Western Sky Outfitters

Ignacio-based outfitter (est. 2012 per its site) guiding southwest Colorado elk and mule deer, eastern plains deer and pronghorn, lion, sheep, goat, moose, turkey and private-ranch bison 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

Southwest Colorado, based near Ignacio

Species

Elk, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators, Wild sheep, Mountain goat, Moose

Hunt types

Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Drop camp

Years active

Not stated

Last checked

October 24, 2026

Ask for the deposit and cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything.

License and verification

License / permit number

2897

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: an Ignacio outfitter established in 2012, with deluxe guided, base-camp and drop-camp hunts for southwest Colorado elk and mule deer, eastern plains deer and pronghorn, and lion, sheep, goat, moose, turkey and private-ranch bison hunts.

Contact

• Website: https://westernskyoutfitters.com/
• Phone: (970) 219-8663
• Email: westernskyoutfitters@gmail.com

Source: westernskyoutfitters.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

• Elk: Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access?
• Whitetail deer: How many hunters share the property, and are stands rotated by wind and day?
• Turkey: How many birds per hunter does the property typically hold?
• Mule deer: Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
• Pronghorn: Is the tag a draw, leftover or landowner tag, and does the outfit help you apply?
• Predators: Calling, hounds or spot-and-stalk, and is that method legal for this animal here?
• Wild sheep: Is the tag a draw, a raffle or auction tag, or a guided nonresident requirement?
• Mountain goat: Which unit, and is the tag a draw?
• Moose: Do you guide only draw-tag holders, or can a nonresident hunt without a draw?

More on each hunt type: rifle, archery, muzzleloader, drop camp.

How this listing compares

• Western Sky Outfitters is one of 15 listings based in Colorado; 9 offer fully outfitted service.
• Elk: 10 listings in Colorado.
• Whitetail deer: 3 listings in Colorado.
• Turkey: 7 listings in Colorado.
• Mule deer: 12 listings in Colorado.
• Pronghorn: 5 listings in Colorado.
• Predators: 5 listings in Colorado.
• Wild sheep: 5 listings in Colorado.
• Mountain goat: 5 listings in Colorado.
• Moose: 5 listings in Colorado.

Before paying any deposit, read the vetting checklist: license number, agency confirmation, written contract and the land the hunt is on.

Similar outfitters in Colorado

• KB Outdoors (fully outfitted)
• Beaus Outdoors (guided)
• Capitol Peak Outfitters (fully outfitted)

Frequently asked questions

How is Western Sky 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 Western Sky 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.