Colorado Preference Point Elk/Mule Deer Hunts
11-23-2014, 09:26 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 11
Colorado Preference Point Elk/Mule Deer Hunts
UPDATED 4/3/15
Few spots open still for Elk in 2015 - Deadline for tag application is on Monday (7th)
Here's what he has open and the current points he thinks it will take to draw.
Openings for 2015:
** Muzzleloader hunt is during the bugle.
2 spots - Muzzleloader elk:
* Pref. point draw hunt or landowner tag hunt. 21 points for chance at the draw/22 points should be a sure bet
2 spots - Archery elk:
* Pref. point or landowner tag hunt. 17 points for chance at the draw/18 points should be a sure bet
1 spot - 2nd rifle season elk:
* Pref. point or landowner tag hunt. 17 points for chance at the draw/18 points should be a sure bet
Call me ASAP if interested.
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If you are building points in Colorado and are looking for a great hunt, this is it....
I have personally hunted with this outfitter, my brother just returned (Nov. 2014) and I will be hopefully going back in 2016 for mule deer as I will have enough preference points. I can honestly say that I don't think you will find a more honest hard working outfitter. All hunts are guided by the family and close friends. They have been operating in their area for many years and know every square inch!
Hunts are typically by vehicle transportation to the chosen hunting spot for the day and then on foot. The outfitter will tailor the hunt to the hunter's capability. Average age of the hunters on this hunt is 60-70 years old.
Success on this hunt over the years has been 95% with close to 100% shooting opportunity on bulls over 300". 2013's average was 324" out of 10 bulls taken. Expectations on this hunt should be around 320"....preference point hunt or landowner hunt, size expectations should be the same.
The unit you will be hunting is a trophy unit that requires drawing a tag or buying a landowner tag. Deadline for the preference point tags is April 1st. Points usually needed to draw this hunt.
Archery: 17 points to 18 points
Muzzleloader: 19 to 20 points
1st season rifle elk: 19 points to 20 points
2nd, 3rd season and 4th season rifle elk: 16 to 17 points
** Guaranteed hunts with landowner tags hunts are also available at an extra cost **
Hunt includes:
* 5 full hunting days (2x1) - Outfitter does try make it a 1x1 but it depends on the number of hunters in camp. Even if 2x1, it is usually only
for a portion of the hunt as some hunters tag out early.
* Cabin accommodations. There are 2 cabins on the property - the one cabin is an open layout that sleeps a max. of 6 (usually 4), while the other
cabin consists of 2 bedrooms that sleeps 4 - 2 in each.
* Home cooked meals
* Transportation during the hunt
* Game retrieval - horses are sometimes used for retrieval....nothing else
Not included:
* License
* Tips
* Meat processing if wanted
* Travel to/from the outfitters base
Cost of the hunt is $5,000.00 ($5,500 starting in 2016). For landowner tag hunts, please call.
This outfitter also offers the following:
Mule Deer - also a trophy unit
2013 hunt was 11 for 11 with a 175” average. 2015/16 still has a couple of openings as of now. The outfitter offers both preference point hunts along with landowner tags for this hunt as well. Hunt cost is $5,000.00 for the preference point hunt. For landowner tag hunts, please call...
Preference points usually required for this are:
Archery: 7 to 8 points
Muzzleloader: 14 Points
1st season rifle: N/A
2nd season rifle: 10 points
3rd season rifle: 10 to 11 points
Mt. Lion
In 2012 they were 7 out of 8 and last year was 5 for 5. Average lion harvested is 140 lbs.
If they fail to tree you a legal lion, you’re welcomed back at ½ price.
Tags for this are on a quota system, but the outfitter has had no issue with the quota being filled.
Hunt dates are Dec., Jan. and Feb. Hunt cost is $5,000.00
Here are some pictures of the bulls that our group of 4 took with this outfitter.
My 7x6 bull
NEWS: My brother and his friend just returned from hunting with this outfitter Nov. 12-16, 2014 and had a fantastic hunt. This hunt was a landowner tag hunt. Also in camp was a group of 4 that were hunting elk on a preference point hunt. Since I do not know the hunters I have blurred out their faces...
Brothers bull
Friends bull
Group of hunters from Missouri and their elk - Nov. 2014
If anyone is interested on any of these hunts and would like more information, feel free to give me a call.
_________________________
Brett Mattson
Hosted Hunts
E: [email protected]
W: hosted-hunts.com
C: 218-452-0774
## Check us out on Facebook as well
Few spots open still for Elk in 2015 - Deadline for tag application is on Monday (7th)
Here's what he has open and the current points he thinks it will take to draw.
Openings for 2015:
** Muzzleloader hunt is during the bugle.
2 spots - Muzzleloader elk:
* Pref. point draw hunt or landowner tag hunt. 21 points for chance at the draw/22 points should be a sure bet
2 spots - Archery elk:
* Pref. point or landowner tag hunt. 17 points for chance at the draw/18 points should be a sure bet
1 spot - 2nd rifle season elk:
* Pref. point or landowner tag hunt. 17 points for chance at the draw/18 points should be a sure bet
Call me ASAP if interested.
.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..............
If you are building points in Colorado and are looking for a great hunt, this is it....
I have personally hunted with this outfitter, my brother just returned (Nov. 2014) and I will be hopefully going back in 2016 for mule deer as I will have enough preference points. I can honestly say that I don't think you will find a more honest hard working outfitter. All hunts are guided by the family and close friends. They have been operating in their area for many years and know every square inch!
