Colorado GMU 51 Drop Camp, Elk, Mule Deer, Sheep Hunts

This is the best wilderness horseback hunting adventures ever, tucked tightly in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. These guided hunts and premium drop camps are in GMU051, prime big game country.

Elk hunting is our specialty, followed closely by Mule Deer, Big Horn Sheep and Mt. Goat. We are a full Service Guided Hunts outfitter but we also provide Wilderness pack in Drop Camps for those that can find their own elk or deer but just need to get back away from the blaze orange crowd. The lodging begins with Deluxe Heated Tent Camp, Experienced Guides & Staff, with Well Trained Horses and Mules.

GUIDED HUNT:

ELK = $3595.00 PER PERSON

MULE DEER = $3095.00 PER PERSON

COMBO = $3895.00 PER PERSON

ADDITIONAL HUNT DAYS = $200.00 PER DAY

ONE ON ONE GUIDE SERVICE = $150.00 PER DAY ADDITIONAL

SPECIAL GROUP RATE: IF YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 HUNTEERS YOU CAN RESERVE OUR BASE CAMP EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR GROUP. We will knock $400.00 per person off the regular rate of our guided hunt.

DROP CAMPS: Price: Four or more hunters/$1595.00 per person, 3 Hunters/$1645.00 per person, 2 Hunters/$1695.00 per person for up to 7 hunting days plus pack in and pack out days. Food Package: $200.00 additional per person.

YOUTH HUNTS: WE OFFER A 50% REDUCTION ON OUR HUNT PRICES FOR YOUTHS (18 OR YOUNGER) ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT HUNTER.

The Gunnison Country Guide Service has just completed our 33nd year. We are eagerly anticipating our 34rd season of guiding elk and mule deer hunters, riding and packing good horses and mules, laughing and enjoying warm cook tents, and all of the adventure that comes with wilderness horseback hunting. We look forward to having you join us for a great time.

GUIDED HUNTS: In the 2012 season our guided hunts will be conducted from a base camp located at the end of a rough jeep road in the Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area. From this camp we can hunt on horseback into the road fewer parts of the Management Area as well as the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area where the use of motorized travel and mechanized equipment is prohibited. Plus, we have the flexibility and option to use 4wd vehicles to access an even larger hunt area. The camp features heavy duty, spacious wall tents with wood burning stoves inside for heat. The sleeping tents include sturdy cots with foam pads and lanterns for lighting. All meals are prepared and served in a cook tent provided with seating, tables and counters. Riding horses are available to be used daily to access hunting areas. One guide per each two hunters is provided or you may upgrade to one on one guide service. The packing out of harvested game is included. This camp is situated at an elevation near 10,000 feet.

Prices:

RIFLE, ARCHERY, MUZZLELOADER SEASONS, 7 Days (5 full hunt days plus in and out days)

ELK - $3595.00 per person, MULE DEER - $3095.00 per person, COMBO - $3895.00 per person

(Additional Hunt Days: $200.00 per day / One on One Guide Service: $150.00 per day additional)

SPECIAL GROUP RATE: If you have a minimum of 6 hunters you can book our base camp exclusively for your group. We will knock $400.00 per person off the regular rate of our guided hunt. Call immediately to insure we have dates available.  

DROP CAMPS: For experienced hunters who wish to hunt on their own, we offer fully equipped and set up drop camps. These camps are packed in approximately 3 to 8 miles and include canvas wall tents with wood burning stoves for heat and all other necessary camping and cooking gear. A rider will check your camp on a regular basis and pack out downed game from the kill site. No horses are left in camp. Your party members are the only ones sharing your camp. A minimum of two hunters is required. We recommend these camps only for hunters familiar with back country camping and mountain hunting conditions, and who are in good physical condition. 

Price: Four or more hunters/$1595.00 per person, 3 Hunters/$1645.00 per person, 2 Hunters/$1695.00 per person for up to 7 hunting days plus pack in and pack out days. You may pack in one or two days prior to the opening date of the season. Food Package: $200.00 additional per person.

YOUTH HUNTS: We offer a 50% reduction on our hunt prices for youths (high school age or younger) accompanied by an adult hunter.

2012 SEASON DATES:

Archery: Aug. 25th - Sept. 23, 2012 

               First Rifle: Oct. 13 - 17, 2012 (elk only)

Muzzleloader: Sept. 8 - 16, 2012o

Second Rifle: Oct. 20 - 28, 2012

Third Rifle: Nov. 3 - 11, 2012

Fourth Rifle: Nov. 14 - 18, 2012 (elk only)

HUNTING LICENSES: Bull elk licenses during the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons are unlimited in number in our area and may be purchased over the counter on your arrival here. First & fourth season rifle either sex elk licenses, muzzleloader elk licenses, archery elk licenses, cow elk licenses, and all deer licenses must be applied for by drawing (early April deadline). Completion of a hunter safety course is required to purchase a hunting license in Colorado for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1949. D.O.W. Website: www.wildlife.state.co.us

LICENSE FEES: License fees in 2012 for nonresidents are: BULL ELK or Either Sex/$576.00, COW ELK/$351.00, DEER/$346.00

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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. 

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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-ElkMDeerGoatSheepBear-Gunnison-GCGS-JN

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