Species guide
Guided elk hunts: outfitters and guides by state
Elk outfitters are most often found where managed herds exist, so ask whether the hunt is on public or private land and what permit or draw covers the animal.
- 27outfitters
- 4states
- 7hunt types
- 0Sponsored
- Licenses checked against state records wherever a state lookup lets us
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Elk outfitters at a glance
- This directory currently shows 27 published listings for elk hunting across 4 states.
- By service level: 9 guided and 18 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: elk, mule deer, turkey, and predators.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and drop camp.
- 10 of 27 real listings had a license checked with the issuing agency.
- 1 of 27 listings are in a state where we found no state outfitter license or no public state license lookup: it is labelled that way, with a link to the agency to confirm, and not shown as license-checked.
- 16 of 27 listings are in states that require a guide or outfitter license we could not check against state records: they are labelled "License not checked", show no license number, and you should confirm the license with the outfitter.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
Where to find elk outfitters, by service level
| State | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | 9 | – | – | 10 | – |
| California | 4 | 5 | – | – | 9 | – |
| Arizona | 3 | 4 | – | – | 7 | – |
| South Dakota | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 9 | 18 | – | – | 27 | – |
Hunt types offered for elk
| Hunt type | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 6 | 16 | – | – | 22 | – |
| Rifle | 6 | 15 | – | – | 21 | – |
| Muzzleloader | 1 | 7 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Drop camp | – | 6 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Wingshooting | 3 | 3 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Youth and novice | 4 | 2 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Hound hunt | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 21 | 49 | – | – | 70 | – |
Questions to ask a elk outfitter
- Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access?
- Which draw or permit is needed for the animal?
- Who handles field care, pack-out and meat and trophy transport?
- Which license or permit covers the outfitter, and can I confirm it with the issuing agency?
All 27elk outfitters
Filter the 27 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
| Outfitter | State | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEI Guide and Outfitter | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Mountain goat, Moose | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | 1206 | |
| Big Chino Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Wild sheep | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | Not checked | |
| Bitterwater Outfitters | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Exotics and high fence, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Buckstorm | SD | Guided | Elk, Turkey | Archery, Rifle, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| Camp Five Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Turkey, Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Capitol Peak Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Moose, Wild sheep, Mountain goat | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 3626 | |
| Central Coast Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Black bear, Wild hog, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Chase'n The King | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Black bear, Mule deer, Pronghorn,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | Not checked | |
| Crawford Guide Service | AZ | Guided | Elk, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Diamond Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Black bear, Turkey, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Dieringer Outfitters | AZ | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Wild sheep,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Frontera Hunting | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence, Dove | Rifle | Not checked | |
| Grant's Guide Service | AZ | Guided | Whitetail deer, Elk, Turkey, Black bear, Pronghorn, Mule… | Archery, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| KB Outdoors | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators, Wild sheep | Archery | 2955 | |
| KenShy Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Moose, Wild sheep, Mountain goat | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 3687 | |
| Kiowa Creek Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | 2330 | |
| LKS Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer, Wild sheep, Mountain goat, Moose | Drop camp | 3423 | |
| Lost Valley Outfitters | CA | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer, Predators | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Oak Ridge Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Turkey, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Oak Stone Outfitters | CA | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Elk, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule deer, Predators,… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Old School Outfitters | AZ | Guided | Black bear, Whitetail deer, Elk, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Youth and novice | Not checked | |
| Sable Mountain Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 2657 | |
| Sickels Guiding & Outfitting | CO | Guided | Black bear, Elk, Turkey, Predators, Mule deer | Hound hunt | 3435 | |
| Skyrose Ranch Hunting | CA | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Upland birds, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Twisselman Outfitters | CA | Guided | Elk, Wild hog, Upland birds, Dove, Predators | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| West Elk Wilderness Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery, Drop camp | 2411 | |
| Western Sky Outfitters | CO | Fully outfitted | Elk, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Drop camp | 2897 |
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a elk outfitter before paying a deposit?
Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access? Which draw or permit is needed for the animal? Who handles field care, pack-out and meat and trophy transport? Then confirm the outfitter's license number with the agency that issued it.
How many outfitters are listed for elk hunting?
27 published listings. Counts change as listings are reviewed, added or removed. The most recent listing check was on October 24, 2026.
What kinds of service do these outfitters offer?
9 guided (a guide hunts with you) and 18 fully outfitted (guide, camp, meals and logistics). Definitions are on each listing, and the contract is what counts.
Does paying for placement change the order?
Upgraded placements are labelled "Sponsored" and may appear first. The upgrade does not change the license check. Listing is free. Outfitters can choose an upgraded listing, always labelled "Sponsored": free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters, then a flat monthly or annual fee (see the listing tiers page). There is no per-lead fee, no per-booking fee and no revenue share, and payment never buys a license check or changes a listing's facts.