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I have a space booked (along with 6 friends) with Cassidy Outfitters next month for a 5 day archery Elk hunt during the rut, on an approximately 9,000 acre private ranch bordering Gunnison Nat'l monument.
Unfortunately, when I booked the hunt 9 months ago I wasn't expecting to be starting a new business concurrent with the hunt... it kills me because I've been looking forward to this hunt, but I simply can't justify hunting in Colorado while $250,000 of new geophysical testing equipment sits idle (trust me, the payments on that stuff has my attention, and I’m the only person that know how to run it).
I have already fully paid for this hunt and money would exchange hands with me, not the guide. The person that took my spot would be given the guide's contact info so that all parties know this is legit. The hunt is worth $3200, and I'd be happy to entertain the first offer in the $2000 vicinity. OTC elk tags not included, but EVERYTHING else is... 1:1 to 2:1 guiding with the guides setting up behind 1 or 2 strategically placed bowhunters and calling for them.
http://www.cassidyoutfitters.com/Archery_deer_elk.html
Scroll down until you get to the "Packrat Camp" hunt... that's the one (but the dates are incorrect)...
The hunt dates are Wednesday September 20 through Sunday September 24. Three guys from my club (Kings Mountain Archers), and one of the owners of Predators Archery in Gilroy, are planning to drive from the Bay Area, leaving Sunday September 17. The other two guys are driving out from SoCal... there is a possibility that the person who replaces me, if they are from the Bay Area or SoCal, can carpool with the rest of the bowhunters on this trip.
The hook-up location to meet the guide is Tuesday at 4pm in Montrose. The guide recommended purchasing the OTC elk tag in Grand Junction at the Sportsman's Warehouse (and stocking up on any last minute supplies), but I expect it can also be purchased in Montrose (the guide will assist with making sure you know where to go to purchase the right tag).
All lodging in cabins, all meals, all transportation on the ranch and/or to-from Montrose if you fly in, carcass transport back to camp, etc... the only thing not included is the elk tag, booze, meat processing (which can be had in town for about $75), and a tip for the guide. Bring your own hunting gear and sleeping bag and that’s it.
Those of you that know me know that my heart is broken that I can’t go on this hunt this year…
but my loss is hopefully someone else’s gain.
Send me an e-mail through JHO with your phone number and I'll call you if anyone is interested...
Backcountry
Unfortunately, when I booked the hunt 9 months ago I wasn't expecting to be starting a new business concurrent with the hunt... it kills me because I've been looking forward to this hunt, but I simply can't justify hunting in Colorado while $250,000 of new geophysical testing equipment sits idle (trust me, the payments on that stuff has my attention, and I’m the only person that know how to run it).
I have already fully paid for this hunt and money would exchange hands with me, not the guide. The person that took my spot would be given the guide's contact info so that all parties know this is legit. The hunt is worth $3200, and I'd be happy to entertain the first offer in the $2000 vicinity. OTC elk tags not included, but EVERYTHING else is... 1:1 to 2:1 guiding with the guides setting up behind 1 or 2 strategically placed bowhunters and calling for them.
http://www.cassidyoutfitters.com/Archery_deer_elk.html
Scroll down until you get to the "Packrat Camp" hunt... that's the one (but the dates are incorrect)...
The hunt dates are Wednesday September 20 through Sunday September 24. Three guys from my club (Kings Mountain Archers), and one of the owners of Predators Archery in Gilroy, are planning to drive from the Bay Area, leaving Sunday September 17. The other two guys are driving out from SoCal... there is a possibility that the person who replaces me, if they are from the Bay Area or SoCal, can carpool with the rest of the bowhunters on this trip.
The hook-up location to meet the guide is Tuesday at 4pm in Montrose. The guide recommended purchasing the OTC elk tag in Grand Junction at the Sportsman's Warehouse (and stocking up on any last minute supplies), but I expect it can also be purchased in Montrose (the guide will assist with making sure you know where to go to purchase the right tag).
All lodging in cabins, all meals, all transportation on the ranch and/or to-from Montrose if you fly in, carcass transport back to camp, etc... the only thing not included is the elk tag, booze, meat processing (which can be had in town for about $75), and a tip for the guide. Bring your own hunting gear and sleeping bag and that’s it.
Those of you that know me know that my heart is broken that I can’t go on this hunt this year…
Send me an e-mail through JHO with your phone number and I'll call you if anyone is interested...
