CHOOSE THE RIGHT OUTFITTER BIG GAME HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES 1 Colorado Outfitters | www.coloradooutfitters.org 2012 official directory of the colorado outfitters association
Elk – 362 B&C
Sheep – 190 B&C
Elk – 349 P&Y
Comanche Wilderness Outfitters, Inc. Reg. #1165
COLORADO Archery, Muzzleloader & Rifle Hunts Get the most out of your preference points or landowner tag. Hire a FULL-TIME outfitter dedicated to taking mature, trophy game. More trophy awards from Colorado Outfitters Association than any outfitter in history. Elk – 341 B&C
Elk – 340 Muzzle
300+ B&C class Elk requiring only 0-5 preference points! 50+% private land keeps preference points low. Why wait 17 years for a public land unit?!? Private land Eastern Plains trophy Deer requiring 0-5 preference points. Private land Pronghorn requiring 5-10 preference points.
SCOTT LIMMER PO Box 236 Livermore, CO 80536 970.223.5330 e-mail: hunt_colorado@yahoo.com WT Deer – 203 B&C
Mule Deer – 240 B&C
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Mule Deer – 256 B&C
Moose – 180 B&C
Antelope – 85 B&C
Trophy Bull Elk Trophy Whitetail deer Trophy Mule deer Trophy Pronghorn Merriam’s Turkey Osceola Turkey
WALT ISENHOUR 2187 HWY 290 E MCDADE, TX 78650 OFFICE: 512-273-2129 • CELL: 512-633-7519 • email: wisenhour@lonestaroutfitters.com
www.lonestaroutfitters.com
Colorado License # 2067 New Mexico License # 3553
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CONTENTS
Colorado Outfitters Directory index pg 10
Donald Jones
Colorado’s Big Game pg 28
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COA Board of Directors
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COA Code of Ethics
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2012 Outfitter of the year
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Index of COA members
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Agency contact information
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2012 COA Outfitters directory
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Colorado Deer and Elk season dates
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Colorado Big Game Management Unit Map
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Understanding Colorado’s preference points system
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Life Member L.R. Mack McGraw
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Colorado Big Game hunting opportunties
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Life Member Duane Skiff
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Sportsman, Guides and Life Members of the COA
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COA Associate members
Red Willow Outdoors
Laurette La Plante Tel: 403.652.4951 • Fax: 403.652.4856 email: redwillowoutdoors@shaw.ca website: www.redwillowoutdoors.com 1028 - 10th Ave. High River, AB T1V 1L3 4
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While both Red Willow Outdoors and the Colorado Outfitters Association strive to provide accurate information and ensure that we have accurate advertising, the publisher or association cannot be held responsible for the ultimate quality of the products or information contained in this publication. Neither the association, it’s directors, or contractors are guarantors of your satisfaction with the products advertised herein.
1436 N Road, Loma, CO 81524 | 970-858-6586 www.cassidyoutfitters.com | email packrat@gvii.net Reg. #: 229
Scored 346 taken November 2011
Rifle & Bow Elk Hunts Eastern Colorado Plains Mule deer & Whitetail deer Colorado Plains Special Whitetail deer hunts – rifle & bow This is my 35th year outfitting in Western Colorado on the same property. Our eastern Colorado Plains Whitetail hunts are always at the top of the Best of Species awards for the COA. We have landowner vouchers available for our hunters for both Mule deer and Whitetails.
“See you in Las Vegas at the 40th Safari Club Internationals Hunters Conventions” Booth # 1233,1324,1326,1328 LLC Jack Cassidy Colorado Big Game Hunts
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COA 2 0 1 2 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S PRESIDENT
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Tom Mikesell M & M Outfitters, PO Box 1020, Craig, CO 81626 Email: mmoutfitters@wreawildblue.org Ph: 970-824-5812
AT LARGE
Aaron Laske 719-587-3057, 719-580-2527
1st VICE PRESIDENT
NORTHWEST
Sammy Frazier Frazier Outfitting, 4150 N. CR 5W, Monte Vista, CO 81144 Email: cotrips@aol.com Ph: 719-588-3386 & 719-588-3386
Chris Jurney 970-824-5505
SOUTHWEST
Ray David 970-252-1582
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Brian Welder Welder Outfitter Services, PO Box 823, Meeker, CO 81641 Email: packtrip@cmn.net Ph: 970-878-4559
NORTHEAST
Wes Atkinson 970-568-9667
SOUTHEAST
Bill Canterbury 719-942-3207
John Dembowiak
SECRETARY Jeanne Horne
J Bar H Outfitters, LLC P.O. Box 569 Meeker, CO 81641 Email: jeanneh@jbarhoutfitters.com Ph: 970-878-0663 & 800-230-HUNT
TREASURER Susan Mikesell
M & M Outfitters P.O. Box 1020 Craig, CO 81626 Email: mmoutfitters@wreawildblue.org Ph: 970-824-5812
PAST PRESIDENT
Dick Ray Lobo Outfitters, LLC, 4821 A HWY 84, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Email: dickray@centurytel.net Ph: 970-264-5546
COA C O D E O F E T H I C S An outfitter and guide member of the Colorado Outfitters Association shall 1. Abide by all federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning Colorado Outfitters and Guides. 2. Abide by all state and federal laws and regulations concerning Colorado’s wildlife and natural resources. 3. Act as an ex-officio ambassador for the state of Colorado and shall not engage in practices or services that are damaging or disrespectful to the state of Colorado and the Colorado Outfitters Association. 4. Represent their services completely, honestly and fairly. 5. Maintain serviceable and safe equipment used in their outfitting 6
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operations and shall maintain the highest safety standards allowable in conducting their outfitting and guiding activities. 6. Conduct their outfitting and guiding operations in a manner that does not discredit themselves, other outfitters and guides, the Colorado Outfitters Association and the state of Colorado. 7. Require that all clients and employees obey all state, federal and local laws concerning Colorado’s wildlife and natural resources. 8. Respect and not interfere with the public’s right and other outfitters and businesses right to utilize and enjoy Colorado’s public lands, wildlife and natural resources. 9. Respect other outfitter and guide members rights within the association and shall not directly or indirectly cause injury to others.
BIGGERSTAFF GUIDES & OUTFITTERS take pride in being able to offer a quality hunt for trophy class game at a reasonable price. Whether you draw a coveted bull elk tag, want to hunt a monster tom behind the hounds, giant muleys in the rut or are looking for a do it yourself wilderness hunt, we’ve got you covered. Operating in multiple GMUs we hunt both public land & private ranches & can customize a hunt to your specifications.
Hunting Units 30, 40, 41, 52, 53, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 70, 411, 421, 521, S56
WWW.BIGGERSTAFFHOUND.COM 970-210-1032
LICENSE #2326
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2012 O U T F I T T E R O F T H E Y E A R
CONSOL Energy is the proud sponsor of the Colorado Outfitters Association’s 2012 “Outfitter of the Year” Award
Jeanne Horne is our Outfitter of The Year for 2012.
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Being a successful outfitter means 60 to 80 hour work weeks most of the year. It begins with strategic advertising, website, sport shows, recruitment and retention of clientele – and finally culminates with the hunt or fishing trip itself. Livestock, trucks, trailers and camp equipment must be cared for year ‘round, and then, there is the paperwork. Federal and State agencies need, require, demand record keeping such as employee records, BLM and Forest permits, Outfitters Registration, vehicle and liability insurance, and the list goes on.
selflessly of their time and energy, attending countless meetings and taking on leadership roles.
Some outfitters prudently join COA and other professional organizations, and a few become active in those organizations. Even fewer give
Congratulations Jeanne! We honor you with respect and appreciation for the person you are.
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All of the above describes Jeanne Horne. Jeanne is a single person who not only operates a successful outfitting business but has been actively involved in the Colorado Outfitters Association for over a decade and has made time to be our dedicated Secretary for the past 10 years. She is truly a valued asset of this association.
ELK • DEER • ANTELOPE • COUGAR • PREDATORS
Got Preference Points
YAMPA VALLEY FUR & ANTLER We buy & sell all furs, antlers, fur products, antler crafts, capes, tanning available for all critters.
We hunt all of the Special Draw areas 1,2,10 and 201 in Northwest Colorado and can help you set up hunts with other outfitters throughout the state.
We are Authorized Aaladin Cleaning System dealers for Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.
cjoutfitters.com
Chris Jurney 970-824-5505 (official measurer for SCI)
License #2218
When you demand the very best. Authorized Dealer.
Units 1,2,3,4,5, 10,11,12,13,201,211,301,441
Fully Guided • Semi Guided • Trespass Hunts Drop Camps & Ranching for Wildlife Hunts No Drawing! Guaranteed Licenses! Acts 16: 30,31
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2012 COA I N D E X O F O U T F I T T E R S Jack Allard
COULTER LAKE GUEST RANCH & OUTFITTERS
Larry Allen
HUBBARD CREEK OUTFITTERS & PACK STATION, LLC
Tom Allen
STRAWBERRY CREEK HUNTING
Wes Atkinson
ATKINSON EXPEDITIONS
Bruce Ayers
PONDEROSA OUTFITTERS
Gary Ballard
WEST ELK WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS
Steve & Randi Biggerstaff
BIGGERSTAFF GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, LLC
Dean Billington
BULL BASIN GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, LLC
Marti Bishop
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCHES
Matt Boeddeker
CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH
Michael Bondurant Joe Boucher Forest Bramwell
Scott Gesell Angela Gonzalez
GONZAA HUNTING ADVENTURES
Brad Gray
HIGH SIERRA EXPEDITIONS, LLC
Bill Green
PINNACLE PEAK ADVENTURES, LLC
Steve Guerrieri John & Tawny Halandras Marie Haskett Rowan Heid Clifford & Janice Hill
JML OUTFITTERS DEL’S TRIANGLE 3 RANCH, LLC HILLS GUIDE SERVICE
Jeanne Horne
J-BAR-H OUTFITTERS, LLC
Roy Hutt
LITTLE CONE OUTFITTER
Walt Isenhour
LONE STAR OUTFITTERS
2V OUTFITTERS, LTD GARY BRANNAN
Paul Janke
Robert Bray
BRAY RANCHES
Danny Jeffcoat
BUCK’S LIVERY, INC SUPERIOR GUIDE SERVICE, LLC
Jim Bryce
John Jodrie Daniel W. Johnson
LONE TOM OUTFITTING JEFFCOAT RANCH & OUTFITTERS GYPSUM CREEK OUTFITTERS, LTD WILDERNESS TRACKS GUIDES & OUTFITTERS
BRYCE OUTFITTING
Chris Jurney
CHRIS JURNEY OUTFITTING
HIGHLANDS UNLIMITED, INC
Tim Kempfe
ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES, INC.
John Calderon
OUTWEST GUIDES BELL CAMP OUTFITTERS
Al Cannon
CIRCLE K RANCH
Bill Canterbury
H & H, LLC
HORN FORK GUIDES, LTD
Sam Branham
Mark Campbell
LAZY F BAR OUTFITTERS, INC
DICK PENNINGTON GUIDE SERVICE, LTD
Gary Brannan
Jennifer & Geoff Burbey
BEAVER CREEK OUTFITTERS
Dennis Hoefer
THIRD GENERATION OUTFITTERS
Scott Brennise
TROPHY HUNTING ADVENTURES
LAGARITA OUTFITTERS, LLC
Benjamin Breed
TRACK’EM OUTFITTERS
Jeff Kempton Joe Keys Thomas Kimble Mary Krueger
R & R RANCH OF COLORADO, INC. KEYS GUIDE & OUTFITTING, LLC COLORADO TWIN PEAKS PRIVATE RANCHES, LLC VILLA RANCH
Gene Carlson
PEAK TO CREEK OUTFITTERS, INC
John Lamicq
LAMICQ GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, INC.
Jack Cassidy
JACK CASSIDY, COLORADO BIG GAME HUNTS, LLC
Aaron Laske
WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, INC.
Joe Cisler
SAWBUCK OUTFITTERS
Bruce Clatterbaugh
ADAMS LODGE OUTFITTERS
Rod Cogburn
ROOSTERS GUIDE & OUTFITTING ADVENTURES, LLC
Tom Colander
COLORADO TROPHIES
Terry L. Commander Bosie Dale Coombs
COMMANDER AND COMPANY, LTD
D & G HORSES AND OUTFITTING/OLD TIME OUTFITTING
Ron Daniels
Marshall Ledford Scott Limmer
ARCHERY UNLIMITED OUTFITTERS, LLC COMANCHE WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS, INC.
Mark Lloyd
HUNTING & FISHING WORLD, INC.
Pat & Niki Luark
LUARK RANCH & OUTFITTERS, LLC
Russell MacLennan Tim Matschee
RUSSELL’S GUN & GUIDE MATSCHEE GUIDE SERVICE, LLC
C-PUNCH RANCH
James E. McDaniel
GOOD CHANCE GUIDED HUNTS
Ray & Jerad David
CAMP DAVID OUTFITTING, LLC
David S. McDonald
CARR CREEK CATTLE COMPANY,LLC
Anthony A. Decker
SEVEN LAKES LODGE, LLC
Frankie Menegatti
STORY CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC
Obbie Dickey Ted & Debby Dooley Jim (James) Dysart Fred & Michele Eichler Monty & Rebecca Elder
DIAMOND-D-BAR RANCH & OUTFITTER CIRCLE DIVIDE OUTFITTERS & R C GUEST RANCH HILLTOP HIGH GUIDE SERVICE, LLC FULLDRAW OUTFITTERS RIM ROCK OUTFITTERS, LLC
Hodiak (Hody) Ewing
HODIAK OUTFITTERS
Tom & Susan Mikesell Richard Miller Paul Moore Don Myers
M & M OUTFITTERS MICA AG CORP/ ESCALANTE RANCH W 3 OUTFITTERS, INC MYERS HUNTING SERVICES, INC.
