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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 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 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 in 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, or Bear Hunts

Prices Effective 1/1/
2010

2010 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
2010 Camp Openings
August  27th - September  2nd 
September 10th - Sept.  16th 
September 20th - Sept.  26th

Elk tags are over the counter
All deer are draw only

Moose
Draw Only
Season **  September 11th - 26th **
Call for booking dates

Fully guided $4,100.00

 

Muzzleloading
(Draw Only)
Elk or Deer

September 10th - September 16th
7 day trip
(5 actual hunting days)

$3,400

$3,950

 

Fully guided $3,900.00

Moose

September 10th - September 16th

Fully guided $4,100.00
 

Rifle

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

$3,950

Elk

October 15th - October 21st * Draw Only All deer tags are draw only
Deer, Bear, ElkOctober 24th - October 30th

Moose
(Draw Only)

Season Dates:
Oct. 1 through Oct. 14th
Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip
(5 actual hunt days.)
$4,100.00

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

We are now offering semi and fully guided Moose Hunts. Ask us about it!

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)

2010 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

2010 Camp Openings
August 27th - September 2nd
September 10th -  September 16th                        
September 20th - September 26th
Tags over the counter
All deer are Draw Only
Moose
Season **  Sept. 11th - 26th **
Call for booking dates
 
 
Muzzleloading
Elk, Deer, Moose
7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$1,750

$2,250

2010 DatesSeptember 10th - September 16th(Draw Only)
 
Rifle7 day trip (5 actual hunting days)$1,750

$2,250

ElkOctober 15th - October 21stFirst Season (Draw Only)
Deer, Bear, ElkOctober 24th - October 30thAll Deer tags are draw only

Moose
(Draw Only)

Season Dates:
Oct. 1 thru Oct. 14th
Call for bookings - Pricing for 7 day trip -- 5 actual hunt days
$1,750$2,250

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

We are now offering semi and fully guided Moose Hunts. Ask us about it!

NEW in '07 » 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 6th, 2010

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)

$46$545
Elk (cow)$46$250
Elk (either sex)$46$545
Mule Deer$31$325
Moose$250$1825
Youth Big Game
(deer, elk, pronghorn)
$10.75$100.75

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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