The majority of hunting will be done on public land. The rancher sent a rider through every day to exchange water bottles and pack out our Elk . Winterhawk Outfitters. View information and photos of this property. Cliff is a registered outfitter in the State of Colorado with commercial special use permits for hunting, fishing, and remote horse packing in the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area of the Rocky Mountains. Great hunt , but Grizzly is right , the outer perimiter of the Flattops is a 3 ring circus complete with ballons and clowns . Budge's Flattops Wilderness Lodge has recently undergone new ownership and is now owned and managed by Wolf Creek Outfitters, LLC. After that they're almost extinct in the area. I remember a thread about it a while back, but I can't recall the name of it. 3 Days of Hands-On Experience, Classroom Lectures and In-The-Field Teaching, Each students will get hands on experience for Day 3’s “Hands on Game Processing” Segment, Each Student will Leave with an Implementable Plan for a Western Big Game Hunt on Public Land. We offer summer family vacati... on packages where you can stay in one of our on site cabins and enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing, photography and more! Our facility is built to accommodate wilderness hunting trips and remote summer expeditions. Bonded and Insured. Our closest camps in the Flat Tops Wilderness are 2 miles and 1,800 ft. elevation gain from our base camp. All activities on public land are operated under a special use permit from the US Forest Service. We operate from our private ranch that borders the Flat Tops Wilderness Area outside of Vail and Eagle, Colorado. There is absolutely no vehicle access into the area. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is the 2nd largest Wilderness area in Colorado at 235,214 acres and was designated in 1975. The Flat Tops Wilderness lies within the Routt and White River National Forest and is one of the largest primitive areas in the Rocky Mountains. For it to come back to me is a true blessing. Public access is by foot and horseback only. Our facility is built to accommodate wilderness hunting trips and remote summer expeditions. Message: More: About. I really dont know where to start and any info is apprechiated. Winterhawk Outfitters is on Facebook. The only problem is that this is very tough to do from alot of the known trailheads. Send Message. Mulies are an obvious exception, although we have seen most of the big boys feeding in the meadows at around 10,000 feet. Lone Tom Outfitting offers two high country drop camps. We only need top of form filled out. Sable Mountain Outfitters Meeker, Colorado License #2657 Bonded & Insured 970-878-4765 Email Us Pack Trips We offer a guided horseback trip across the Flat Tops Wilderness for those seeking adventure in the high country. Plenty of trails to hike, fishing, horseback rides, photo trips, wildlife, drop camps, hunting. We will keep the DBA Shaded Timber Outfitters name this year at least. Our hunting, like the rest of the services, starts horseback. Drop Camps: Our wilderness drop camps are situated in beautiful pine and aspen tree rimmed areas (areas that elk love!) Brink outfitters At Sweetwater Lake Resort offers Horseback rides, Cabins, Motels, Camp sites, Fishing, Boat Rentals and even a full service restaurant! This class will equip new hunters, or hunters with limited Western big game hunting experience, with the skillset to be able to plan and execute their own hunts. He has a pilot’s license and is a certified wilderness first responder. Our staff has guided hundreds of big game hunts across North America and have also run some of the world’s largest outfitting services. There are, however, good numbers of mule deer in that unit and some real doozies - especically at the higher elevations. I have hunted the Flattops for the last three years and have had almost the precise opposite experience as Grizzly Hunter posted above. Welcome to the Flattops Wilderness A paradise for sportsmen, fishermen, photographers and explorers alike who wish to indulge in Colorado’s world-class mountain adventure. Exposed to riding horses in rough terrain, knowing the ins/outs of how pack animals are utilized, and understanding safety precautions around horses and mules in the mountains. JML Outfitters is located 30 miles east of Meeker on the Flat Tops Scenic Byway in the White River National Forest Flat Tops Wilderness area. Hunted there in 05 , 4 of us were packed in by a rancher . There are a handful of reputable drop camp outfitters in the area and I would certainly recommend using one, although Unit 24 is draw only and the drawing has passed for this coming season. Hourglass camp is located at 10,600 ft. in elevation in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of northwest Colorado, and 12 miles from the trailhead. Join. FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS ELK HUNTS all 5 day hunts plus a day riding into camp, and a day coming out (7 days) ... Do not hunt the the Flat Tops unless you like seeing lots of hunters and very few elk. This camp is located on the South Fork of the White River National Forest within the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, covering 235,000 acres. 