John C. Nelson
THE GUNNISON COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE
Steve & Denise Nunley
ARAPAHO WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS, LLC
Dellis Ferrier
BAR DIAMOND RANCH, LLC
Robert Foster
LOST VALLEY RANCH
Daren & Tammy Olson
SHEEP CREEK RANCH OUTFITTERS
J & RAY COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY, INC
Kenneth Duane Osborn
COLORADO BIG GAME OUTFITTERS
Ronald & Larry Franks Sammy Frazier
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David Garrett
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FRAZIER OUTFITTING
Craig Oceanak
Larry Osborn
TIMBERLINE OUTFITTERS
TRIPLE O OUTFITTERS
2012 COA I N D E X O F O U T F I T T E R S Richard Ott Rocky & Margaret Pappas David Parri Brian & Melonie Peoples
JAMES CREEK OUTFITTERS NINE MILE GUEST RANCH DAVE PARRI’S OUTFITTING & GUIDE SERVICE FISH CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC
Seth Peters
BEARCAT OUTFITTERS
Robert Port
COWBOY CAMP OUTFITTERS, INC.
Dennis Pottorff David “Jake” Powell Lavelle Prewitt Ryan Pringle John Raftopoulos Terry Palmer & Randy Palmer Mike & Dick Ray
PINYON OUTFITTERS, LLC JAKE’S RIO GRANDE OUTFITTING SERVICE PREWITT OUTFITTERS WAUNTIA HOT SPRINGS RANCH RAFTOPOULOS RANCHES OVER THE HILL OUTFITTERS, INC LOBO OUTFITTERS, LLC
Jacob Skobel Sr.
MEGA MOUNTAIN MAGIC
David Slater
CHEEROKEE T. P. & OUTFITTERS
Larry P. Smith
TOP GUN OUTFITTERS
Trent Snyder
SILVER SPUR OUTFITTERS, LLC
Fred Stinson, Kendall Butts Willie & Caitlin Swanda
TENDERFOOT OUTFITTERS CRAZY HORSE OUTFITTER & GUIDES
Boyd Tallent
YAMPA VALLEY OUTFITTERS, LLC RAWAH WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS
Patrick Timmins Rick Tingle
LOUISIANA PURCHASE RANCH
Rick Baecker Todd Richardson Tom Tucker
SAN - PAHGRE OUTFITTERS BUFORD GUIDE SERVICE, INC.
Trish Tully
SILVER DOLLAR OUTFITTERS
Ash Tully
SUNDOWN OUTFITTERS / RIO GRANDE OUTFITTERS
Tim Resch
ESTES PARK OUTFITTERS, INC.
Mark Turner
TURNER’S GUIDE SERVICE
Troy Ross
FAWN GULCH OUTFITTERS
Casey Veach
HIGH COUNTRY CONNECTIONS, INC.
Paul & Jeanie Routzon
BADGER CREEK OUTFITTER
Rex Walker
SOMBRERO RANCHES, INC.
Richard S. Samuelson
SAMUELSON OUTFITTERS, LLC
Richard Webb
DARK TIMBER OUTFITTING
Terry Lee Sandmeier
GENEVA PARK OUTFITTERS, LLC
Brian & Shawn Welder
Arnie Schlottman
RED FEATHER GUIDES & OUTFITTERS
Willie White
Tom & Bill Schulze
SANGRE DE CRISTO OUTFITTERS, INC
Bill, Wade & Nathan Wilson
Ann Marie Scritchfield Adam Skadberg
SABLE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS, LLC BIG COUNTRY OUTFITTING AND GUIDING, LLC
Joe & Jamie Wood John Ziegman
WELDER OUTFITTING SERVICES THE CRAIG WILD BUNCH, INC. KNIGHT CANYON OUTFITTERS, INC. CODE OF THE WEST OUTFITTERS, LLC
BUFFFALO CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC/NORTH PARK ANGLERS
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AGEN C Y C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN PLANNING YOUR TRIP: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Division of Outfitters Registrations 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202 303-894-7778 www.dora.state.co.us/outfitters List of current, registered outfitters
1313 Sherman Street #618 Denver, CO 80203 303-866-3437; www.parks.state.co.us Brochure on state parks available, ideas & information on camping sites in Colorado State Parks. Permits for OHV’s & ATV’s 303-791-1920
Bureau of Land Management
Colorado Department of Transportation
2850 Youngfield, Lakewood, CO 80215 303-239-3600; www.co.blm.gov Topographical maps that specify public & private land. Note: Outfitters operating on BLM land must have a BLM Special Use Permit. Check with the appropriate BLM office to confirm the outfitter has a current permit.
U.S. Forest Service
740 Simms St., Golden, CO 80401 303-275-5350 National Forest Maps, camping & road closures within National Forests Note: Outfitters operating on U.S. Forest Lands must have a USFS Special Use Permit. Ask your outfitter for the phone number of the appropriate Forest Service District Ranger Office. Check this required federal permit status before you book with an outfitter.
Denver, CO 80222 303-757-9228; www.dot.state.co.us Road Conditions (out of Colorado) 303-639-1111 (in Colorado) dial 511
US Geological Survey
Denver Federal Center P.O. Box 25286, Mail Stop 306, Denver, CO 80255 303-202-4700, 1-888-627-3325 www.usgs.gov Topographical maps
IS YO U R O U T F I T T E R L E G A L ? Things to ask to be sure your outfitter is legal • Are you registered with the Colorado Office of Outfitters Registrations? • What is your registration number? • Will we be hunting on public lands at any time? • If so, do you have a Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service permit? Indications of an Illegal Outfitter: • The outfitter does not provide you with a written contract. • The outfitter counsels you not to talk to state or federal officers or asks you to say you’re just friends or family hunting together. Protect Yourself: Verify our outfitter’s registration by contacting the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies at www.dora.state.co.us/outfitters or the Colorado Outfitters Association at www.coloradooutfitters.org. 12
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Things you can do if you suspect illegal outfitting or poaching activity: Gather as much information as possible. Call toll free Operation Game Thief 1-800-332-4155 or gam.thief@state.co.us (You can remain anonymous). You may be entitled to a reward offered by Operation Game Thief. William Criego
2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY ARAPAHO WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 1993 Steve & Denise Nunley PO Box 2153 Granby CO 80446 Phone: 770-712-1118 Fax: 770-684-1118 Email: nun5085@aol.com //www.arapahowildernessoutfitters.com B, BH, EL, MO, ML, MD, F, CA, DC, MT, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, NW , GMU 18, 28 PL, NF, BLM
DIRECTORY CODES
A B BH C CA CD DC EL F FT GS HA HB HR L MD MG ML MO MT NE NW OT PT R RW SE SG SW T TR TU V WC WCR WD WF WR BLM GMU NF PL
Antelope Bear Bighorn Cabins Camping Cattle Drive Drop Camps Elk Fishing Float Trips Guide School Handicapped Accessible Horseback Rides Horse Rental Lodge Mule Deer Mountain Goat Mountain Lion Moose Motel Northeast Northwest Overnight Trips Pack Trips Rafting Ranching for Wildlife Southeast Small Game Southwest Tents Trailers Turkey Varmints Wilderness Camps Working Cattle Ranch Whitetail Deer Waterfowl Winter Recreation Bureau of Land Management Game Management Unit Number National Forest Private Land
ARCHERY UNLIMITED OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 1148 Marshall Ledford 878 Quarter Horse Rd. Durango CO 81303 Phone: 970-259-3813 Fax: 970-259-3813 Cell: 970-799-4245 Email: ledford@frontier.net //www.archeryunlimited.com EL, MD, DC, T, SW , GMU 74, NF, ATKINSON EXPEDITIONS Reg. # 2213 Wes Atkinson PO Box 1102 Wellington CO 80549 Phone: 970-568-9667 Fax: 970-568-9667 Cell: 970-227-8124 Email: wes@atkinsonexpeditions.com // rachelle@atkinsonexpeditions.com www.atkinsonexpeditions.com A, B, EL, MD, WD, TU, V, F, CA, DC, L, MT, OT, PT, NE, SE, NW, SW, GMU 9, 68, 681, 87, 88, 89, 92, 95, 96, 951, 103, 105, 106, 113, 114, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 2, 201, 3, 301 PL BADGER CREEK OUTFITTER Reg. # 2509 Paul & Jeanie Routzon 7072 MCR 51 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-824-0227 Email: hunting@badgercreekoutfitter.com //www.badgercreekoutfitter.com B, EL, MD, L, NW, GMU 211 PL, BLM BAR DIAMOND RANCH, LLC Reg. # 315 Dellis Ferrier P.O. Box 688 Hotchkiss CO 81419 Phone: 970-527-3010 Fax: 970-527-3416 Email: bardiamondranch@tds.net www.bardiomandranch.com // www.coloradohorsebackvactions.com B, EL, MD, F, C, DC, WC, HR, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 53, 54, NF,
2V OUTFITTERS, LTD Sam Branham P.O. Box 23005 Glade Park CO 81523 Phone: 970-245-0313 //www.2voutfitters.com EL, MD, C, SW, GMU 40, BLM, PL, RW
Reg. # 959
ADAMS LODGE OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2763 Bruce Clatterbaugh P.O. Box 1377 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4312 Cell: 970-260-6728 Email: cjslash@wreawildblue.org //www.adamslodgeoutfitters.com EL, MD, F, C, CA, DC, WC, CD, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 24, NF ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES, INC. Tim Kempfe #2 Illinois Creek Almont CO 81210 Phone: 970-641-4708 Fax: 970-641-9307 Email: info@aeihunting.com //www.aeihunting.com EL, MG, MD, F C, HA, SW, GMU 55, NF, PL,
Reg. # 1206
BEARCAT OUTFITTERS Seth Peters PO Box 110 Craig CO 81626 Phone: 970-824-7958 Email: bearcat@bresnan.net //www.bearcatoutfitters.net EL, DC, L, T, NW, GMU 12, NF, PL,
Reg. # 38
BEAVER CREEK OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2382 Scott Gesell 19362 Glacier Rd. Clearbrook MN 56634 Phone: 218-368-3679 Cell: 218-368-3679 Email: beaverck@gmail.com //www.huntbeavercreek.com EL, MD, F, DC, T, WC, OT, PT, NW, GMU 4, 12, 441, 214, NF, BLM BELL CAMP OUTFITTERS Mark Campbell 58650 CR H Haxtun CO 80731 Phone: 970-774-7216 Cell: 970-630-DONK EL, MO, MD, UB, F, DC, T, WC, PT, NW, NE, GMU 17, 98, PL, NF
Reg. # 2790
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2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY BIG COUNTRY OUTFITTING AND GUIDING, LLC Reg. # 2631 Adam Skadberg P. O. Box 584 South Fork CO 81154 Phone: 719-480-4289 Cell: 719-480-4289 Email: adamskadberg@gmail.com A, BH, EL, MO, MD, CA, DC, M, T, WC, SW, GMU 76, 79, 80, NF BIGGERSTAFF GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2326 Steve & Randi Biggerstaff P.O. Box 23187 Glade Park CO 81523 Phone: 970-210-1032 Cell: 970-250-2171 Email: biggerstaffguides@yahoo.com //www.biggerstaffhound.com B, BH, EL, ML, MD, TU DC, L, T, WC, NW, GMU 30, 40, 41, 52, 53, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 70, 411, 421, 521, S56, PL, BLM BRAY RANCHES Robert Bray P.O. Box 65 Redvale CO 81431 Phone: 970-327-4779 Fax: 970-327-4776 Cell: 970-729-1954 Email: brayhunt@frontier.net //www.brayranches.com B, E, MD, V, F C, DC, WCR, SW, GMU 70, PL BRYCE OUTFITTING Reg. # 126 Jim Bryce 20439 E Rd. Delta CO 81416 Phone: 970-874-4134 Cell: 970-270-3586 Email: brycehunts@yahoo.com //www.jimbryceoutfitting.com B, EL, MD, CA, DC, T, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 52, 65, NF, PL, BLM
CHEEROKEE T. P. & OUTFITTERS Reg. # 898 David Slater P.O. Box 286 Monta Vista CO 81144 Phone: 719-754-0581 Fax: 719-754-0581 Cell: 719-850-0035 Email: slater@cherokeetpoutfitters.com //www.cherokeetpoutfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, ML, MD, WD, F, C, CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, SW, GMU 80, 81, NF, BLM Reg. # 2218 CHRIS JURNEY OUTFITTING Chris Jurney 574 Legion St. Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-5505 Fax: 970-824-5505 Cell: 970-620-1454 Email: cjoutfit@gmail.com //www.cjoutfitters.com A, B, EL, ML, MD, SG, UB, V, F, C, CA, DC, L, MT, T, TR, WC, OT, PT, WR, NW, GMU 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 211, 201, 301, 441, PL, RW, BLM, NF
