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DROP CAMPS | CACHE CREEK OUTFITTERS offers FOUR drop camps, which are in the White River National Forest. I highly recommend Bearcat Outfitters for a great archery hunt. You are elk hunting on your own, supply your own groceries, utensils and do your own cooking. After a long day the guides will take care of the heavy lifting and you can relax over a delicious dinner and take a hot shower. National Forest which helps to ensure plentiful game in our hunting areas. There is almost always staff at our facility with ready stock. You will arrive the afternoon before your elk hunt begins. Written April 2, 2019. The cost of this service is based on the number of horses required to get you where you want to go and the number of packers it takes to do the job.Horses (pack horses and riding horses)$125 per day per horse, Packer (two required for groups larger than four)$225 per day, LODGING RATES Cabin rental- Small$125/nightweekly available, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 8 million acres of national forest land and buttressed by four wilderness areas and two state parks, this is a landscape built for adventure. Camps near streams, we got it. This beautiful country contains all of the geographic features associated with prime Colorado elk hunting country. 293 Rifle, Colorado 81650 (970) 625-0234 (Dec. 1 to May 15) In addition to the tremendous Elk habitat, there are Mule Deer, Moose and Black Bear in the country as well. Your food and you are packed in and out, plus packing all game taken on your hunt. Hunter Safety Card required for hunters born after 1949. needs please email us at info@elkcampoutfitters.com. You have up to a maximum of 150 pounds for your pack horse and you will ride a separate saddle horse. CALL Jeff at (970) 268-5205 Many of our drop camp hunters are successful every year. Our hunting permits allow us to hunt almost 350,000 acres of the Grand Mesa National Forest, White River National Forest, BLM and Private Lands. Our farthest camps are 9+ miles and over 3,500 ft elevation gain into the area. However, please do keep in mind we have many camps to deal with and weather can play a role too. If the animal is not skinned and quartered then you will be charged extra for these services. Located in unit 24, the home base for JML is a private cabin at 7600 feet, adjoining the national forest, near the Flat Tops Wilderness area. HUNTING DROP CAMPS: We are a full time Colorado outfitting business that has been outfitting for over 30 years. In terms of permitted camps, we are one of the largest outfitters in Colorado. We supply you a 16 x 20 wall tent, 12x14 cook tent, wood stove, propane cook stove, propane heater, cots, tables, chairs, lanterns, water and pack out your game. White River Lastly, upon arrival at our base camp location you will be briefed on horse safety, the hunting area (we will go over this with you in detail via ONX hunting app, which we strongly recommend or TOPO maps), our policy and the importance of preserving our natural resources / primitive wilderness for future generations. Remember to Pack it in and Pack it Out. I've hunted with Bearcat Outfitters numerous times over the last 10+ years and have been completely satisfied with both the drop camps and fully guided hunts. We offer a variety of camps, all in the White River National Forest, famous for its great recreational options. Ideally, we prefer drop camp groups of four hunters. See the various season dates and the hunt codes published by the Colorado Department of Wildlife. There is absolutely no vehicle access into the area. Clean comfortable lodging, reliable mountain horses, excellent family style meals and hot showers are all provided. This method works very well and generally yields a very high success ratio. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. Myself, Mike Cigich and Marty Moyer would like to thank you for an awesome experience! Shrivers Camp is located on the southwest slope of . I have actually been guided by three generations of the same family. Additionally, drop camp hunters need to bring and cook their own meals, cut their own firewood and purify their own water. Our large hunt area and number of camps allows us to increase your chances. Either way you will end up You will meet us at the Trail Head Parking lot the day of pack-in. (970) 319-4866 There is also an on-line hunter Safety Class available. Drop camp hunters should be confident and comfortable navigating / hunting in the back country on their own. They will attend to your needs and prepare the horses each morning while you enjoy a full breakfast and prepare for the days hunt. Sable Mountain Outfitters is permitted in the We offer guided hunts from our lodge or camps and also offer drop camp hunts. Per above hunters must bring their own food as well as a good sleeping bag, personal and hunting gear (, Video - What to Bring and How to Pack for a Pack In Drop Camp. