Bar W Outfitters

Bar W Outfitters operates licensed, bonded hunting and fishing pack trips in the Rio Grande National Forest and South San Juan Wilderness. Owner Wes Kahoe—a rodeo champion, rancher, and accomplished hunter—has built the operation around reliability and safety since 2017.

• •Drop Camp (7-day) — $2,500 per person, $5,000 minimum
• •Fully equipped wall tents with wood stoves and propane cooking
• •Horse and mule packing for you and gear
• •One tagged animal per hunter packed out ($500 per additional animal)
• •Archery, rifle, and black powder seasons

• •Guided Hunts (7-day) — $5,000 per person, $10,000 minimum
• •Everything in drop camp plus one guide per two hunters
• •Meals, cook, wrangler, and horses provided daily
• •One-on-one guiding available for additional $1,500 per hunter

Each hunter brings 80 pounds of personal gear (split into 2-3 duffel bags). Hard bow cases aren't packed; bring a sling or scabbard instead. Rifle scabbards provided.

High-altitude lakes and streams with native cutthroats, brookies, and rainbows. Professional Colorado guides work with all skill levels—nymphing for trophy rainbows on the Conejos River or dry fly casting in mountain lakes.

Wes prioritizes reliable stock and well-maintained equipment. Camps include tents, cots, tables, lanterns, cooking utensils, ax, and shovel. The satellite phone travels on the mountain for emergencies.

No Sunday packing except emergencies. Unit 81 operation with Forest Service permit OUT. 0003147.