Johnny R. Buck
Hunting Advisor/Booking Coordinator
Phone: (540) 775-3225    E-mail: jrbca@crosslink.net

For the ultimate hunting experience!

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. 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, muledeer and antelope hunts on the Spearpoint Ranch in Northwest Colorado on 200,000 acres.

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ROUTT NATIONAL FOREST - UNIT 12 - Archery Elk is by draw only, 1-2 preference points required.
Muzzleloader Elk is also by draw only, 6-7 preference points required.

Archery-elk/deer limited draw - 1x2	$3200	5 days (7 out)	08/25-09/23
semi-guided	$2500	5 days (7 out)	08/25-09/23
Muzzleloader - limited draw - 1x2	$3600	5 days (7 out)	09/08-09/12
semi-guided	$2900	5 days (7 out)	09/08-09/12
Rifle - limited draw bull elk only - 1x2	$3600	5 days (7 out)	10/13-10/17
semi-guided	$2900	5 days (7 out)	10/13-10/17
Muzzleloader or Archery spike camp - 1x6	$2900	5 days (7 out)	Aug-Nov

ARCHERY/RIFLE TROPHY ELK HUNTS-GMU 2/10/201 (minimum 15 preference pts. to draw a bull elk tag,
but we may have landowner vouchers available to sell for a guaranteed elk tag) In these areas expect to see
300-390 B&C class bulls.

Trophy limited elk

$5200-1x1 $4200-1x2

7 days

Aug-Nov

PRIVATE RANCH HUNTS-UNITS 3/11/211 - Archery Elk can be purchased across the counter.....
Muzzleloader Elk is by draw only and requires 1-3 preference points. Deer in Colorado is by draw only,
regardless of unit.

Archery-unlimited elk, fully guided - 1x2	$3200	5 days	Aug-Sept
Archery-unlimited elk, semi-guided - 1x6	$2500	5 days	Aug-Sept
Muzzleloader-limited elk-fully guided - 1x2	$3600	5 days	09/08-09/12
Rifle-unlimited elk, fully guided - 1x2	$2900	5 days	10/13-11/07
Rifle-unlimited elk only - 1x2	$3600	5 days	10/20-11/07
Rifle-unlimited elk only - 1x4	$3200	5 days	10/15-11/07
Muzzleloader or Archery spike camp - 1x6	$2900	5 days	Aug-Nov
Rifle-cow elk (units 3/10/11) - 1x4	$2000	5 days	11/14-12/30
Late cow elk (units 3/10/11) - 1x4	$1300	3 days	12/01-12/31
Horse Rental	$ 400	up to 7 days
Non-hunters	$1000

Drop camps - (minimum of 2 hunters) available in Unit 12, regardless of weapon, 5 days, August - November:

Deluxe drop camp - $1800 per hunter (2 person minimum, 3-6 people $1500 each), includes everything you need except food, sleeping bag and personal gear.

Pack-in service drop camp - $1000 per hunter, meat packing service - additional $200 per animal.

Private land drop camp - accommodates 8 hunters, 4 minimum, lodging is in modern house trailer with kitchen (no food supplied)....$500 per person, 7 days, November-December. Hunters must supply own transportation (4-wheel drive or ATV) for hunts in units 2/3/10/11.

PRICE  INCLUDES:	Guided Hunts
	Lodging at base camp, except for private ranch hunts, hunters stay in modern house trailer.
	All meals, animal(s) field dressed, meat cut up, packed out and taken for processing.
	Deluxe Drop Camps
	Wall tents, cots, cooking gear & firewood, drinking water
	Game packing and orientation of the area
	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 (no airport pickup)
	Meat processing costs
	License fees: Non-resident* $301 Deer tags obtained by draw only--must apply by 4/1, $103.00 (Youth) Deer, Elk, Antelope---$495.00 1st season limited elk tag, must apply by 4/1. 2nd,3rd & 4th elk season tags unlimited, can be purchased across the counter upon arrival in Colorado $501.00 Bull elk/$251.00 Cow elk

CONDITIONS:	Deposits required to book hunt (50% - non-refundable), balance due upon arrival.
	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.