BUCK’S LIVERY, INC Benjamin Breed 61 CR 248 Durango CO 81301 Phone: 970-385-2110 Cell: 970-749-0858 Email: info@buckslivery.com //www.buckslivery.com EL, MD, DC, T, HR, HB, OT, PT, WR, SW, GMU 74, 75, NF, BLM
Reg. # 446
CIRCLE DIVIDE OUTFITTERS & R C GUEST RANCH Reg. # 1523 Ted & Debby Dooley 37531 HWY 149 Creede CO 81130 Phone: 719-658-2253 Email: info@rcguestranch.com //www.rcguestranch.com BH, EL, MO, MD, F, C, CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 76, 751, NF
BUFFFALO CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC/NORTH PARK ANGLERS John Ziegman 2320 JCR 28A Rand CO 80473 Phone: 970-723-4045 Fax: 970-723-4045 Email: john@buffalocreek.com //www.buffalocreek.com A, EL, MD, F, FT, L, HR, WCR, NW, GMU 17, 171, PL, NF, BLM
Reg. # 2119
CIRCLE K RANCH Reg. # 332 Al Cannon 27758 Hwy 145 Dolores CO 81323 Phone: 970-562-3808 Email: outfitteral@wmconnect.com //www.ckranch.com B, EL, MD, F, C, DC, L, MT, WC, HR, HB, OT, PT, HA ,SW, GMU 71, NF Reg. # 2802
BUFORD GUIDE SERVICE, INC. Tom Tucker 24284 County Rd 8 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4596 Email: bufordco@gmail.com //www.bufordguideservice.com EL, MD, F C, CA, L, T, TR, NW, F, GMU 23, 24, NF, PL
Reg. # 890
CODE OF THE WEST OUTFITTERS, LLC Joe & Jamie Wood 2655 CR 12 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-0233 Email: wjoe604@aol.com //www.codeofthewestoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, F, DC, L, T, WC, HR, OT, PT, NW, GMU 12, 24, NF COLORADO BIG GAME OUTFITTERS Kenneth Duane Osborn 6736 County Rd. 41 Hamilton CO 81638 Phone: 970-824-6434 Cell: 970-326-8149 EL, MD, C, NW, GMU 12, 211, PL
Reg. # 1686
BULL BASIN GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 1037 Dean Billington PO Box 1566 Kremmling CO 80459 Phone: 970-724-0417 Fax: 970-724-0292 Email: bullbasin@bullbasin.com //www.bullbasin.com B, EL, ML, MD, C, DC, L, T, NW, GMU 18, 27, 28, 25, 26, 35, 36, 181, 131, PL, NF, BLM, RW CAMP DAVID OUTFITTING, LLC Reg. # 2336 Ray & Jerad David 17201 6200 Rd. Montrose CO 81403 Phone: 970-252-1582 Fax: 970-252-1582 Cell: 970-765-5500 Email: rdavid@skybeam.com //www.campdavidoutfitting.com B, EL, ML, MD, TU, SG, V, F C, DC, T, SW, GMU 62, BLM, PL
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CARR CREEK CATTLE COMPANY,LLC Reg. # 1872 David S. McDonald PO Box 2991 Grand Junction CO 81502 Phone: 970-261-5009 Fax: 970-255-9911 Email: dave@carrcreekcattleco.com // www.carrcreekcacattleco.com EL, MD, F C ,NW, GMU 31, PL, NF, BLM
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COLORADO TROPHIES Reg. # 1782 Tom Colander P. O. Box 249 Redvale CO 81431 Phone: 970-327-4678 Fax: 970-327-4677 Cell: 970-275-2456 Email: colander@wic.net //www.coloradotrophies.com B, EL, MD, V, F, L, WR, SW, GMU 70, 61, PL, NF, BLM Reg. # 2748 COLORADO TWIN PEAKS PRIVATE RANCHES, LLC Thomas Kimble HC 71 Box 9 Franklin WV 26807 Phone: 304-358-3252 Cell: 304-668-2147 Email: tkimble@wildblue.net //www.coloradotwinpeaks.com B, EL, MD, TU, SG, C, CA, MT, TR, SE, SW, GMU 62, 65, 70, 83, 85, PL
2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY COMANCHE WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS, INC. Reg. # 1165 Scott Limmer PO Box 236 Livermore CO 80536 Phone: 970-223-5330 Fax: 970-223-5330 Cell: 970-222-2109 Email: hunt_colorado@yahoo.com A, B, BH, EL, MO, MG, ML, MD, WD, V, C, CA, DC, MT, T, WC, HA, NE, NW, SE, GMU 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 87, 88, 93, 98, 101, 102, 106, 109, S1, S18, S19, S32, S37, S40, S57, S61, S74, G4, G6, G7, G15, G16, NF, PL Reg. # 2436 COMMANDER AND COMPANY, LTD Terry L. Commander Bosie 27200 County Rd. 12 Somerset CO 81434 Phone: 970-929-6202 Fax: 970-929-6202 Email: coloradoadventures@wildblue.net www.commanderandcompany.com // www.wildernesshunts.com B, EL, MG, ML, MD, TU, SG, V, F, CA, DC, MT, T, WC, HR, HB, OT, PT, HA, WR SW GMU 521, PL, NF, BLM COULTER LAKE GUEST RANCH & OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2511 Jack Allard 80 County Rd 273 Rifle CO 81650 Phone: 970-625-1473 Email: ranch@coulterlake.com //www.coulterlake.com B, EL, MD, TU, F, R, C, DC, L, WC, GS, HB, OT, PT, WR, NW, GMU 33, PL, NF Reg. # 1114 COWBOY CAMP OUTFITTERS, INC. Robert Port 5235 Ulysses St. Golden CO 80403 Phone: 303-384-9724 Fax: 303-420-0459 Cell: 303-981-4615 Email: orsr2000@cs.com //www.cowboycampoutfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, MO, MD, F C, L, HA NW 50, 500, 501 NF, BLM, PL Reg. # 1864 C-PUNCH RANCH Ron Daniels 8884 Hwy 317 Hamilton CO 81638 Phone: 970-824-8030 Fax: 970-824-2542 Email: rdaniels81638@yahoo.com B, EL, MD, NW, GMU 12, 13, PL, BLM Reg. # 1126 CRAZY HORSE OUTFITTER & GUIDES Willie & Caitlin Swanda 2095 Taylor Lane Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-731-3641 Email: crazyhorseoutfitter@hotmail.com //www.crazyhorseoutfitter.com B, BH, EL, MO, MD, TU, WD, SG CA, DC, T, WC, GS, HR, HB, OT, PT, HA, SW, GMU 77, 78, 771, NF, PL Reg. # 2434 CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH Matt Boeddeker P. O. Box 897 Craig CO 81626 Phone: 970-824-2803 Fax: 970-824-7081 Email: info@crossmountainranch.com //www.crossmountainranch.com A, EL, MD, UB, V, F C, CA, L, CD, WCR, HB, NW, GMU 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 131, 231 PL, RW D & G HORSES AND OUTFITTING/OLD TIME OUTFITTING Reg. # 200 Dale Coombs 1631 CR 293 Rifle CO 81650 Phone: 970-625-0234 Email: dghorseoutfittin@aol.com //www.dghorsesoutfitting.com B, EL, MD, F C, DC, WC, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 444, 47, 45, NF
DARK TIMBER OUTFITTING Reg. # 2381 Richard Webb 236 S. 3rd St. #224 Montrose CO 81401 Phone: 970-275-5047 Cell: 970-275-5047 Email: darktimberlodge@hotmail.com //www.darktimberlodge.com EL, MD L, HB, SW, GMU 61, 62, NF, BLM DAVE PARRI’S OUTFITTING & GUIDE SERVICE Reg. # 1243 David Parri PO Box 254 Hot Sulphur Springs CO 80451 Phone: 970-725-3531 Cell: 970-531-9808 Email: parrioutfitters@rkymtnhi.com //www.traditionalelkhunt.com B, EL, MO, MD, F, FT, DC, T, WC, NW, GMU 18, NF, BLM DEL’S TRIANGLE 3 RANCH, LLC Reg. # 22 Rowan Heid PO Box 893, 55675 CR 62 Clark CO 80428 Phone: 970-879-3495 Fax: 970-871-0858 Cell: 970-846-2140 Email: perk@steamboathorses.com //www.steamboathorses.com B, EL, MD, F CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT ,NW, GMU 14, 5, 161, 214, PL, NF DIAMOND-D-BAR RANCH & OUTFITTER Reg. # 13 Obbie Dickey 8018 North Rd 6 West Del Norte CO 81132 Phone: 719-657-2293 Fax: 719-657-2293 Cell: 719-850-1722 Email: daranch@gojade.org //www.diamond-d-bar-outfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, MO, ML, MD, F, CA, DC, T, WC, CD, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 76, 79, 80, 68. PL, NF DICK PENNINGTON GUIDE SERVICE, LTD Reg. # 145 Dennis Hoefer 789 24 Road Grand Junction CO 81505 Phone: 970-216-1682 Cell: 970-216-1682 Email: freemandhoefer@hotmail.com //www.huntincolorado.us EL, MD, F C, DC, T, HR, PT, NW, GMU 42, 43, 521, NF ESTES PARK OUTFITTERS, INC. Tim Resch 5229 Little Valley Dr. Estes Park CO 80517 Phone: 970-215-7064 Email: elkgide@aol.com //www.estesparkoutfitters.com EL, MO, MD, DC, L, T, WC, HB, NE, GMU 20, NF, PL
Reg. # 1932
FAWN GULCH OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2325 Troy Ross PO Box 727 Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-5266 Fax: 970-264-2123 Cell: 970-946-5265 Email: fawngulchoutfitters@yahoo.com //www.fawngulchoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, DC, T, SW, GMU 77, NF FISH CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2772 Brian & Melonie Peoples 1231 Lodge Pole Dr. Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-0982 Email: info@fishcreekoutfitters.com // www.fishcreekoutfitters.com B, BH, E, MD, DC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 78, NF FRAZIER OUTFITTING Reg. # 1738 Sammy Frazier 4150 N. CR 5 W Monte Vista CO 81144 Phone: 719-588-3386 Cell: 719-588-3386 Email: cotrips@aol.com //www.sportsmansdream.com/frazier BH, EL, MO, MD, F C, CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 76, NF
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2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY FULLDRAW OUTFITTERS Reg. # 1590 Fred & Michele Eichler P. O. Box 451 Aguilar CO 81020 Phone: 719-941-4392 Email: huntfulldraw@hotmail.com //www.fulldrawoutfitters.com A, B, EL, ML, MD, TU, WD, DC, L, PT, SE, GMU 85, 851, 133, 134, 141, PL, NF
HIGHLANDS UNLIMITED, INC Reg. # 1326 Jennifer & Geoff Burbey 3931 CR 122 Hesperus CO 81326 Phone: 970-247-8443 Email: highlands@highlandsunlimited.com //www.highlandsunlimited.com B, EL, MD, SG, F, DC, T, WC, GS, HB, OT, PT SW, GMU 77, NF
GARY BRANNAN Gary Brannan 506 Yampa Ave Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-6768 Email: dianebrannan@yahoo.com A, EL, MD, MT, NW, GMU 3, 301, BLM, PL
HILLS GUIDE SERVICE Reg. # 105 Clifford & Janice Hill 56860 OE Rd. Collbran CO 81624 Phone: 970-487-3731 Email: hillsguide@yahoo.com www.sportsmansdream.com/hill // www.coloradocabinshorsetrails.com B, EL, MO, MD, T, F, C, CA, DC, L, WC, HR, HB, OT, PT, HA, WR, NW, GMU 421, NF, PL, BLM
Reg. # 2120
GENEVA PARK OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2674 Terry Lee Sandmeier P.O. Box 695 Buena Vista CO 81211 Phone: 719-439-4606 Cell: 719-439-4606 Email: tsand@above-all.net //www.elk732.com BH, E, MO, MG, MD, F T, WC NE, NW, SE, SW, GMU 46, S3, S4, S6, S12, S23, S27, S32, S34, S41, S46, S66, G4, G7, G15, G16, NF GONZAA HUNTING ADVENTURES Reg. # 2769 Angela Gonzalez P. O. Box 444 Green River WY 82935 Phone: 801-870-9495 Cell: 602-625-HUNT Email: gonzaahunting@hotmail.com //www.gonzaahuntingadventures.com A, B, EL, ML, MD, TU C, L, SE, GMU 85, 140, PL GOOD CHANCE GUIDED HUNTS James E. McDaniel P.O. Box 476 Walden CO 80480 Phone: Cell: 970-819-7737 Email: goodchancegh@aol.com A, B, EL, MO, MD, MT, HA NW, GMU 16, 17, PL, BLM
Reg. # 1779
GYPSUM CREEK OUTFITTERS, LTD Reg. # 1253 John Jodrie PO Box 157 Gypsum CO 81637 Phone: 970-524-7738 Cell: 970-376-3015 Email: john_jodrie@yahoo.com //www.gypsmcreekoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, C, DC NW, 44, 444, PL, NF H & H, LLC Reg. # 1208 John & Tawny Halandras PO Box 1006 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-5126 Fax: 970-878-5151 Cell: 970-366-0868 Email: halandras@yahoo.com //www.handhoutfitting.com A, EL, MD, F, L, NW, GMU 22, 23 PL, BLM HIGH COUNTRY CONNECTIONS, INC. Reg. # 1048 Casey Veach PO Box 1294 MontiCell:o UT 84535 Phone: 435-587-5000 Cell: 970-749-9300 //www.highcountryconnectionsinc.com EL, MD, C, SW, GMU 70, 71, 711, 72, 73, PL HIGH SIERRA EXPEDITIONS, LLC Reg. # 2230 Brad Gray 60392 HWY 90 Montrose CO 81403 Phone: 970-249-6334 Fax: 970-249-6334 Cell: 970-275-3383 Email: info@highsierraexpeditions.com //www.highsierraexpeditions.com B, EL, MD, TU C, L, WR, HA, SW, GMU 70, 62, PL
