Elite Western Outfitters

Elite Western Outfitters focuses on what matters: time in the field. The team spends the vast majority of their days hunting or scouting their units, which translates to solid knowledge of the animals they pursue and the terrain they hunt.

• •Mule Deer - General season units (Nebo, Manti, Wasatch West, West Desert Tintic) and limited entry draws. Limited landowner tags available on the Vernon unit, with consistent 180"+ harvests on quality units like Henry Mountain and Paunsagaunt.
• •Elk - General season hunts (spike, cow, and bull), plus limited entry opportunities on premier units including Boulder, Nebo, Manti, Wasatch, and LaSal.
• •Mountain Lions - Year-round hound hunting (November through April). Known for selective harvesting of mature toms. Recent clients have taken some of the biggest lions in the state.
• •Black Bears - Spring and fall hunts using hounds. High success rates, with the majority of bears being color-phased. Fall hunts also available in New Mexico.

"Ryley is the type of guy you instantly feel a connection with, and you can tell right away he guides because he loves the outdoors! My Utah lion hunt was top tier, and he went well above and beyond what was expected!" — Cory Smith, Bullard, TX

Client testimonials highlight the guides' expertise with hounds (especially for lion hunting), their willingness to go beyond standard service, and their passion for the work. The outfit has been part of several large lion harvests in recent years, which speaks to their selectivity and skill.