Colorado Mountain Lion Hunting Outfitters

Common Questions About Colorado Mountain Lion Hunting

What supplies do I need to bring with me when I hunt cougars at your ranch?

You will need to bring your weapon of choice, hunting cloths, boots, snow shoes, hiking poles, pack, binoculars, range finder, and camp cloths. All towels and sleeping gear is provided at the ranch, along with a fully stocked kitchen where our cook provides homecooked meals. You may want to bring cooler’s or a freezer to get your meat home.

Will I be hunting private of public land in CO?

Both, we have permits on a ton of public land, but mostly you will be hunting on private land.

Do you charge Trophy Fees?

No, the price of the hunt applies for any lion harvested.

How big of Lion can I expect to harvest?

We harvest Lions that weigh from 140 lbs. up to Lions that weigh 180 lbs. You have a great chance at a book Lion.

How much is a Lion Hunt?

6 Day Fully Guided Hunt cost: $6,500

What is included in the price of the Mountain Lion hunt?

Meals, lodging, guide fees, incredible views, and an awesome experience are all included in the price of the hunt.

What is NOT included in the price of the hunt?

• Hunting license
• Game processing (we will gut and skin your elk and prepare it for processing)
• Taxidermy
• Alcohol
• Guide/Cook Tips (Recommend a minimum of 10% to guide, and $100/hunter or guest to cook)
• Transportation to our lodge from your home (Once you are at the lodge, we transport clients to the daily hunting spots)

How many clients per each guide?

Our hunts are 1 Client for 1 guide.

How do I get a license to hunt cougars in Colorado?

Clients must pass an on-line test and get a certificate. Once you get your certificate, you can purchase your license over the counter. There is a unit quota, once that quota is met, the unit is closed to hunting, so we must check the quota every evening to make sure we can hunt the following days. If the quota is met and the unit is closed, we are done hunting in that unit for the year. If you still have hunting days, we will move those days to the following year or move to another unit if possible.

Do you help take care of my animal after it’s down?

Yes, our guides will gut the animal in the field. It will then be loaded up on our ranch equipment and taken to our skinning shed to be hung and skinned.

Do you have a list of references I can talk to who have hunted with you before?

Yes, we will provide references upon request, and you can check out client reviews on our website home page. Scroll down to the bottom to find the reviews, and you can check out more reviews on our Facebook or Yelp pages as well.

How do I book a hunt with I&A Outfitters?

We require a 50% deposit to hold reservations. The hunt balance is then due either 90 days prior to your hunt start date, or by July 30th if your hunting in November.

What if I book a hunt and then need to cancel?

We understand that life sometimes interrupts your plans. Because of our hunt schedule and Colorado’s license system, we most likely will not be able to move you to another date in the same year, however we do allow you to move your hunt to the following year provided that we are notified at least 60 days prior to your hunt start date, anything with-in 60 days of your hunt start date will not allow for any refunds or change in schedule. Cancellations are not allowed.

Do you offer any discounted pricing for youth hunters?

No, we work just as hard for a youth hunter as we do for any other clients, therefore we do not offer any youth hunt pricing breaks.

Do you offer ay discounts for more than 1 hunter in a group?

No, with our 1:1 client to guide ratio, we are set up to handle client who come in by themselves or with groups.

What is the closest airport to your ranch?

Denver International airport is 120 miles from our ranch. You can rent a car at the airport and drive to our ranch (drive time is approx. 3 hours) You can also fly into Cheyenne Wyoming or Steamboat Springs to shorten your drive by around 1-2 hours. If you have your own plane, you can land in Walden Colorado and we can pick you up! We DO NOT do pick-ups at any other airport.

What Game Management Units do you guide in?

GMU 6,16, 17, and 171

How physically demanding are your hunts?

Extreme. Our hunts are not easy. Deep snow and high elevation make chasing Lions in our country difficult. You will need snowshoes to get around, however most of your travel will be on an atv or utv with snow tracks. You will still have to make the final stalk by foot, so snowshoes are a must!

What kind of weather can I expect on my hunt?

The Rocky Mountains have some of the most torrent weather in North America, it could be 20 degrees in the morning, 70 degrees during the day, and drop to sub-freezing in the afternoon if a storm blows in. One thing is for sure, clients should be prepared for all seasons in one day!

What kind of success rate to your clients see?

100% Success

Do you charge guest fees for non-hunters?

Guest’s are allowed and there is a fee, but guests are only allowed if we have room at the lodge. Our priority is the hunting clients, then if room we allow guests at a rate of: $975 (3 Days) $1,625 (5 Days) $1,950 (6 Days) $2,275 (7 Days)