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Hunt #1
Archery trophy Mule Deer	7 days	8/30-9/28	8/31	9/06
Hunt #2
Muzzleloader Deer & Elk	7 days	9/13-9/21	9/12	9/18

1 guide per 1 hunter - $4700 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
	Cots with foam mattresses
	All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) cook provided
	Packing out trophies and trophy care
	Everything needed to pack-in to camp

PRICE  EXCLUDES:	Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
	Personal gear
	Muzzleloader licenses for elk and deer are by drawing only with an April 1st
	deadline for application. Muzzleloader elk permits normally take 2-4 preference points to draw.
	Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with 1 preference point.
	Archery elk licenses are unlimited.
	License fee - $501 (bull elk), $251 (cow elk), $301 (mule deer)
	Archery deer licenses are on a drawing with a April 1st deadline for application.

CONDITIONS:	Horse pack-in (16 miles)
	Rugged hunting terrain
	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.

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Archery
Hunt #1 Trophy Hunt 1x2	7 days	$3450	8/30-9/28	9/20	9/26

Unlimited either sex elk licenses, deer & bear license by draw

Muzzleloader
Hunt #1 Trophy Hunt 1x2	7 days	$3850	9/13-9/21	9/12	9/18

Elk, deer and bear licenses by draw only

Rifle
Hunt #1 Elk/Bear 1x2	7 days	$4000	10/11-10/15	10/10	10/16

Bull elk, cow elk and bear licenses by draw

Hunt #2 Elk/Mule deer/Bear 1x2

7 days

$4000

10/18-10/26

10/17

10/23

Unlimited bull elk/cow --- bear and deer licenses by draw

Hunt #3 Elk/Mule deer/Bear 1x2

7 days

$4000

11/01-11/07

10/31

11/06

Unlimited bull elk/cow --- bear and deer licenses by draw

Hunt #4 Elk/Mule deer 1x2

7 days

$3850

11/12-11/16

11/11

11/17

Bull elk/cow and deer licenses by draw

All hunts are 1 guide per 2 hunters

Additional days when available $400 per day per person

PRICE  INCLUDES:	Tent accommodations with wood burning stoves
	Cots with foam mattresses
	All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) cook provided
	Packing out trophies and trophy care
	Everything needed to pack-in to camp
	1 guide per 2 hunters

PRICE  EXCLUDES:	Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
	Personal gear
	All draw licenses application deadline is April 1st
	Muzzleloader elk permit normally takes 2-4 preference points to draw.
	Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with 1 preference pt.
	License fee - $501 (bull elk), $251 (cow elk), $301 (mule deer)

CONDITIONS:	Horse pack-in (approximately 8 miles)
	Rugged hunting terrain
	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.

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Archery Deer/Elk/Bear
(Standard drop camps)	$1250	8 days	8/30-9/28
		(includes pack in/out
Muzzleloader Deer/Elk/Bear
(Standard drop camps)	$1250	8 days	9/13-9/21
		(includes pack in/out
Rifle
Hunt #1 Elk & Bear
Both licenses by draw*	see below	5 days	10/11-10/15
Hunt #2 Elk &/or Mule deer & Bear
Unlimited Elk license --- bear and Mule deer      licenses by draw*	see below	7 days	10/18-10/26
Hunt #3 Elk &/or Mule deer & Bear
Unlimited Elk license --- bear and Mule deer      licenses by draw*	see below	7 days	11/01-11/07
Hunt #4 Elk &/or Muledeer
Both licenses by draw*	see below	5 days	11/12-11/16

Drop Camp Hunt Prices ---- 2 hunters- $1750 each, 3-6 hunters- $1500 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
	Packing out trophies and trophy care
	Everything that is needed to pack-in to camp

PRICE  EXCLUDES:	Transportation to and from origination to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
	Personal gear
	Muzzle loader and Archery license for elk ($501), cow elk ($251) and mule deer ($301) are by draw only
	with a deadline date for submitting application, April 1st.
	Muzzleloader elk permit normally takes 2-4 preference points to draw.
	Muzzleloader deer permits usually are drawn the first year or with 1 preference pt.
	Unlimited archery and elk bear permits

CONDITIONS:	50% deposit required to secure booking with balance due 30 days prior to arrival
	Rugged hunting terrain
	Horse pack-in (approx. 8 miles)
	NOTE: All pack-in/pack-out dates will be confirmed prior to hunts. Changes could occur due to bookings.
	References available upon request

Private Ranch (Taylor & Snowball Ranches) Cow Elk Hunt - Seven day hunts, maximum of 4 hunters per 7-day period. --- Sept 24 thru Oct 8 and Nov 23 thru Dec16. Semi-guided -- hunter provides all lodging, meals and transportation to the ranch. Packing out of game and getting animals to the processing plant included. License is by drawing with a deadline of 4/1 to apply. 100% success in drawing the license. Hunt Code is 'EF 077 P 5 R'. $2200 per person.