Doug was great outfitter for a drop camp. His knowledge of the area and his care for his animals were evident. Attentive to his customers.β¦

Vallecito Lake Outfitters
π Bayfield, Colorado
Pack Trips & Camps in the Weminuche Wilderness for Elk, Mule Deer, and Other Large Game
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Vallecito Lake Outfitters is a family-owned and operated business providing pack trips and camps in the Weminuche Wilderness, 25 miles northeast of Durango, Colorado. They offer non-guided tent camps and drop camp services for hunters targeting elk, mule deer, moose, black bear, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Operating in game units #751 and #75, they focus on providing an enjoyable hunt in the beautiful San Juan mountains.
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2 Hunt Packages
6-Day Self-Guided Big Game Camp Hunt
These are tent camps located on the San Juan National Forest in the Weminuche Wilderness. Over the years, this area has had a high rate of success with both elk and mule deer. Our camps sit at altitudes from 9,500 to 11,200 feet. These camps are set prior to your arrival and include wall tents, sleeping cots, heating stove, cooking stove, and complete kitchen with utensils. Also included in the camp is an ax, hatchet, shovel, saw, lanterns, and latrine. Maximum of 6 nights in camp.
Big Game Drop Camp Hunt
This type of camp is when we pack you and your own gear to a camp site of your choice anywhere within our permited area. We would be happy to make suggestions if needed to help decide on a drop point. We supply riding horses, pack mules, and wranglers on a per animal per day cost, and game packing is available any time we are available to do so, for an additional cost.
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