Colorado elk, mule deer, moose and black bear hunts GMU 18, 28

Years of experience dates us back to being the first big game hunting outfitter in Colorado to offer commercial guided elk, mule deer, moose and black bear hunts within our permitted area of Colorado's Arapaho National Forest. Archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts with fully guided or economy hunts. It's real, fair chase big game hunting at its best! We have Semi-guided Elk and Deer Hunts reduced down to only $ 1745!

You will be hunting the game rich Arapaho National Forest, GMU018 and GMU028 based just outside of Granby Colorado. Our area is rough, steep, and accessible only by foot, boat, or horseback. This remote area holds many trophy elk, mule deer, moose and bear.

We accommodate up to eight (8) hunters in camp per hunt and offer both fully guided and semi-guided economy hunts for elk and mule deer during archery, muzzleloader, and rifle season. You may also have an opportunity to do some fishing, so be sure and get your license, just in case you fill your tag early!

Some questions we use to tailor make your hunt the way you would enjoy it to be we ask the following questions then build from there.

What is your first choice hunting date(s)? 

What is your second choice hunting date(s)?

In total, how many people are in your group?

How many members of your group will be hunting?

If any, how many are children?

What type of hunt are you interested in?

Which area do you want to hunt? 

Have you hunted Colorado before?

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We suggest that you bring the following gear /equipment for your big game hunt in Colorado's magnificent Arapaho National Forest Wilderness. Whether you are packing hunting gear for elk, mule deer, moose or bear you'll appreciate your hunt more if you're prepared to have both a productive hunt as well as a comfortable one. 

 Weapon 

 Soft case for weapon 

 Ammunition 

 All tags and licenses 

 Knife 

 Binoculars and or range-finder 

 Eyeglasses (2 pairs) 

 Sunglasses 

 Game bags 

 Sleeping bag (minus 20 degree rating recommended) and pillow if needed 

 Two pairs of hunting boots & one pair of comfortable camp shoes (all waterproof) 

 Rain / snow gear 

 Hunter orange vest and hat 

 Cigarette lighter / waterproof matches 

 Camera 

 Flashlight & extra batteries 

 Compass or GPS unit 

 Backpack 

 Insulated underwear and at least 5-6 pairs of warm socks 

 Work and/or riding gloves (2 - 3 pair) 

 Hat 

 Heavy and lightweight jackets 

 Washcloth, towel, & personal toiletries 

 Medications 

 Water bottle / canteen 

 Pants (wool), shirts and or sweater (at least 3 sets) 

We recommend that you pack all you hunting gear in duffel bags for transport by horseback. 

Our hunts begin at a trail head and we pack back into the scouted location that we have previously set up camp.

Option 1

Fully Guided Back Country Pack-in Wilderness Elk, Deer, Moose or Bear Hunts

2012 Fully Guided Hunts Include: Guide, three meals a day, tents, cots, stoves, use of horses during hunts (as required), pack in and pack out and game retrieval. All hunts will be 7 day trips – 5 actual hunt days – 2 days to pack in and out.

NEW! If fully guided clients wish to furnish their own food and do the cooking themselves, we now offer a $150.00 discount per paid hunt. 

A 50% deposit is required to secure your hunt. Final payment is due 65 days before hunt.

Fully Guided Back Country Pack-in Wilderness Elk, Deer, or Bear Hunts 

Hunter(s) to Guide Ratio: 

 2-3 on 1

  1 on 1 

Archery 

Elk & Mule Deer 

(Either Sex)

 7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $3,395 $3,945 

2012 Camp Openings August 24th through August 30th

(Deer and Elk Only)

September 7th through September 13th 

Deer, Elk and Bear (Moose also available on this date, draw only) 

September 18th through September 24th 

Deer, Elk and Bear (Moose also available on this date, draw only) 

Elk tags are over the counter

All deer are draw only

Moose

Draw Only

We now offer semi and fully guided moose hunts. Ask us about it!

 September 9th through September 15th 

Call for booking dates fully guided $4,095.00

Muzzleloading

(Draw Only)

Elk or Deer 

 September 7th through September 13th 

7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $3,395 / $3,945

 Fully guided $3,895.00

 Moose September 9th through September 15th 

 Fully guided $4,095.00 

  Rifle 

 7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $3,395 $3,945

Elk

October 12th - October 18th Draw Only All deer tags are draw only 

Deer, Bear, Elk 1st Rifle Limited Draw 

October 12th through October 18th 

2nd Rifle (over the counter) 

October 21st through October 27th

3rd Rifle (over the counter) 

November 2nd through November 8th 

Moose

(Draw Only)

We now offer semi and fully guided moose hunts. Ask us about it!

 Several hunt dates available throughout the season September 30th through October 15th

Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip (5 actual hunt days.) $4,095.00 

* * * ALL ADDITIONAL DAYS AT $375.00 EACH * * *

 We offer a pack-in/out service and game retrieval within our permitted area. Fee is $250.00 per horse, per trip. No additional charge for the wrangler/guide.

Option 2 

Economy Semi-Guided Elk or Mule Deer Hunts

(8 Clients per camp) 

2012 Semi-Guided Hunts Include: tents, cots, stoves, cooking gear (pots and pans, plates, cups, utensils etc.) coolers, condiments, coffee. We pack you, your personal gear and food, in and out of camp. Hunters must field dress and quarter their own game and get it to a horse accessible trail.  