Hunts are typically by vehicle transportation to the chosen hunting spot for the day and then on foot. The outfitter will tailor the hunt to the hunter's capability. Average age of the hunters on this hunt is 60-70 years old.
Success on this hunt over the years has been 95% with close to 100% shooting opportunity on bulls over 300". 2013's average was 324" out of 10 bulls taken. Expectations on this hunt should be around 320"....preference point hunt or landowner hunt, size expectations should be the same.
The unit you will be hunting is a trophy unit that requires drawing a tag or buying a landowner tag. Deadline for the preference point tags is April 1st. Points usually needed to draw this hunt.
Archery: 17 points to 18 points
Muzzleloader: 19 to 20 points
1st season rifle elk: 19 points to 20 points
2nd, 3rd season and 4th season rifle elk: 16 to 17 points
** Guaranteed hunts with landowner tags hunts are also available at an extra cost **
Hunt includes:
* 5 full hunting days (2x1) - Outfitter does try make it a 1x1 but it depends on the number of hunters in camp. Even if 2x1, it is usually only
for a portion of the hunt as some hunters tag out early.
* Cabin accommodations. There are 2 cabins on the property - the one cabin is an open layout that sleeps a max. of 6 (usually 4), while the other
cabin consists of 2 bedrooms that sleeps 4 - 2 in each.
* Home cooked meals
* Transportation during the hunt
* Game retrieval - horses are sometimes used for retrieval....nothing else
Not included:
* License
* Tips
* Meat processing if wanted
* Travel to/from the outfitters base
Cost of the hunt is $5,000.00 ($5,500 starting in 2016). For landowner tag hunts, please call.
This outfitter also offers the following:
Mule Deer - also a trophy unit
2013 hunt was 11 for 11 with a 175” average. 2015/16 still has a couple of openings as of now. The outfitter offers both preference point hunts along with landowner tags for this hunt as well. Hunt cost is $5,000.00 for the preference point hunt. For landowner tag hunts, please call...
Preference points usually required for this are:
Archery: 7 to 8 points
Muzzleloader: 14 Points
1st season rifle: N/A
2nd season rifle: 10 points
3rd season rifle: 10 to 11 points
Mt. Lion
In 2012 they were 7 out of 8 and last year was 5 for 5. Average lion harvested is 140 lbs.
If they fail to tree you a legal lion, you’re welcomed back at ½ price.
Tags for this are on a quota system, but the outfitter has had no issue with the quota being filled.
Hunt dates are Dec., Jan. and Feb. Hunt cost is $5,000.00
Here are some pictures of the bulls that our group of 4 took with this outfitter.
My 7x6 bull
NEWS: My brother and his friend just returned from hunting with this outfitter Nov. 12-16, 2014 and had a fantastic hunt. This hunt was a landowner tag hunt. Also in camp was a group of 4 that were hunting elk on a preference point hunt. Since I do not know the hunters I have blurred out their faces...
Brothers bull
Friends bull
Group of hunters from Missouri and their elk - Nov. 2014
If anyone is interested on any of these hunts and would like more information, feel free to give me a call.
_________________________
Brett Mattson
Hosted Hunts
E: [email protected]
W: hosted-hunts.com
C: 218-452-0774
## Check us out on Facebook as well
Last edited by northman56751; 04-03-2015 at 12:06 PM. Reason: Updated hunts available for 2015
12-21-2014, 10:10 AM
#8
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 11
Have had some inquiries on the hunts here so here's a little more info.
I just rec'd word from the outfitter that as far as elk hunts go, he only has 4 openings in left in 2015. Few more in 2016.
On mule deer, full in 2015 and only 1 opening in 2016......he had 3, but I booked 2 out of the 3 spots....for myself and my brother!
Update on the Preference Points: They are predicting that it will take the following amount of points to draw for the hunts......
Archery Elk - 18 points
Muzzle Loading Elk - 20 points
Elk (1st season rifle) - 19 points
Elk (2nd, 3rd & 4th) - at least 17 points
Archery Mule Deer - 8 points
Muzzle Loading Deer - 12 points
Deer (2nd season) - 10 points
Deer (3rd season) - 11 points
Mt. Lion - quota area so tags are over the counter.
Few spots open for Dec. 2015/Jan. 2016
As far as combination hunts, I am checking with the outfitter. I've never had anyone ask! The only ones that i could see working would be an Elk/Mule Deer hunt. Even if possible, one would have to have enough points for both, or be able to purchase landowner tags for both ($$$).
Kellyguinn.......PM sent
I just rec'd word from the outfitter that as far as elk hunts go, he only has 4 openings in left in 2015. Few more in 2016.
On mule deer, full in 2015 and only 1 opening in 2016......he had 3, but I booked 2 out of the 3 spots....for myself and my brother!
Update on the Preference Points: They are predicting that it will take the following amount of points to draw for the hunts......
Archery Elk - 18 points
Muzzle Loading Elk - 20 points
Elk (1st season rifle) - 19 points
Elk (2nd, 3rd & 4th) - at least 17 points
Archery Mule Deer - 8 points
Muzzle Loading Deer - 12 points
Deer (2nd season) - 10 points
Deer (3rd season) - 11 points
Mt. Lion - quota area so tags are over the counter.
Few spots open for Dec. 2015/Jan. 2016
As far as combination hunts, I am checking with the outfitter. I've never had anyone ask! The only ones that i could see working would be an Elk/Mule Deer hunt. Even if possible, one would have to have enough points for both, or be able to purchase landowner tags for both ($$$).
Kellyguinn.......PM sent
