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Elk hunt recommendations ?
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<blockquote data-quote="hunter0925" data-source="post: 3157687" data-attributes="member: 13017"><p>My dad and I are going to CO this year for our first elk hunt. Elk hunts are not cheap whether you go guided or on a do it your self hunt. We decided on guided hunt because we have never been before and would rather learn a little before trying to strike out on our own. Co is the only state (that I know of) that offers over the counter license sales and they also have the highest elk population out of any other state. While the elk are not usually as big as they can be in other states the chances of me getting one and for a cheaper price are in my favor. I researched outfitters and set a price that my dad and I were willing to spend and then contacted each outfitter that was in our range asking each a series of questions and writing down responses. I did'nt want a guaranteed hunt but did want good odds. The outfitter that we decided on is Mountainviewadventures.net. He is a retired marine (I am also so that may be a reason for being biased a little) and has been operating in the area for over 20yrs. His success ratio is 75% which all in all is pretty good considering some people miss and others will pass bulls waiting for a monster. He seemed very honest and even offered to answer questions for me about other outfitters info should I decide to go with them instead of his own.Just a starting point for you but if your dad is getting up there in age and you think this may be the only hunt you are able to go on together then I would go outfitted if at all possible. If you have any questions for me then just ask and I will do my best to answer or find one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hunter0925, post: 3157687, member: 13017"] My dad and I are going to CO this year for our first elk hunt. Elk hunts are not cheap whether you go guided or on a do it your self hunt. We decided on guided hunt because we have never been before and would rather learn a little before trying to strike out on our own. Co is the only state (that I know of) that offers over the counter license sales and they also have the highest elk population out of any other state. While the elk are not usually as big as they can be in other states the chances of me getting one and for a cheaper price are in my favor. I researched outfitters and set a price that my dad and I were willing to spend and then contacted each outfitter that was in our range asking each a series of questions and writing down responses. I did'nt want a guaranteed hunt but did want good odds. The outfitter that we decided on is Mountainviewadventures.net. He is a retired marine (I am also so that may be a reason for being biased a little) and has been operating in the area for over 20yrs. His success ratio is 75% which all in all is pretty good considering some people miss and others will pass bulls waiting for a monster. He seemed very honest and even offered to answer questions for me about other outfitters info should I decide to go with them instead of his own.Just a starting point for you but if your dad is getting up there in age and you think this may be the only hunt you are able to go on together then I would go outfitted if at all possible. If you have any questions for me then just ask and I will do my best to answer or find one. [/QUOTE]
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