. 2nd,3rd & 4th elk season tags unlimited, can be purchased across the
counter upon
arrival in Colorado -- Bull Elk-$549.00/Cow Elk-$254.00/Mule Deer-$329.00/Bear-$254/Antelope-$329.00
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| CONDITIONS: |
Deposits required to book hunt (50% - non-refundable), balance due upon
arrival. |
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References available upon request |
Outfitter #2
Hunting Package #1 (Deer and/or Elk)-These hunts take place in
the Weminuche Wilderness of Colorado and are horse pack-in hunts 16 miles to a base camp at 11,500'
altitude. These hunts are designed to accommodate a maximum of 4 hunters. The terrain is very
rugged and the area has produced quality 6x6 and 5x5 bull elk and 25"-30" mule deer bucks. We have
enjoyed a higher than average success ratio in the past and have had a high percentage of sightings
of animals. Your success will depend on your ability and weather at the time of the hunt. Hunts
are 5 day hunts, 7 days out.
| CATEGORY |
DURATION |
SEASON DATES |
PACK IN |
PACK OUT |
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| Hunt #1 |
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| Archery trophy Mule Deer |
7 days |
8/29-9/27 |
9/4 |
9/10 |
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| Hunt #2 |
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| Muzzleloader Deer & Elk |
7 days |
9/12-9/20 |
9/11 |
9/17 |
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| 1 guide per 1 hunter - $4650 per person |
| 1 guide per 2 hunters - $4200 per person |
| Additional days when available $400 per day per person |
| PRICE INCLUDES: |
Tent accommodations with wood burning stoves |
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Cots with foam mattresses |
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) cook provided |
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Packing out trophies and trophy care |
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Everything needed to pack-in to camp |
| PRICE EXCLUDES: |
Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
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Personal gear |
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Muzzleloader licenses for elk and deer are by drawing only with an
April 1st |
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deadline for application. Muzzleloader elk permits normally take 2-4 preference points to draw. |
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Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with 1 preference point. |
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Archery elk licenses are unlimited. |
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License fee - $526 (bull elk), $251 (cow elk), $316 (mule deer) |
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Archery deer licenses are on a drawing with a April 7th deadline for application. |
| CONDITIONS: |
Horse pack-in (16 miles) |
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Rugged hunting terrain |
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References available upon request |
Hunting Package #2 (Deer, Elk and/or Bear) - These hunts take place in the Piedra Wilderness packed in
approximately 8 miles to a base camp at 9000' altitude. These hunts are designed to accommodate a maximum of 6 hunters. The terrain is from mild to rugged
and covered with spruce, aspen and meadows throughout the hunting territory. The area has produced a lot of 6x6 and 5x5 bull elk and a moderate number of
quality mule deer bucks. We have enjoyed a higher than average success ratio in the past and have had a high percentage of sightings of animals. Your success
will depend on your ability and weather at the time of the hunt. Our method of hunting is from bugling, cow calling, stalking and some tree stand hunting whichever
we feel may be the most successful. Our archers have a harvest of 20-30%, some hunts have 50% shot taken. Muzzleloader hunts have averaged over 50% ratio.
Our rifle hunters have enjoyed an overall 40-50% ratio on deer & elk and some hunts 60-80% and higher ratio with 100% game sightings on all hunts.
| CATEGORY |
DURATION |
PRICE |
SEASON DATES |
PACK IN |
PACK OUT |
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| Archery |
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| Hunt #1 Trophy Hunt 1x2 |
7 days |
$3650 |
8/29-9/27 |
9/21 |
9/27 |
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Unlimited either sex elk licenses, deer & bear license by draw
| Muzzleloader |
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| Hunt #1 Trophy Hunt 1x2 |
7 days |
$4000 |
9/12-9/20 |
9/11 |
9/17 |
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| Elk, deer and bear licenses by draw only |
| Rifle |
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| Hunt #1 Elk/Bear 1x2 |
7 days |
$4000 |
10/10-10/14 |
10/9 |
10/15 |
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| Bull elk, cow elk and bear licenses by draw |
| Hunt #2 Elk/Mule deer/Bear 1x2 |
7 days |
$4000 |
10/17-10/25 |
10/16 |
10/22 |
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Unlimited bull elk/cow --- bear and deer licenses by draw
| Hunt #3 Elk/Mule deer/Bear 1x2 |
7 days |
$4000 |
10/31-11/06 |
10/30 |
11/05 |
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Unlimited bull elk/cow --- bear and deer licenses by draw
| Hunt #4 Elk/Mule deer 1x2 |
7 days |
$3850 |
11/11-11/15 |
11/10 |
11/16 |
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Bull elk/cow and deer licenses by draw
| All hunts are 1 guide per 2 hunters |
| Additional days when available $450 per day per person |
| PRICE INCLUDES: |
Tent accommodations with wood burning stoves |
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Cots with foam mattresses |
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) cook provided |
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Packing out trophies and trophy care |
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Everything needed to pack-in to camp |
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1 guide per 2 hunters |
| PRICE EXCLUDES: |
Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
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Personal gear |
