Hunter Services

Location
We are located in Elk Area #12, which has one of the highest populations of elk in the state of Colorado. However, the best part is that it has been managed for trophy bulls for 20 years. Only bulls with at least 4 points on one antler or better are legal. We are extremely happy with this management. Our hunters have the opportunity to take real trophies. In 2007 we caped 6 of our bulls for mounting and also caped 1 of our bucks for mounting. That same year we had 20 hunters who collected a total of 23 animals, and we also had 7 bulls and 4 bucks that were missed!

Buying Tags, etc.
During the 2nd and 3rd hunts, your elk tags can be bought over the counter at any sporting goods store in Colorado the day prior to the season opening. On the 1st and 4th hunts, licenses will have to be applied for in advance. I will purchase the licenses for you if you so desire. I will need a copy of your driver's license, copy of your hunters safety card if you were born after 1948, and the appropriate fee for the license(s) you desire.

Schedule your arrival...
On all hunts I would like to have the hunters in camp no later than noon the day prior to your hunt.

How do we hunt?
Most of our high ranch hunting is done from horseback and predetermined stands. There are many natural saddles in the mountains where the game regularly cross and also major trails that see regular use. There are also many canyons and areas where we put the hunters on stand and then push the brush and timber to enable the hunters to get a shot. Normally during the later hunts we can expect lots of snow and some pretty cold temperatures. During the late seasons, the deer and elk are normally migrating off the Flat Tops, and some tremendous bucks and bulls are headed for their winter range.

What I will provide...
Arrival Arrangements		If you were to fly in, we will pick you up at the Hayden airport.

Accommodations		Our base camp consists of a 3 bedroom mountain lodge with hot and cold running water, indoor restroom, shower, wood stove heat, bunks with mattresses, blankets, pillows, and ample kitchen facilities. In 1992 we added an additional cabin with 3 bedrooms and another shower/bath.

Guides		There will be a guide for every two hunters unless prior arrangements are made.

Game/Hunter Transportation		I will have saddle and pack horses and two four-wheel drive vehicles for game and hunter transportation.

Game Processing		All gutting, caping, and quartering will be done by us if you so desire. There is an excellent processing plant in Craig, CO. If you wish to get your game processed professionally we will take it to the processor for you.

Wholesome Fixin's		We will provide good wholesome food to include: steaks, roasts, pork chops, and chicken in the evening, a hearty mountain breakfast, and a sack lunch for noon.

110% Honest Effort		*My staff and I will provide 110% honest effort to give a safe "first class"* quality hunt. All hunts will be "fair chase." Please contact my references.**

Communications		We will have a cellular telephone in camp during the hunting season. The phone number is 970-846-3780.

Hunting Apparel & Necessities
sleeping bag	1 pair camp shoes	2 pair gloves, 1 pair mittens
6 pair wool socks	underwear	2 pair longjohns
2 pair jeans or hunting pants.	2 wool shirts or sweaters.	2 cotton or flannel shirts
1 coat	hunting hat and watch hat (stocking)	2 towels and shave gear
handkerchiefs	rifle & 40 rounds ammo	Colorado hunting license for your season
1 pair leather boots and leather treatment	cigarettes, beer, liquor, any other personal requirements	NOTE: Beer and liquor are to be consumed only in the evening!
Day pack containing: chap stick, flashlight and batteries, sunglasses, sunscreen, lighter and fluid, camera and film, binoculars, knife and whetstone, ammunition holder or belt, small canteen or bota, compass, rain suit
Colorado Law: You must have 500 sq. inches of solid fluorescent orange material in an outer garment above the waist, part of which must be a hat or head covering visible from all directions while hunting. Camouflage orange is not legal. If you were born after 1949, you must have a hunter's safety card and must carry it with you while hunting.

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