Drop Camp Hunting

This camp is for experienced hunters who can safely find game, field dress harvests, navigate the forest and cook for themselves.

We will pack your personal gear and groceries into a preset camp., Harvested meat will be packed out to SLO base camps. Cell phones are used for communication with base camp (Verizon works best) for your safety and to let packers know that you have meat to be packed out.

Upon arrival at SLO you will be briefed on horse safety, the hunting area, SLO policy and the importance of preserving our natural resources and primitive wilderness for future generations. Upon arrival at the drop camp, hunters will again be briefed by the guides on the hunting area, safety, pack out dates, game preparation and pack out, and the practice of low impact camping.

Click here for pictures of our drop camps!

Contents of Drop Camps

  • 16X 20 canvas wall tent
  • Floor and rain fly
  • Cots with foam pads
  • Two burner propane cooking stove and 30 pound LP tank
  • Wood stove for heat
  • Table and chairs
  • Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
  • Hand saw and splitting maul for working up wood
  • Two Coleman lanterns, fuel, and extra mantles
  • 5 gallon buckets for collecting water
  • Map of hunting area

What to Bring

  • Max. 50lbs personal gear in military style duffel bag
  • Groceries (Recommend Mt. House meals or similar easy to prepare items)
  • Max. 32qt cooler with no wheels or large handle
  • First aid kit
  • Water purification means
  • Eating utensils and cups/glasses
  • Fire starting devices
  • Sleeping bag
  • Game Bags
  • Rain gear

Drop Camp 2013 Dates and Prices

Archery
Hunt Pack In Date Hunting Dates Pack Out Date
1st Hunt Aug. 29 or 30 Aug. 31 - Sep. 4 Sep. 5 or 6
2nd Hunt Sep. 5 or 6 Sep. 7 - Sep. 11 Sep. 12 or 13
3rd Hunt Sep. 12 or 13 Sep. 14 - Sep. 18 Sep. 19 or 20
4th Hunt Sep. 19 or 20 Sep. 21 - Sep. 25 Sep. 26 or 27
Price: $1,800.00 ($900.00 deposit) per person
Muzzle Loader
Hunt Pack In Date Hunting Dates Pack Out Date
1 Hunt Sep. 12 or 13 Sep. 14 - Sep. 18 Sep. 19 or 20
Price: $1,800.00 ($900.00 deposit) per person
Rifle
Season Pack In Date Hunting Dates Pack Out Date
1st Season Oct. 10 or 11 Oct. 12 - Oct. 16 Oct. 17 or 18
2nd Season Oct. 17 or 18 Oct. 19 - Oct. 23 Oct. 34 or 25
Price: $1,800.00 ($900.00 deposit)per person
Click here to download our hunting contract (PDF format)

If you are putting in for a draw tag for elk or deer please make sure you print the proper hunt code number on your application. See the Hunt Codes section below for details.


Hunt Codes

Archery
Deer (either sex) DM00301A
Elk (either sex) Unlimited - Units #214 & #14
Muzzle Loading
Any EE014o1M
1st Season (Draw - Elk Only)
First choice (either sex) EE01401R
Second choice (either sex) EE003O1R
2nd Season
First choice (cow) EF21402R
Second choice (cow) N/A
Bull Available over the counter
3rd Season
First choice (cow) Call
Second choice (cow) Call
Bull Available over the counter


Phone: 970-319-4866

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