Colorado advice for a newbie nonresident?

[Allenkoz]

I’m a 53 year old Michigan hunter, but I've never been elk hunting. My hunting buddy and I have accumulated 6 pts (nonresident) for Colorado and are planning a bucket list hunt in 2023- hopefully 1st rifle. We are looking to book a private property guided hunt (I understand the costs involved). If you were me, what units would you start with? Additionally, can anyone recommend a quality outfitter? We aren’t necessarily looking for anything too hard core due mainly to my friend's heart health. Ideally, the outfitter would be able to customize hunts with varying degrees of physical requirements for us both. Thank you in advance for any recommendations and advice that you may have!

 

[reallyoldman]

Meeker area best outfitter: Nine Mile Guest Ranch...Rocky Pappas. He books up early so now would be a good time to talk to him.

 

[Papa Bear]

I would like to recommend joining elk addicts on Facebook as there is a lot of helpful elk minded people on there.

 

[markwilks]

Would like to learn more