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Hunting Outfitters in Colorado

Hunt 38 outfitters across Colorado. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

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Hunting Outfitters in Colorado by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 25 of 38 outfitters in Colorado with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

OutfitterCityHuntsRating
Feathered Elk RanchHaydenUpland Birds5.060 Google reviews
Bearcat OutfittersHamilton5.032 Google reviews
Bearcat Outfitters-Colorado Elk Hunting OutfittersHamilton5.032 Google reviews
Reverse 7 L OutfittersRifleBig Game (Elk / Moose / Bear), Wild Turkey, Predator5.025 Google reviews
Eastern Plains OutfittersBerthoudBig Game (Elk / Moose / Bear)5.020 Google reviews
Rocky Mountain Outfitters of ColoradoBuena Vista4.963 Google reviews
Big Thompson OutfittersJohnstownWaterfowl, Upland Birds4.935 Google reviews
Severson OutfittersCollbranBig Game (Elk / Moose / Bear), Hog / Boar, Whitetail Deer4.833 Google reviews

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Top camping

Most-booked campgrounds in Colorado

Federal campgrounds in Colorado that Recreation.gov lists for hunting, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. Elk Creek Campground1

    Elk Creek Campground

    4,603 bookings
  2. Oh Be Joyful Campground2

    Oh Be Joyful Campground

    1,924 bookings
  3. 3

    Amphitheater

    1,195 bookings
  4. 4

    Lakeview Gunnison

    1,172 bookings
  5. 5

    Lake Fork Campground

    1,033 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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About Colorado

Colorado hunting runs on two clocks: the draw and the lease. The draw decides whether you get a tag; the lease decides whether you spend opening morning glassing a quiet drainage or watching truck headlights crawl up a public trailhead. From the timbered ridges of the Rockies to the shortgrass prairie running east toward Kansas, the state carries elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and whitetail, and the private ground in between is where a club or lease turns a lottery ticket into a plan.

The Western Slope is the big-game engine: dark timber, secluded valleys, and the elk and mule deer herds that made Colorado's reputation. Out on the Eastern Plains, the game changes: pronghorn working the fence lines, whitetails holding in the river bottoms, upland birds and waterfowl over the ag fields. A lease can come with exclusive rights, established blinds, sometimes lodging or a hand with logistics, the details vary, but the point is the same: you know exactly where you're hunting and who else is.

The other thing a lease buys is a stake in the ground itself. Members plant food plots, keep water sources running, knock back invasive species, work that shows up later as heavier deer and more predictable patterns. It's stewardship with a payoff you can measure over seasons. For hunters committed to Colorado year after year, that's the real argument for club ground: not just access, but ground that gets better because you're on it.

Quick facts

Outfitters listed
38
Best season
June through September

Trip guide

Know before you go in Colorado

Federal permits, lotteries and timed-entry reservations in Colorado, from Recreation.gov.

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Colorado Hunting License

    All hunters, regardless of age, must possess a valid Colorado hunting license. Annual licenses are available for residents and non-residents. Specific big game tags are purchased in addition to the base hunting license.

  • Hunter Education Requirements

    Anyone born on or after January 1, 1949, must complete an approved hunter education course to purchase a Colorado hunting license. Proof of certification from any state or province is accepted. Exceptions may apply for those with prior licenses, verify with CPW.

    Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  • Big Game Tag Application and Draw

    Deer and pronghorn tags are distributed through a limited license draw requiring a spring application, while elk offers both limited-draw and over-the-counter tags, over-the-counter bull elk tags are sold for the second and third rifle seasons without a draw. Hunters must accumulate preference points for certain units and species to improve their draw odds. Landowner Preference (LP) tags are available for qualifying private land, which can offer an advantage for those hunting on leased ground.

    Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  • Private Land Access Permission

    Hunting on private land in Colorado, whether leased or through a club, requires explicit permission from the landowner or lease manager. It is illegal to trespass or hunt on private property without consent. Always carry proof of your right to hunt on the property.

01Why should I consider a hunting club or lease in Colorado instead of public land?
Pressure, mostly. Colorado's public land is vast but heavily hunted; a club or lease gives you exclusive access to ground managed for wildlife, animals that haven't been pushed for weeks, and conditions you can actually plan around. Habitat work and consistent management on private ground tend to show up in both game quality and success rates.
02What types of game can I expect to hunt on private leased land in Colorado?
It depends on which side of the state you lease. Western Slope ground means elk and mule deer. Eastern Plains leases run to pronghorn, whitetail, upland birds, and waterfowl. Bear and turkey show up on private properties with the right habitat.
03Are big game tags easier to obtain if I'm hunting on private land in Colorado?
Sometimes. Colorado allocates most big game tags through a draw regardless of where you hunt, but qualifying private land can make you eligible for Landowner Preference (LP) tags, which meaningfully improve your odds in specific units. It's an edge, not a guarantee.
04What are common responsibilities or expectations for members of a Colorado hunting club?
More than pulling triggers. Expect habitat projects, property maintenance (fence repair, stand upkeep), ethical-hunting standards, and a general obligation to leave the ground better than you found it. Clubs run on members who show up for the work days, not just opening weekend.
05How far in advance should I look for a hunting club or lease in Colorado?
Start 6-12 months before the season you want to hunt. Good big-game ground and club openings go fast, and the early start leaves room for the part you can't rush: draw applications and the logistics of a Colorado hunt.
06What is the typical cost structure for a hunting club or lease in Colorado?
Wide range: several hundred to several thousand dollars per hunter annually, driven by acreage, location, game quality, and what's included. Some leases price per person; others quote a lump sum the members split. Get every fee in writing, including anything extra for guides or tags.

When to go

Season by season in Colorado

Spring (March - May)

Spring on club ground means turkey hunting, walking for shed antlers, and the year's dirt work. Members plant food plots, clear trails, and rebuild blinds while the ground is soft and the fall still feels far off.

Summer (June - August)

Summer is camera season. Trail cams go up, scouting trips stack up, and habitat projects get finished before the animals shift into fall patterns. Little trigger time, but the members who put in July miles tend to fill tags in October.

Fall (September - November)

Fall is the whole point. Archery and rifle seasons for elk, deer, and pronghorn stack through these months, and leased ground earns its keep: exclusive access, a management plan, and animals that haven't been bumped by a parade of strangers.

Winter (December - February)

Winter brings late-season chances for certain species and predator hunting for members who don't mind the cold. It's also the accounting season: what worked, what didn't, and what needs fixing before the spring thaw.

Watch & learn

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