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HUNT INFORMATION

Mule Deer harvestd on one of our private ranches

GUIDED HUNTS:

ELK, MULE DEER AND BEAR

All of our hunts are 100% Fair Chase on prime private ranch property and BLM Lands.  All of our hunts are on a limited basis to properly manage the quality of our big game herds on the lands we lease.  Elk hunts are mostly spot and stalk with some tree stand and ground blind setups as well as calling during the rut.  Rag-horns to 330-340 B&C bull elk can be expected in these units.  We use 4x4 vehicles and ATV's to access different places on the ranches and then hike on foot from there.  We do a lot of glassing especially during the Mule Deer hunts.  Mule Deer will range from 160-200 B&C or larger.  We lease many different properties in GMU's 52, 53, 62, 63, 65 & 521 and are permitted for all BLM land in these units as well.  (*All or part of this operation is conducted on public lands under special permission from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management*)      We also offer fully guided rifle bear hunts in the month of September, or you can harvest a bear during your elk or deer hunt for a $800 trophy fee.  Color phase bears are very common. You will stay in our spacious, clean 4 bedroom/2 bathroom hunting camp. Our full-service cook will prepare three meals each day along with many snack foods and drinks.  We provide clean bedding, towels, and we can accommodate most individuals with different physical capabilities. 

We also offer fully guided mountain lion hunts from Dec. 1 to March 31. Meals and lodging are not included in the hunt price due to always changing locations.

TERMS OF THE GUIDED HUNTS:

Hunts are typically 2 on 1 with 1 on 1 hunts available for an additional fee.  Archery, 1st season, and 4th season hunts are 5 days and 2nd and 3rd season hunts are 4 days.  We provide airport pickup and drop-off from Montrose, CO (MTJ) or you can fly into Grand Junction, CO (GJT) and rent a car to drive to Hotchkiss, CO.  We retrieve your trophy from the field and transport it to the local processor and taxidermist if desired. Caping, processing and taxidermy costs are client responsibility and are not included in the hunt price.  If you wish to leave your meat for local donation, you must still pay for the processing.   

Deposit and Refund Policy

50% of the hunting fee is required as deposit to reserve a hunt.  Balance of the total fee is due in cash, check or Money Order upon arrival in camp.  The deposit is non-refundable, except when a tag is not successfully drawn, or a replacement cannot be found.  A written contract is required and will be provided when the hunt is booked.

EQUIPMENT LIST

RIFLE HUNTERS:
Rifle: sighted 1" high at 200 yards
Clothing & 2 pairs of Good Hiking Boots
Lightweight & Heavy Jacket
Gloves & Warm Socks
Hunting License
Hunters Safety Card
Weapon to be used on hunt
Orange Vest & Hat (Rifle & Muzzleloader Hunters/State Law)
Day Pack or Fanny Pack
Camera
Binoculars
Extra Ammunition
Hunting Knife
Cooler for Transporting Meat Home
Range Finder
Shooting Sticks
(Clothing requirements may vary depending on the time of year, contact outfitter first.)  

ARCHERY HUNTERS:
Spare Strings
Sight Pins
String Wax
Small Tool Kit
Scent Cover-up
Plenty of Camouflage
Practice Targets
Calls

Mountain Lion Hunters:
Hunter safety card/Hunting license

Weapon to be used on hunt

Extra Ammunition
Heavy Jacket & Pants

Long Underwear/thermals
Warm gloves/socks
Hunting Pack
Camera
Hunting Knife

Cooler for transporting meat
Calls

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