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Guided Archery and Rifle Hunts
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White River National Forest – Flat Tops NW Access
Join us for Colorado’s Premier Big Game hunt!
For the past thirty-three years, the Welders have been hunting elk in the upper White River, the heart of the nation’s largest elk herd. Brian and Shawn Welder have been involved in guiding every single guided hunt that they have ever hosted for all those years. This is their life. You will find them and their team of experienced guides working hard to make sure each client has the best experience possible.
The Welders provide a western hunting experience using their horses as the main form of transportation in the backcountry. Welder Outfitting Services is based at the Welder Ranch location on the White River east of Meeker, CO.
From the ranch, the Welders outfit on over 100 sq. miles of backcountry in the White River National Forest east to Trappers Lake and on both north and south sides of the White River. This vast country offers clients a very broad range of hunting opportunities ranging from 8,000 ft elevations to 11,000 ft. We rarely encounter other hunters in this area of the Flat Tops Wilderness.
Our guided hunts never have more than twelve hunters at a time and we provide at least one experienced guide per two clients. Our guides are in very good physical condition and are prepared for the most difficult conditions. Hunters that are in good shape will have an advantage over those that are not. However, patience and determination are the best assets!
We know that our hunters come back year after year because of these great accommodations that are only minutes away from the many hunting areas that we access, and after a long hunting day, they appreciate the hot and delicious meals prepared for them!
We have always been proud of our quality at Welder Outfitting services, not the quantity of our hunters. For more than ten years the majority of our clients have been returning clients. We are also proud to have been the only outfitter in western Colorado who has donated 25 guided hunts to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation with over $75,000 being donated for elk and wildlife habitat. You can count on us at Welder Outfitting Services.
The Welders provide a western hunting experience using their horses as the main form of transportation in the backcountry. Welder Outfitting Services is based at the Welder Ranch location on the White River east of Meeker, CO.
From the ranch, the Welders outfit on over 100 sq. miles of back country in the White River National Forest east to Trappers Lake and on both north and south sides of the White River. This vast country offers clients a very broad range of hunting opportunities ranging from 8,000 ft elevations to 11,000 ft. We rarely encounter other hunters in this area of the Flat Tops Wilderness.
Our guided hunts never have more then twelve hunters at a time and we provide at least one experienced guide per two clients. Our guides are in very good physical condition and are prepared for the most difficult conditions. Hunters that are in good shape will have an advantage over those that are not. However patience and determination are the best assets!
We know that our hunters come back year after year because of these great accommodations that are only minutes away from the many hunting areas that we access, and after a long hunting day, they appreciate the hot and delicious meals prepared for them!
We have always been proud of our quality at Welder Outfitting services, not the quantity of our hunters. For more than ten years the majority of our clients have been return clients. We are also proud to have been the only outfitter in western Colorado who has donated 25 guided hunts to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation with over $75,000 being donated for elk and wildlife habitat. You can count on us at Welder Outfitting Services.
2023 Dates for Planning
2023 DEER, ELK,
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us
C O L O R A D O P A R KS & W I L D L I F E
Big Game Hunting Planner
Season Dates Overview 2023
Archery Deer/elk (west of I-25 and Unit 140) Sept. 2–30
Muzzleloader(by draw only) Deer/elk/moose Sept. 9–17
Rifle Deer/Elk
Limited elk (1st season) Oct. 14–18
Deer/elk (2nd season) Oct. 28–Nov. 5
Deer/elk (3rd season) Nov. 11–17
Limited deer/elk (4th season) Nov. 22–26
Guided Full Service Hunts
Hunters that come to the Welder’s for a full-service guided hunt can be sure that we will do everything possible to make their hunt a great experience!
Rifle
Archery
Muzzeloading
Hunting Adventures
Pack-In Services
Base Camp Services
Drop Camps
Horseback Pack-In Services
Gallery
Deluxe base camp
Pricing List
Please make sure your reservation is in place before making ANY payment!
Guided Archery Hunt
$5,400 per person
Guided Archery Hunt
$1,000 per person Deposit
Additional days upon request
All-inclusive services 5-day hunt
Does not include a license; hunters must apply or purchase leftover licenses.
Plan on arriving the day before your hunt
See our suggested Packing List
Guided Muzzle Loading Hunt
$5,400 per person
Guided Muzzleloading Hunt
$1,000 per person Deposit
Additional days upon request
All-inclusive services 5-day hunt
Does not include license; hunters must apply
Plan on arriving the day before your hunt
See our suggested Packing List
Guided 1st Rifle Season Hunt
$5,400 per person
Guided 1st Rifle Season Hunt (Elk only, by draw)
$1,000 per person Deposit
Additional days upon request
All-inclusive services 5-day hunt
Does not include license; hunters must apply
Plan on arriving the day before your hunt
See our suggested Packing List
Guided Combination Seasons
$5,400 per person
Guided Combination Seasons (2nd, 3rd & 4th Seasons)
$1,000 per person Deposit
Additional days upon request
All-inclusive services 5-day hunt
Does not include license; hunters must apply
Plan on arriving the day before your hunt
See our suggested Packing List
Daily Guide Service
$700 per person/day
$900 private client per day (One hunter: One guide/one hunter (when available)
$700 per person/day (One guide/two hunters)
Our expert guides provide the same backcountry guided hunt, by the day
Hunters pay for the number of days they would like to hunt
Game packing for guided clients is included
Meals and lodging are not included
See our suggested Packing List
Base Camps - Hunting (non-guided)
$2,450 per person
Base Camps - Hunting (non-guided)
$2,450 per person
4 person minimum
$1,225 per person Deposit
Base camp is set up and ready for your arrival
Everything provided except your license, food, and personal gear.
See our suggested Packing List
Drop Camps - Hunting (non-guided)
$1,350 per person
Drop Camps - Hunting (non-guided)
$1,125 per person
4 person minimum
$500 per person Deposit
You bring everything you need to set up and operate your camp
Packing elk and re-supplies for your camp though out your hunt
See our suggested Packing List
Game packing
$550/elk from the corral. $250/hour for packing Services requiring horses to be transported or requiring more than four hours too pack out.
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Join us for Colorado’s Premier Big Game hunt!
Thanks for a great few days at your cabin, Shawn. Wonderful view, great fireplace, peace and quiet. Just what we needed to get away this Christmas!
Cassie L.
HIPCAMP – Welder’s White River cabin, Colorado
The location is beautiful! Our host was above expectations in accommodating our needs. It was definitely a hidden paradise. The horseback riding was a great addition to our stay!
Kathryn C.
HIPCAMP – Cabin on the White River
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Guided Rifle and Archery Hunts
September 2022 –
November 2022