Southern Colorado
Outfitters, Inc.
All About Southern Colorado Outfitters
There's No Place Like the Wild
We're proud to offer hunts for deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn antelope, black bear, mountain lion and turkeys on both private and public land in Units 69, 84, 85, 128, 691, and 861.
Private ranch hunts are conducted on 10,000 acres of prime wildlife habitat. Public land hunts are in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests as well as BLM land and are administered through the San Carlos Ranger District. We offer the option of clean and comfortable cabins.
Our private ranch deer and elk hunts are currently producing bull elk in the 300 to 365 class and we have harvested mule deer bucks up to 199+.
Base camp consists of very comfy cabin accommodations with propane heat, lights and hot showers. A hunt from this camp will provide fond memories for years to come. Hunts are conducted from 4-wheel drive trucks and on foot. We have a full-time packer/wrangler and horses to transport your kill to camp. We can make arrangements for care of your trophy and meat upon your request. There are numerous meat processors and taxidermists in the local area.
Southern Colorado Outfitters Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, Pike and San Isabel National Forest / San Carlos Ranger District.
Testimonials
Hear From Our Hunters
A Hunt to Remember
"What a epic day. Such a great place you have Steve."
- Steve P.
Turkey Hunts Done Right
"We all learned a lot and everyone had a great time just like we always do. It's always a good day when you are hunting turkeys!"
- Josh F.
Where Hunters Become Family
"Great trip, Steve and his crew treated us like family."
- Tom C.
Exciting Hunts Await
Our Offerings
Southern Colorado Outfitters, Inc. is dedicated to providing you with the hunt of a lifetime. We have lived and hunted in Colorado all of our lives. Our experience in big game guiding is second to none. Your accommodations will be located in some of the most beautiful mountainous country in Southern Colorado. We provide you with comfortable hunting camps as close to the game as possible. We employ a full-time camp cook and host and also a full-time wrangler to transport game to camp. Our guides and staff are the backbone of the operation with numerous years of guiding experience. These men are the secret to client success and satisfaction. We cannot guarantee you an animal, but we will work hard to put you in front of the animal you desire to harvest.
Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goats
Sheep and goat hunts are Colorado's premier high country hunting experience. Physical fitness is an absolute must to participate in a hunt for sheep or goat. Our clients have enjoyed near 100% success to date. We know the country and understand sheep and goats. Licenses are limited and subject to a drawing. Applications are provided upon request to our clients. Drawing deadline is in April. We operate in numerous units for sheep and goat and can provide information on each area to help you decide on a unit that will meet your desires for trophy quality and physical difficulty. We currently operate hunts in units: S-6, S-7, S-9, S-10, S-11, S-12, S-17, S-20, S-47, S-49, S-60 and G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-13, G-14.
Archery, Rifle, Muzzleoader Elk and/or Deer Hunts
The month of September is a very special time in Colorado high country - BUGLE SEASON! The September Archery and Muzzleloader hunts give us the opportunity to match wits and calling skills with the rutting Bull Elk. This is one hunt that all big game enthusiasts should experience at least once in a lifetime.
Bear and Lion Hunting at it's Finest
We offer premier mountain lion hunts on private property and on BLM land in several of Colorado's most heavily populated units. This hunt takes place from late November-March 31. Licenses are unlimited and can be purchased upon arrival. We use 4-wheel drive trucks and horses to cut tracks. Our well-trained pack of hounds will tree your lion and hold him at bay. Success is high and our clients harvest many record book lions each year.
Black bear hunts are conducted during the regular rifle Elk and Deer seasons in October. Licenses for these hunts are unlimited and can be purchased over the counter. We also have a September bear hunt that is subject to a drawing.
Antelope Hunts
Our Colorado antelope hunts produce some super bucks each year. With many heads in the 14-16" class. This hunt is conducted on private ranch land. The terrain is broken and spotting and stalking is the method most used to hunt.