Outfitter listing
West Elk Wilderness Outfitters
- 2species offered
- 3hunt types
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Family-run Gunnison outfitter taking hunters on horseback into the West Elk Wilderness (GMU 54) for guided and drop-camp elk and mule deer 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
- Fully outfitted: The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package.
- States
- Colorado (home state)
- Home region
- Central Mountains, based near Gunnison
- Species
- Elk, Mule deer
- Hunt types
- Rifle, Archery, Drop camp
- 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
- 2411
- 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 family outfitter out of Gunnison that rides hunters into the West Elk Wilderness (GMU 54) for guided base-camp and drop-camp elk and mule deer hunts. The registration number shown on its site matches the state record.
Contact
- Website: https://www.ridewestelk.com/
- Phone: 970-275-2089
- Email: Westelkwo@gmail.com
Source: ridewestelk.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 Central Mountains region
The Roaring Fork, Eagle and Gunnison high country, including the Elk Mountains and West Elk Wilderness.
Colorado licensing rules, with sources: Colorado outfitter and guide licensing.
Questions to ask about these hunts
- Elk: Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access?
- 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: rifle, archery, drop camp.
How this listing compares
- West Elk Wilderness Outfitters is one of 15 listings based in Colorado; 9 offer fully outfitted service.
- Elk: 10 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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Frequently asked questions
How is West Elk Wilderness Outfitters'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 West Elk Wilderness Outfitters?
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.