Booking Update Covid-19 has done nothing positive for the world except for sparking a lot of interest into western hunting. The past couple of years have seen an explosion in hunting and more specifically, destination hunting. With that said, our bookings are significantly further ahead than usual. If you are interested in a hunt for...
Change of Ownership
Flat Tops Wilderness Guides is excited to announce that it is under new ownership! Ken and Lisa Stann purchased the outfit from Cliff Gray in August 2021 and officially took over January 1, 2022. The Stanns want to thank Cliff and the staff for the past 8 years of hardwork and dedication! Looking at pictures...
Colorado Bighorn Sheep Draw Recommendations 2021
Over the last few years our clients have harvested several of the largest rams in the units we guide. However, unit dynamics are constantly changing. Units that were good in the past, no longer are… while some of the tougher, “micro-herd” units can turn hot for a couple seasons. We continue to keep track of...
Colorado Mountain Goat Draw Recommendations 2021
Here it is, our Colorado mountain goat unit thoughts! If you are looking for bighorn sheep unit info checkout our 2021 bighorn sheep guide, because this article is all about the beast the color of winter. As a primer for all sheep/goat hunters on how the probabilities of the Colorado draw work for these species,...
Guide to the Colorado 2021 Mule Deer, Elk, Bear, Moose Draw and How To Apply
The guide below covers the units we hunt for moose, bear, elk, and mule deer. It covers all of our 2021 deer/elk/bear bookings. Booking Update Going into March, we are down to very few open hunts for 2021 Fall seasons. They are listed below. All other hunts are booked. Also, in the interest of serving...
Understanding The Colorado Sheep, Goat and Moose Draw
Key Takeaway: Each year we get a number of phone calls from hunters that have 20+ points for the specialty species. They have historically applied for points only, but this year they are going to start applying for tags! Unfortunately, these hunters don’t understand how much of the Colorado sheep hunting opportunity they have already...
DIY and Drop Camp Elk Hunting Tips
So you finally made the leap, and are going elk hunting for the first time. Chances are you’re going to an over the counter (OTC) unit, taking part in a drop camp, or doing it on your own (DIY). As a guide/outfitter in an OTC unit I wish you the best of luck! The odds...
Shiras Moose Field Judging
Moose are not the easiest species to field judge, being more difficult than elk and deer. I think the reason for this is that most folks don’t get near as much practice and don’t understand how they are officially scored. Seeing deer or elk is so much more common. Obviously, if you were talking to...