Rating an Outfitter

[mxracer317]

Depending on what you wanna spend I’d highly recommend New Mexico jump in the outfitter draw pool and you got pretty decent odds. I’ve only hired one guide we drew tags and decided to go that route I made 3-4 phone calls choice was easy after that

Mind sharing the outfitter?

 

[cgasner1]

I sent you a pm

 

[Johnny Bravo]

There is a FB group you might find some info in. non-resident western big game hunters.

 

[Bow Bullet]

Agreed. We’re leaning towards Colorado, but not really sure how things are affected with the way Colorado’s change things around.

What changes are you referring to? Unless you're talking archery OTC, I don't think the proposed draw changes will go into effect until 2028.

 

[mxracer317]

There is a FB group you might find some info in. non-resident western big game hunters.

I’m not on FB. I’ll have the wifey check it out.

 

[mxracer317]

What changes are you referring to? Unless you're talking archery OTC, I don't think the proposed draw changes will go into effect until 2028.

I didn’t know if things are affected for outfitters with recent change proposals is all.

 

[Foxtrot1]

Unbiased reviews, but limited coverage

https://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/outfitterreports/outfitter.cfm

 

[mxracer317]

Unbiased reviews, but limited coverage

https://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/outfitterreports/outfitter.cfm

Cool! This is something I was looking for. Thank you

 

[Hunt&FishCO]

Network with people you know, ask your Taxidermist, Meat Processor, guys at the Gun Store, etc.

 

[belshawelk]

If you’re looking at CO one of the best anywhere is out of Grand Junction. Has access to private ranches and tens of thousands of BLM land virtually only accessible through the private in the top unit in state for elk, mulie, lion. Elk is very expensive but you’ll have legitimate chances at a B&C bull. He is not inexpensive but if you want a trophy he’s the guy.

 

[seeth07]

Depending on what you wanna spend I’d highly recommend New Mexico jump in the outfitter draw pool and you got pretty decent odds. I’ve only hired one guide we drew tags and decided to go that route I made 3-4 phone calls choice was easy after that

absolutely this. without a doubt your likely best option but it isn't necessarily a 100% guarantee your going hunting next fall unless you want to also get the landowner tag for the unit and stay then with the outfitter that helped you in the draw.

 

[jt13]

The problem with outfitter reviews is the clientele. Some are just happy to be there, some expect B&C animals behind every bush, some cant walk more than 50 yards without needing to stop and catch their breath, and so on.

 

[mxracer317]

If you’re looking at CO one of the best anywhere is out of Grand Junction. Has access to private ranches and tens of thousands of BLM land virtually only accessible through the private in the top unit in state for elk, mulie, lion. Elk is very expensive but you’ll have legitimate chances at a B&C bull. He is not inexpensive but if you want a trophy he’s the guy.

Pm details please

 

[TURKEY NUT]

I never thought I'd be asking for info on outfitters, as my son and I have always hunted on public land. We have limited time with him, and she is pushing me to take him on a guided elk hunt. She's a keeper for sure!

Anyway, I'm not even sure how to do my own research on which State and which outfitters "score" the best. Is there even a service like that? Something like Google reviews / Trip Advisor type for outfitters?

My concern is that you have these companies like Huntin' Fool, Rolling Bones, etc that can tell you.. but I don't know if they are getting kick backs in referring the outfitters and/or if they have their "go to" only...

Just asking because I don't know where even to begin. Also, it's not going to be a "Joe Rogan" guided hunt price-wise, but it won't be a low-cost one either.

Hello Turkey Nut from New Mexico here, i know of three outfitters that do elk hunts on public land and private , they have gotten some nice bulls over the years, the bulls here in New Mexico run in the 320's to 350 , and some in the wilderness are 380 to 400 class which is a hard hunt , let me know if i can help you out,