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) This story first appeared in The Outsider, the premium outdoor newsletter by Jason Blevins. Archery and Muzzleloader seasons (guided 7 day hunt)$3600 per person, First rifle season (guided 5 day hunt)$3600 per person, Guided Combination Seasons, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (guided 5 day hunt)$3200 per person, Set up camp (4 person minimum)$1750 per person, Drop camp (4 person minimum)$950 per person. He hunted hard with me through my final evening of the hunt and never gave up. Elk hunting is the main attraction in the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River National Forest but contact us to discuss bear, moose or mule deer hunts. Elk and Mule deer are abundant throughout our hunting areas and over the counter tags are available. Mule deer is a relatively easy draw tag. The cabins are primarily for our guided hunters but if there are extras they can be rented. Camps are anywhere from a two to three hour horseback ride and hunting areas are typically from 9000 to 10,500 feet in elevation. In archery and muzzleloader and rifle season you will be in contact with Cache Creek staff via cell phone service or with 2 way radios. Horses are the main means of transport to the hunting areas and are the used to pack game off of the mountain. For those of you that would rather hunt on your own, we offer this pack in service where you will find camp already set up for you. Upon arrival at the drop camp, hunters will be briefed by the guides on the hunting area and safety. Backcountry Day Tours 2022/23; Avalanche Courses 2022/23; Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. This is unique to the Flatops and one GMU north of Craig. Get directions DROP CAMP ELK HUNTING Four and six-man camps are available for elk hunting. Guided and Do it yourself (DIY) hunting at its best is waiting for you back where the other hunter will never get. Drop Camp Information $ 1795 per Hunter $ 495 per Non- Hunter Prices include all packing services, food and camp equipment Price does not include license fee. ), Toiletries (Toothbrush, soap, prescriptions. One of the highest populated Elk & Deer units in the state of Colorado. License #2657 Youre stuck with whatever they might have! Your camp is checked on every other day either in person or by two-way radio. We hunt without putting a lot of pressure on our elk herd. Our archery hunts are guided and operated out of our lodge just as are the rifle elk hunts. All of our camps are accessed by horseback and pack string. Additionally, the Flat Tops Scenic Byway in Meeker allows for easy access to the river where hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing make for popular summer activities in the area. 970-878-4765 Operating under permit by the White River National Forest. Please refer to each site for detailed information regarding available services. All of our guided hunts are hosted from our ranch where you will receive the highest level of personal attention. . contact@cache-creek-outfitters.com Over the past 2-3 years, our mule deer population is rebounding nicely and we have several trophy bucks in the area. There is absolutely no vehicle access into the area. All fuel for lights and stoves are furnished (even extra mantels for lanterns). Archery season is the best time of the year to be in the Flat Tops. Contract furnished upon booking. Our hunts are conducted on the Big Ridge, East Marvine, and Main Marvine trails. JML drop camps are available for archery, muzzle loading, and Colorado's four rifle seasons. On our drop camp elk hunts, you are packed into a camp site in the White River National Forest, Colorado. . Per above hunters must bring their own food as well as a good sleeping bag, personal and hunting gear (see checklists). This vast country offers clients a very broad range of hunting opportunities ranging from 8,000 ft elevations to 11,000 ft. Our guided hunts are for five full days of hunting. Cost & Fees. connected to the .gov website. Lower altitude and different habitat is much better for Mule deer. The camps are located in wilderness areas, proposed wilderness areas, or areas that are very remote and not easily accessible. Looking forward to my next hunt in 2019! They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. You will elk hunt all day. I saw elk every day that I hunted, either by stalking or sitting over a water hole on the afternoon hunt. Guided hunters will leave the Lodge each morning on horseback with their assigned guide and return each evening. Price includes all camp equipment, food, pack-in, pack-out and all game packing. Email Us. Dispersed camping is also available at no cost if you truly want to get away from it all! The public land archery license is a 66% draw success license and must be applied for in April. Lots of elk, good stock, great food and accommodations and seasoned guides that know the territory. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the White River and Routt National Forests. Today, several of the original staff our involved. In October 1891, the White River Plateau Timberland Reserve, the precursor of the White River National Forest, was set aside by executive order of President Benjamin Harrison. ARCHERY AND 5, 7, AND 9 DAY . If you have hunted elk before this hunt is for you. This area has everything the Elk and Deer are looking for. An Equal Opportunity Provider. Jim Zeck, I have been hunting with Bearcat since the mid 80s. We are the home of the worlds largest herd of migratory elk. Dispersed camping is also available at no cost if you truly want to get away from it all! Our closest camps in the Flat Tops Wilderness are 2 miles and 1,800 ft. elevation gain from our base camp. It is essential to be prepared for all temperatures and moisture conditions. Nature Viewing Viewing Scenery. Please visit our contact page to sign up for our newsletter so we can keep you informed Camp Hale Memorial Campground in White River, Colorado | Get in touch with nature and pay respect to our troops at Camp Hale Memorial Campground. 