Colorado Outfitters

OchocoKid · Dec 20, 2017

What is the deal with outfitters in CO ? it seems they are few and far between, their websites haven't been updated in 10 years, they don't return calls and if they do they don't know much. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

I've hunted DIY my whole life I could go it alone that's not the issue, but I'm too old to get 20 deer points again I want to make the best of it . if I have to wait a few years I can do that too. I put in for a different hunt every year I'd like to make a plan at this point and get serious.

Any suggestions on who to talk to ?

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coloradoman · Dec 20, 2017

What are you wanting to hunt and where?
Points?
Depends on what your looking for?

OchocoKid · Dec 20, 2017

Mule deer, 20 NR points, big as I can get. where depends on what I have a shot at drawing. I've been chasing 66 and 67 mostly but there seems to be no active outfitters in these units.

20 points is a lot, but I'm aware there are lots of folks with more. if I have to wait I'm willing to do that but I think it's time to start getting serious.

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YBO · Dec 20, 2017

Lmao I also have 20 and have no idea where to put in for. I have bought several LO vouchers the last few years. I just want to hunt before I get as old as Dude. Haha

264mag · Dec 20, 2017

44 4th season or 35 4th season,I only have 14 points both I will never draw.

DoeNob · Dec 21, 2017

I can't help with where but I second your comments. Pain in the ass to try and find a packer in a lot of places.

YBO · Dec 21, 2017

264. Thanks did you see that one 250 giant that was shot?

crazeymaez · Dec 21, 2017

LAST EDITED ON Dec-21-17 AT 10:03PM (MST)[p]danm that's a lot of points

DW · Dec 21, 2017

>I can't help with where but
>I second your comments.
>Pain in the ass to
>try and find a packer
>in a lot of places.
>

It's hard to find a packer because of the way the laws are written. I'd love to pack a few animals out for a few bucks to help pay for my hunt but I can't, because I'm not a licensed outfitter.

#livelikezac

264mag · Dec 24, 2017

>264. Thanks did you see
>that one 250 giant that
>was shot?

YBO what is the scoop on that buck?

rambopup4 · Dec 24, 2017

Ocho - take note - all it takes to be an "outfitter" in Colorado is an application to DOPL, paying for and having a surety bond and insurance, and having a first aid and/or a CPR card. If they operate on USFS or BLM then there are a few additional requirements none of which involve testing or verification of hunting related skill or ability.

CAVEAT EMPTOR - Le the Buyer Beware!

OchocoKid · Dec 24, 2017

I think there are plenty of outfitters everywhere who fall short on skill and ability. but if it's that easy why aren't there any outfitters ? hell if I had someone who knew as much about where I draw a tag as I do about my home country I'd be happy. I just don't want to waste time stumbling around trying to figure out what gates are locked and where the deer don't hang out.

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Skeet · Dec 24, 2017

I sent you a pm.

FrontRange · Dec 25, 2017

Based on the 2017 draw recaps, you should be able to draw 3rd season unit 66 with 20 NR points in your pocket and have a coin toss chance a drawing 66 4th season. I met a guy last year at the sportman's show in Denver. He had recently bought Lake City Outfitters. His name is Jamie Jones, [email protected], 1.816.769.4992. Seemed like a good guy. Not sure if he's still outfitting but might be worth a reaching out to him. I know he prefer's 3rd season over 4th, I think he said it was due to keeping his staff on board through the 4th season, and obviously the weather can get pretty nasty during a normal 4th season at elevation.

good luck

txhunter58 · Dec 25, 2017

What is your budget? You could look at unit 40 on private.

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

OchocoKid · Dec 26, 2017

Lake city was one who never returned calls, if it's a new owner I'll try again. I'm going to talk to Steve too.

I don't know anything about 40 I need to check that out.

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