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All draw licenses application deadline is April 1st |
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Muzzleloader elk permit normally takes 2-4 preference points to draw. |
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Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with
1 preference pt. |
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License fee - $526 (bull elk), $251 (cow elk), $316 (mule deer) |
| CONDITIONS: |
Horse pack-in (approximately 8 miles) |
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Rugged hunting terrain |
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References available upon request |
Hunting Package #3 (Elk, Mule Deer and Black Bear) - Deluxe drop camps consist of our packing you and your personal gear and groceries to any of four remote camp locations in Colorado. We furnish all camping equipment necessary to run your camp. A list of exact equipment will be furnished to your group at the time of booking. We also have these camps completely set up and ready to go including a supply of pre-cut wood. We furnish the saddle horse and one pack animal for you and your personal gear to and from our camp and have our packer check your camp at a prearranged time. Our package also includes the packing out of any game you have harvested. We will pack out game from point of kill providing we can get a pack animal to the site. Camp locations are approximately 8500' in mountainous terrain with a mixture of aspen, spruce and meadows. Camps will accommodate 6 hunts maximum and are 2-8 miles from the trailhead. Our hunters have enjoyed an average of 30-40% harvest and have had as high as 75% depending on the hunter's condition and weather. The pack-in and out dates are crucial to serving all our camps better. We can no longer pack out early or change dates, due to man power, pack animals and saddle horses required for early pack outs. Archery & Muzzleloaders, minimum of 2 and maximum of 6, we will furnish with 2 tree stands, depending on size of group.
| CATEGORY |
PACKAGE PRICE |
DURATION |
SEASON DATES |
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| Archery Deer/Elk/Bear |
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| (Standard drop camps) |
$1350 |
8 days |
8/29-9/27 |
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(includes pack in/out |
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| Muzzleloader Deer/Elk/Bear |
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| (Standard drop camps) |
$1350 |
8 days |
9/12-9/20 |
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(includes pack in/out |
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| Rifle |
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| Hunt #1 Elk & Bear |
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| Both licenses by draw* |
see below |
5 days |
10/10-10/14 |
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| Hunt #2 Elk &/or Mule deer & Bear |
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| Unlimited Elk license --- bear and Mule deer licenses by draw* |
see below |
7 days |
10/17-10/25 |
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| Hunt #3 Elk &/or Mule deer & Bear |
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| Unlimited Elk license --- bear and Mule deer licenses by draw* |
see below |
7 days |
10/31-11/06 |
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| Hunt #4 Elk &/or Muledeer |
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| Both licenses by draw* |
see below |
5 days |
11/11-11/15 |
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Drop Camp Hunt Prices ---- 2 hunters- $2000 each, 3-6 hunters- $1600 each
| * Camps: |
| Camp 1 - Davis Creek in 3 1/2 miles |
| Camp 2 - Lost Elk Springs in 2 1/2 miles |
| Camp 3 - Ford Springs in 6 miles |
| Camp 4 - Beaver Ponds in 8 miles |
| PRICE INCLUDES: |
Deluxe Drop Camp-all camping equipment furnished |
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Packing out trophies and trophy care |
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Everything that is needed to pack-in to camp |
| PRICE EXCLUDES: |
Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
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Personal gear |
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Muzzle loader and Archery license for elk ($526), cow elk ($251) and mule deer ($316) are by draw only |
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with a deadline date for submitting application, April 1st. |
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Muzzleloader elk permit normally takes 2-4 preference points to draw. |
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Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with
1 preference pt. |
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Unlimited archery and elk bear permits |
| CONDITIONS: |
50% deposit required to secure booking with balance due 30 days prior to arrival |
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Rugged hunting terrain |
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Horse pack-in (approx. 8 miles) |
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NOTE: All pack-in/pack-out dates will be confirmed prior to hunts. Changes
could occur due to bookings. |
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References available upon request |
Private Ranch (Taylor & Snowball Ranches) Elk, Deer, Bear Hunt - Minimum of 2 hunters,
maximum of 4 hunters per 7-day period. --- hunt #1 - 10/10-10/14, hunt #2 - 10/17-10/25, hunt #3 - 10/31-11/6, hunt #4 - 11/11-11/15. We furnish single room
cabin w/fireplace for lodging which can be reached by 4-wheel drvie vehicle in the early hunts. We suggest an ATV w/ 4-wheel drive in later hunts. We will pack
out any game you have taken and get it to your vehicle. A list of exact equipmenet that we provide (i.e., cots, cookware, etc.) will be furnished to your group at
the time of booking w/us. You, the hunter will provide your personal gear and license. License is by drawing with a deadline of 4/7 to apply. 100% success in
drawing the license. Hunt Code is 'EF 077 P 5 R'. 2 hunters - $2250 per person, 3-4 hunters - $2000 per person.
