I have been on fully guided elk hunts and drop camp hunts. This year is my first DIY hunt. Although I have been successful on the guided hunts, I really enjoy the drop camp hunt where you are own your own. The outfitter provided the horses to get to the camp and camp equipment. Then came and got us. Best hunt I have been on and did not see a bull.

I'm glad I went on the guided hunts first so I saw how things are done. Its not nearly as technical as it sounds on this web site. But it is a lot more work that you expect. I think elk hunting is tougher than two-a-days when I played football in college.

The biggest drawback to a drop camp is that you normally need a group of 4 before an outfitter will take you. You could maybe team up with some strangers but that is not wise. To get a good hunt go to www.sombrero.com. Kevin is the head guy at the Williams East Fork Ranch by Yampa, CO. He will not pamper you but he will take care of you.

It is not too late to get a left-over draw tag for Colorado.