West Elk Outfitters: Colorado Elk Hunting and Mule Deer Hunting

West Elk Outfitters operates guided big game hunts in Western Colorado's most productive units. Based in Crawford, the outfitter holds permits for some of the state's highest-performing elk and mule deer areas.

2026 Season Schedule: - Archery: Sept 2–30 - Muzzleloader: Sept 12–20 - 1st Rifle: Oct 14–18 - 2nd Rifle: Oct 24–Nov 1 - 3rd Rifle: Nov 7–15 - 4th Rifle: Nov 18–22

Hunt Options: - Fully guided hunts - Drop camp hunts - Over-the-counter elk hunts - Bear and lion hunts

"Our hunting units produce the highest number of big mature bucks and a healthy elk population compared to other units in the state."

Hunts operate on Special Recreation Permits with the BLM, National Park Service, and Gunnison National Forest. Preference points required for deer hunts (0–28 depending on season).