Colorado Outfitting Archives - Soap Mesa Outfitters

Questions to Ask Your Hunting Outfitter Before Booking a Hunt

Not all hunting outfitters are created equal. To find the right hunting outfitter, you need to ask the right questions. To help, here are questions you should ask. What are Your Primary Species? Many hunting outfitters offer guided trips for ...

By BPetersonDesign|2023-10-26T14:57:13-07:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: hunting guide, hunting outfitter, hunting trip tips|

Why Choose to Hunt with a Guide for Your Next Elk Hunt?

Why choose to hunt with a guide for your next elk hunt? We want to ask – why not? Here are a few reasons to consider going on a guided elk hunt. Less Work A successful elk hunt requires a ...

By BPetersonDesign|2023-05-12T16:37:04-07:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: Colorado Outfitting, Elk Hunting|Tags: big game hunting, Colorado elk hunting, Colorado hunting laws, Colorado hunting regulations, elk hunt, elk hunting trips, guided hunt, hunting, hunting guide, hunting outfitter, mule deer hunting, out-of-state hunting, outfitter, private land hunt, rifle hunts|

How to Choose the Right Outfitter for Your Next Hunt

Choosing the right outfitter can help make your hunt more successful. But how do you find the right one? Here are some tips to help you choose an outfitter for your next hunt. Know What You Want (And What You ...

By BPetersonDesign|2022-11-11T17:48:37-07:00November 11th, 2022|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: Colorado deer outfitter, deer hunting guide, elk hunting guide, elk hunting outfitter, guided hunting trips, hunting guide, hunting outfitter, outfitter|

5 Ways to Ruin a Guided Hunt

If you show up to your guided hunt unprepared or with the wrong attitude, it may turn into a disaster. Be aware of these five common mistakes that can ruin guided hunts. Asking the Wrong Questions Planning a hunting trip ...

By BPetersonDesign|2021-11-10T21:46:01-07:00October 11th, 2021|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: Colorado big game hunting, Colorado hunting guide, Colorado outfitter, deer hunting guide, elk hunting guide, guided hunt, guided hunting trips|

First Field Dressing Gear

It's a common phrase to hear, "That real work begins after nailing your shot." Once you bag your buck, now you have the hard work in field dressing and packing out your game. What are some of the must-have gear ...

By BPetersonDesign|2020-09-24T03:36:39-07:00September 24th, 2020|Categories: Colorado Outfitting, Deer Hunting, Elk Hunting, Hunting Tips|Tags: big game bags, Colorado, elk hunting knives, field dressing gloves, first field dressing, gut hooks, hunting backpack, outfitters, packing out elk, packing out supplies, saws|

Critical Hunting Gear for Elk Hunts

At Soap Mesa Outfitters, we know that having quality gear can make all the difference in a hunt. Keep reading to discover the critical hunting gear you need for this season's elk hunts. Tripods This piece of gear can sometimes ...

By BPetersonDesign|2020-08-19T20:07:29-07:00August 19th, 2020|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: binoculars for hunting, hunting boots, hunting gear, hunting headlamps, rifle scopes for hunting, Soap Mesa Outfitters, tripods for hunting, what to wear when hunting|

4 Benefits to Hiring a Hunting Guide in Colorado

Do you want to go hunting in Colorado? How do you know if hiring a hunting guide in Colorado is right for you? There are many benefits to hiring a hunting guide. We have the needed experience, have access ...

By BPetersonDesign|2020-02-20T18:38:12-07:00February 10th, 2020|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: Colorado big game hunting, Colorado deer hunting, Colorado elk hunting, Colorado hunting guide, Colorado outfitter, hunting in Colorado, outfitting|

About the Area We Hunt in Gunnison National Forest

Here at Soap Mesa Outfitters, we offer full-service guided hunts in Colorado near Montrose and Gunnison in the Gunnison National Forest. We offer hunts of all types including hunts for rifle, archery, and muzzle. We have been providing outfitting ...

By BPetersonDesign|2019-11-19T21:54:02-07:00November 15th, 2019|Categories: Colorado Outfitting|Tags: Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado, Colorado big game hunting, Colorado deer hunting, Colorado elk hunting, Colorado hunting guide, Colorado outfitter, Gunnison, Gunnison National Forest, Montrose, West Elk Mountains|

Mule Deer Hunting Tips

Are you mule deer hunting in Colorado this year? Enjoy five full days of hunting with our Colorado mule deer hunting guides! Our Colorado deer hunting trips cater to archery, muzzle, and rifle hunters. We offer excellent deer hunting, ...

By BPetersonDesign|2019-09-20T20:29:23-07:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: Colorado Outfitting, Deer Hunting, Hunting Tips|Tags: Colorado deer hunting, Colorado deer hunting guide, Colorado deer outfitter, Colorado hunting guide, Colorado mule deer hunting, Colorado outfitter, deer hunting, deer hunting guide, deer hunting in Colorado, deer hunting tips, mule deer, mule deer hunting, mule deer hunting Colorado, mule deer hunting tips|

Tips to Make Your Elk Hunt More Successful

Elk hunting in Colorado can be very demanding, but it can also be fun, and rewarding. There will be times you get frustrated along your elk hunting journey, but when you finally land an elk you'll be glad you ...

By BPetersonDesign|2019-09-03T15:49:17-07:00August 22nd, 2019|Categories: Colorado Outfitting, Elk Hunting, Hunting Tips|Tags: Colorado big game hunting, Colorado elk hunting, Colorado elk hunting guide, Colorado hunting, Colorado hunting guide, Colorado outfitter, Colorado outfitting, elk, elk hunting, elk hunting guide, elk hunting outfitter, elk hunting tips, hunting elk|