Deer Meadows FAQs
Do you offer youth hunts?
While we welcome youth in camp, we do not have a specific youth hunt.
Do you allow non hunting companions?
Yes, we do for an added cost. Wives are welcome also.
Do you do airport pickup?
No
Which airport do you recommend?
If you want more direct flights Denver, CO is a 4 1/2 hr drive.
Rapid City, SD is a 3 hr drive.
Do you hunt public ground?
No.
Can you sit on bait piles?
No.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks, but they require tracking when mailing. Venmo and credit cards are also accepted, but will incur a 3.5% fee.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes, our payment plans are flexible. They require a 25% deposit and has to be up to 50% deposit 1 year from hunt and hunt total is due July 1 of year you hunt.
Is there a taxidermist available?
Yes, and they do require a deposit.
Is there a meat processor?
No, however our guides will debone and bag the meat for you. We do also have donation forms to donate your meat.
Do you ship meat?
No we do not. However once the meat is deboned we can freeze it so you can take it home with you.
Can you have a 1:1 guide?
Yes, a 1:1 guide can be added to any hunt for an additional cost.
Do you offer veteran or service discounts?
Yes, we give you a free 1:1 upgrade as small token of our thanks for your service.
Do you offer unguided hunts or trespass fees?
Absolutely not, no exceptions.
What age class of mule deer do you target?
We target mature bucks.
What age class of whitetail do you target?
There are no restrictions on whitetails.
Are there trophy fees?
No.
How do you hunt Mule deer?
We hunt spot and stalk style, which involves a lot of sitting and glassing. It does also involve some walking.
How far do you have to walk while hunting?
You will have to walk up to a mile or more.
How do you hunt whitetails?
Spot and stalk in the morning and ground sits in the afternoon.
What caliber of rifle do you recommend?
Any rifle you feel comfortable with. The average rifle shot is 150 yards.
Is blaze orange required for rifle season?
Yes, head and chest covered is required.
How far will an archery shot for a deer be?
Compound bows are 40 yards or less and crossbows are 50 yards or less.
What camo do you recommend?
For early season, we like green such as Sitka sub-alpine, for October and late season we like brown such as Sitka Waterfowl pattern.
Any camo that you have works as long as it is not noisy.