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HILLTOP HIGH GUIDE SERVICE, LLC Jim (James) Dysart 844 County Rd 186 Parker CO 80138 Phone: 303-841-3592 Fax: 303-841-3403 Email: dysartvet@msn.com //www.hilltophighguide.com B, EL, MD, F C, CA, DC, T, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 25, NF
Reg. # 2548
HODIAK OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2594 Hodiak (Hody) Ewing P.O. Box 1638 Arboles CO 81121 Phone: 970-799-3641 Cell: 970-799-3641 Email: hodyewing@hotmail.com EL, MD, TU, V, T, SW, GMU 771, PL HORN FORK GUIDES, LTD Reg. # 70 Joe Boucher PO Box 776 Buena Vista CO 81211 Phone: 719-395-3665 Cell: 719-239-0530 Email: jrboucher@amigo.net //www.coloradobiggameoutfitter.com A, BH, EL, MG, F, DC,TR, WC, OT, PT, C, GMU 481, 49, S11, S12, S17, S20, S47, S50, S51, S62, S66, G1, G2, G3, G13, G17, NF, BLM HUBBARD CREEK OUTFITTERS & PACK STATION, LLC Reg. # 1115 Larry Allen P.O. Box 25 Hotchkiss CO 81419 Phone: 970-872-3818 Cell: 970-901-1839 Email: lallen4286@aol.com //www.hubbardcreek.com B, EL, MD, TU, SG, UB, V, C, CA, DC, T, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 521, 53, 63 PL, NF, BLM HUNTING & FISHING WORLD, INC. Reg. # 1117 Mark Lloyd 1618 Eagle Dr. Yutan NE 68073 Phone: 866-418-6887 Cell: 402-670-3250 Email: elkhunt@colorado-elk-hunts.com //www.colorado-elk-hunts.com B, EL, MD, C, NE, GMU 17, PL, BLM J & RAY COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY, INC Reg. # 727 Ronald & Larry Franks 8360 6400 Rd. Montrose CO 81401 Phone: 970-323-0115 Fax: 970-323-8890 Email: prfranks55@yahoo.com //www.sportsmansdream.com/jray BH, EL, MD, T, SW, GMU 64, 65, NF, BLM
2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY JACK CASSIDY, COLORADO BIG GAME HUNTS, LLC Reg. # 229 Jack Cassidy 1436 N Rd Loma CO 81524 Phone: 970-858-6586 Fax: 970-858-6587 Cell: 970-270-2112 Email: packrat@gvii.net //www.cassidyoutfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, MG, MD, TU, WD, WF, C, NW, SE, GMU 64, 65, 85, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 851, PL JAKE’S RIO GRANDE OUTFITTING SERVICE Reg. # 724 David “Jake” Powell PO Box 710 Creede CO 81130 Phone: 719-658-0926 Email: huntwithahunter@centurytel.net BH, EL, MD, T, WC, SW, GMU 82, S9, NF JAMES CREEK OUTFITTERS Richard Ott 396 State Highway 13 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-824-6939 Fax: 970-826-0174 Email: nlazya@amigo.net //www.jamescreekoutfitters.com EL, MD, C, NW, 12, 211, PL, BLM
Reg. # 2137
J-BAR-H OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2758 Jeanne Horne P.O. Box 569/ 2036 CR 43 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 800-230-HUNT (4868) / 970-878-0663 Cell: 970-942-7143 Email: jeanneh@jbarhoutfitters.com //www.jbarhoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, F, C, DC, T, WC, NW, GMU 12, NF JEFFCOAT RANCH & OUTFITTERS Reg. # 953 Danny Jeffcoat PO Box 97 Hamilton CO 81638 Phone: 970-824-3757 Cell: 970-756-4444 Email: jeffcoat20@wreawildblue.org B, EL, MD, L NW, GMU 12, PL JML OUTFITTERS Reg. # 288 Marie Haskett 300 County Rd. 75 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4749 Email: info@jmloutfitters.com //www.jmloutfitters.com EL, MD, F, C, CA, DC, WC, HR, OT, PT, WR, NW, GMU 24, NF KEYS GUIDE & OUTFITTING, LLC Reg. # 1985 Joe Keys PO Box 1080 Clifton CO 81520 Phone: 970-216-7899 Cell: 970-216-7899 Email: info@keysoutfitting.com //www.keysoutfitting.com A, BH, EL, MD, TU, F, FT, R, C, CA, DC, L, MT, T, TR, WC, OT, HA, NW, GMU 3, 40, 41, 521, 301, 421, S56, S62, PL, BLM KNIGHT CANYON OUTFITTERS, INC. Reg. # 2233 Bill, Wade & Nathan Wilson PO Box 304 Norwood CO 81423 Phone: 970-327-4614 Fax: 970-327-4614 Cell: 970-729-1806 Email: w4wilson@centurylink.net //www.knightcanyonoutfitters.com B, EL, ML, MD, TU, SG, UB, V, C, CA, DC, T, WC, SW, GMU 61, 70, NF, BLM, PL LAGARITA OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2432 Michael Bondurant 1280 Vivian Lakewood CO 80401 Phone: 303-704-7765 Fax: 303-954-0977 Cell: 303-704-7765 Email: lagarita@comcast.net // elkhunter1983@yahoo.com www.lagaritaoutfitters.com A, EL, MD, WD, CA, DC, L, WC, SE, SW, GMU 68, 82, 123, PL, NF
LAMICQ GUIDES & OUTFITTERS, INC. John Lamicq 2396 Ridgeway Court Grand Junction CO 81507 Phone: 970-270-3557 www.coloradohuntingoutfitter.com B, EL, MD, TU, F, C, DC, NW, GMU 30, 31, PL, BLM
Reg. # 1245
LAZY F BAR OUTFITTERS, INC Reg. # 188 Steve Guerrieri PO Box 7089 Gunnison CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-3313 Fax: 970-641-2151 Cell: 970-596-2567 Email: lazyfbar@crestedbutte.net //www.lazyfbarranch.com B, EL, MD, C, DC, MT, T, WR, SW, GMU 55, 54, PL, NF, BLM LITTLE CONE OUTFITTER Roy Hutt PO Box 296/ 46 CR 43 ZN Norwood CO 81423 Phone: 970-327-4620 Email: royandsallyh@yahoo.com EL, MD, V C, DC, SW, GMU 70, PL
Reg. # 962
LOBO OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 147 Mike & Dick Ray 4821 A HWY 84 Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-5546 Cell: 970-749-4148 Email: dickray@centurytel.net //www.lobooutfitters.com B, BH, EL, MO, ML, MD, TU, F, C, CA, DC, MT, T, TR, WC, GS, HB, OT, P,T SW, GMU 75, 77, 78, 771, 80, 81, 82, 83, 66, 67, 68, 551, 681 NF, BLM, PL LONE STAR OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2067 Walt Isenhour 2187 Hwy 290 E McDade TX 78650 Phone: 512-273-2129 Fax: 512-273-2776 Cell: 512-633-7519 Email: wisenhour@lonestaroutfitters.com //www.lonestaroutfitters.com A, B, EL, ML, MD, TU, WD, SG, V, F C, L, HR, OT, SE, SW, GMU 851, PL LONE TOM OUTFITTING Reg. # 284 Paul Janke 12888 RBC 8 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-5122 Cell: 970-942-8128 Email: lonetom@quikus.com //www.lonetom.com EL, ML, C, DC, T, WC, HR, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 2, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24, 33, 201, 211, NF, BLM, PL LOST VALLEY RANCH Reg. # 1672 Robert Foster 29555 Goose Creek Rd Sedalia CO 80135 Phone: 303-647-2311 Fax: 303-647-2315 Email: bobfoster@lostvalleyranch.com //www.lostvalleyranch.com F, C, CD, HB, C, GMU 501, PL, NF LOUISIANA PURCHASE RANCH Rick Tingle P. O. Box 206 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-272-3006 Email: rick@shootelk.com //www.shootelk.com B, EL, MD, V, C, CA, L, HA, NW, GMU 11, 211, PL, BLM
Reg. # 2127
Reg. # 761 LUARK RANCH & OUTFITTERS, LLC Pat & Niki Luark PO Box 25 / 2834 Luark Rd Burns CO 80426 Phone: 970-653-4324 Fax: 970-653-4492 Cell: 970-376-1945 Email: luarkranch5861@aol.com //www.luarkranch.com/index.htm B, EL, ML, MD, SG, V, F, FT, C, DC, L, CD, HB, HR, OT, PT, WCR, NW, GMU 25, 26, 34, 35, 44, BLM, PL
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2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY M & M OUTFITTERS Reg. # 296 Tom & Susan Mikesell PO Box 1020 Craig CO 81626 Phone: 970-824-5812 Fax: 970-824-5925 Email: mmoutfitters@wreawildblue.org EL, MD, TR NW, GMU 12, 13, PL, BLM
Reg. # 1841
MATSCHEE GUIDE SERVICE, LLC Reg. # 2219 Tim Matschee 1650 Pearl St.#6 Denver CO 80203 Phone: 303-864-0547 Cell: 303-905-3499 Email: kmatschee@comcast.net //www.matscheeguide.com A, B, BH, EL, MO, MD, C, DC, WC, PT, SW, GMU 49, 57, 58, S7, S12, S47, S60 PL, NF, BLM
PINYON OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2728 Dennis Pottorff P.O. Box 123 Cortez CO 81321 Phone: 970-562-4460 Cell: 970-739-0892 Email: dcpottorff@fone.net //www.pinyonoutfittersllc.com B, EL, ML, MD, V, C, DC, L, T, WC, PT, SW, GMU 70, 71, 72, 73, 711, PL, NF
Reg. # 2223 MEGA MOUNTAIN MAGIC Jacob Skobel Sr. 212 Augusta Dr. Leadville CO 80461 Phone: 719-486-4570 Fax: 719-486-8236 Cell: 719-293-4168 Email: megamountainmagic@msn.com www.leadvillecoloradohorsebackrides.com B, EL, MD, UB, F, FT, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 45, 48, 49, NF, PL
Reg. # 1260 PONDEROSA OUTFITTERS Bruce Ayers 430 Juniper Ave. Eaton CO 80615 Phone: 970-454-3770 Fax: 970-454-3777 Cell: 970-396-9527 Email: bruce@ponderosaoutfitters.com //www.ponderosaoutfitters.com A, B, EL, MO, MD, TU, WD, V, WF, SG, CA, MT, T, TR, HA, NE, NW, GMU 6, 16, 17, 19, 20, 161, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 101, 951, PL, BLM
MICA AG CORP/ ESCALANTE RANCH Reg. # 1070 Richard Miller 6501 W. 91st Ave. Westminster CO 80031 Phone: 303-426-0360 Fax: 303-426-0442 Cell: 303-809-6234 Email: rpm@mikaag.com //www.escalanteranch.com B, BH, EL, ML, MD, TU, UB, V C, WCR, SW, GMU 62, PL
PREWITT OUTFITTERS Reg. # 157 Lavelle Prewitt 5700 County Rd. 13 Del Norte CO 81132 Phone: 719-657-0518 Email: prewitt@amigo.net //www.alpinehunts.com BH, EL, MO, MD, F, DC, WC, OT, PT, SW, SE, GMU 76, 80, 82, NF
MYERS HUNTING SERVICES, INC. Don Myers 6148 Hwy 317 Hamilton CO 81638 Phone: 970-824-9317 Cell: 970-756-9317 Email: myersinc@amigo.net //www.lazy-v-box.com EL, MD C, TR, NW, GMU 12, 13, PL, RFW, BLM
Reg. # 1229
NINE MILE GUEST RANCH Reg. # 2321 Rocky & Margaret Pappas 50735 State Hwy 13 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4656 Fax: 970-878-3432 Email: rocky@ninemileguestranch.com //www.ninemileguestranch.com EL, MD, WD C, L NW, NE, GMU 22, 23, 211, 109, PL, BLM
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PINNACLE PEAK ADVENTURES, LLC Bill Green 2951 CR 18N Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-9269 Email: hunting@huntpinnacle.com //www.huntpinnacle.com A, EL, MD, C, NW, GMU 4, PL, BLM
Reg. # 2505 R & R RANCH OF COLORADO, INC. Jeff Kempton 10202 SW 138th St. Archer FL 32618 Phone: 352-538-7094 Fax: 352-495-9104 Cell: 352-538-7094 Email: jeffandshari@rrranchco.com //www.rrranchco.com A, EL, MD, C, L, HA, NW, GMU 211, 11, PL, BLM RAFTOPOULOS RANCHES Reg. # 1542 John Raftopoulos 2991 Pineridge Dr. Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-9501 Fax: 970-824-2908 Cell: 970-326-8620 Email: jraft@bresnan.net //www.trophy-elk-hunting.com A, EL, MD, L, WCR, NW, GMU 2, 201, 3, 301, PL, BLM, RW
OUTWEST GUIDES Reg. # 1995 John Calderon 5121 CR 3 Marble CO 81623 Phone: 970-963-5525 Email: outwestguides@live.com //www.outwestguides.com BH, BH, EL, MD, UB, F, DC, WC, HB, OT, PT SW, GMU 43, 521, NF
RAWAH WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2672 Patrick Timmins 1718 West County Rd 68 Fort Collins CO 80524 Phone: 800-820-3152 Fax: 970-435-5705 Cell: 970-227-1323 Email: pat@rawahranch.com www.rawahwildernessoutfitters.com // rawahranch.com A, B, EL, ML, MO, MD, F, FT, R, C, L, HB, HA, NW, GMU 7, 8, 191, PL, NF
OVER THE HILL OUTFITTERS, INC Reg. # 1832 Terry Palmer & Randy Palmer 4140 CR 234 Durango CO 81301 Phone: 970-247-1694 Cell: 970-759-1694, 970-749-7619 Email: otho@frontier.net //www.overthehilloutfitters.com B, EL, MD, TU, F, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW , GMU 75, 751, NF, PL,
RED FEATHER GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Arnie Schlottman PO Box 935 Gypsum CO 81637 Phone: 970-524-5054 (Nov-May) Fax: 970-524-5054 Email: aschlottman@cs.com //www.redfeatherguides.com EL, MO, MD, F, C, DC, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 6, 161, 171, NF