NOT included: Camp cook or food. All hunts will be 7 day trips – 5 actual hunt days – one day each to pack in and out.

Semi-Guided Elk, Mule Deer & Moose Hunts

 Semi-guided hunts on permitted BLM (no horses) Semi-guided hunts within permitted wilderness area  

Archery 

Elk & Mule Deer 

(Either Sex) 7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $1,745 

$2,245

Camp Openings August 24th through August 30th

(Deer and Elk Only)

September 7th through September 13th 

Deer, Elk and Bear (Moose also available on this date, draw only) 

September 18th through September 24th 

Deer, Elk and Bear (Moose also available on this date, draw only) 

 Tags over the counter

All deer are Draw Only 

Moose September 19th - 25th 

Call for booking dates    

Muzzleloading

Elk, Deer, Moose September 7th through September 13th 

7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $1,745 $2,245

Dates September 19th - September 15th (Draw Only) 

Rifle 7 day trip (5 actual hunting days) $1,745 

$2,245

Elk October 14th - October 20th   First Season (Draw Only) 

Deer, Bear, Elk 1st Rifle Limited Draw 

October 12th through October 18th 

2nd Rifle (over the counter) 

October 21st through October 27th

3rd Rifle (over the counter) 

November 2nd through November 8th All Deer tags are draw only 

Moose

(Draw Only)

We now offer semi and fully guided moose hunts. Ask us about it!

 Several hunt dates available throughout the season September 30th through October 15th

Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip (5 actual hunt days.) $1,745 $2,245 

* * * ALL ADDITIONAL DAYS AT $375.00 EACH * * *

We will offer a pack-in/out service and game retrieval within our permitted area. Fee is $250.00 per horse, per trip; no additional charge for the wrangler/guide.

Colorado Hunting Notes & Dates

Elk population is the above objective on the approximately 70 square miles of the Arapaho National Forest area bordering Rocky Mountain National Park.

Deadline for Applications: First week in April

Important Hunting Trip Information

Please pack all personal items in duffel bags that are no longer than 36" and weighing no more than 75 lbs. maximum. Alcoholic beverages are not provided in camp. Reminder: A hunter’s safety card is required for those hunters born after January 1, 1949. Our hunting grounds are not overrun with other hunters. It's really more like hunting private land.  

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Private land hunts available with cabins.

Also NEW for 2012 Summer Days on our private and BLM permitted ground. Base camp is truck accessible and consists of canvas-walled tents.  We are finalizing the details with BLM now. Call for updates! 

To purchase a hunting license in Colorado, you must have acceptable proof of hunter education graduation. See Hunter Education Requirements for details. 

 Limited Licenses 

The deadline for applying for big game limited hunting licenses is APRIL 2, 2012.  Results of each year's drawings will be on the Limited License/Preference Points page.

Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses.  There are deer and elk licenses left over.  See the Leftover List.  You may also buy over the counter licenses. 

The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed.

Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters.  They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. 

Residents, if you applied for a limited license last year, should have received this years brochure in the mail.  If you did not hunt last year, misplaced your brochure or would like another copy, pick them up at DOW offices and license agents throughout the state. 

How to Obtain Over-The-Counter Licenses:

Over-the-Counter licenses may be purchased until midnight prior to the opening of the particular hunting season that license is good for. Once a season begins, the only place a license may be purchased is at a Division of Wildlife office. (The exception is over-the-counter archery licenses, which may be purchased any time during the season). 

Licenses purchased by Internet & phone:  

All hunting and fishing licenses (except for leftover limited big game licenses) are now available by Internet and phone. This includes annual and short-term fishing and small game licenses. Purchase online at Applications & Licenses or call the toll free TELEPHONE SALES number, 1 (800) 244-5613. 

 Things to Remember 

If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1949, you must have a hunter education card or certificate before applying or buying a license in Colorado.

If you hunted or fished in Colorado since 1994, you were issued a green conservation certificate (CC). To apply in 2003, you will need the number in the upper right corner of your CC. If you have lost your CC, give us a call at (303) 297-1192. We will reprint and mail it to you. PLEASE DO NOT OBTAIN A NEW CERTIFICATE AT A LICENSE AGENT. If you are applying for or buying licenses in Colorado for the first time, a CC will be issued to you automatically.

Big Game season dates, license fees and application deadlines have been finalized for the next 5-year season structure. Each year the Colorado Wildlife Commission meets in January to make final decisions on possible new regulation changes pertaining to hunting. Hunters need to be aware that new regulations may apply each year. Be sure to check the big game season information brochure for more specific information.

For more on requirements to purchase a license and other hunter education questions, see Hunter Education.

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Limited License/Preference Points page

Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. There are deer and elk licenses left over. See the Leftover List. You may also buy over the counter licenses. 

The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed.

Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. 

 Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. 

 U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps 

 USGS: Topographic Maps 

 Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps

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License Application Deadline March 31st with only a few left over licenses after that! 

Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year.

Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available.

The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/

303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year.

Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available.

The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/

303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

Hunt ID: CO-ElkMDeerMooseBBear-All-Granby-AWO-Steve

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