4.0. Welcome to Colorado and the famous big game rich Flatops mountains. Gary is a local from Craig, Colorado and has been hunting Northwest Colorado all of his life. Start Hunting Series. Located in the center of the largest Elk herd in the world, Ripple Creek Lodge offers fully guided Big Game Hunting for Elk, Mule Deer and Black Bear in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and White River National Forest of Colorado GMU 24. or. Log In. We're heading out to Colorado to hunt the flat tops on our first elk hunt and will be packing in and setting up a basecamp in the backcountry. I've been pouring over onx and dialed in an area that seems ideal but then I heard that it tends to be heavily used by outfitters so now I'm thinking it might not be the best option. Our secluded hunting cabin is surrounded on three sides by the Routt National Forest, approximately 2 miles from the Flat Tops Wilderness. Here is one link you might find info, but look a little harder for a better thread because I know there is one out there. At the edge of the Famous Flat Tops Wilderness Area, nestled deep in the heart of the White River National Forest of Colorado you'll find your hunting passion for deer and elk. High Timber Outfitters operates under special use permit on the White River National Forest, Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Does anyone have any info on the area? Anything lower, and you are spinning your wheels looking for wapiti. Located on the edge of the majestic Flat tops wilderness, we are a short drive from Vail, Eagle, Aspen and Glenwood springs. Call (970) 379-0128. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is over 240,000 acres of road-less and forever wild land protected by the Wilderness Act. We specialize in Northwest Colorado elk hunts in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. This course will teach you the important details involved in capeing, turning and salting in remote environments. Hunts are offered for Archery, Muzzleloader, and first, second, and third Rifle Seasons. Don't know anything about hunting it though. The White River National Forest has the largest elk herd on EARTH and the Routt National Forest to the North is not far behind. The one piece of good advice I will give you for bow season in the Flattops (at least in Unit 24) is to hunt 9,000 feet and above. Every experienced international hunter and sheep hunter can tell you a story of a guide botching field work. Knowing basic self trauma first-aid, remote communication and wilderness field craft. Its literally my back yard and where my wife and I grew up. Gary's family has been in western Colorado since the 1800′s. At least that has been my experience. Horseback riding is the best way to experience the majestic Rocky Mountains. Explore the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, all from the beautiful, historic cabins at Ripple Creek Lodge. “If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. With a 16'x20' tent, this camp can provide for up to 6 hunters at one time. A mix of private land, forest service and wilderness area will be hunted. Advanced Mountain Hunting Seminar I tried to buy this business 9 years ago but it wasn't the right time. Saddle and pack horses are used to get you and your gear to camp and back. Horseback hunting will be our primary means of transportation, but 4×4 and hiking will be used to access some areas. Knowing the basics of field care for high value animals. Elk hunting is the main attraction in the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River National Forest but contact us to discuss bear, moose or mule deer hunts. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is over 240,000 acres of road-less and forever wild land protected by the Wilderness Act. No motorized transportation is allowed in wilderness areas. This area has the largest elk herd in the world with a cow to bull ratio … With a better understanding of shooting in the alpine environment. Lost Solar Outfitters is owned by Gary Stagner. Colorado Game Management Unit (GMU) #24, and South of the North Fork of the White River. The fact is that most non-western hunters just want the opportunity to get a shot at an elk and these two forests are the best in the West in terms of opportunity. Welcome to Northwest Colorado, home of the Flat Tops! Thanks.. Adam. Winterhawk is Colorado's premier wilderness outfitter, offering elk hunting, mule deer hunting and fly