Reg. # 2188 PEAK TO CREEK OUTFITTERS, INC Gene Carlson P.O. Box 1986 Bayfield CO 81122 Phone: 970-884-0199 Fax: 970-884-0199 Cell: 970-759-8869 Email: gene@peaktocreekoutfitters.com //www.peaktocreekoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, CA, DC, T, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 75, 751, NF, PL
Reg. # 1220 RIM ROCK OUTFITTERS, Monty & Rebecca Elder PO Box 223 Rangely CO 81648 Phone: 970-675-2619 Fax: 970-675-2619 Cell: 970-629-5634 Email: lionelk@earthlink.net //www.coloradorimrockoutfitters.com EL, ML, MD, C, DC, MT, NW, GMU 1, 2, 10, 11, 21, 22, 24, 30, 201, PL, BLM
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2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCHES Reg. # 2694 Marti Bishop 466 South 16th Ave. Brighton CO 80601 Phone: 303-725-5236 Cell: 303-725-5236 Email: mjbishop616@msn.com //www.rockymountainhunting.com A, EL, MD, CA, DC, TR, NW, GMU 3, 301,131, PL
SHEEP CREEK RANCH OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2435 Daren & Tammy Olson P.O. Box 2463 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4757 Email: sheepcreekhunts@yahoo.com //www.huntsheepcreekranch.com EL, MD, C ,NW, GMU 22, PL, BLM
ROOSTERS GUIDE & OUTFITTING ADVENTURES, LLC Reg. # 2656 Rod Cogburn 2174 45 1/2 Rd Debeque CO 81630 Phone: 970-283-8919 Fax: 970-283-1028 Cell: 970-618-7203 Email: raycogburn@roostersguideandoutfittingadventures.com www.roostersguideandoutfittingadventures.com A, B, BH, EL, MO, ML, MD, TU, F, C, CA, DC, T, TR, WC, HB, OT, PT, HA, NW, GMU 421, 42, 41 PL, NF, BLM
SILVER DOLLAR OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2540 Trish Tully P.O. Box 5481 Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-9576 Cell: 970-946-2976 Email: attully@centurylink.net //www.silverdollaroutfitters.com B, EL, MD, M, HR, SW, GMU 77, 78, 771, NF
Reg. # 2503 RUSSELL’S GUN & GUIDE Russell MacLennan P. O. Box 543 Bennett CO 80102 Phone: 303-644-4300 Fax: 303-568-7632 Cell: 303-817-8736 Email: gundog1976@aol.com //www.rggoutfitters.com A, MD, UB, L, NE, GMU 99, 105, 106, PL SABLE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 2657 Ann Marie Scritchfield 5100 County Rd. 4 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4765 Email: annmarie@sablemountainoutfitters.com www.sablemountainoutfitters.com B, EL, F, CA, DC, WC, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 24, 33, NF SAMUELSON OUTFITTERS, LLC Reg. # 729 Richard S. Samuelson PO Box 868 Fraser CO 80442 Phone: 970-726-8221 Fax: 970-726-4406 Cell: 970-531-8221 Email: elk@samuelsonoutfitters.com //www.samuelsonoutfitters.com EL, MO, MD, F, DC, WC, HB, PT, NW, GMU 18, NF SAN - PAHGRE OUTFITTERS Reg. # 1341 Rick Baecker Todd Richardson 13579 6700 Rd. Montrose CO 81401 Phone: 970-252-9306 Cell: 970-596-3693 Email: rick@sanpahgreoutfitters.com //www.sanpahgreoutfitters.com EL, MD DC, L, T SW, GMU 65, 74, 75, PL, NF, BLM SANGRE DE CRISTO OUTFITTERS, INC Reg. # 417 Tom & Bill Schulze 483 County Rd. 270 Westcliffe CO 81252 Phone: 719-783-4145 Fax: 719-783-2265 Cell: 719-371-3716 Email: ptschulze5@gmail.com //www.sangreoutfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, MG, ML, MD, TU, WD, SG, V, L, T, HA, SE, GMU 69, 84, 851, 861, 86, 82, S9, S50, S51, S49, S35, S60, S62, PL, RW, NF, BLM SAWBUCK OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2166 Joe Cisler 44596 Needle Rock RD Crawford CO 81415 Phone: 970-921-3557 Email: tai.joe@juno.com //www.coloradohunts.com B, EL, MD, TU, SG, C, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 53, 521, PL, NF SEVEN LAKES LODGE, LLC Anthony A. Decker 11808 County Rd. # 8 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-0378 Fax: 561-640-7047 Email: tony@sevenlakeslodge.com B, EL, ML, MD, TU, SG, F, C, L NW, GMU 23, PL
Reg. # 1623 SILVER SPUR OUTFITTERS, LLC Trent Snyder 67290 E. La Salle Rd. Montrose CO 81401 Phone: 970-249-4242 Fax: 970-249-4242 Cell: 970-379-4297 Email: coloradobigracks@aol.com //www.huntsilverspuroutfitters.com B, EL, ML, MD, TU, C, L, T, NW, GMU 32, 33, 42, PL, NF, BLM SOMBRERO RANCHES, INC. Reg. # 217 Rex Walker 911 Kimbark St. Longmont CO 80501 Phone: 303-442-0258 Fax: 303-225-8504 Email: cowboy@sombrero.com //www.sombrero.com A, EL, MD, HR, HB, OT, PT, WR, NE, NW, GMU 2, 301, 23, 24, NF, BLM STORY CREEK OUTFITTERS, LLC Frankie Menegatti 1054 County Rd. 318 Walsenburg CO 81089 Phone: 719-738-3704 Fax: 719-738-3704 Email: storycreek@wildblue.net //www.storycreek.com A, EL, ML, MD, TU, V, C, SE, SW, GMU 85, 133, PL
Reg. # 364
STRAWBERRY CREEK HUNTING Reg. # 2598 Tom Allen 4904 CR 15 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4731 Fax: 970-878-4731 Cell: 970-629-5139 Email: tomallen4@hotmail.com //www.strawberrycreekhunting.com B, EL, MD, C, NW, SW, GMU 23, 53, PL SUNDOWN OUTFITTERS / RIO GRANDE OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2341 Ash Tully P.O. Box 5481 Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-9576 Email: attully@centurytel.net www.sundownoutfitting.com // www.riograndeoutfitters.net B, BH, EL, MO, ML, MD, T, CA, DC, L, T, WC, WCR, CD, SW, GMU 77, 78, 771, 76, 79, 80, 68, PL, NF SUPERIOR GUIDE SERVICE, LLC Reg. # 1791 Scott Brennise 5801 Hwy 394 Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-4767 Fax: 970-824-4767 Cell: 970-629-2641 Email: info@wehuntcolorado.com //www.wehuntcolorado.com B, EL, ML, MD, C, L, NW, GMU 211, 12, PL Reg. # 2339 TENDERFOOT OUTFITTERS Fred Stinson, Kendall Butts PO Box 246 Gunnison CO 81230 Phone: 800-641-0504 Fax: 970-641-0504 Email: tenderfoot@tenderfoot-outfitters.com //www.tenderfoot-outfitters.com B, BH, EL, MD, F, CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 54, NF, BLM
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2012 COA O U T F I T T E R S D I R E C T O RY THE CRAIG WILD BUNCH, INC. Willie White 855 CR 78 Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-9334 Cell: 970-629-5598 Email: wwhite@tristategt.org //www.elk-craigwildbunch.com EL, MD, T, NW, GMU 4, PL
Reg. # 1121
THE GUNNISON COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE Reg. # 249 John C. Nelson P.O. Box 1443 Gunnison CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-2830 Cell: 970-209-7104 Email: packtrip@gunnison.com //www.coloradoguideandoutfitter.com B, BH, EL, MG, MD, V, F DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, GMU 55, 54, S54, S22, S69, S11, G1, G2, G8, G14, NF Reg. # 2664 THIRD GENERATION OUTFITTERS Forest Bramwell P.O. Box 1216, 275 CR 139 Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Phone: 970-219-7523 Email: forestbramwell@aol.com //www.thirdgenerationoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, CA, DC, T, WC, HR, WR, SW, GMU 77, 78, PL, NF TIMBERLINE OUTFITTERS Reg. # 1530 Craig Oceanak 9602 W. Milliron Rd. Cheyenne WY 82009 Phone: 307-635-7288 Cell: 307-421-2850 Email: timber4ln@aol.com //www.timberlinehunting.com A, B, BH, EL, ML, MO, MD, TU, WD, V, C, CA, MT, T, NE, GMU 9, 87, Units in Wyoming PL, NF, BLM TOP GUN OUTFITTERS Reg. # 1563 Larry P. Smith 108 Reigel School Rd. Rimersburg PA 16248 Phone: 814-229-4514 Fax: 814-473-3008 Email: topgunoutfitters@windstream.net //www.topgunoutfitters.com B, EL, MD, CA, DC, T, NW, GMU 211, BLM, PL, NF TRACK’EM OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2365 Bill Canterbury 2005 CR 4 Howard CO 81233 Phone: 719-942-3207 Fax: 719-942-4882 Cell: 719-539-5747 Email: sangrehunter@yahoo.com // trackemoutfitters@gmail.com www.trackemoutfitters.com A, B, BH, EL, ML, MD, TU, F, C, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SE, GMU 48, 57, 58, 59, 69, 84, 86, 581, 691, PL, NF, BLM TRIPLE O OUTFITTERS Reg. # 994 Larry Osborn 448 County Rd. 41 Hamilton CO 81638 Phone: 970-824-6758 Email: guides@coloradooutdoors.com //www.coloradooutdoors.com A, EL, MD, F C, T, TR, NW, GMU 12, 211, PL TROPHY HUNTING ADVENTURES Reg. # 2700 David Garrett 1522 S. Oak St. Trinidad CO 81802 Phone: 719-680-2527 Cell: 719-680-2527 Email: dave.audra@hotmail.com //www.trophyhuntingadventures.com A, EL, ML, MD, TU, WD, MT, HA, SE, GMU 85, 134, 141, PL
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TURNER’S GUIDE SERVICE Reg. # 1653 Mark Turner PO Box 955 Idaho Springs CO 80452 Phone: 303-567-4035 Fax: 303-567-4035 Cell: 303-818-3982 Email: topguide@comcast.net //www.rmbga.com B, BH, EL, MO, MG, ML, MD, CA, DC, TR, NW, NE, SW, SE, GMU 28, 38, 39, S4, S3, S32, S41, G4, G7, G15, G16, NF VILLA RANCH Reg. # 2658 Mary Krueger P.O. Box 1195 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4138 Cell: 970-274-6850 Email: reverseliv@hotmail.com //www.villaranchcolorado.com EL, MD, V L, HB, PT, WCR, NW, GMU 11, PL, BLM Reg. # 1786 W 3 OUTFITTERS, INC Paul Moore 500 Twelve Mile Gulch Rd Elk Springs CO 81633 Phone: 877-826-0636 Cell: 970-629-0184 Email: elkthree@yahoo.com //www.w3outfitters.com A, B, EL, MO, MD, F CA, DC, T, WC, WCR, GS, HR, HB, OT, PT, NW, GMU 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 42, 131, 201, 211, 421, 521, NF, BLM WAUNTIA HOT SPRINGS RANCH Reg. # 146 Ryan Pringle 8007 County Rd. 887 Gunnison CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-1266 Email: info@waunita.com //www.waunita.com F, FT, L, HB, WR, SW, GMU 551, NF WELDER OUTFITTING SERVICES Reg. # 961 Brian & Shawn Welder PO Box 823 Meeker CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-4559 Fax: 970-319-0871 (Brian) Cell: 970-314-5923 (Shawn) Email: packtrip@cmn.net //www.flattops.com B, EL, MD, F, C, CA, DC, T, WC, OT, PT, HB, HA, WR, NW, GMU 24, NF WEST ELK WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS Reg. # 2411 Gary Ballard 682 HWY KK Fordland MO 65652 Phone: 417-767-1121 Fax: 417-767-1121 Cell: 417-839-0205 Email: garyballard@centurytel.net //www.westelkwildernessoutfitters.com B, BH, EL, MD, F, CA, DC, T, WC, OT, PT, SW, GMU 54, NF WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, INC. Reg. # 2258 Aaron Laske 3320 County Rd.103 South Alamosa CO 81101 Phone: 719-587-3057 Cell: 719-580-2527 Email: huntelk@GoJade.org //www.wildernessadventuresinc.com B, EL, ML, MD, CA, DC, T, WC, HB, OT, PT, SW, SE, GMU 76, 85, 82, NF, PL WILDERNESS TRACKS GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Daniel W. Johnson 1192 North Johnson Rd. Craig CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-7874 Email: wildernesstracks@gmail.com A, EL, ML, MD, C, DC, T, PT, NW, GMU 4, NF, BLM, PL
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YAMPA VALLEY OUTFITTERS, LLC Boyd Tallent PO Box 910 Craig CO 81626 Phone: 970-824-2102 Cell: 706-990-9030 A, EL, MD, C, HA, NW, GMU 3, 301, PL, BLM
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COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE WILDLIFE HEADQUARTERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES On July 1, 2011, Colorado Parks and Wildlife was created by the
merger of the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks. There are no changes to the former Wildlife Service Centers listed below where you can purchase licenses, have your animals checked and find additional hunting information.
