★★★★★I had an outstanding mountain goat hunting experience with AEI Outfitters and was fortunate to harvest a goat with 9-inch horns. From start to finish, AEI’s operation was professional and exceptionally well run.…
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AEI Outfitter
📍 Almont, Colorado
Colorado's Best Hunting Guides and Outfitter for Western Big Game
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AEI Outfitter provides guided, semi-guided, and self-guided big game hunts in the spectacular Taylor Park and Gunnison/Crested Butte Valley of Colorado. Specializing in elk, mule deer, mountain goat, and Shiras moose, they operate in GMU 54, 55, 551, and 67. They are known for their professional guides, comfortable base camp lodging, hearty meals, and commitment to creating memorable western hunting adventures.
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10 Hunt Packages · 4 species
Mountain Goat1 hunt
4-Day Guided Mountain Goat Hunt
GuidedRifle
4 days1 hunterPotential option for adding a secondary support person to help glass and pack. $500 per day extra. Takes place in Colorado goat units G-2 and G-3.
Our mountain goat hunts are 4-day, fully-guided adventures that take place in Colorado goat units G-2 and G-3. Your accomodations include comfortable cabins with all the amenities. A professional chef will cook you hearty meals to keep your body fueled up for your epic adventure.
Elk7 hunts
5-Day Archery Elk Drop Camp Hunt
Self-guidedArchery
5 days3+ hunters📅 SepDIY drop camp; archery and muzzleloader seasons
For the more adventurous hunters, a drop camp hunt is another option. Our simple but comfortable, backcountry camps are set in locations that are not easily reached by day hunters. We help hike you and your gear into the camp location and give you advice on what areas to focus on. We have a few different geographical options for our early season hunters to have a memorable backcountry elk hunting experience. We provide a teepee style sleeping tent with a lightweight wood stove and cots. The rest of your food and gear is up to you to provide.
5-Day Guided Archery Elk Hunt
GuidedArchery
5 days1–2 hunters📅 SepOFFERING very limited Archery GUARANTEED elk tags with a guided hunt this September. Call us for information or to set up a hunt. Archery Dates 2026: Week 1: September 2-6, Week 2: September 12-16 (Muzzleloader/Archery), Week 4: September 21-25.
Our fully-guided elk hunts gives you the opportunity to hunt 1-on-2 or 1-on-1 with an experienced Colorado elk guide. This hunt package is our most successful option and offers the best opportunity for harvesting big game animals. This hunt takes place on nearly 360,000 acres of surrounding Gunnison National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
5-Day Guided Muzzleloader Elk Hunt
GuidedMuzzleloader
5 days1–2 hunters📅 SepThis is a limited tag hunt. Muzzleloader Dates: September 12-16, 2026.
Our fully-guided elk hunts gives you the opportunity to hunt 1-on-2 or 1-on-1 with an experienced Colorado elk guide. This hunt package is our most successful option and offers the best opportunity for harvesting big game animals. This hunt takes place on nearly 360,000 acres of surrounding Gunnison National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
5-Day Private Land Stand Archery Elk Hunt
Semi-guidedArchery
5 days📅 SepArchery Dates 2026: Week 1: September 2-6, Week 2: September 12-16 (Muzzleloader/Archery), Week 4: September 21-25.
The private land, stand hunt allows you to hunt on established stands and blinds on both private (~2,000 acres) lands. This is a stand-hunt only, but we provide transportation to and from stand locations each hunt and suggest hunt locations throughout the week based on elk movements and sightings.
5-Day Private Land Stand Muzzleloader Elk Hunt
Semi-guidedMuzzleloader
5 days📅 SepThis is a limited tag hunt. Muzzleloader Dates: September 12-16, 2026.
The private land, stand hunt allows you to hunt on established stands and blinds on both private (~2,000 acres) lands. This is a stand-hunt only, but we provide transportation to and from stand locations each hunt and suggest hunt locations throughout the week based on elk movements and sightings.
5-Day Semi-Guided Archery Elk Hunt
Semi-guidedArchery
5 days📅 SepArchery Dates 2026: Week 1: September 2-6, Week 2: September 12-16 (Muzzleloader/Archery), Week 4: September 21-25.
For more experienced hunters, the semi-guided hunt is another hunt option with AEI. We will look over maps with you daily, helping you come up with a game plan and strategy. Though physically, this is not a guided hunt, we help you as much as possible to find the elk and give advice on how to hunt certain areas. This hunt takes place on nearly 360,000 acres of surrounding Gunnison National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
5-Day Semi-Guided Muzzleloader Elk Hunt
Semi-guidedMuzzleloader
5 days📅 SepThis is a limited tag hunt. Muzzleloader Dates: September 12-16, 2026.
For more experienced hunters, the semi-guided hunt is another hunt option with AEI. We will look over maps with you daily, helping you come up with a game plan and strategy. Though physically, this is not a guided hunt, we help you as much as possible to find the elk and give advice on how to hunt certain areas. This hunt takes place on nearly 360,000 acres of surrounding Gunnison National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Moose1 hunt
5-Day Guided Moose Hunt
Guided
5 days1 hunterThough any moose tag will likely take many years to draw, you always have a chance if you have at least 3 moose points going into the draw.
All guided Colorado Shiras Moose hunts are 5 full days and include a 6-day food and lodging package. Rest assured however, we will assure you an opportunity at a quality bull moose.
Mule Deer1 hunt
5-Day Guided Mule Deer Hunt
Guided
5 days1 hunterOFFERING very limited Archery GUARANTEED buck tags (unit 55) with a guided hunt this September. Call us for information or to set up a hunt.
All guided Colorado mule deer hunts are 1x1 guided and 5-days of hunting. Our early and late season mule deer hunting packages (archery, muzzleloader and rifle) include 6-day food and lodging accommodations.
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