Needle Rock Outfitters

James Zeldenthuis founded Needle Rock Outfitters in 2006 and has guided hunts since he was 12 years old. The operation is based in Crawford, CO on Mule Deer Road, right in the middle of lion, deer, elk, and bear country. James runs the guiding operations while his wife Jenna handles office work and lodge meals. Their kids have grown up hunting with their dad and may join the business down the road.

Mountain Lion - Five-day hunts in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico - Near 100% success rate over many years - Uses trained hounds to track and bay lions - Hunt big tom lions in all weather conditions - Colorado mountain lion exam required to purchase license

Elk - Bow, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts - Good bull population with lots of opportunity - Mix of trophy units and first-timer-friendly hunts - Guide in many trophy units plus the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico for world-class bulls - Custom packages available

Mule Deer - Western Colorado hunts in premium units - Realistic trophy potential (200-inch bucks don't come easy) - Requires patience, dedication, and preference points or landowner vouchers to draw - Bow and rifle options

Black Bear - Multiple states and methods available - High success rate with trained hounds - Colorado spot-and-stalk options also available - Specialize in color-phased bears

Sheep & Goat - Hunts for oldest rams and billies in rugged high country - James has a special passion for sheep and goat hunting - Help with unit applications - Part of governor tag hunts in western states

"Enjoy your stay in our home away from home lodge! You'll enjoy wildlife through the window every evening while relaxing after a great day of hunting."

Full lodging provided during hunts.

Call James at 970-234-3282 (cell) or 970-921-5674 (home), or email [email protected] to book a hunt or customize a package for your species and method of choice.