6060 Broadway - Denver, CO 80216 Main Call Center (303) 297-1192 Hours: M-F 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. www.wildlife.state.co.us
Check the website for extended hours at some offices during hunting seasons.
WILDLIFE SERVICE CENTERS WITH LICENSE SALES Brush Service Center 122 E. Edison, Box 128 Brush, CO 80723 (970) 842-6300
Gunnison Service Center 300 New York Ave. Gunnison, CO 81230 (970) 641-7060
Salida Service Center 7405 Hwy 50 Salida, CO 81201 (719) 530– 5520
Colorado Springs Service Center 4255 Sinton Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 227-5200
Hot Sulfur Springs Service Center 346 Grand County Road 362 Hot Sulfur Springs, CO 80451 (970) 725-6200
Denver Service Center 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 (303) 291-7227
Lamar Service Center 2500 S. Main St. Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-6600
Steamboat Springs Service Center 925 Weiss Rd. Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (970) 870-2197 License Sales (24 hours/day) Telephone (800) 244-5613 or Online at www.wildlife.state.co.us
Durango Service Center 151 E. 16th St. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 247-0855
Meeker Service Center 73485 Hwy 64 Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-6090
Fort Collins Service Center 317 W. Prospect Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 472-4300
Monte Vista Service Center 0722 South Road, 1 East Monte Vista, CO 81144 (719) 587-6900
Glenwood Springs Service Center 50633 Highways 6 & 24 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 947-2920
Montrose Service Center 2300 S. Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 252-6000
Grand Junction Service Center 711 Independent Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81505 (970) 255-6100
Pueblo Service Center 600 Reservoir Rd. Pueblo, CO 81005 (719) 561-5300
FOR RECORDINGS ON SEASON DATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, Moose ........................... (303) 291-7529 Fishing.................................... (303) 291-7533 Small Game, Upland Game..... (303) 291-7546 Turkey...................................... (303) 291-7547 Waterfowl................................ (303) 291-7548 Hunter Education.....................(303) 291 7530
Important 2012 Deadlines
• Big Game Limited License Application Deadline is April 3, 2012 • Over the Counter Licenses (Unlimited Bull Elk & Licenses w/Caps) on sale July 10, 2012 • Big Game Leftover Limited Licenses on sale at License Agents August 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. • Big Game Leftover Limited Licenses on sale online August 15, 2012
OPERATION GAME THEFT
Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a non-profit organization working with the DOW’s law enforcement program. It pays rewards to citizens who report poachers or resource violations. Callers don’t have to reveal their names, testify in court or sign a deposition. Rewards are paid if the information leads to the arrest of a poacher or a citation is issued. Rewards do not depend on a conviction but must be requested when a violation is reported. Call toll-free, 1-(877) 265-6648 or 1-(877) COLO-OGT. The number should not be used for information requests or emergencies.
Hunter Education Requirement
By Colorado statute, everyone born on or after January 1, 1949 who applies for or buys a Colorado hunting license must show proof of successfully completing an approved hunter education class. Colorado class availability listed online.
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COLORADO DEER & ELK SEASON HUNTING DATES Marlin Ingebretson
For planning purposes, Colorado Parks & Wildlife sets the dates for the primary big game hunting seasons in 5 year increments (currently 2010 through 2014). Please check the current regulations for changes and updates that have occurred and additional hunting opportunities. RIFLE SEASONS 2012 1st rifle season, limited elk: 10/13 - 10/17 2nd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 10/20 - 10/28 3rd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 11/3 - 11/11 4th rifle, combined deer and elk: 11/14 - 11/18
Gunner Hagen
2013 1st rifle season, limited elk: 10/12 - 10/16 2nd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 10/19 - 10/27 3rd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 11/2 - 11/10 4th rifle, combined deer and elk: 11/13 - 11/17 2014 1st rifle season, limited elk: 10/11 - 10/15 2nd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 10/18 - 10/26 3rd rifle season, combined deer and elk: 11/1 - 11/9 4th rifle, combined deer and elk: 11/12 - 11/16 ARCHERY SEASONS - DEER AND ELK 2012: 8/25 - 9/23 2013: 8/24 - 9/22 2014: 8/30 - 9/28 MUZZLELOADING SEASONS - DEER AND ELK
Bobby Glover
Please note this change: Muzzleloader licenses are now issued for specific Game Management Units or a combination of units. Previously, these licenses could be used anywhere in the state. 2012: 9/8 - 9/16 2013: 9/14 - 9/22 2014: 9/13 - 9/21 A variety of other seasons are also offered. Check the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for more details.
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BIG GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT MAP Units where Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected appear shaded in yellow on the map. These map boundaries are only approximate and provided as an aid to apply for the correct unit. The map is NOT to be used in the field as an indicator of unit boundaries. See the unit descriptions for specific boundary descriptions in the 2012 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Regulations.
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U NDERSTANDING UND E R S TA N D I N G C O L OCOLORADO’S RADO’S PRE F E R E N C E P O I NPOINT T S Y S T ESYSTEM M P REFERENCE COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
limited elk units require even more points. The DOW maintains a permanent preference point record for
To manage big game animals to assure sustainable hunting opportunities and resource preservation, the Colorado Division of Wildlife issues a limited number of licenses through a drawing process for most species. For big game, over-the-counter licenses are available for bull
everyone who applies. The record is automatically referenced when a hunter applies for a unit that requires points. Most big game licenses are reserved for Colorado residents. For units and species that require five or more preference points, 80 percent of the licenses are allocated to residents, the remainder
elk only during the second and third seasons. Hunters who want
to non-residents. If fewer than five preference points are needed,
licenses for deer and other big game – including elk during the first
65 percent of the licenses are allocated for state residents and the
and fourth rifle seasons and in some specific game management
remainder for non-residents.
units and seasons - must apply annually.
A complete explanation for all species and a list of preference-point
Here’s how the application and draw system works:
requirements for the upcoming season is published each year in the
Hunters apply for licenses and submit up to four choices for the
March/April edition of Colorado Outdoors, the DOW’s magazine.
game management units desired. Applicants who don’t get their first
The information is also published on the DOW’s web site,
choice get a preference point for that unit. An applicant can also
www.wildlife.state.co.us.
purchase one point each year for $25. However, no more than one
The drawing for licenses is always held on the first Tuesday in April.
preference point can be awarded per species per year. Points
Results are posted on the web site. Leftover licenses go on sale the
are awarded for each individual species.
second Tuesday in August and are available until they are sold out.
The number of preference points needed to draw a license depends on the species, season and the particular game management unit. For the most coveted units, hunters must accumulate numerous preference points to have a chance to obtain a license in the draw. An example: To obtain an either sex elk license during the first rifle season in GMU 1, Colorado residents need 10 preference points and a non-resident must accumulate 16 preference points. In that unit, more than 1,100 people apply but only 26 licenses are issued. If you want to accumulate points for a preferred unit, but you still want to hunt for that season, apply to a coveted unit but pick units with zero point requirements for your subsequent choices. Preference points continue to accumulate until you receive a first-choice license. For cow elk, the majority of game management units require no preference points, so everyone who applies has a similar chance of drawing a license. For buck deer, many units require 1-2 points; 24
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LIFE M E M B E R — L . R . “ M a c k ” M c G r a w Colorado Outfitters Association
rural life in western Colorado. He has
Mack McGraw of Gunnison began outfitting and guiding in 1948.
authored three books
That career had a lifespan of 40 years and ended after the hunt in
including: “Mountain
1987. For the first twenty years, Mack hunted the Red Creek and the
Tales, Faded Tracks &
Rock Springs country in some of the most rugged parts of what is now
Hi-Jinks”, “Hunters Attract
designated the West Elk Wilderness. Then he moved operations to
Flies – Fishermen Do Too!”
his rustic cabin base camp on the rim of Powderhorn Creek where he
and “Cowboy Rhymes &
gained a reputation for top mule deer buck hunting.
Mountain Whimsies; poems,
Mack was active in helping to improve Colorado outfitting and hunting conditions by working with other outfitters and legislators to obtain early licensing for outfitters by the Division of Wildlife,
sayings, and stuff from this mountain domain.” We are proud to salute
and seeking blaze orange laws and other legislation in the late
Mack as an honorary life
1960s and early 1970s. He was president of the Colorado Guides
member of the Colorado
& Outfitters Association for a term in 1970/71. Mac was always an
Outfitters Association and as
active participant in the Gunnison chapters of the Colorado Guides &
an example of a life well lived in
Outfitters Assoc. and the Colorado Outfitters Association.
the outdoors of western Colorado.
Mack still resides in Gunnison where he is a treasure of facts, tales, and knowledge of hunting, fishing, outfitting, and history of
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COLO R A D O I S B I G G A M E H U N T E R S ’ PA R A D ISE By Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado offers millions of acres of widely varied terrain for hunting. Out-of-state hunters might find it very helpful to hire an outfitter to guide them on their hunts. Outfitters know the lay of the land, the habits of the animals and some of the best places to hunt. Most hunters come to Colorado to hunt mule deer and elk. These two species offer some of the most challenging hunting in the world. But Colorado’s high country is also home to other magnificent big game animals: bighorn sheep, pronghorns, mountain goats, bears, moose and mountain lions. The numbers of these animals in the state are significantly lower than deer and elk, so licenses are few and difficult to obtain. But those who do obtain a license can look forward to a high-quality hunting experience. Here is a rundown of big game hunting in Colorado. For more information on these species and how to get licenses, go to: http://colorado.gov/wildlife. Go to the hunting section where you’ll find lots of information about how to plan a hunt in Colorado. Read the articles in the new “Elk Hunting University” section that addresses all aspects of elk hunting, including how to find an outfitter. Hunting Elk The popular hunting magazines often display colorful photographs of
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huge bull elk standing in open meadows presenting easy targets. The reality in the mountains of Colorado, however, is far different. Hunting elk is one of the most exciting big-game pursuits in North America. But stalking these animals is challenging, and most hunters won’t get easy shots. “What the hunting magazines show is usually not the case,” says Patt Dorsey, with a slight laugh. An avid big game hunter, Dorsey is also an area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Durango. “You’re a lot more likely to find elk on a steep hillside in a mountain canyon in thick timber than out in the open,” Dorsey said. It’s estimated that there are about 280,000 elk in Colorado. The hunting success rate for the species is about 24 percent. During the 2010 seasons, total harvest for all manner of take was 48,018 elk with a statewide success rate of 22 percent. The total number of elk hunters was 214,535. If weather is warm, elk stay at high elevations and in the timber to help them stay cool. Consequently, hunters need to work hard to get shots. When snow falls, elk move to lower elevations and bunch up, often on private land. Hunters who expect to be successful will leave the ATV behind and hunt slowly and quietly far from any road. Elk are very smart animals, Dorsey explains. They quickly sense movement in the woods and at any hint of danger move quickly and hide in rugged, difficult terrain.
Compounding the challenge for hunters is the fact that elk typically gather in groups of 10 or more. “That means they have a lot of eyes looking out for each other,” Dorsey says. “They are very communicative and will talk back and forth with barks. If one gets spooked, they’re all spooked and then they’re gone.” Unlike deer, elk are not curious animals - they won’t stop to look at what’s near them or what’s startled them.
“With binoculars it’s a lot easier to see the tip of an antler, or an unusual horizontal feature in all that vertical vegetation,” Dorsey says. If you find the areas where animals graze at night, it’s likely that you’ll find them in adjacent areas during the day. Elk like to remain in one area for most of the day. So a stealthy stalk is the key. Hunters also must be willing to venture into difficult terrain and thick forested areas.
