• Guide Assignments: Our guides are highly qualified and successful in assisting client’s to a successful hunt. Clients are matched up with a particular guide according to physical ability or hunting style. Clients can request a specific guide for their hunt. We will make every effort to fill that request when possible but cannot always guarantee it.

   

• Physical/Medical: Our hunting areas range from 6,000 to 11,000 feet above sea level. If you have a special physical or medical condition, and are on special medications, please inform your assigned guide as soon as possible so he can determine the best course of action to guarantee you a safe and healthy hunt. There are all types of terrain and being in good physical shape can make your hunt more enjoyable. Altitude sickness is something we see the most and can occur to anyone. It is best described as flu like symptoms, dizziness, headaches, muscle aches and some nausea. It is prevented by high fluid intake, and low to moderate exertion the first few days to “acclimate”. Water or high energy drinks (Gatorade or similar) will alleviate most symptoms. Aspirin and Ibuprofen may also help alleviate some of these symptoms.

   

• Hunting Routine: Our general hunting routine will include two hunts per day. One of the staff will wake up everyone at 5:30am. A light breakfast of coffee, juice, fruits, cold cereals, oatmeal, muffins and toast. Guide/Client teams will take to the field and hunt until noon when they will return to the main camp for a hearty lunch. During this mid day period, guide staff will retrieve any game down. At approximately 4:00pm Guide/Client teams will once again take to the field and hunt until dark. They will return to a hot supper. The guide staff will once again go out and retrieve any game down. All soft drinks, bottled water, juices and snacks are provided. Along with comfortable beds with bedding, soap and towels.

 

• Safety Requirements: All safety requirements will comply with state requirements outlined in the hunting proclamation. A fluorescent Orange vest and hat are required for all persons carrying firearms during the hunt. All firearms shall be carried with an open or empty chamber while in transit to a location or until your guide asks you to chamber a round. Ammunition may be carried in the magazine while in transit or hunting. All firearms are to be unloaded in camp.

 

• Wounded Animal Policy: Out of respect, you owe it to the animal to make a good shot. If you are not steady or don’t feel good about the shot, don’t take it. Tell your guide and he will help you adjust. I guarantee your guide would rather take a little more time for a good shot then to spend the next 48 hours looking for a wounded animal. It is our primary concern that all wounded animals be recovered. If you wound an animal, and it is determined to be a fatal wound, you will only be allowed to continue pursuing that animal for the next 48 hours. After 48 hours you can hunt a new animal. If you wish to hunt a new animal of the same species before the 48 hours are over, it will cost half the price of the original hunt.   To ensure clean kills, and minimize suffering of any animals, we will have all shooters sight in their weapons in a designated shooting area prior to starting their hunt. Know your firearm and ammo.

 

• Alcohol & Drug Use: Alcohol will not be provided on any of our hunts but is allowed in camp only. We recommend that those wishing to drink alcoholic beverages do so in the evenings after the last hunt for the day. If you become abusive or unruly, you will forfeit the remainder of your hunt and be escorted off the ranch. No refunds will be awarded for this behavior. If you drink in the evening, be considerate of those who have gone to bed and keep the noise down! There are NO illegal drugs allowed while on or near private property.

 

• Photography: All of our guides carry cameras to capture your moment of a lifetime. They have been trained to accurately pose your trophy to give you the best impression possible. You should also carry a camera as well. This insures you have pictures of your hunt and a back up if something happened to the guides pictures. All clients will receive a copy of the photos taken upon request.

 

• Trophy Preparation: On guided hunts, your guide will cape your trophy. The cape may be salted or frozen. The antlers cut at the skull plate in preparation for the taxidermist. It is the client’s responsibility for all taxidermy costs. We normally advise clients to select taxidermists close to their homes to maintain more controllable communications but will deliver your trophies to our local taxidermists upon request. Once trophies are delivered, it becomes the client’s responsibility to communicate with the taxidermist upon service.

