hillbilly17

Me and three guys are looking to get in on our first Elk hunt this year. Looking in Colorado, new mexico. Any suggestions on Guides , outfitters ect. Not looking to spend a ton of money each.

Any help is appreciated

game4lunch

Try the Colorado Outfitters Assn.
Guides works for outfitters.
"Affordable" hunts are generally some type of self-guided. The outfitter sets you up, and points you in the right direction, and says; "Go get'em".
Anyreason you can't just go on your own?

hillbilly17

You tell me , I have never been, and would like to be able to go on my own, but it is hard to plan your first hunt and everything blind.

game4lunch

So many questions to address. Is hunting the primary enjoyment, or do you feel like crap if you don't shoot something? Can you guys get away for a long weekend or two weeks? Is it very affordable, or am I spending my kids college funds? That kind of stuff.
I mean, an outfitter gets you two primary things. Good location, and 3 squares and a cot. Right?Assumning you don't get screwed.So my thinking is, (with the help of sites like this and many other internet options) . . . I can find a likely place to go. I want to give myself enough time to spend 2 - 4 days just scouting and looking over the area(s). You know, taking your gun for long walks in the woods. Then some more time for pinpointing and hopefully succeeding.
I have a very nice camper and don't need the food/loding aspect.
Colorado is a great choice because there are a lot of elk (more than any other state I believe) and the licences are available over the counter. NO DRAWING! You might hit a snag if you were to go to a state that is drawing only for nonresidents because the deadlines for applying are drawing near.