2025 DATES AND PRICES
Archery Sept 2-30, Muzzleloader 9/13-21st
1st Rifle Oct 15-19th
2nd Rifle Oct 25-nov 2nd
3rd Rifle Nov 8-16th
4th Rifle Nov 19-23rd
– DELUXE DROP CAMPS $4000 PER HUNTER (2-4 HUNTER CAMP, INCLUDES FOOD AND A COOK)
– BASIC DROP CAMP $2600PP
The Hunt
Book a drop camp with Western Sky Outfitters and you will be hunting in the same remote areas we guide in. Drop camps are a great option for the avid hunter to get in remote areas, and save some energy and time with a set up camp. We also give you the option to pack into camp a day or two early to do some scouting and learn the area ahead of the hunt. All drop camps are based out of canvas wall tents with wood stoves, cots, tables, chairs, and all cooking equipment. You will be packed in on horseback to your camp location and dropped off, and a packer will return to your camp to pack you out with any harvests as well. Your group will have the area to yourselves; we do not mix groups on our drop camps, keeping in mind this is on national forest. You are responsible for your own food and cooking. You hunt right out of your camp each day for elk, deer, and black bear. If you are successful, you are responsible for skinning, quartering, and caring for all game meat as well as packing the meat and horns to the nearest trail that can be accessed by horses. This is a 7-day hunt, 2 days travel, and 5 full days hunting. We have a strict 225lb weight limit for all horseback hunts.
Included At Camp
Canvas tents, latrine set up, heat source, firewood—ready to split, cooking stove, pots and pans, utensils, plates, cups, bowls, tables, chairs, cots, lantern, water filter or purification tablets, ax, saw, shovel.
What You'll Need
To be in shape, sleeping bag, food, cooking oil, condiments, spices, dishwashing supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, small green propane bottles, hunting personal gear and supplies
The Area
Our drop camp hunts take place in the San Juan National Forest in Colorado game management units 74, 75, and 751. We have one of the largest and most diverse permit areas in the state. We have many reserved camp locations, and most of them are between 4-10 miles in by horseback from the trailhead. Elevations range from 8,500 ft to 12,500 ft. We hunt everything from lower ponderosa pine and scrub oak country all the way up to sub-alpine meadows. Where you hunt depends on the season; because of the size of our area, we are able to move our camps and follow the migration pattern of the game. Most areas we hunt can be accessed by horseback and then hunted on foot. Being in good physical condition will greatly increase your enjoyment and success on this hunt.
Draw Information
Colorado elk tags for the second and third rifle seasons, as well as rifle bear tags, are all available over the counter. All mule deer tags are available by draw only, and most do not require any preference points at this time. Archery, muzzleloader, and first and fourth-season elk tags are also only available through the draw with no preference points required. The Colorado draw deadline for 2015 is April 1st. For assistance with putting in for preference points, please contact us.
Pack Service
We are permitted to offer pack services both summer and fall over a large portion of the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area, including both the Needle and West Needle Mountains as well as the Hermosa Creek drainage. We offer this service for hunters, fishermen, campers, climbers, and all other outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude. Our fees start at $350 per horse load one way with a 2-horse minimum.
Book Your Colorado Hunt Today
Book an unforgettable Colorado Big Game hunting experience with Western Sky Outfitters. Book your big game hunt with us today. We Look forward to having you in the field!