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Tenderfoot Outfitters
Your premier connection to Colorado’s spectacular West Elk Wilderness and your Rocky Mountain Adventure of a lifetime.
Gunnison Country's Best Adventure Outfitter Award 2005-2008
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Horse Camp Hunts
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Diehard HunterThe diehard hunter knows that the West Elk Wilderness is prime big game country, and is considered by many to be one of the best hunting areas in the lower forty-eight states. This spectacular country consisting of rugged mountains, thick pine forest, stands of aspen, and open parks and meadows is home to an abundance of mule deer, bighorn sheep, and one of the largest resident elk herds in the state. Tenderfoot Outfitters has been licensed to provide quality horseback hunting trips into the Gunnison National Forest and West Elk Wilderness for over 20 years.
 
Our mission statement is simple:
Provide “The Ultimate Fair Chase Hunt” with the finest quality
outfitting available.
 
Horse CampWhether you’re pursuing the majestic Rocky Mountain Elk, Bighorn Sheep, or the elusive high country mule deer; hunting with bow, muzzleloader, or rifle; prefer a fully guided hunt, or a do-it-yourself drop camp hunt, we want to be your outfitter. For the adventure of a lifetime, make plans now to hunt with Tenderfoot Outfitters. You’ll make some new friends, enjoy some spectacular scenery, breathe some clean fresh air, and experience some excellent hunting. If you have any questions about our hunt packages, would like to book a hunt, or just want to visit, give us a call or drop us an email. Don’t wait….book “The Ultimate Fair Chase Hunt” now!
 

 
WE OPERATE IN THE FOLLOWING BIG GAME MANAGEMENT UNITS
 
ELK & MULE DEER MANAGEMENT UNIT #54

BIG HORN SHEEP MANAGEMENT UNIT #S54

 

 
What an absolute first-class elk hunting trip. I knew I was in for a good experience, but I never expected anything like this. Thank you so much. Sometimes you don’t know what to expect from an outfitter, but you guys live up to your claims and go way over the top. Keep up the good work!
- J. Clausen, WI
 

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Bugling Bull Elk and the high country are an awesome combination
that’s hard to imagine, and if you’ve never experienced it, you should.
You will pursue rutting bulls during the breeding season, when their eerie
bugling fills the mountain air and they become the most vulnerable...
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Trophy Mule Deer
During the archery and muzzleloader seasons, these big mature bucks
will be hanging together in bachelor groups high above timberline on
the rough ridges and deep basins over 11,000 feet... CLICK HERE
 
Rifle Hunts
The first and second season rifle hunts are our most popular hunts, and
all of our camps fill up quickly each year. The elk are still very active and
can be ambushed.. CLICK HERE
 
Drop Camp Hunts
Our drop camps are the best in the west and are located in excellent
big game country. You will be hunting elk in their living room, a living
room that can sometimes be several square miles in size. They may
be right outside your tent flap or... CLICK HERE
 
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The Horses
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Heading to the High Country
 
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Tenderfoot Outfitters an outfitter member of the following organizations:
 
Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
 
Colorado Outfitters Association
Mule Deer Foundation
Recommended and endorsed by the
Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce
 
 

ON A WILDERNESS EXCURSION OR A CARIBBEAN CRUISE,YOU CAN STILL STAY IN TOUCH. WE NOW OFFER IRIDIUM SATELLITE PHONE RENTALS,
THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP IN TOUCH FROM ANYWHERE.
CONTACT US TO RESERVE ONE FOR YOUR TRIP.