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Old 10-10-2007 | 10:57 PM
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Default RE: What does it take to hunt out West?

If your looking for a western style Elk hunt in Colorado I'd like to suggest Winterhawk Outfitters. I've spoken highly of them in many forums here. I've hunted with them, and have a future hunt alreadly booked. They are very accomodating. Family operated for over 20yrs. Its a base camp setup with outfitter style tents, wood stoves, eatting quarters, and all horseback riding to reach hunting destinations. Its not a easy hunt by no means, and some of the terrain you ride horses on can be hair raising. But their animals are excellent. Its absolutely beautiful country. They run summer horseback trips, and fishing trips. They are up on that mountain from May to Jan. So they really know their 2,500 sq mile area. They also run a guide school there. Well known hunting shows like Wild Outdoors w/Jay Gregory, Outfitters Journal, Antler King Outdoors, and Babe Winkleman have all had hunting shows with Winterhawk. Lee Lasoski from Gettin Close has also hunted at Winterhawk.
I did a archery Elk hunt with them last Sept. A father was there with his 2 sons about your daughters age. They also have a daily charge for other members that wish to just tag along. Theydo have a few tents setup just for couples. The tents were plenty cozy, and warm. Sometimes too warm. Cots w/matresses. They do have a shower, and laundry means. Outhouse for bathroom. I personally prefer a bowhunt over a rifle Elk hunt. Just becasue you get to witness the Elk rut more, bugling, being called in.
www.winterhawk.com
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