License Information
DRAW PERMIT DEADLINE - APRIL 6, 2010
OTC licenses must be obtained by midnight of the day before that season
opens.
(Some years extra or additional cow licenses may be purchased OTC at a
reduced cost - call CO DOW to see if available).
For any questions regarding licenses contact Colorado
Division of Wildlife Central Region
6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 303-297-1192, or visit their web site at:
www.wildlife.state.co.us
2010 Non-resident License Fees - These will be decided by DOW at either the Feb. or March commission meetings in Denver. The 2010 Big Game Applications and regulations book should be available by mid-late February from the DOW.
**IMPORTANT: To purchase a Colorado hunting license, all persons born
on or after January 1, 1949 must successfully complete a hunter safety
course. A certificate attesting to successful completion of an approved
course must be presented at the time of hunting license purchase. Appropriate
training certification from other states are honored when Issued by state
agencies.
Beaver Creek Outfitters
Packing With Horses and Mules
Suggestions - Rules
Everything we take in to the wilderness has to be packed on horses or mules in panniers (large canvas bags that hang on the pack saddle). Overpacking is the biggest problem we have. Too much "stuff" is brought along that never gets worn, eaten or used. It's important to keep both bulk and weight as low as possible, so the pack animals don't get worn out and sore from overpacking.
1. Think about what you really need to take and what you can do without.
2. We try to limit clients to a maximum of one pack horse per two clients (40-45 lbs. max for each summer client - up to 60 lbs. for each hunter, not including sleeping bags or weapon. This also does not include food for drop camps.
3. All gear should be packed in soft duffle-type bags. NO HARD SUITCASES OR ONES WITH RIGID FRAMES OR WHEELS. DUFFLE BAGS NEED TO BE LESS THAN 30 IN. LONG TO FIT PANNIERS. We prefer two small bags to one large bag.
4. Sleeping bags should be warm enough for the time of year. Ideally, down or Hollofil bags work best. These will stuff well into a smaller sack. They are smaller and less bulky. Summer nights are chily (30 or 45 degrees) - fall nights are colder (30 to -20 degrees).
5. Hunters - we will no longer pack in any hard or rigid bow or rifle cases. We supply scabbards for both. Arrows and bow supplies fit well into PVC pipe cases (please keep to 30" or less in length). Tree stands are heavy, very bulky to pack and are rarely used in the wilderness. PLEASE, NO TREE STANDS.
6. Food for drop camps should take no more than one pack horse for every 2-3 hunters or twopack horses for every 4-6 hunters. We will be glad to send food lists, suggested menus and packing suggestions.
Beaver Creek Outfitters
19362 Glacier Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
218-368-3679
beaverck@gmail.com