Cow elk hunt

[NChunt1]

Looking for some recommendations on States and guides to possibly go on a guided cow hunt for me and my brother. Have never done any elk hunting but have been wanting to try and would really like to just get our toes wet with something we could afford And at least get some general idea about the whole western hunting about where we might want to apply for tags in the future. Any one have any advice on which direction they would steer if the just wanted to go possibly harvest a cow not even opposed to a guided hunt. Completely open to any states just try to get some general advice on elk hunting anyone is willing to give thanks

 

[tellico4x4]

Contact these guys & tell them what you are looking for. Good luck!

Hunt Nation

3020 Bear Bay Road
Myakka City, FL 34251

Phone: 307-637-5495

 

[Madbowh]

Colorado has the biggest herd, great opportunities. I think they'll have the easiest tags to get but the terrain can be tough(I know an 80 year old that does it every year) unless you get on private land. Decide your budget first, unguided drop camp would be the cheapest $3500(tag, camp, pack in/out) per person just goes up from there.

I have a guy that has private land(couple thousand acres) can stay at his place, bring a camper, tent, motel. He's got horses and 4 wheelers to use. He's usually booked 2 year in advance. If you end up going on unguided go in 2025, this year will mostly be booked and lots of prep and planning, I think 2024 is too quick for a first timer IMO at this point.

 

[Madbowh]

Also the applications for tags start march 1st in CO Secondary draw is in June. Last year they cut 8700 cow tags in CO this caused there to only be 1 leftover to buy last year normally there dozens left. Not sure if any states messed with tags this year or not.

 

[Kahrman]

Black Mountain Outfitters out of Pie Town, NM did a great job for me.

Black Mountain Outfitters

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blackmountainoutfitters.com

 

[Kahrman]

 

[NChunt1]

Thanks for the advice guys it looks like a guide will definitely be my best option. It is going to take a lot more research to try and do it myself.

 

[NChunt1]

Contact these guys & tell them what you are looking for. Good luck!

Hunt Nation

3020 Bear Bay Road
Myakka City, FL 34251

Phone: 307-637-5495

I gave them a call and left a message. How much does a company like that charge to line you up with a hunt ?

 

[tellico4x4]

Nothing, they make their money from outfitters. I've booked quite a few hunts over the years thru them. Butch Manasse son Ed is running it now, good family business. I've hunted with Butch & his wife a couple times. Butch is from Cheyenne but think Ed is running it from FL.

Am sure they can get you on one for this year and not cost a ton of money for a cow. I've snagged several discounted hunts over the years where someone forfeited a deposit, or needed one more guy to fill a spot.

Hit me up with any questions.

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[tellico4x4]

Another option on private ranch, 100% turnkey with exception of purchasing license & tip. Private land is soooo much better, especially for first time.
Edit: Fun part of hunting around Chama is that you'll see some big bulls that really get you fired up

Dates & Rates for New Mexico Elk Hunting with Fishtail Ranch

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[tickweed]

You dont need an outfitter to kill a cow, nor bull.