Colorado Elk Hunting

Arapaho Wilderness Outfitters is the first big game hunting outfitter in Colorado to receive a special use permit for commercial guided hunts within Arapaho National Forest. They operate on public lands under U.S. Forest Service permit in Game Management Units 18 and 28—some of the most remote, untouched terrain in the state.

Based just outside Granby, Colorado, the hunting area sits along the Continental Divide and is accessible only by foot, boat, or horseback. This isolation is the point. The terrain is rough, steep, and holds healthy populations of trophy elk, mule deer, moose, and black bear without the pressure of easy access.

Licensed, Insured & Bonded | Colorado Outfitter License #3001 | U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit

They offer three distinct hunt methods with varying tag availability:

Archery Elk & Moose Hunts - Dates: Aug 25 - Sept 23 - Tag: Over-the-counter, either sex - 2018 fee: $641 (bull/either sex), $481 (cow)

Muzzleloader Elk & Moose Hunts - Dates: Sept 8 - Sept 16 - Tag: Draw tag required - 0 preference points needed - 2018 fee: $641 (bull/either sex)

Rifle Elk Hunts (4 seasons) - 1st Rifle: Oct 13-17 (draw, either sex, $641) - 2nd Rifle: Oct 20-28 (over-the-counter, bull only, $641) - 3rd Rifle: Nov 3-11 (over-the-counter, bull only) - 4th Rifle: Nov 14-18 (draw, either sex, $641)

Trophy Mule Deer Hunts - All seasons by draw - Preference points required: 1 (archery), 2 (muzzleloader), 0 (2nd rifle), 2 (3rd rifle) - 2018 fee: $386

Moose Hunts - Weighted draw system - Limited availability

Black Bear - Now available over-the-counter with caps on all over-the-counter hunts - 2018 fee: $351

They accommodate up to 8 hunters per hunt session, keeping groups small and manageable. This isn't a cattle-drive operation—you get actual attention from experienced guides.

• •Fully guided hunts: Complete support from experienced outfitters
• •Semi-guided economy hunts: Lower cost option, less guide support
• •Special rates available for hunters under 15 and non-hunting spouses
• •Note: Alcoholic beverages are not provided in camp

When you fill your tag early (or just want variety), they offer: - Fishing trips (Colorado fishing license included with nonresident tags) - Summer pack trips on private and BLM ground - Horseback rides - Pack-in expeditions

Shane and Darlene Allen own and operate the business. The whole team comes from generational hunting and ranching backgrounds—this isn't a corporate outfitter. Shane Allen manages day-to-day operations and takes bookings.

• •Colorado Hunter Education Required: If you were born on or after Jan 1, 1949, you must have a hunter education card or certificate before applying for any license. The nonresident tag includes an annual fishing license.

• •New Technology Allowed: Colorado now permits lighted nocks on arrows for archery season.

• •Tag Application Deadlines: April 1 annually for limited licenses. Over-the-counter licenses available until midnight before season opens (archery exceptions apply).

• •CWD Testing: Chronic wasting disease test results available 24/7 at 1-800-434-0274.

Shane Allen (Owner/Outfitter) - Phone: (970) 355-9541 - Email: [email protected] - Mailing: PO Box 2153, Granby, CO 80446 - Booking Line: 770-712-1118

All major credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.