Red Barn Base Camp Hunts Zirkel Wilderness Hunts Drop Camps

Hunting

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is a year-round, full-time professional hunting and outfitting organization, specializing in fully guided Red Barn Base Camp hunts, Zirkel wilderness hunts, or drop camps. In order to provide the best and most successful hunt possible, we personally interview each prospective client to answer any questions you may have.

The state of Colorado is divided into Game Management Units. Steamboat Lake Outfitters has Bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service Permits that allow us to outfit on a number of different units. Game Management Units include GMU #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #14, #211, #214, #131, #201, #301, and #441.

SLO operates in Northwest Colorado, on private property, BLM Land and the National Forest. Elk and Deer hunts are primarily in GMU’s 14 and 214. Mountain lion and trophy elk hunts take place in the Brown's Park area GMU’s 2 and 201. Black bear hunts are based in unit #214 near Clark. Trophy deer hunters are taken into the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area GMU # 14. Game bird hunts are provided in the Clark area and on the eastern plains of Colorado.

Call our Hunting Hotline
970-319-4866

Click here to see hunting pictures!

Hunting License

Most of our hunts are guaranteed tags sold over the counter. Hunters must provide proof of a Hunter Education Class when purchasing a license. For hunts requiring preference points you will need to complete a Colorado Big Game application and send it in for hunting either the 1st or 4th rifle season. If you do not draw and we cannot get you a leftover tag, your deposit will be fully refundable. Bull Elk tags for Archery season and for 2nd & 3rd rifle seasons do not require a draw license. This license can be purchased over the counter most sporting good stores and grocerie stores prior to the first day of hunting season.

Application deadline is midnight April 1st. You may also apply on line with the Division of Wildlife www.wildlife.state.co.us.

Hunting Videos


2012 Rifle Elk Hunt (click to play)	2008 Muzzleloader Elk Hunt (click to play)	2012 Archery Elk Hunt (click to play)

A Message from Your Outfitter

I would like to thank you for taking a look at the Steamboat Lake Outfitters hunting program. We are committed to offering the very best hunting experience that this country has to offer. Whether your hunt is wilderness or private ground, guided or unguided, you can expect the best in accommodations and service. There is a formula for a successful hunting experience - prime hunting country, quantity and quality of animals, and experienced guides and packers. There also needs to be a commitment from hunters to be proficient with their weapon and physically prepare for their hunt.

It's a privilege to be working in this industry, and to be providing a service that exposes my fellow hunters and outdoorsmen to wild areas and animals in their natural habitat.

If you have dreamed of experiencing the excitement of a bugling bull high in the Rocky Mountains, or stalking a timberline buck mule deer, we can get you there.

We are Steamboat Lake Outfitters. We are fair chase, we are ethical, and we abide by the law to the letter. We respect the land and the animals that live here. Our staff is experienced, professional and ready to take you on the experience of a lifetime.

Russ Lambert
Outfitting Director, Steamboat Lake Outfitters
Phone: 1-970-319-4866
Email: hunting@steamboatlakeoutfitters.com

About Russ

Registered Master Maine Guide (Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation)
Professional Hunter certification Limpopo Province of South Africa
American Red Cross Certified Instructor (First Aid and CPR)
Certified Instructor State of Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools

Phone: 970-319-4866