HUNTING LOCATION & DURATION FOR DEER AND ELK
We are permitted to hunt on four Game Management Units and one BLM area. The three GMUs in the northern section of the Routt National Forest (#4, #441, and #214) have excellent elk and mule deer populations and are in mountainous terrain. They have some areas of thick, black timber, lots of Aspen trees and are integrated with many open parks and meadows.
GMU #214 has a significant advantage in that is a statewide muzzleloader area (easier to draw) and it is also a non-draw archery area (licenses are sold Over-The-Counter).
The BLM area has similar terrain. It offers excellent mule deer hunting (many 28-30' plus bucks) especially in 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. GMU #12 is located in the southern section of the Routt National Forest in the Beaver Flattops area and is southwest of Hayden, CO. This is also a quality elk and deer area.
All these hunt areas are about a 1 -1 1/2 hour drive from Craig, CO and then 1-3 hours on horseback to camp.
All hunting camps are 7 day hunts. This consists of packing into camp on the first day, five full hunting days, and packing out on the last day. Arrangements can be made for longer archery and muzzle hunts for an additional fee. We make every effort to arrange hunt dates to fit your desired times.
Please review the REGULATIONS page for our "Packing With Horses and Mules
Suggestions and Rules" and hunting license information
Hunter's Check List
We recommend being prepared for all types of weather. It varies from 40 degrees to 75 degrees sunny days to very cold ( 5 to 20 degrees below zero)) snowy days and nights. We suggest you layer clothing rather than wearing heavy, bulky clothes. NO NOISY PLASTIC OR NYLON CLOTHING!
Sleeping Bag: Good quality, minimum 4 lb. down or rated for -20 F. The nights are cold and your stove won't burn all night. Pillow is optional (preferably air).
Rifle: We suggest you sight-in at 100-150 yards before coming to camp. We usually have 1 or 2 rifles in camp, so you shouldn't need extra one.
Optional: Small repair kit for weapon, gun cleaning kit, sharpening stone, hand warmer pacs.
We are the premiere Northwestern Colorado Outfitters specializing in Guided Hunts in CO!
We are permitted to hunt on four Game Management Units and one BLM area. The three GMUs in the northern section of the Routt National Forest (#4, #441, and #214) have excellent elk and mule deer populations and are in mountainous terrain. They have some areas of thick, black timber, lots of Aspen trees and are integrated with many open parks and meadows.
GMU #214 has a significant advantage in that is a statewide muzzleloader area (easier to draw) and it is also a non-draw archery area (licenses are sold Over-The-Counter).
The BLM area has similar terrain. It offers excellent mule deer hunting (many 28-30' plus bucks) especially in 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. GMU #12 is located in the southern section of the Routt National Forest in the Beaver Flattops area and is southwest of Hayden, CO. This is also a quality elk and deer area.
All these hunt areas are about a 1 -1 1/2 hour drive from Craig, CO and then 1-3 hours on horseback to camp.
All hunting camps are 7 day hunts. This consists of packing into camp on the first day, five full hunting days, and packing out on the last day. Arrangements can be made for longer archery and muzzle hunts for an additional fee. We make every effort to arrange hunt dates to fit your desired times.
Please review the REGULATIONS page for our "Packing With Horses and Mules
Suggestions and Rules" and hunting license information
Hunter's Check List
We recommend being prepared for all types of weather. It varies from 40 degrees to 75 degrees sunny days to very cold ( 5 to 20 degrees below zero)) snowy days and nights. We suggest you layer clothing rather than wearing heavy, bulky clothes. NO NOISY PLASTIC OR NYLON CLOTHING!
| Hunting License | Hunter Safety Card | Coat/Jacket (light/heavy) |
| Vest (down) | Rain/Snow Gear | Pants/Jeans (light/heavy) |
| Shirts (Cotton/Wool) | Sweater/Sweatshirt | Binoculars |
| Boots - 2 pairs (1 insulated) | Stocking Cap/Hat | Toothbrush & Paste |
| Underwear (regular & insulated) | Sun/Wind Loation | Archery Camoufllage |
| Cotton/Wool Socks (1-2 pairs daily) | Comb/Brush | Prescription Medicines |
| Glaves/Mittens (lined & unlined) | Compass | Game Bags |
| Towels/Washcloth/Soap | Camera & Film | Duffle Bag |
| Water Proof Matches or Lighter | Handkerchiefs | Day Pack/Fanny Pack |
| Repellent (especially in Aug. & Sep.) | Survival Kit | Canteen |
| Food & Supply (Drop Camps only) | Deodorant | Chapstick |
| Glasses - Prescription & Sun, extra pairs | Ammunition | Batteries |
| Blaze Orange Vest or Coat and Hat | Camp Shoes | Bow and Arrows |
| Talcum Powder | Flashlight | Knife & Sheath |
Sleeping Bag: Good quality, minimum 4 lb. down or rated for -20 F. The nights are cold and your stove won't burn all night. Pillow is optional (preferably air).
Rifle: We suggest you sight-in at 100-150 yards before coming to camp. We usually have 1 or 2 rifles in camp, so you shouldn't need extra one.
Optional: Small repair kit for weapon, gun cleaning kit, sharpening stone, hand warmer pacs.
We are the premiere Northwestern Colorado Outfitters specializing in Guided Hunts in CO!
