Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you hunt on public or private land?
All of our hunts are on public land.

2. Who is the BLM and how do they fit in the scheme of things?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was formerly the Land Office where mining claims were filed. They are one of two federal government agencies under the Department of Natural Resources that own and manage public land.

3. Do you hunt on BLM land, Colorado State owned land or National Forest?
We hunt 100% on BLM land.

4. What is the typical elevation where you hunt?
The elevation ranges between 6,500 and 9,000 feet.

5. What's the difference between BLM land and National Forest land?
From a hunting perspective, the differences are in the elevation and landscape. National Forest land is mostly above 8,000 feet in elevation. Landscape is determined by elevation, that is, what's prolific at low elevation may not grow at high elevations and vice versa.

6. What should I bring on my hunt?
Go to the Equipment List and Map page by clicking here.

7. How do I find the hunt dates for the upcoming season?
Go to our Season Dates page by clicking here. You can also ask the Colorado Division of Wildlife to put you on their mailing list and receive an annual hunter's guide with all the necessary information.

8. What's the difference between a draw tag and over-the-counter tag?
Since certain species and sex of animals are managed, such as cow elk and bucks, or certain hunt seasons are limited, such as the elk-only season, the number of tags that are issued is limited. To apply for one of these limited tags, you must be in the draw system (see question #9). All other tags are unlimited and are referred to as over-the-counter tags. 

9. What happens if I put in for a draw tag and don't get it?
You get a preference point. For management purposes, the Colorado Division of Wildlife only allows a certain number of draw tags for certain species of animals to be harvested every year. When you apply for a draw tag, your application becomes part of a lottery system. The more preference points you have, the greater the chance you have of getting your requested tag. Over-the-counter tags are unlimited and do not participate in this system.

10. What about the weather? Will snow be a problem?
Colorado weather is unpredictable at best. Because of this, we don't make plans dependent upon the weather - we just go hunting and adjust as needed.

11. What are your success rates?
As outfitters and guides, we can only provide the opportunity for you to see and take game. Some hunters don't practice as they should and some can't hit the broad side of a barn. For example, if you are a bow hunter and in a tree stand and miss a 6x6 bull at 20 yards, are you successful or not? In terms of "opportunity" success rate, most of the guides will probably agree that our rate is 80-90%+.

12. What areas of Colorado do you hunt and how many acres?
We hunt in the Douglas Pass area of western Colorado in Game Management Units (GMUs) 21 and 30. Our prime hunting area is about 300 square miles even though both units are much larger.

13. Is private property or livestock an issue?
There is private property located in the valleys, which is typically below preferred game habitat. Livestock roam on public land but do not bother game animals, which perceive the livestock as just another animal. They typically respect each others space but will sometimes feed alongside each other.