Rugged Rack Outfitters was established in 2001 and is a licensed Colorado Guide and Outfitter. We operate on some of the most game-rich private property Western Colorado has to offer. We try harder to ensure that you have a quality hunt with great memories to last a lifetime. We have just the right mixture of experienced guides, hearty home-cooked meals, and comfortable accommodations to make your hunting trip worth every dollar. It's our goal to provide each hunter who books a hunt, with a quality experience.
We specialize primarily in guided hunts but do offer a small number of un-guided hunts as well. Our quality shot opportunity rates are excellent on mule deer and elk every year, (90%+) for rifle deer/elk & archery deer, 70% archery elk. This should continue for years to come with healthy herd numbers and a limited number of hunters taken each year. Our guides are top-notch with a vast knowledge of the game we hunt and the land they inhabit. Our ranches range from 5,000 to 9,000 feet in elevation with a wide variety of terrain consisting of cedar and sage up into oak brush, aspen, and spruce.
We have a limited number of archery, muzzleloader, and rifle landowner mule deer vouchers for sale each year for those unsuccessful in the draw or those with no preference points.
We would be happy to provide a list of references upon request for those who would like to visit with some of our previous clients.
All or part of this operation is conducted on public land under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Services.
COL. License #311
PRICING & SEASON DATES
5-Day - Elk Muzzleloader & 1st Rifle Season $7,000
5-Day - Elk Archery Season $6,500
4-Day- Elk 2nd & 3rd Rifle $6,500
3-Day - Management Mule Deer Hunt $3,500
4-Day and 5-Day Hunts - Trophy Mule Deer $7,000 - Plus trophy fees
Deer Trophy Fees
Gross 170-179: $500
Gross 180-189: $1,000
Gross 190-199: $1,500
Gross 200 or over: $2,000
Trophy Fees DO NOT apply when Mule Deer is harvested on an UN-Guided Hunt
Land Owner Mule Deer Tags are available for all Units, for those who missed or were unsuccessful in the draw. Tags for all weapons, contact for price.
Black Bear $500 Kill Fee
Deer/Elk Combo $11,500
3-day Guided Cow Elk $2,500
4 or 5-Day Cow Hunt $3,000
Bear Only $2,000
5-Day Mountain Lion Hunt $7,000
UNGUIDED HUNT PRICING
5-Day- $3,000-$3,500 Depending on the ranch hunted
Deposit and Refund Policy 50% of the hunting fee is required as a deposit to reserve a hunt. The balance of the total fee is due in cash, check, or Money Order upon arrival in camp. The deposit is non-refundable, except when a tag is not successfully drawn or a replacement cannot be found. A written contract is required and will be provided when the hunt is booked.
Non-Resident Hunting Licenses
Deer License $481.52
Bull Elk License $803.39
Cow Elk $803.39
Mountain Lion $388.83
Limited Bear License $251.75
(License Fees are subject to change after)
3/1/2025
Limited License Drawing Deadline
4/2/2024
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Website
www.cpw.state.co.us
*If born after January 1, 1949, you must have a Hunters Safety Card*
