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Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters is the first big game hunting outfitter in Colorado to offer commercial guided elk, mule deer, moose and black bear hunts within our permitted area of Colorado's Arapaho National Forest. Archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts with fully guided or economy hunts.  It's real, fair chase big game hunting at its best!

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Hunting Colorado Elk with Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters
Elk, Mule Deer, Bear and Moose Hunts conducted by special permit on BLM & Colorado's Arapaho National Forest

Two Excellent Colorado Big Game Hunting Options
Option 1 - Back Country Pack-in Wilderness Elk, Mule Deer, Moose or Bear Hunts. more»

Option 2 - Elk or Mule Deer Economy Hunts. more»

Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters with another trophy elk harvested in Colorado's Arapaho National Forest

Our 2003 season provided 75% opportunity with 50% harvest ratio.
We also have under exclusive hunting permit on over 2000 acres of BLM land surrounded by private land. We camp on private land which is accessible by truck. Horses are not required for this hunt. On this hunt, (BLM hunt only) cabin and motel pricing is available upon request.
 
Economy or fully guided hunts on both BLM lands or in Arapaho National Forest, GMU #'s 18 and 28 are available - it's your choice!
 
Option 1
Fully Guided Back Country Pack-in Wilderness Elk, Deer, Moose or Bear Hunts

Prices Effective 1/1/
2012

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

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

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

* Refer to the DOW 5 year Game Season Structure for season dates

 

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

Hunter(s) to Guide Ratio: 

2-3 on 1

 1 on 1 

Archery
Elk & Mule Deer
(Either Sex)

7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$3,400$3,950
2012 Camp Openings
August 24th through August 30th
(Deer and Elk Only)

September 7th through September 13th
Deer, Elk and Bear
(Moose also available on this date, draw only)

September 18th through September 24th
Deer, Elk and Bear
(Moose also available on this date, draw only)
 

Elk tags are over the counter
All deer are draw only

Moose
Draw Only

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

September 9th through September 15th
Call for booking dates

Fully guided $4,100.00

 

Muzzleloading
(Draw Only)
Elk or Deer

September 7th through September 13th
7 day trip
(5 actual hunting days)

$3,400

$3,950

 

Fully guided $3,900.00

Moose

September 9th through September 15th

Fully guided $4,100.00
 

Rifle

7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$3,400

$3,950

Elk

October 12th - October 18th  Draw Only All deer tags are draw only
Deer, Bear, Elk1st Rifle Limited Draw
October 12th through October 18th

2nd Rifle (over the counter)
October 21st through October 27th

3rd Rifle (over the counter)
November 2nd through November 8th
 

Moose
(Draw Only)

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

Several hunt dates available throughout the season September 30th through October 15th
Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip
(5 actual hunt days.)
$4,100.00

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

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

 

Option 2
Economy Semi-Guided Elk or Mule Deer Hunts

(8 Clients per camp)

2012 Semi-Guided Hunts Include: tents, cots, stoves, cooking gear (pots and pans, plates, cups, utensils etc.) coolers, condiments, coffee. We pack you, your personal gear and food, in and out of camp. Hunters must field dress and quarter their own game and get it to a horse accessible trail.  
NOT included:
Camp cook or food. All hunts will be 7 day trips – 5 actual hunt days – one day each to pack in and out.

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

Semi-Guided Elk, Mule Deer & Moose Hunts

Semi-guided hunts on permitted BLM (no horses) Semi-guided hunts within permitted wilderness area
Archery
Elk & Mule Deer
(Either Sex)
7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$1,750

$2,250

2012 Camp Openings
August 24th through August 30th
(Deer and Elk Only)

September 7th through September 13th
Deer, Elk and Bear
(Moose also available on this date, draw only)

September 18th through September 24th
Deer, Elk and Bear
(Moose also available on this date, draw only)

Tags over the counter
All deer are Draw Only
Moose
September 19th - 25th
Call for booking dates
 
 
Muzzleloading
Elk, Deer, Moose
September 7th through September 13th
7 day trip
(5 actual hunting days)
$1,750

$2,250

2012 DatesSeptember 19th - September 15th(Draw Only)
 
Rifle7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$1,750

$2,250

ElkOctober 14th - October 20th  First Season (Draw Only)
Deer, Bear, Elk1st Rifle Limited Draw
October 12th through October 18th

2nd Rifle (over the counter)
October 21st through October 27th

3rd Rifle (over the counter)
November 2nd through November 8th
All Deer tags are draw only

Moose
(Draw Only)

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

Several hunt dates available throughout the season September 30th through October 15th
Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip (5 actual hunt days.)
$1,750$2,250

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

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

Colorado Hunting Notes & Dates

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

Deadline for Applications: April 3rd, 2012

Operating under a Special Use Permit within GMU #'s 18 and 28 of the Arapaho National Forest.

Important Hunting Trip Information

Please pack all personal items in duffel bags that are no longer than 36" and weighing no more than 75 lbs. maximum.

Alcoholic beverages are not provided in camp.

Reminder: A hunters safety card is required for those hunters born after January 1, 1949

Elk from Colorado's designated wilderness areas are frequently exceptional animals.
Our hunting grounds are not overrun with other hunters. It's really more like hunting private land.

 
License FeeResidentNonresident

Elk  (bull)

$49$575
Elk (cow)$49$350
Elk (either sex)$49$544
Mule Deer$34$345
Moose$254$1915
Bear $575
Youth Big Game
(deer, elk, pronghorn)
$13.75$103.75

Fees include a .25 cent search & rescue and . 75 cent PEAC charge. 
Note:  Limited license $3 application fee not included

Ready to book your next Colorado elk, moose or mule deer hunt? Click» to make a reservation or learn more

Contact:
Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters

Permitted on Colorado's Arapaho National Forest, GMU #'s 18 and 28 - Colorado Outfitters License # 1993
Licensed, Insured, & Bonded

Steve Nunley, Manager, Outfitter
PO Box 2153
Granby, CO 80446


Email: info@arapahowildernessoutfitters.com
Booking: 770-712-1118

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