2023 Colorado Outfitters, LLC. Drop Camp Hunts Improved Drop Camp: Two (2) hour horseback ride to camp; equipment (pre set-up) includes 2 wall tents (without floors) with stove, cots, lanterns with fuel, cook gear, and cut firewood. Public access is by foot and horseback only. There is no extra charge for time in camp before or after the hunting season. Our Wood River Ranch cow hunt is in a natural wintering ground and a popular destination for herds of elk in the late season. You must bring your own tent, cooking supplies and so forth for your stay. We supply you a 16 x 20 wall tent, 12x14 cook tent, wood stove, propane cook stove, propane heater, cots, tables, chairs, lanterns, water and pack out your game. All heating, lighting and cooking equipment is fueled by propane for camp comfort and eliminates the need for a camp fire or wood burning stove. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. Listed are items you should have for your Colorado drop camp Elk hunt; Toiletries (Toothbrush, soap, prescriptions). A pack lunch will be provided to each hunter for their day out in the field. Generally, by summers end we will have our pack-in and pack-out dates scheduled. We provide roomy carpeted wall tents, cooking utensils, cots with pads, lanterns and fuel, gas cooking stoves, wood burning heating stoves, tables, a latrine, complete packing of your gear, riding horses for your pack in and pack out. ( The area has diverse terrain consisting of: Gambles oak, aspen, sub alpine meadows, and high mountain lakes and dark spruce timber. Elk Hunting is our passion and we have a great spot for it. We offer archery, muzzleloader, and rifle elk hunts . Less than 4 men in a drop camp, we will negotiate on a price. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information. There are deer and elk licenses left over. Booked your trip? It is the hunter responsibility to purify the water for safe consumption. Colorado wilderness weather is very extreme during the fall months. Elk Hunting Drop Camps Colorado 2023 Wilderness Drop Camp Information $2250 per Hunter $800 Deposit per hunter required to book hunt Ripple Creek Lodge's drop camps are located deep into the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of northwest Colorado. If you have questions on weight and how best to pack, please call us. However, we can add days to archery drop camps at a rate of $125 per day, per hunter. Colorado Outfitters will provide wall tent(s), cots and foam pads, chairs, woodstove, a camp chef for cooking, pots, pans and all cooking/eating utensils. The sleeping tent is 1416 with cots and mattresses. At the edge of the Famous Flat Tops Wilderness Area, nestled deep in the heart of the White River National Forest of Colorado you'll find your hunting passion for deer and elk. All drop camp hunt packages are 7 days (1 day packin, 5 days hunting, 1 day packout). We operate our Archery, Muzzle Loading and Rifle elk hunts under special use permits issued to us by the USDA Forest Service in the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area in game management unit 24. Personal gear should be limited to two duffel bags not to exceed 50 lbs. Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mountain Goat Hunts, British Columbia Spot and Stalk Mountain Bear Hunts, British Columbia Spot and Stalk Coastal Mountain Bear Hunts. All the hunter furnishes is a sleeping bag, rifle, archery, or muzzleloader, clothing, food and licenses. Give us a call or shoot us an email and we can arrange a time to speak one-on-one. Price includes all guide, horse, meals, lodging and all game packing. Bone saw (To cut sternum and pelvic bones), Pen or pencil (license must be signed upon harvest and notes for outfitter at camp). This area has everything the Elk and Deer are looking for. You, the hunter, have to be responsible for taking good care of your game. Flat Tops is Colorado's second largest Wilderness, a precious expanse of open land. We usually leave well before daylight and return well after dark. per duffel bag, and your food packed in boxes. Craig, CO 81625 Formerly known as Colorado High Guide and then Hilltop High Guide Service, FTWG is one of the longest running permitted outfitters in Colorado, 30+ years. When you arrive at the Lodge, staff will help organize your gear for the pack in, discuss the basics of riding, fit you to a horse and saddle, discuss legal and ethical hunting regulations and explain proper Wilderness Area camp use. Hood. All hunters will only be allowed to take to camp; 1 small day pack (to be carried with you, on your horse). Our drop camps are located anywhere from 2 to 5 miles deep into the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. I would highly recommend his group to anyone. Rifle hunts are 5 days long, starting on opening day and going to noon the following Wednesday. Mon. We are a registered, . Our hunters enjoy above average success and both deer and elk are within easy walking distance of the camps. We were both successful in our hunts. We can use the camps that fit our guests needs best. Here is a directors cut from our recent shoot with Nova Guides at Camp Hale National Monumnet. Welcome to Colorado and the famous big game rich Flatops mountains. Elk hunting is done by calling and stalking as well as using tree stands and ground blinds. Saw plenty of legal elk. Upon arrival at the drop camp, hunters will be briefed by the guides on the hunting area and safety. Communication from the back country is done via cell phone (verizon has the best coverage and works best). We are happy to make lodging reservations and assist you with your travel arrangements. $4,000 per person (all seasons, when available). Check here for our most current rates and booking information. The Regulations Brochure can be viewed online