When you’re preparing to take a Colorado hunting trip, you’ll probably spend a lot of time getting your hunting gear together and mapping out what each of your days is going to look like. But it’s important to remember that you should also prepare for the altitude that you’re going to subject your body to… Read more »
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What is a Drop-Camp Hunting Trip?
Do you feel confident in your ability to hunt for elk without a hunting guide by your side? If so, you might want to consider taking a drop-camp hunting trip. They’re starting to become popular with those who want to hunt for elk without a hunting guide but don’t want to go through the hassle… Read more »
The Benefits of Hunting in Fall
Autumn, the season of crisp air, colorful leaves, and optimal hunting opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rookie taking your first trip into the wilderness, hunting in the fall offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Here’s why autumn is the ultimate season for hunting. Rich and Varied Game First things first, fall is… Read more »
What Hunting in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest is Like
When you decide to hunt elk with Samuelson Outfitters, you’ll find yourself in the Troublesome Basin, which is part of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. All sorts of animals call this area home, from coyotes to mountain lions, beavers to bears, moose to deer, and, definitely, elk. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest The Medicine Bow-Routt National… Read more »
How Hunting Has Evolved in Colorado
Colorado used to be the “Wild West,” back in the frontier days when settlers were moving westward from states like Ohio and Indiana, in search of new beginnings way out West. Colorado was a place many settlers settled after they got past the Great Plains and came upon the Rocky Mountains. Once in Colorado, they… Read more »
Hunting in Colorado Continues to Grow in Popularity
Thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic and shut downs, a lot of people stayed home for weeks if not months on end, and they got a little stir crazy and bored. Sure, people can play video games and watch movies, but that’s not the same as real life experiences outside, like hunting. So, it should… Read more »
How You Can Avoid Being Sick From Colorado’s Elevation While Hunting
Big game hunting in the mountains of Colorado with Samuleson Outfitters can be a thrill of a lifetime, but not everyone is used to being so high up in elevation! How can you avoid being sick from being up so high where the air is thinner? If you don’t want to be overcome by dizziness,… Read more »
How to Keep Your Hands Warm During Frigid Winter Hunts
Warm hands on a cold day? It’s possible. If you want to keep your hands warm during a winter hunt or on a particularly freezing morning, there are gloves, mittens and hybrid options. Finding the Right Gloves is Paramount If you plan to wear gloves while hunting in the winter or other times of the… Read more »
What Those Living on the East Coast May Not Know About West Coast Hunting Trips
Samuelson Outfitters is known for guided elk hunts in rural Colorado, which is, for most Americans, “out West.” After all, many Americans do live east of the Mississippi River and may or may not ever travel out West unless they have a reason to, whether it’s for a family wedding, a vacation, or, perhaps big… Read more »
The Benefits of Summer Pack Trips
Have you ever taken a summer pack trip? It’s a trip by horseback with one or more nights spent on the trail. People who have taken summer pack trips often look back fondly on their adventures in nature. Is this the summer you take one to make some great memories? A Unique View of Nature… Read more »