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Samuelson Outfitters

Samuelson Outfitters

πŸ“ Fraser, Colorado

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Colorado Big Game Hunting in the Troublesome Basin

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A hunter in camouflage kneels in a grassy field, looking through a spotting scope towards a treeline.
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Samuelson Outfitters is a third-generation family business offering world-class guided elk, mule deer, moose, and black bear hunting packages in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests of Grand County, Colorado. They provide authentic wilderness experiences, expert guides, comfortable camps with home-cooked meals, and horseback travel. Services also include drop camps and pack services for self-guided hunters.

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  • Caroline BalesAugust 2026
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    I had the experience of a lifetime enjoying the horseback riding, the breathtaking landscape, and Liz, my wrangler. Her passion, patience, and knowledge made the adventure even more memorable.

  • Tony EasonAugust 2026
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    Terrific, effective instruction. Every ride is a fun, beautiful scenery, and exciting education with fine horses. Great and knowledgeable wranglers make the ride a pleasure.

  • Jason TraubJuly 2026
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    Just finished the two hour horseback ride. Liz was a great guide and it was fun riding Smokey! It was a much different experience here than the many other rides I’ve done in Colorado.…

6 Hunt Packages

6-Day Muzzleloader Big Game Drop Camp Hunt

Self-guidedMuzzleloaderElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
6 daysπŸ“… SepSeptember 13-18

Think of these as a DIY hunt with a bit of gear support and a lift into camp. Essentially your group is responsible for yourselves and your experience. This hunt consists of a remote pack-in via horse and then all travel will be by foot. We supply a packhorse per person, additional fee for extra pack horses. The camp includes a large sleep/cook tent, kitchen, cooking and eating utensils, 2 burner cook stove, wood-burner, matches and lighter fluid, appropriate indoor and outdoor tools, lanterns and cots with mattresses, and 5 gallon water containers to fill up at the nearby spring. You are responsible for doing your own chores, and maintaining camp. The price includes packing out one animal per client, to the trailhead.

Archery Big Game Drop Camp Hunt

Self-guidedArcheryElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
πŸ“… Sep

Think of these as a DIY hunt with a bit of gear support and a lift into camp. Essentially your group is responsible for yourselves and your experience. This hunt consists of a remote pack-in via horse and then all travel will be by foot. We supply a packhorse per person, additional fee for extra pack horses. The camp includes a large sleep/cook tent, kitchen, cooking and eating utensils, 2 burner cook stove, wood-burner, matches and lighter fluid, appropriate indoor and outdoor tools, lanterns and cots with mattresses, and 5 gallon water containers to fill up at the nearby spring. You are responsible for doing your own chores, and maintaining camp. The price includes packing out one animal per client, to the trailhead.

Guided Archery Big Game Hunt

GuidedArcheryElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
1–2 huntersπŸ“… Sep

Join Samuelson Outfitters for fully guided elk, deer, and moose hunts across all Colorado hunting seasons. Let our expert guides show you the area via horseback and help lead you to the game. The price includes a guide per two clients, a horse with tack, saddlebags and rifle scabbard. The cooks provide 2 hot meals, a sack lunch, lots of snacks and non alcoholic beverages for the duration of your stay. Each sleep tent has a wood-burner stove, cots with mattresses, lanterns and throw rugs. When successful, the packers will pack your one animal harvested, back to the trailhead.

Guided Muzzleloader Big Game Hunt

GuidedMuzzleloaderElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
1–2 huntersπŸ“… Sep

Join Samuelson Outfitters for fully guided elk, deer, and moose hunts across all Colorado hunting seasons. Let our expert guides show you the area via horseback and help lead you to the game. The price includes a guide per two clients, a horse with tack, saddlebags and rifle scabbard. The cooks provide 2 hot meals, a sack lunch, lots of snacks and non alcoholic beverages for the duration of your stay. Each sleep tent has a wood-burner stove, cots with mattresses, lanterns and throw rugs. When successful, the packers will pack your one animal harvested, back to the trailhead.

Guided Rifle Big Game Hunt

GuidedRifleElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
1–2 huntersπŸ“… Oct – Nov

Join Samuelson Outfitters for fully guided elk, deer, and moose hunts across all Colorado hunting seasons. Let our expert guides show you the area via horseback and help lead you to the game. The price includes a guide per two clients, a horse with tack, saddlebags and rifle scabbard. The cooks provide 2 hot meals, a sack lunch, lots of snacks and non alcoholic beverages for the duration of your stay. Each sleep tent has a wood-burner stove, cots with mattresses, lanterns and throw rugs. When successful, the packers will pack your one animal harvested, back to the trailhead.

Rifle Big Game Drop Camp Hunt

Self-guidedRifleElkBlack BearMooseMule Deer
πŸ“… Oct – Nov

Think of these as a DIY hunt with a bit of gear support and a lift into camp. Essentially your group is responsible for yourselves and your experience. This hunt consists of a remote pack-in via horse and then all travel will be by foot. We supply a packhorse per person, additional fee for extra pack horses. The camp includes a large sleep/cook tent, kitchen, cooking and eating utensils, 2 burner cook stove, wood-burner, matches and lighter fluid, appropriate indoor and outdoor tools, lanterns and cots with mattresses, and 5 gallon water containers to fill up at the nearby spring. You are responsible for doing your own chores, and maintaining camp. The price includes packing out one animal per client, to the trailhead.

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(970) 726-8221

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