Hand H Outfitting

H&H Outfitting operates out of Meeker, Colorado (northwest Colorado) on over 25,000 acres of private ranches in the center of one of the state's largest elk herds. The operation is family-owned by John and Tawny, who focus on personalized service by accepting limited clients each season.

H&H Outfitting guides hunters for:

• •Archery & Muzzleloader Elk Hunts - 5-day hunts with close to 100% shot opportunity on legal bulls
• •Rifle Elk Hunts - 5-day hunts with ~90% success rate on bulls
• •Cow Elk Hunts - 3-day hunts (flexible scheduling), nearly 100% success, ideal for youth and couples
• •Mule Deer Hunts - Guided hunts on private land
• •Pronghorn Antelope Hunts - September/October seasons
• •Mountain Lion & Bobcat Hunts - Specialty predator hunts

All hunts are fully guided with 2 hunters per guide (2:1 ratio).

The Colorado Parks & Wildlife 4-point antler restriction (in effect since 1985) has dramatically improved bull-to-cow ratios. Hunters regularly spot 100+ shooter bulls in a single hunt. Bulls typically range 4-6 points, averaging 2.5-4 years old. Many harvest bulls scoring in the high 290s to low 300s, with several reaching 340+. It's not uncommon to see several hundred elk daily during fall hunts.

"Magical. I can't begin to express it any other way. The archery hunt of a lifetime!" - Ken Wingate, Columbia, South Carolina (2015 client)

Hunters stay in a newly constructed lodge with private bedrooms and attached guest house. Accommodations are extremely clean and comfortable. Meals are family-style and described by clients as fabulous.

H&H operates an on-site meat processing facility. Game can typically be taken home fully processed and frozen, or shipped within 1-2 weeks. This is a major differentiator—no need to worry about getting your meat home.

• •Archery Hunts: Hunters must be in good physical condition and proficient with their bow (comfortable to 40 yards). Expect to walk several miles daily at elevations 7,000-9,400 feet. Hunting uses spot-and-stalk and calling techniques (cow calls, bugles). No tree stands.

• •Rifle Hunts: Must be in reasonable physical condition. Spot-and-stalk is the primary method. Shots range 50-500 yards. Access via 4-wheel drive vehicles, no ATVs or horses.

H&H provides detailed gear lists emphasizing layering for Colorado's unpredictable fall weather (30s to 70s, snow to sun possible). Key recommendations:

• •Optics: Butler Creek Clear Blizzard Scope Caps, Badlands binocular harnesses
• •Shooting Sticks: Primos Pole Cat Bi-pod (25"-62" or 16"-38") or Primos Trigger Sticks (24"-61")
• •Boots: Kenetrek, Meindl, or Cabela's (waterproof, insulated/uninsulated options)
• •Clothing: Gortex insulated/lightweight options, 2 sets of long underwear, camouflage, mid-layer sweaters, Smartwool socks
• •Orange Requirements: Minimum 500 sq inches of solid fluorescent orange above waist (not required for bow-only seasons)

• •Archery/Muzzleloader: 5-day hunts, typically Saturday start (customizable)
• •Rifle: 5-day hunts, typically Saturday-Wednesday (4th season starts Wednesday)
• •Cow Elk: 3-day hunts, flexible scheduling October-December (except Thanksgiving, Christmas)

John has been hunting since childhood, growing up on a Colorado ranch used for sheep ranching and elk/mule deer operations. He's pursued trophy hunts across North America, including Alaska brown bear and Stone/Dall sheep hunts (3/4 Grand Slam). His passion for the hunt combined with deep respect for animals drives the operation's philosophy.