Quaking Aspen Outfitters

Quaking Aspen Outfitters operates out of Colorado's premier hunting terrain, with guides who know the animals and the land. Their founder has been guiding bighorn sheep hunters for over 40 years across units S54, S26, S11, S10, S17, S20, S69, S22, and S70—and several clients have taken record book rams.

One-on-one hunts with a camp helper and cook. They hunt from comfortable mobile camps and follow sheep on horseback when they move. The success rate speaks for itself: over 95%, with the only misses coming on 7/8 and full curl rams under 100 yards.

"I've been guiding sheep hunters in these units for over 40 years. I know their areas and movements and can get you a good shot at a good ram (3/4 curl or better!)."

Unit 66 (Limited Draw) - La Garita Wilderness - Archery: September 2-30 - Muzzleloader: September 8-17 - Pack 8 miles into La Garita Wilderness to trophy elk country - Success: nearly 100% for 5+ point bull elk

Unit 55 (Rifle Hunts) - Multiple seasons: October 15-19, October 27-November 2, November 2-6, November 10-18 - 1 guide per 2 hunters - Antler restrictions: Bulls must be 4-point or better with 5-inch brow tine - Mule deer (no restrictions) available same trip at no extra cost if you have both tags

Unit 66 moose hunts available. Call to inquire.

Self-guided option with outfitter support. Camps include: - Walled tent with wood stove - Cots and pads - Cook stove and fuel - Coleman lanterns and ground cloth - Cooking gear, coffee pot, and water source - Firewood, axe, and bow saw

Outfitter packs you in on agreed schedule and retrieves you and game on pack-out day.

Wilderness expeditions for all ages and abilities. Three trip types:

Guided Horse Pack Trips Stay in comfortable wall-tents with cots, pads, campfire breakfasts and dinners featuring fresh meat and vegetables. Day rides explore new scenic outlooks.

Fishing Trips High-country lakes and streams inaccessible to the public. Wild brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout—catch and release, or keep for dinner. Day rides available for non-anglers.

Progressive Travel Trips Smaller tents, new camp location nightly. More involvement in setup, firewood, and horse care. Adventure-focused with optional fishing.

• •License and habitat stamp ($10, required ages 18-64)
• •All items on outfitter's checklist
• •Rain gear, hat, and sunglasses
• •Clean socks for every day
• •Multiple changes of clothing
• •Boots for riding
• •Sleeping bag and flashlight
• •Sharp knives and saw
• •First aid supplies

• •Rain gear and hat
• •Waders or wade footwear
• •Fishing license and gear
• •Suggested flies: nymphs, mosquitoes, renegades, Adams, streamers
• •Camp shoes, gloves, boots
• •Sleeping bag, camera, flashlight
• •Sunscreen, personal toiletries

• •7-Day Hunts: Pack in Friday, hunt 5 full days, pack out Thursday morning

• •5-Day Hunts: Pack in Thursday morning, hunt Thursday afternoon + 3 days, pack out Monday morning

Reservations preferred by phone. Mention specific units of interest when calling.

• •Dave: (970) 641-0529
• •Merlin: (970) 209.8397

License application deadline: April 3rd each year. Apply through Colorado Parks & Wildlife.