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.

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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• Lodging & Accommodations
• Menu & Food
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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

• Packed Lunch
• Field Transportation
• Hounds

What to Bring

• Hunting hat & gloves
• Thermal Base Layers
• Moderate to cold weather hunting clothing-layering system recommended
• Comfortable & waterproof hunting boots
• Rifle with 20 rounds of ammunition or Bow with extra assorted parts (e.g, string, clips, etc.) with 2 Dozen Hunting Arrows

Recommended Items

• 20 Quart Badlands Cooler
• Big Frig 45 Quart Badlands Cooler
• Mountain Extreme
• Mountain Guide
• South Dakota Shooting Academy I
• RBO Mountain Light Shooting System

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• What Outfitter Provides
• What to Bring