“Once elk start running they usually won’t stop until they believe they’re safe. They can easily run for a mile or more,” Dorsey says. To hunt elk, the first thing Dorsey advises is to get off the ATV and walk. It’s rare that a hunter will see an elk from a road during the season - let alone get a shot. When elk start hearing the noise of vehicles they move far away from roads.
When hunting in areas with roads, move far above or far below the roads to find elk. In areas where there are two roads, locate the most difficult terrain in between.
Elk are most active during the night and are likely to be grazing in transition areas - meadows next to heavy timber, where different types of vegetation meet, just above or below ridgelines. The transition areas provide not only good food sources, but also good escape routes. Hunters should watch those areas at first light and at dusk. During the day, hunters need to move into the dark timber and not be hesitant to hunt in difficult areas. Hunters should move as quietly
as possible for short distances, and then scan the woods for several minutes before moving again. Even in dense forest it’s a good idea to use binoculars so you can discern subtle movement or colors in the trees.
Elk will move to lower elevations as the weather cools - but it must be a substantial change. Snow that allows tracking always provides hunters an advantage. Elk usually won’t make a big move to lower elevations until the snow depths are a foot or more. Elk can be found in the mountains throughout Colorado, but the most renowned area is in the northwest region of the state. The largest
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In the late 1990s, the deer population declined substantially. Colorado Parks and Wildlife moved to bolster the population by eliminating overthe-counter sales of deer licenses. Now, licenses can only be obtained through the limited draw that takes place on the first Tuesday of April every year. Limiting licenses has greatly improved the health of Colorado’s deer herds and helped to allow more bucks to grow to trophy size.
herd in the area, 40,000 animals, summers on the pristine high plateau known as the Flat Tops and migrates 50 miles into the lower altitude areas of Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties. The areas hold abundant habitat where elk can thrive during the winter when temperatures are relatively mild compared with other areas in western
The drawing also has made licenses more difficult to obtain in some areas of the state. But hunters who obtain a license are assured of a high-quality hunting experience. After the drawing, leftover licenses are often available in a few areas of the state. Leftover licenses go on sale during the first week of August. Go to any agency office or the web site to check the status of leftover licenses.
Colorado. “There is a lot of transition mountain brush which they like and plenty of room for them to spread out in the winter range,” says Darby Finley, a terrestrial biologist for Parks and Wildlife in northwest Colorado. “They follow the food and there is a lot of it throughout the year.” Wherever you choose to hunt, be sure to line up your shot carefully before you pull the trigger. Because of their size and endurance it can be difficult to knock an elk down. It’s important to hit them in the critical area of the lungs and the heart. Aim just behind and below the front quarters. Colorado is the only state where an elk license can be purchased overthe-counter. That fact draws a lot of hunters to Colorado; but there are enough elk to provide good hunting opportunities for anyone who buys a license. For first time elk hunters, go to the video section of the Parks and Wildlife website to view an instructional video on how to field dress and elk. Hunting Deer Every year thousands of hunters head to the plains, the foothills and the high country in Colorado to hunt deer. Most hunters stalk mule deer in the mountains and the foothills, but the allure of stalking the wily white tail deer in eastern Colorado is growing in popularity. Whichever type of deer you choose, you are sure to face a challenging hunt. The deer population in Colorado is steady, with an estimated population of about 430,000. In 2010, some 78,000 licenses were sold and about 34,000 deer were taken by hunters for a success rate of 43 percent. 30
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In Colorado, whitetails can be found on the eastern plains. A big white-tail buck can reach 250 pounds. These animals spend most of their time in the river and creek bottoms, taking protection in stands of cottonwood trees and the thick brush of riparian areas. Like elk, they are primarily grazers, so they go to the river and creek bottoms in search of succulent grasses. At dusk they’ll move out of those areas and into farmers’ fields. “Whitetails are harder to hunt than mule deer,” says Marty Stratman, a terrestrial biologist for Parks and Wildlife in northeast Colorado. “Mule deer show curiosity and will stop and look around. But with whitetails, if they see you, they’re gone.” Hunting whitetails requires slow, patient stalks along the edges of riparian areas, Stratman explains. The deer can hide easily along the river and creek bottoms. Getting a shot at a deer hiding in thick vegetation can be difficult. Private property provides most of the good white-tail hunting areas in eastern Colorado, so white-tail hunters should expect to put in some time in obtaining the necessary permission from land owners.
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“I tell people to walk for 10 yards and then look for 10 minutes,” Dorsey says.
Mule deer have an excellent sense of smell, so if the wind is blowing in the direction you are moving, chances are the animals will pick up your scent and move. Dorsey also says that deer go to creeks at night to drink, so there is no advantage to hunting near water sources during the day. One advantage mule deer give hunters is their curiosity. When mule deer are spooked, they’ll often run a short distance then turn to determine if they are being pursued. That can be a good time for a shot, Dorsey says. A small amount of snow will get deer moving out of high altitude areas. Usually by late October, migrating herds will move to winter range areas, even if there is no snow. Mule Deer Muleys are found throughout the varied terrain of Colorado. They live on the eastern plains, in foothills of the Eastern Slope, in dark timber and Aspen forests, in alpine areas above timberline, and in the red rock canyons on the western edge of the state. You can pick the type of experience you’d like when hunting for mule deer -- from a grueling climb into the high country, to an exciting scramble in the canyons. A large mule deer buck can reach 400 pounds. Most range in size from 200 to 300 pounds. In the mountains and foothills, mule deer don’t spend much time in dark, heavy timber, explains Dorsey. They are primarily browsers and prefer aspen forests where there are plenty of low shrubs and small trees, oak brush and areas along the edges of different forest types. Mule deer are most active at night and can often be found in meadow areas during low-light hours. During the day, muleys will bed down in protective cover. In warm weather look for deer along ridgelines, Dorsey explained. They often use those areas because wind is consistent along ridges and helps to keep them cool. During the low-light hours of evening and morning, look for meadows at the edge of thick cover. If you see where they are feeding during times of low-light, it’s likely they’ll move into nearby timbered areas to rest for part of the day. Deer also tend to move during the middle of the day toward the areas where they feed in the evening. Dorsey recommends making a slow stalk. 32
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Hunters who get a shot at a deer should realize that the vital organ area for deer presents a small target – about the size of a dinner plate just behind the front quarter. “Make sure you can make a good shot at that area. And hunters should never try to make a head shot. A lot of deer are wounded with poorly placed shots,” Dorsey says. Pronghorn Serious pronghorn hunters are willing to wait years for the opportunity to hunt trophy bucks in the best pronghorn units in Colorado. All Colorado pronghorn hunting tags are issued by draw. The average buck tag requires two to three preference points, but tags for premium units can require five or more points. Doe tags are easier to draw, but most hunters still need at least one point. Mike Alff
The majority of pronghorns are in northwest Colorado and on the eastern plains. Small populations of Pronghorn also are found in North Park, Middle Park, South Park and the San Luis Valley. Demand for tags in the northwest region is usually highest, so more points are required. There are two reasons more hunters apply in the northwest: there are big herds with big bucks; hunters have the opportunity to hunt on both public and private land.
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of 65 percent.
In eastern Colorado there are also large herds and trophy bucks. Most of the land, however, is private with the exception of some isolated pockets of public land including the Pawnee National Grasslands in the northeast and the Comanche National Grasslands in the southeast.
The best advice for a hunter to gain access to private land is to ask permission well in advance of the season. Never wait until opening day. If properly asked in advance, many landowners are willing to allow pronghorn hunting. Some will even offer directions to the best pronghorn locations, and information about watering holes and road access.
Since the time of Lewis and Clark, early settlers called pronghorns “antelope.� Pronghorns, however, are a unique species found only in North America. Their historic range is west of the Mississippi River from southern Canada to central Mexico.
The good news is that many ranchers and farmers in eastern Colorado are willing to grant permission to those who want to
In 2010, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued about 19,000 licenses, 12,300 animals were harvest for a hunter success rate
Recovery of pronghorns is one of the great conservation stories in the history of the American West. Biologists estimate there were 30-40 million pronghorns in North America prior to European settlement. By the 1920’s, there were fewer than 40,000.
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Hunting for pronghorns was suspended across the West for several decades. After the population began to increase, hunting in Colorado was allowed starting in 1945. Since then the population has grown steadily. In the early 60’s there were only about 15,000 pronghorn in Colorado; today the population is estimated at about 80,000. Moose Colorado’s moose reintroduction is one of the most successful species conservation programs in state history. Moose were introduced to Colorado in the mid 1970s, and thanks to sportsmen’s’ dollars and support, Colorado is now home to a growing population of more than 1,600 moose. These largest members of the deer family can be found in many parts of the state and have become highly sought-after by wildlife watchers and hunters. Because moose are relatively rare, hunting licenses for moose are very restricted. In 2010, Colorado issued about 215,000 elk licenses, but only 163 moose licenses. Because so few licenses are issued, overall hunter success is high, usually 80 percent or more. The lifetime bag limit for bull moose in Colorado is one. During the 2010 season, a total of 136 moose were harvested: 75 bulls 34
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and 61 cows. Moose are solitary and reproduce slowly. Moose are common in North Park, Middle Park, in the areas around Steamboat Springs, Rio Grande National Forest, and Grand Mesa National Forest. The animals have also recently been introduced into the White River National Forest east of Meeker. However, hunters in all mountainous terrain should expect that they could encounter moose while hunting deer and elk. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is concerned about an unacceptably high number of moose that have been mistakenly shot by elk hunters. During the last two hunting seasons, the agency has investigated more than 20 cases of hunters carelessly or negligently shooting moose. Despite years of education efforts surrounding moose reintroduction, including direct outreach to hunters with licenses in northwest Colorado, some hunters said they were surprised to see these big animals in areas where elk and deer are common. “We are seeing way too many preventable mistakes,” said Ron Velarde, northwest regional manager for the agency. “If you aren’t 100 percent sure that what you have in your sights is what you have on your license, do not pull the trigger.”
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killed animal and donate the meat. Hunters who mistakenly kill a moose and don’t turn themselves in are subject to heavy fines and penalties if wildlife officers have to track them down. Bighorn Sheep The Rocky Mountain bighorn is perhaps the most recognized and sought after animal in Colorado. The curled horns of the rams are one of the most distinctive ornaments of any wildlife species. But while the hardy animals live in harsh terrain, bighorns are a fragile species and While cow elk and cow moose may be confused in low light or when obscured by brush, bull elk and bull moose look nothing alike. Proper target identification is one of the first rules taught in hunter education courses. Properly identifying the target not only ensures you are taking the proper species
and gender but also prevents hunters from shooting at sound or movement - something that should never happen. Hunters who mistakenly kill the wrong animal, or know of someone who did, are urged to immediately contact a wildlife officer. Wildlife officers will seize the erroneously
Colorado wildlife managers are keeping a close watch on them. The population of big horns is estimated at only about 6,900, and the population has dropped slightly in the past few years. Bighorns are susceptible to diseases transmitted when they mingle with domestic sheep. Wildlife managers work to keep the two species separate, but
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Depending on the unit, many hunters have waited more than 10 years for a license. The preferred habitat of bighorns is steep, rocky slopes with little vegetation. “They are very challenging to hunt,” says Scott Wait, a senior terrestrial biologist for the agency. that’s a difficult task in the vast areas of Colorado. Researchers also are experimenting with vaccines that could give some sheep immunity to the strains of bacteria that cause sheep to contract pneumonia-like diseases. And throughout
While not meaning to be discouraging, Wait doesn’t mince words about the realities of hunting for sheep. “They are very wary,” Wait says “The stalk is usually long, strenuous and in difficult terrain,”
the state, researchers have placed radio collars on animals to track their movements and survival rates. In 2010, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued 278 licenses and a total of 144 animals were harvested - 118 rams and 26 ewes. Getting a license is difficult, with most hunters waiting a minimum of five years to draw a tag.
Colorado is also home to desert bighorn sheep. This species is low in number and only about 450 animals are estimated to roam the desert areas in western Colorado. Big game managers, however, are encouraged that the population is growing slowly. Only 10 ram licenses were issued in 2009 and all the hunters were successful. Mountain Goats The adaptable, hardy mountain goats seem to defy gravity. These snow-white critters inhabit terrain that is even more severe than the haunts of bighorn sheep. Ed Borner
Retrieving an animal from steep rocky mountainsides, of course, adds to the hunting challenge. The good news for hunters is that bighorns are most active during the day and follow predictable daily patterns.
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Goats balance on narrow bands of rock on sheer cliffs, and eat lichen and small plants. They seem to think nothing of jumping from one precipice to another. Goats also remain at high-elevation year around, enduring brutal winter conditions above timberline at more than 11,000 feet. Mountain goats were transplanted in Colorado from other states in the 1940s. There is still debate if they were ever native to the state. Goats are very adaptable and can move long distances to get to new terrain. Unfortunately, they also are aggressive and can muscle native bighorn sheep from their terrain. Consequently, wildlife managers work to keep the goats in areas where they’ve long been established and where they don’t interact with bighorns. These areas include the Raggeds Wilderness near Gunnison, in the mountains around Georgetown, in the Collegiate Peaks west of Buena Vista, in the Gore Range in the central mountains, in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton, and in the Poudre River drainage in northern Colorado. The agency estimates the mountain goat population at about 1,700. In 2010, 220 licenses were issued and 159 goats--94 males and 65 females-- were harvested for a harvest rate of 50 percent. Those who want to hunt goats should expect to wait five years or more to accumulate enough preference points for a license. Black Bears After being adversely affected by drought in the early 2000s, the black bear population appears to have made a strong comeback in Colorado. Bears are very dependent on specific types of plants for survival. Adequate rain and snow in most parts of the state during the last few years has helped spur growth of good crops of acorns in scrub oak, serviceberry, choke cherries and a variety of grasses and forbs.
