There is a wide range of outfitted hunts in Colorado.
1) High end trophy quality private ranches like the Hill Ranch that all the TV guys hunt on, probably $8,000 to $10,000.
2) Lower end private land, 5 X 5 hunt, usually lots of game, low pressure. $3,000 to $5,000.
3) Public land horseback, tent camp, usually low success, many hunters, although archery would be less crowded. You are paying to hunt where everyone else is hunting for free. $3,000 to $4,000.
5) Private land trespass fee, a good deal if you have some experience, I haven't hunted with Rocky Mountain Ranches but I have seen several good recommendations for them. $1,000 to $2,000.
6) Public land drop camp, usually low success, but sometimes you have guys that go back to the same camp every year that do pretty good. $1,500 to $1,800.
7) Public land DIY, Thousands of people do this every year usually with low success unless they already know the area or are able to do pre-season scouting.
Personally if I wasn't going to do the high end hunt I would look at the private land fully guided or private land tresspass hunt. Whether successful or not I think you will have a better hunting experience, you will see a lot more game and not be bothered by other hunters.
Many areas have over the counter archery elk but all mule deer is a draw so too late this year for a mule deer tag unless you buy a land owner tag which are usually expensive.
Winchester I sent you a PM