and printed. While most of our hunters are looking for big bull elk we also offer a limited number of cow elk hunts each year at a discounted price. Maps of Colorado: Includes local, state and federal government, Colorado counties, political and administrative districts, commercial map sites and GIS related links. Our hunting area is in GMU 12. Hundreds of miles of horse trails and 17 wilderness camps in prime Elk, Mule Deer and Trout territory. https://sablemountainoutfitters.com/wp-content/plugins/thethe-image-slider/style/skins/frame-black. Book Our Cabins Elk Hunt Colorado with Ripple Creek Lodge You can expect savvy guides 2 on 1 who are willing to go the extra mile for you and the best hunt opportunities that the area has to offer. +-Park White River National Forest State Colorado Country United States Phone Number (970) 945-2521 Directions View on Google Maps Official . You are elk hunting on your own, supply your own groceries, utensils and do your own cooking. Operating on the White River National Forest and the Grand Mesa . info@co-outfitters.com. We also offer SUMMER PACK TRIPS & FISHING TRIPS I had the good fortune to choose Outfitters as the professional guide service for my Colorado Moose hunt. The camps can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 8 hunters each season. Additionally, persons aged 19 - 64 are required to buy a Habitat Stamp for $10 the first Colorado hunting licenses purchased that year. CACHE CREEK OUTFITTERS offers FOUR drop camps, which are in the White River National Forest. Our wilderness pack in trip with Colorado Outfitters was top notch from beginning to end. It was part of my father bucket list. Colorado Outfitters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provider, authorized by special use permits from the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office to operate on the White River and Routt National Forests. When you leave, we ask that all dishes be washed and put away, trash picked up, and to leave some dry wood in camp. Hunting Big Game Hunting. They are used to bring you and your gear back into your camping area. Covering Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, the valley . You may also buy over the counter licenses. The horses and tack were top notch and the food (thanks Rita) and accommodations were terrific. Horse Riding & Camping Horse Riding. Our camps are all drop camps either in or near the Flat Tops, with our highest camp at 10,500 feet. JML packers will come to visit on a regular basis and animals are packed out as weather and time permits. There is wood cut, and fuel oil for starting fires. We are a full time Colorado outfitting business that has been outfitting for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest standards of guided hunting. An official website of the Bear and cat populations are at a decade long high. One you find elk or deer in your area it is advised to hunt wisely and be careful not to push them out (i.e. You will be back far enough and high enough you will most likely only see your camp buddies. In addition to the items listed above each hunter should carry a day pack that includes this suggested game cleaning gear and survival items. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. Since it is a pack in camp, elk hunters MUST limit what they bring, only necessities. We even have mules that have been here since the beginning. We have several over-the-counter seasons, so planning a hunt is easy. jeffminer1@netzero.net. Choose from the following to find a site: The White River National Forest has many developed facilities including family and group campgrounds & picnic areas. You may also buy over the counter licenses. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which rises in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The White River elk herd is 30,000+ animals, of which a large portion live in the Flat Tops. See the Leftover List. Our guides are all well trained seasoned professionals who always seem to know where the game is. Camps near oak brush for bucks and bears, we got it. Listed are items you should have for your Colorado Guided Elk hunt; Rifle (Sighted in at 2 high at 100 yards. It was the first such designation in Colorado and only the second in the nation. Our hunting permits allow us to hunt almost 350,000 acres of the Grand Mesa National Forest, White River National Forest, BLM and Private Lands. You provide only food and beverage for your stay, a warm sleeping bag, your personal gear, and your hunting equipment. Bonded and Insured. Thanks Mitch Zoldowski, I have been hunting with Seth and Bearcat Outfitters since 2010. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 (Historic Mile 918) on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. We supply everything but your personal gear.Standard trips to our base camp$375 per person 1st night; $275 for each after the first, Progressive travel and custom trips$375 per person per day, Summer drop camps are available for those that want to get away on their own. If you do want a horse in camp they can be contracted from another stable for $ 500. The link to the Colorado Game & Fish web page is: http://wildlife.state.co.us/, 303-297-1192 and mailing address is 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}, Horn and Fin Hunting and Fishing Guide Reviews 2021, Colorado White River National Forest DIY Drop Camp Elk Hunts, Where are the Successful Low Cost DIY/Semi-Guided Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in Colorado, Mayhem Fishing Charters - Charleston Oregon. 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