Bears are mostly solitary and reproduce slowly. Sows do not start producing cubs until they are about five years old and then can only give birth every other year. Cubs often stay with their mothers for up to two years. Bears range generally in size from about 175 pounds for a sow and up to about 300 pounds for a boar. Few bears exceed 400 pounds in Colorado.
game management unit. Most bears are killed in September when they are most active searching for food before they go into hibernation. Consequently, licenses during the September season are difficult to get. After September, licenses for most units can be purchased over-the-counter. Some deer and elk hunters buy a bear tag because the seasons are concurrent.
Colorado’s most abundant bear populations can be found primarily between 8,000 feet to 9,500 feet in elevation in thick oak brush and aspen groves. But bears also inhabit ponderosa pine forests and riparian areas where there is sufficient forage. Population and reproduction vary depending on the availability of their favorite foods – acorns from oak brush, berries, grasses and forbs. When the weather is wet, that’s good news for bears. Fewer bears are born during drought years.
In 2010, just over 9,500 licenses were issued and 800 bears were killed by hunters. One reason for the low harvest success rate - just 8 percent - is that bears are difficult to hunt because they live primarily in thick brush. Also, after September their eating slows down and they are more difficult to find. By early November, most bears are curled up for their six-month nap.
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Anyone who harvests a bear also must bring the carcass to a Parks and Wildlife office within five days of the kill so the sex and size can be determined and entered into a data base. Researchers are removing a small tooth – the first premolar – from which can be determined how many times a sow has given birth to cubs, and the age of the animal. The inspection aids in research and in managing the bear population.
Most lion hunting occurs when there is snow on the ground. Dogs pick up the scent from tracks and chase the lions into trees. The chase is often long and challenging through difficult terrain.
Mountain Lions The most elusive big game animal in Colorado is the mountain lion. Also known as pumas or cougars – they live in areas where there is dense vegetation and often very broken terrain such as canyons and rocky hillsides. Deer are the primary prey for Colorado’s biggest native cat. For the 2010-11 season, 1,739 licenses were issued and 374 lions were taken by hunters. Licenses for lions can be purchased over-the-counter and the season lasts from November through March. Hunters who obtain licenses must call in every day to check if quotas have been filled in specific game
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C O A OUTFITTERS LIFE ME M B E R S Since 1984 only a few individuals have been honored by their peers as recipients of “Honorary Life Members” status. The COA bestows this prestigious award on individuals who have been true assets to the Association and to the Hunting and Outfitting Industries. Name, town & state, phone # and induction year to follow: NAME & STATE
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Betty Lyons
(1984)
Lyle Durbin
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Bob Lyons
(1984)
Richard “Dick” Ray
(1999)
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Art Davis
(1986)
Duane Skiff
(2000)
Fruita, CO
970-858-3018
Bob Hilkey
(1986)
L.R. “Mac” McGraw
(2002)
Gunnison, CO
970-641-1811
Burt George
(1986)
Rod Pringle
(2002)
Gunnison, CO
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Claudia George
(1987)
Cathy Wells
(2002)
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(1987)
Marcia Bergstad
(1989)
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John Nelson
(2003)
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Parker, CO
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Thomas L. Bullock
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Jim Flynn
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Larry Bishop
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Violet Skiff
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Sam Carr
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Rudy Rudibaugh
(1991)
Obbie Dickey
(1994)
John Sandelin
(1994)
Mike Schilling
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Dennis Bergstad
(1998)
Ray Heid
(2009)
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Kurt Schultz
(1998)
Ron Hilkey
(2010)
Meeker, CO
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Chuck Davies
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Larry Osborn
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Dick Pennington
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Abbey Carpet by Braia Dennis Braia 408 E Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-1826 (970) 826-0888
Brothers Custom Processing Dave Satterwhite PO Box 448, Craig, CO, 81626-0448 (970) 824-3855
Custom Quality Meat Dave Tafoya 1430 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625-2106 (970) 824-4668
Action Drain David Teeter 195 Clay Ave, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-2564 Affordable Tax & Accounting Services, Inc Galen C. Ring 6793 W. Canyon Ave Suite 13B, Littleton, CO, 80128 (303) 973-9953
Candlewood Suites Tammie Thompson Booker 92 Commerce St., Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-8400
AGP Processing Tony Erickson 1176 N. Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 826-0144
Zeiss Sports Optics Barton Dobbs 918 24th St. #202, Denver, CO, 80205 (303) 903-4455
Alpine Outdoors Judd Norton 9249 S. Broadway, Unit 200 #536, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129 (303) 564-7971
Chapman’s Automotive J B Chapman 310 E. Victory Way, , Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-4912
Americase, Inc Mars Freudenberg 1610 E. Main St., Waxahachie, TX, 75165 (972) 937-3629 Auto Parts of Craig Dick King 1875 W. Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-6544 B & B Welders Supply, Inc Brent Nations 124 West Fourth St., Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824 1057 Bear Creek Animal Hospital Kelly Hepworth P.O. Box 455, Craig, CO, 81626 (970) 824-5964 Best Western/Deer Park Inn & Suites Frank & Kerry Moe 262 Commerce St. (HWY 13), Craig, CO, 81626 (970) 824-9282 Big Cat Taxidermy Leland & Jenni Reinier 37 E. Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-9624 Big O Tires Fred Shaffer 1111 W Victory Way #128, Craig, CO, 81625-2950 (970) 824-2446 Black Bear RV Resort Pamela Scrivner 7528 US HWY 50, Howard, CO, 81233 (719) 942-3450
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Bullseye Taxidermy Mark Zimmerman 1445 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625-2105 (970) 826-2997
Collbran Auto Paarts, Inc. Don Mease 57428 HWY 330, Collbran, CO, 81624 (970) 487-3013 Colorado Bowhunters Assoc. Inc. Troy Cunningham PO Box 1289, Conifer, CO, 80433 (303) 697-5003 Colorado Mule Deer Association Denny Behrens PO Box 2104, Grand Junction, CO, 81501 (970) 261-2513
Dark Horse Discount Liquors Clyde Hettinger 1520 W Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-3414 (970) 824-5587 Davis Tent & Awning Roy Davis 4635 Jason St, Denver, CO, 80211-2345 (303) 561-1817 Denver Tent Jeff Greene 4200 Garfield St., Denver, CO, 80216 (303) 399-3232 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep Gray Thornton 720 Allen Ave, Cody, WY, 82414-3402 (307) 527-6261 Frontier Station Inc. Junior Kawcak P.O. Box 1515/277 Ranney St., Craig, CO, 81626 (970) 824-6583 Grund/Dagner, P.C. Doug Stevens & Ben Swartzendruber 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2800, Denver, CO, 80264 (303) 830-7770 Hart Productions, INC Chip Hart 60 N. Second St., Batavia, OH, 45103 (513)797-7900
Consol Energy Donna Spec 1800 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15291
High Desert Outdoor Power Rob Haughey 351 School St., Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-5711
Cook Chevrolet-Subaru Scott Cook 1776 W. Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-2100
Herod Industries, Inc Casey Herod 464 Stout St, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-8305
Corey Electrical Service, Inc. Dave Corey 1025 E. 9th St., Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-7875
Huntingguidesandoutfitters.net Tony Gutierrez 1234 Darlene Dr., Menasha, WI, 54952 (920) 540-5038
Craig Ford Jerry Thompson 801 W Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-2935 (970) 824-9441
huntinglife.com Kevin Paulson 11005 N Lamont Ct, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407 (202) 744-5807
Craig Power Sports Kevin Willbanks 2607 E Highway 40, Craig, CO, 81625-1258 (970) 826-0060
Identity Graphics Joel Browning 455 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-6190
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Outlaw Liquor Scott & Rhonda Herold P. O. Box 388, Baggs, WY, 82321 (307) 383-6600
Spiritpass Christine Muzik 1111 W Victory Way Ste 134, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-2844
Jackson’s Office Supply & Radio Shack Derek Cleverly 106 W. Victory Way, , Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-8114
Padilla’s Mesa General Store Peggy Padilla 10986 HWY 65, Mesa, CO, 81643 (970) 268-5484
T & H Parts John Ponikvar 400 Taylor St, Craig, CO, 81625-2729 (970) 824-3496
James S. Simos Sales James S. Simos P.O. Box 484/ 396 School St., Craig, CO, 81626 (970) 846-9550
Precision Auto Service Chris McLeslie 1294 W 4th St, Craig, CO, 81625-2906 (970) 824-8566
The O.P. Bar & Grill Delbert & Diane Knez 534 E. Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-8918
LPL Financial Services Dean Brosious 101 W Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-2607 (970) 824-5270
Red Willow Outdoors Laurette LaPlante 1028 10th Ave, High River, AB, T1V1L3 (403) 601-2334
TLC Carpet One Jay Oxley 1820 W Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-3420 (970) 824-4945
Markel Corporation Andi Silver 4600 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA, 23060 (800) 431-1270
Riverside Trophies, LLC Darrell & Suzanne Miller 306 E. Main St./P. O. Box 391, Buena Vista, CO, 81211 (719) 395-2380
Two Feathers, LLC Denny Behrens 671 Long Rifle Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81507 (970) 261-2513
Masterworks Mechanical Dave DeRose 461 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625-2609 (970) 824-4840 McNeil & Company/ Advensure Outdoor Recreation Insurance Steve Gulini 20 Church St./ P.O. Box 5670, Cortland, NY, 13045 (800) 822-3747 MJK Sales & Feed Lonnie Kawcak 290 Ranney St., Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-6581 Mountain Man Taxidermy Scott Moore 1176 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-4910 Mountain Meat Gary Baysinger PO Box 507, Craig, CO, 81626-0507 (970) 824-4878 National Wild Turkey Federation Wayne Dickens 1418 Canoe Creek Dr. S., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Tri State Equipment Co Thomas Walsh 3025 W Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625-4005 (970) 824-6163
Safari Club International/ 2012 Conference Sponsor Rob Holliday 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd. Tucson, AZ, 85745 (520) 620-1220
Watt’s Ranch Market 271 E. Market St./P.O. Box 630, Meeker, CO, 81641 (970) 878-5868
Samuelson True Value Hardware Mark Samuelson 456 Breeze St, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-6683
Western Group, Inc. Steve Attarian 254 Main St., Delta, CO, 81416 (970) 874-4455
Sitka Mountain Gear David Brinker 860 Napa Valley Corporate Way Suite N, Napa, CA, 94558 (707) 253-1122
Williams Production RMT Company Sheree Walcher 1058 Cty Rd. 215, Parachutte, CO, 81635 (970) 263-5322
Snake River Processing Clint & Cheri Weber 405 Meeker Rd/P.O. Box 374, Baggs, WY, 82321-0374 (307) 383-6142
Yampa Auto Body Roland Mercer 485 Riverview Ave, Craig, CO, 81625-3408 (970) 824-6498 Yampa Valley Bank Dave Fleming 435 Mack Ln, Craig, CO, 81625-2919 (970) 824-3600
Snyder & Counts Feed Frank Counts PO Box 575, Craig, CO, 81626-0575 (970) 824-6023
New Mexico Council of Outfitters & Guides PO Box 93186, Albuquerque, NM, 87199 Northwest Colorado Hunting Club Mitch Bettis P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO, 81641 (970) 878-4016 Northwest Pawn Shop Jeff Knights 801 E. Victory Way, Craig, CO, 81625 (970) 824-2962
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TO ALL COL O R A D O O U T F I T T E R S The Colorado Outfitters Association Invites YOU to Join With US Our Mission Statement is: “Working together to protect, maintain and enhance the opportunity to hunt, fish and enjoy the Colorado Outdoors.” Be it helping to keep you up to date on what’s going on in the outfitting industry or what changes the outfitters are now being faced with from the government agencies or getting our info out to the public, the COA is here to help your industry, your outfit and most importantly you. Some reasons for you to consider teaming up with the COA include: Marketing Advertising and listing of our member services through the COA Website and our Annual Directory (both working all year long). Representation We have a Registered Lobbyist and an active Legislative Action Committee before State and Federal Agencies. We also provide educational opportunities to keep you informed of laws, regulations and requirements that helps us all to operate more professionally and profitably. Public Awareness On going efforts to create positive public awareness of the outfitter industry and member services. Working as a Group Concerted efforts to achieve common goals that benefit all of us. Professional Development Offering programs within and sometimes outside of the association is intended to improve and promote our image. Community Involvement Participation in community projects that encourage the use of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation with a professional outfitter. Environmental Involvement in environmental programs that encourages professional practices and recognition. Contact the Colorado Outfitters Association for Membership Application: Phone: 970-824-2468 | Email: office@coloradooutfitters.org PO Box 849, Craig, CO 81626 46
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