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Title: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: barney betka on April 15, 2007, 07:36:00 PM

I'd like to book an elk hunt. I'm new to the traditional bow hunting world....any recommendations for guides that specialize in traditional bow hunts for elk??

thanks

tomahawk

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: Sneakypete on April 15, 2007, 07:58:00 PM

Mike Murphy, T Bar M Outfitters, Durango, CO. 970/259-5469. Mike is a trad bowhunter himself, as is his lead guide and son. He guides everyone (have to make a living) but tries to put together as many all-trad camps as possible each year. Public land, horse-packed camps, great food, honest, competitive prices. He books early so give him a call. Most of his business is return clients and word of mouth, which speaks well. I used to guide for him but am too old now to keep the tough pace he demands. Bring some friends and get your own camp together, or save money on a drop camp. Good luck. Dave

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: wifishkiller on April 15, 2007, 08:15:00 PM

I just moved down to Durango a few months back and this area has plenty of deer and elk.  Sneakypete gave you good info.

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: joel smith on April 15, 2007, 08:18:00 PM

I've heard good things about Mike's outfit, too.

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: wifishkiller on April 15, 2007, 08:23:00 PM

Oh one more thing dont over look tree stands and ground blinds

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: Barney on April 15, 2007, 08:39:00 PM

Check out Full Draw Outfitters.

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: joel smith on April 15, 2007, 09:29:00 PM

Yep, Fred Eichler and company have a good rep around Trinidad and probably one of the best antelope hunts but if I remember right the elk are more of a sideline (course my memory ain't all that good so....)

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: barney betka on May 15, 2007, 11:44:00 PM

thanks guys, for all the info

tomahawk

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: Steertalker on May 16, 2007, 09:09:00 AM

Jeremiah Robbins with Bugle Mountain Outfitters(970-749-7980) out of Ignacio, Col.  EXCELLENT!!!

Brett

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: rtherber on May 16, 2007, 09:36:00 AM

100 DAYS UNTIL ARCHERY ELK SEASON IN COLORADO!!!
WOW---IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!! BRING IT ON,BRING IT ON!!!

Hiking,biking,shooting the bow!! What a life---

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: rtherber on May 16, 2007, 09:45:00 AM

Warning:Elk hunting the high country can be addictive-no,it WILL be addictive!!!
  (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/wapiteee/Upontop.jpg)

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: xia_emperor on May 16, 2007, 09:50:00 AM

always nice to know.

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: Dave2old on May 16, 2007, 10:29:00 AM

Aside from Mike Murphy, you might talk to Jake Powell at [email protected]. I've never hunted with or guided for Jake, but I've met him, nice guy, and he's among the most accomplished trad bowhunters in CO, the only person to have taken the "CO grand slam" twice with trad gear. I don't know his availability or prices -- he does a lot of one-on-one hunts -- and specializes in elk and sheep. Perhaps the single best trad guide in the state, if not the world. He's older, but small and will work your butt off. Elk are starting to calve right now. Bulls already in velvet and growing. Dave

Title: Re: elk hunting with traditional bow
Post by: Drew on May 16, 2007, 12:43:00 PM

Tomahawk have you tried in MI ever?  I was just wondering if you did, how the hunt went.
PM me if you have.

Thanks -Drew