Colorado GMU 12

[KEVINSENC]

I reached out to the forest service and asked for some info on outfitters permitted to pack out game in the Routte National Forest. The attachment is all they sent me. Its good info for the area but doesnt cover any outfitter info. Any one have any contact ifo for packers in the Routte National Forest in 12.

 

[cnelk]

Colorado Outfitters Assoc - Use the 'Find Your Outfitter' feature for Unit 12

Find Your Outfitter - Colorado Outfitters Association

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland - Event/Commercial Permits

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland - Event/Commercial Permits

www.fs.usda.gov

 

[KEVINSENC]

Great thanks for the links..


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[11boo]

If you can find a cowboy watching over their herds they love some spare cash

 

[Lark Bunting]

If you can find a cowboy watching over their herds they love some spare cash

Just out of curiosity, what's a reasonable offer to a cowboy watching over his herd to help pack out an elk?

 

[sndmn11]

Just out of curiosity, what's a reasonable offer to a cowboy watching over his herd to help pack out an elk?

Put a couple cubes of Mountain Dew in your truck and one of those Peruvian herders will pack your animal all over the place, and then tell you where the bigger elk is.

 

[Ucsdryder]

If you’re that close to the sheep herders you won’t need a packer...

 

[11boo]

Just out of curiosity, what's a reasonable offer to a cowboy watching over his herd to help pack out an elk?

I prime the pump with beer, and then keep a few hundred for the deed. Those guys have a lot of intel if you get on their good side.

 

[Lark Bunting]

I prime the pump with beer, and then keep a few hundred for the deed. Those guys have a lot of intel if you get on their good side.

Okay, so don't pull a gun on their sheep dog then ask for help packing...check.

 

[11boo]

Okay, so don't pull a gun on their sheep dog then ask for help packing...check.

I dont have sheep in my unit. cattle.

 

[blackdawg]

I have horses and will be going to that area for muzzleloader, when are you going?


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[vanish]

Be aware, in Colorado, its not legal to hire someone who doesn't have a permit to pack.

 

[KEVINSENC]

I’m going the second week of archery and staying until I either fill my tag or the season ends..


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[blackdawg]

Be aware, in Colorado, its not legal to hire someone who doesn't have a permit to pack.

Be aware that outfitters don’t want you in the backcountry where most of the game is located and helping you out for a few measly benjamins is screwing themselves. Unless you find someone who isn’t wanting to get into your pocket book, the rare good guy in this world!, don’t be surprised if one of these rat finks snitch you out for paying someone to help you! Make sure to demand they show you proof of their permits before loading that meat on to their stock and handing over the benjamins,


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[AGPank]

Sheep are usually off the forest around Labor Day. They clear the country when they come off the mountain. Last year they pushed elk across the valley. I misplayed a nice bull 100 yards out the cabin.


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[RO1459]

There are two sources of packers for GMU 12 that I know will help you. First is Jeanne Horne with J Bar H Outfitters. She charged $500 last year. Don't know if she has raised her fees. The second is Sombrero Horse rental. They also charged $500 last season. Both of these are located in the Maropas Trailhead area, Sleepy Cat Peak area. Good luck with your hunt. I hope you need to find a good packer.

As someone else mentioned, be careful who you hire to help you. They must be licensed to pack elk/deer.

 

[KEVINSENC]

Greath, thanks for the info, hopefully Ill need to call one of them...

 

[MObucks]

I hunted the flattops last year and before my hunt I called a handful of outfitters in my unit to ask about packing an elk out. Most of them were around $300-$350.

 

[Elite7]

I’m headed there this year for 1st rifle. From the outfitters i talked to most of them said they would most likely be too busy with their drop camps and guided hunters during 1st rifle. I imagine archery and later seasons are less busy for them And would be more promising.