The FT Guides Team Blog

Colorado Draw Deadline April 4th It is important to keep in mind that Colorado’s draw deadline is April 4th. For deer and elk, you need to apply before the deadline online. However, it is best you do not wait until the last minute due to …

We all dream of opening that envelope containing a coveted tag. The chances are so low, the dream so huge. Unfortunately, the far-fetched nature of putting in for sheep/goat tags leads many hunters to “pick out of a hat” when it comes to choosing the …

I’ve been provided an opportunity to take 2 (3 possible, if in same group) for a late rut hunt in one of the best areas on this earth for fair-chase whitetail deer. The dates for this hunt are Nov. 21-27th. These hunts are conducted from …

The 2017 Big Game Draw Deadline is April 4th. Don’t wait, get it done soon. Procrastination is like a credit card, a lot of fun until you get the bill. Apply online at the fish and game website HERE. If you have contracted with us …

Between booking season, chasing lions and dealing with mega-snow we are keeping busy up here in the mountains. It’s lonely this year, only a moose or two keeps us company, all the other wildlife has headed to the low country. If you are looking to …

Another great year in the bag! It’s finally snowing here in Colorado, just in time for Santa Claus. The latest start to winter myself and everyone else in Colorado can remember. Let’s get the boring part of this done right off the bat. Particularly on …

Every year I get a lot of questions about the magic of using horses and mules to get elk out of the most remote parts of the wilderness. It’s just one of those things that people need to see… it’s like trying to explain what …

Here’s one we all know and love: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir Now you are thinking, “But the paperwork is piling up! The report isn’t done, my coworkers can’t handle it if I go on this elk hunt!” And …