 

• Meat Processing: On guided hunts, your animals will be field dressed and either picked up or delivered to the processor. Clients are responsible for the processing costs. Elk can cost $300-$500 and Deer $100-$200 depending on weight of carcass. Depending upon your travel arrangements, you may wish to pack your personal gear into duffel bags and then into large coolers to check it as your luggage. Check with your airline for baggage limitations and costs.   You may donate all or any portion of the meat. It will go to local families in need.   You are responsible for any processing costs that result from the donation process. Estimated cost of process can be made before you head home.   For those clients wishing to have their meat, capes and antlers delivered to their place of residence, we have acquired the services of different individuals willing to transport these items. We will put the client directly in contact with the Transporter to work out the details. The client must work out payment with the transporter independently.

 

• Gratuities: All tips and gratuities are accepted by our guides and cooking staff with the utmost appreciation. It is customary to tip your guide and the cook after a wonderful experience as a show of appreciation for their hard work and service. The industry standards are 5%-10% of the cost of the hunt. 3/4 of that going to the guide 1/4 to the cook.

 

• Travel Arrangements: The norm is to arrive around 1pm, one day before your scheduled hunt dates. A map will be provided to direct you to camp. If you must arrive early due to limiting travel arrangements, please let us know prior to the scheduled hunt date so we may offer solutions. If you fly, the best airports to fly into are Grand Junction Colorado or Moab Utah. Both have car rentals if you call ahead. Airport pickup and drop off can be arranged for a fee of $150 each way.   Departure from camp is scheduled for the first morning after your scheduled hunt but may be at your discretion during the hunt dates as well.

 

• What to Bring: A rifle with a good scope. One you are familiar with and can shoot expertly. Your hunt is not the place to try out an unfamiliar weapon. 2 boxes of ammunition. Not all amo patterns the same. Purchase 4 or 5 boxes of different brands of premium amo and figure out which one shoots the best with your rifle. Don’t just buy what’s on sale and hope it chambers or patterns with your rifle! A good pair of 8 x10 binoculars. A day pack to carry water, snacks, camera etc. A good flashlight with extra batteries. Fluorescent orange vest & hat.Two good pair of hiking shoes/boots with one being water proof. Comfortable hunting clothing and rain gear. We hunt elevations ranging from 6,000-11,000 feet above sea level. Even in early September temperatures can range from the low 80s during the day to near freezing at night. Snow and rainfall can visit us during that time so be prepared. Layers are the best.

 

• Prepare for your hunt: Prior to your arrival in camp, practice shooting your weapon. This should include off-hand, prone, sitting and standing. Find out what position you are most accurate in. Use shooting sticks. Know the ballistics of your amo and tape them to the butt of your rifle. We recommend being dead on at 200 yards and knowing what your drop is at 400 yards. Place targets at various ranges up to and including 100 yards and practice shooting off-hand until you can consistently hit the target. On a hunt like this, it could mean the difference between getting your trophy of a lifetime or not.

 

• Cancellation Policy: What if you have to cancel your hunt? The simplest solution is find a friend to go in your place. If you cancel and we have to fill your spot, you loose 50% of your money paid. If we can’t fill your spot, you loose 100% of your money paid. The reason for this isn't to take your money without giving you anything. It is because once we book you on a hunt we turn away all the other hunters that might be interested in that hunt. Also, if we use a booking agent to fill your spot, he charges us a booking commission and the hunt may need to be discounted in order to sale. If this is a worry for you, there are companies that offer hunt deposit insurance. http://www.travelguard.com/

 

• Land & Licenses: You will be hunting on 100% private land either owned by Redd Ranches or leased. Redd Ranches Guides & Outfitters own and lease some of the best hunting land in Utah and Colorado. If hunting the Geyser Ranch in Utah, no draw is necessary. We have landowner vouchers and will arrange for your licenses to be at camp. Colorado has a Draw for all mule deer and elk the 1st and 4th season. If hunters do not draw deer tags, we also get landowner vouchers as a backup.

 

• Respect: Everyone on the ranch, whether it be a client, worker, or bystander, is there at their leisure and deserves common respect. (Those who wish to act in an unsuitable manner will be asked to leave)

 

• Legality: Everyone on the ranch, whether it be a client, worker, or bystander, is required to uphold state and federal law requirements.