I have a friend who is wanting to get her husband a muzzleloader hunt for elk in 2017. I have never hunted with an outfitter, and would love to hear some recommendations of good places to check out. It will be on a budget, and he has no points in any state, which makes it a little tougher. I appreciate any help that I can get, they are good folks, and I know this is one of his dreams!
Elk Guides for a 2017 Muzzleloader Hunt
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sneakypete
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JimP
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There are outfitters in all the states that will offer muzzle loader hunts but for the lower budget minded don't expect much.
Once you decided on a state just Google "guided elk hunts (enter the state)" Then start doing a lot of homework on the outfitter. Don't just go by the references that they list on their web sites but start using your phone and talking to people.
When I did my grizzly hunt in British Colombia I emailed a number of references and asked if it would be alright if I called them and if it was OK to do it then what their numbers were. Of the dozen or so emails that I sent out I received about 90% of them back. Then I started calling. I talked to people ranging from a sweet lady that was on a lot of hunting shows down to a person that had saved for years for his hunt. A couple of business owners and a few others where this was a once in a lifetime hunt. Write up a list of the expectations that you want on the hunt and then ask the questions
I did all this before I placed my deposit and signed the contract.
Once you decided on a state just Google "guided elk hunts (enter the state)" Then start doing a lot of homework on the outfitter. Don't just go by the references that they list on their web sites but start using your phone and talking to people.
When I did my grizzly hunt in British Colombia I emailed a number of references and asked if it would be alright if I called them and if it was OK to do it then what their numbers were. Of the dozen or so emails that I sent out I received about 90% of them back. Then I started calling. I talked to people ranging from a sweet lady that was on a lot of hunting shows down to a person that had saved for years for his hunt. A couple of business owners and a few others where this was a once in a lifetime hunt. Write up a list of the expectations that you want on the hunt and then ask the questions
I did all this before I placed my deposit and signed the contract.
JimP
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Without some points Colorado could be tough for a non resident.
New Mexico's draw is done without points but it could also be a tough draw due to its popularity.
You might want to broaden the area with Montana and Idaho.
New Mexico's draw is done without points but it could also be a tough draw due to its popularity.
You might want to broaden the area with Montana and Idaho.
sundevil180
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Give Doyle Worbington of J&D Outfitters a call. He's go some great placing here in Colorado to hunt and his guides are awesome! (719) 661-3709
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