Guided Hunts

Our hunting philosophy is rooted in teamwork,

ethics and a love of the outdoors. We believe in a fair chase and an athletic approach to our sport; a great reward from a great challenge. We guide archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk and mule deer. No matter the tool, our approach to the hunt reflects our respect for the quarry and intrigue with the landscape. New this year, spring turkey hunts are also available.

WINTER UPLAND BIRD and WATERFOWL HUNTS Telluride Hunting Guides is proud to partner with the North Rim Hunt Club to offer bird hunting from August-March near the Gunnison river.  North Rim Hunt Club leases thousands of acres of classic pheasant and chukar cover as well as several miles on the North Fork Gunnison for goose and duck hunts.  The club's classic hunting lodge is located near the West Slope town of Hotchkiss, in the shadow of the spectacular West Elk Mountains.  Your hunting day will include warm-up rounds on the sporting clays course and hunts on at least two different fields or river sections with a delicious lunch served at the lodge between hunts.  You'll hunt with the best guides and dogs on the West Slope.

UNIT 70 PUBLIC LAND HUNTS

Hunting the Lizard Head Wilderness: The north shoulder of Colorado’s iconic Wilson Peak is an apron of aspen, pine and fir draped over foothills, ridges, creek valleys and rocky outcrops. Lizard Head Wilderness is a non-motorized public access area. Trophy elk and deer are occasionally taken in the Wilderness, but the area is most well known for it’s pristine condition, rugged terrain, high elevation and stunning beauty. Successful hunting in this area requires strength, endurance, skill and patience.

BLM Lands of Unit 70E:  In addition to the Forest Service lands of the Lizard Head Wilderness, Telluride Hunting Guides now hunts the vast BLM lands of Unit 70E, covering much of the San Miguel watershed from the high country near Telluride to the piney side canyons of Saltado Creek and Beaver Creek, to the fantastic middle elevation forests in the Norwood area. This terrain contains hunting zones ranging from 10,000 feet to 6,000 feet in elevation, allowing us to chase elk as they descend in the advancing fall season.  Countless side canyons, mixed timber parks, mesas and creek bottoms offer a compelling mix of habitats and opportunities.  Multiple access options allow us to hunt different areas within Unit 70 during a 5-day hunt.

Public Land Hunt Prices

Public Land Private hunt, up to six nights and five days: $5,000
Public Land Semi-private hunt, up to six nights and five days: $3,500

MORE GROUND IN SW COLORADO

Telluride Hunting Guides has expanded its permits to hunt BLM lands in Units 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65, in addition to the vast BLM lands in the eastern section of Unit 70.  The result is a widely expanded menu of hunt options in Southwest Colorado in elevations ranging from tree line all the way down to 5,000 feet.  No matter the weather patterns, we can now pursue elk and mule deer through the entire range of their habitat, from Telluride to Norwood, Ridgway to Cerro Summit and Delta to Hotchkiss.

4-DAY PRIVATE/PUBLIC COMBINATION ELK HUNTS

New for the 2011 elk seasons, Telluride Hunting Guides will offer 4-day hunts on a combination of public and private lands in Unit 70, including Forest Service Lands of the Lizard Head Wilderness, BLM lands of Unit 70E and a 2,000 acre private ranch near Norwood, Colorado.  This package includes comfortable lodging in a full service private cabin on the ranch near Norwood, the perfect base camp for hunting anywhere in Unit 70.  Each guest will hunt 2 days each on public and private land.  Complete meal service, trespass fees and airport transfers are included in the prices.  These packages are especially recommended for 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons.

4-day private/public hunt, 1:1 guest-to-guide ratio:  $6,250
4-day private/public hunt, 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio: $4,750

UNIT 63 TROPHY MULE DEER HUNTS

Telluride Hunting Guides will offer a limited number of trophy mule deer hunts on Unit 63 private lands for 2nd and 3rd season.  Private landowner tags are presently available for $2,000-$2,500 each for these special hunts.  Tags may also be acquired in the lottery, generally requiring 3 preference points to draw in this unit.

Travel, camp and logistics

Telluride Hunting Guides caters 5-day hunts with door-to-door service to and from our base camp. We’ll pick you up at the airport*, drive to camp, hunt for up to five days and either return you to the airport or to your desired destination near Telluride. Our camp lies at the edge of the Wilderness, reached by dirt road in just 40 minutes from Telluride. Our hunting is conducted entirely on foot. The hunter’s strength and endurance are just as important as shooting ability.

*Telluride, Montrose or Cortez airports

In camp: This is your vacation, so enjoy the finer aspects of hunting tradition while resting in camp. Telluride Hunting Guides is proud to cater some of the best food you’ll ever enjoy in the wild. Our camp hosts are dedicated professional chefs who serve an enticing menu of top quality steaks and fish, fresh vegetables, salads, appetizers and deserts. You are going to work hard in these mountains. Spectacular food will compel you to make it back to camp each night. We serve delicious hot breakfasts every morning with fresh gourmet coffee. You’ll take a chef-prepared lunch into the field each day to keep you well-fueled. We are also happy to honor special menu requests and arrange for the provision of alcohol and other beverages for our customers.

We utilize two spacious tents in our camp, one for dining and the other for sleeping. Our snooze tent is warmed by a wood-burning stove. Hunters rest in warm sleeping bags on comfortable cots. We take every measure to ensure a good night’s sleep for our hunters.

2012 Hunt Seasons and Licenses*

Rifle Elk Resident $46.00 (either sex) Non-Resident bull $551.00, cow $351.00
Rifle Deer Resident $31.00 (either sex) Non-Resident $331.00 (either sex)

* Telluride Hunting Guides offers elk, mule deer and turkey hunts. We do not guide or allow predator hunting, including bear, mountain lion, coyote and other species.