Colorado Mountain Lion
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Description

The Mountain Lion is one of the most elusive animals in the wild, and live in the most rugged country in the West. They are hunted exclusively with hounds, and are very nomadic with the mature Toms having a home range in excess of 100 sq miles. A typical day lion hunting (in the snow) starts well before daylight driving roads in trucks, atv’s and snowmobiles looking for tracks. Once a track is found the dogs are released on it and then you'll try to keep up with the dogs, by any means necessary until they tree or bay the lion up. If no snow is present you'll hike canyons with the dogs until they strike a track, then you'll hike with the dogs and help them if necessary. this requires hiking several miles a day and is physically very demanding. Although snow does increase your odds of finding and catching a lion their hounds do not require snow to hunt lion. If the whole hound experience, and not just the kill is what you are looking for I would actually recommend a dry ground lion hunt. This hunt is a harvest objective unit and tags are available over the counter until the quota fills up. Although it is legal to kill females this is a trophy Tom hunt. This is a 1:1 fully guided 5 day hunt. Options to also take a bobcat with a trophy fee.


Details

  • Species: Cougar
  • Average Classification: 120 - 150
  • Shot Opportunity: 80
  • Weapons: Rifle, Archery
  • Hunt Catalog #: RB7853-02
  • Tag Availability: Over The Counter
Classification details:

Mature toms are targeted.


Options

Non-hunter

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Options for a non-hunter observer at $50/day for 5 days.

  • Non-hunter $250.00
  • Bobcat

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    Option to shoot a bobcat with a trophy fee.

    • Bobcat $1,500.00

    • Available Dates

      March 23, 2020 - April 30, 2023


      Pricing

      • Price: $7,300.00

      SPECIAL DEAL FOR 2022


      Group Options

      Options for a non-hunter. Options to shoot a bobcat with a trophy fee.

      Location

      Southern, Colorado, United States of America


      Refund Policy:

      Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.

      Description

      You will head out in the mornings with the hounds loaded up and a cooler packed with lunch. Time is spent covering ground looking for tracks and deciding if they are worth turning the dogs on them. Once the hounds are on tracks the excitement gets intense. You never know how far the cat will go before treeing.


      HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

      • Lodging & Accommodations: Client Provided/Hotel
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        Lodging & Accommodations Scale

        5 - Cabin/Lodge

        4 - Bunk House/Trailer

        3 - Wall Tent

        2 - Backpack Tent

        1 - Client Provided/Hotel

      Hunter is required to pay for their own lodging. Outfitter can help arrange if hunter prefers. There are plenty of lodging options in Cortez, Co.

      • Menu & Food: Client Provided
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        Menu & Food Scale

        5 - 5 Star Catered

        4 - Full Kitchen

        3 - Field Kitchen

        2 - Backpack Food

        1 - Client Provided

      Hunter will be responsible for their own food. Outfitter will provide lunch and snacks.

      • Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking
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        Physical Conditions Scale:

        5 - All Vehicle Access

        4 - Light Hiking

        3 - Moderate Hiking

        2 - Heavy Hiking

        1 - Extreme Back Country

      It can really be beneficial to be in good shape. You will be hiking for extended periods of time. Hunter should expect to be hiking 2-3 miles per day and it may be in some deep snow.


      Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

      Field transportation is provided. Closest airport is Durango, Co.

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      Description

      Hunter should be prepared to have long days in the field in some colder weather. There will be a lot of hiking in pursuit of big toms. Hunter will follow the dogs in some steep and rocky terrain. Moderate to heavy hunting clothing is recommended, but hunter will also be very active so layering systems are best.


      What Outfitter Provides

      • Dogs
      • Lunch and snacks during the hunt

      What to Bring

      • Moderate to cold weather hunting clothing
      • Warm and comfortable boots for hiking in rocky and steep terrain
      • Hunting hat & gloves
      • Binoculars and rangefinder
      • Rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition or bow with 12 arrows with appropriate broadheads
      • Gaiters

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