fishing adventures in the spectacular Flat Tops Wilderness area and White River National Forest. However, we use a drop camp outfitter and hunt what amounts to a 4 hour hike from the closest trailhead. Canadian Firearm Declaration Needed at Customs. Flat Tops Wilderness Guides (FTWG) is from Eagle, Colorado, and joined Guidefitter 6 years ago. The terrain in Fawn Gulch Outfitters territory ranges from deep, remote, and heavily forested (Aspen and Spruce) canyons, to a beautiful flat mountain top ranging from 8,500 - 11,500ft, encompassing thousands of acres of timber and meadows, creating an ideal environment for both game and hunters. We maintain a herd of 35+ mules and horses, a 3,000 sq. I don't care where you are hunting, the key with elk hunting the Flattops is to get the heck away from the masses - the elk certainly will! In three years I have never seen another hunter in the woods while hunting and only once passed another outfitter packing in their crew to a distant camp (at mid-day). Colorado State Outfitter License #2975. We will cover choosing domestic and international providers. Rich Zayas is on Facebook. We offer full service guided trophy elk hunts at our Fowler Peak Camp. Join Guidefitter to connect with Flat Tops Wilderness Guides (FTWG) and be part of a growing community of sportspeople and hunting outfitters who share your love of the hunt. We were 3 out of 4 on Elk and the 4 th guy turned down a bunch . Flat Tops Wilderness Guides, LLC PO Box 5977 Eagle, CO 81631 (970) 343-4460 Booking@FTGuides.com Ripple Creek Lodge also offers fully outfitted drop camps located deep into the remote wilderness for Archery, Muzzleloading and all four Rifle seasons. We operate from our private ranch that borders the Flat Tops Wilderness Area outside of Vail and Eagle, Colorado. ft. log lodge. I'm just wrapping up the purchase of an outfitters business here in Colorado. The first hunt pushes them off down into all of the lower private land. Some of the outer edges of the Wilderness is in OTC units. I think you can buy surplus mulie and bear tags OTC, but that is about it. Whether you want one of our Drop Camps or just dropped off at your own location, we take you in with horses and a pack string. Our 3-Day Advanced Seminar will prepare any hunter for the challenges and opportunities presented during extreme mountain hunts. ft. pack station, bunkhouse and a 3,500 sq. Confident in your ability to choose mountain species (elk, mule deer, sheep, goat, bear) guides and outfitters with precision. It is well known as some of the very best elk and deer country anywhere. Maybe PM a couple guys from this thread. Our farthest camps are 9+ miles and over 3,500 ft elevation gain into the area. Don't seem to be many at the higher elevations. Im 19 yrs old and am trying to plan my first wilderness hunt this fall... (cant decide between high country mulies or elk). As with most responses you will get with this kind of question, search it. Wildlife in the area include elk, mule deer, black bear, big horn sheep, mountain , antelope, and an occasional moose. Join Facebook to connect with Rich Zayas and others you may know. and are accessed only by horseback. Do not hunt the the Flat Tops unless you like seeing lots of hunters and very few elk. All of our seminars involve hands-on instruction, from glassing wild game in the field to working through game processing with actual animals. Lodging and meals are provided in our high-end lodge adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider. I would personally hunt anywhere in CO that I have never been to-before I would go back there. View 1 review. Hey guys! First-Time Hunter Seminar We offer the finest in Colorado elk hunts, big timberline mule deer, trout fishing and summer horseback vacations. If you’re quiet, you may have the opportunity to see wildlife, such as moose, mule deer, elk, coyotes or maybe even a bear. Wild Skies’ Flat Tops cabin is located in Game Management Unit (GMU)12 in Colorado’s Routt National Forest on the northern end of the Flat Tops Wilderness where the Routt National Forest abuts the White River National Forest and just 2.5 miles from GMU 231 (OTC archery elk). Location, Location, Location!!! Call, Email or Write with any questions or concerns. A.J. Hayden, USA, CO is a luxury real estate listing for Sale by Mansion Global. The Flat Tops Wilderness – Home to an Elk Herd of 39,000. Knowing how to live in a wall-tent camp and an extreme lightweight backpack camp. The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is the 2nd largest Wilderness area in Colorado at 235,214 acres and was designated in 1975. Non-Resident Hunting License App. Cliff and crew have written dozens of articles on all aspects of hunting and provided thousands of hours of hunting related content via YouTube. 4 of 5 stars. 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