Outfitter listing
Sickels Guiding & Outfitting
- 5species offered
- 1hunt type
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Nucla-based outfit running hound mountain lion and bobcat hunts in western Colorado and eastern Utah, Utah hound bear, Colorado spot-and-stalk bear, and elk, mule deer and turkey hunts.
- License checked with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Office of Outfitters Registration on October 24, 2026
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Facts
- Service level
- Guided: A guide accompanies the hunter in the field. Lodging, meals and transport may or may not be included, so read the contract.
- States
- Colorado (home state)
- Home region
- Southwest Colorado, based near Nucla
- Species
- Black bear, Elk, Turkey, Predators, Mule deer
- Hunt types
- Hound hunt
- Years active
- Not stated
- Last checked
Ask for the deposit and cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything.
License and verification
- License / permit number
- 3435
- Verifying agency
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Office of Outfitters Registration
- Confirmed with agency
- Yes, on October 24, 2026 by Sun Up Hunts, against the DORA outfitter registration record
Check the number yourself through the agency link before paying a deposit. Licenses renew on the agency's schedule.
Editor's notes
Per the outfitter's site: a Nucla outfit running hound hunts for mountain lion and bobcat in western Colorado and eastern Utah, plus bear, elk, mule deer and turkey hunts. The number we show is the active DORA registration; the number printed on the outfitter's site is different, so ask them about it.
Contact
- Website: https://www.sickelsoutfitting.com/
- Phone: (970) 901-8092
- Email: ty.sickels@sickelsoutfitting.com
Source: sickelsoutfitting.com, checked Oct 24, 2026.
This directory is not a booking site. We do not take reservations, deposits or hunters' money, and we do not arrange hunts or leases; you contact and contract with the outfitter directly.
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About the Southwest Colorado region
The San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and canyon country in the southwest.
Colorado licensing rules, with sources: Colorado outfitter and guide licensing.
Questions to ask about these hunts
- Black bear: Which hunting method does the outfit use, and is it legal in the unit you will hunt?
- Elk: Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access?
- Turkey: How many birds per hunter does the property typically hold?
- Predators: Calling, hounds or spot-and-stalk, and is that method legal for this animal here?
- Mule deer: Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
More on each hunt type: hound hunt.
How this listing compares
- Sickels Guiding & Outfitting is one of 15 listings based in Colorado; 6 offer guided service.
- Black bear: 2 listings in Colorado.
- Elk: 10 listings in Colorado.
- Turkey: 7 listings in Colorado.
- Predators: 5 listings in Colorado.
- Mule deer: 12 listings in Colorado.
Before paying any deposit, read the vetting checklist: license number, agency confirmation, written contract and the land the hunt is on.
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- KB Outdoors (fully outfitted)
- Western Sky Outfitters (fully outfitted)
- Beaus Outdoors (guided)
Frequently asked questions
How is Sickels Guiding & Outfitting's license checked?
The license or permit number shown on this page was confirmed with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Office of Outfitters Registration on October 24, 2026. Check it yourself through the agency link before you pay a deposit.
How do I contact Sickels Guiding & Outfitting?
Use the contact details on this page, which we copied from the outfitter's own website, and ask for a written contract. This directory does not take bookings or deposits.
Is this a paid listing?
No: this is a free basic listing, included after review.