BuckAlley

I hunted with Winterhawk last Sept. the last wk of archery. It was my first ever Colorado Elk hunt. I did a full guided archery hunt. Winterhawk came highly recommended by people I know with New York Bowhunters. I also met their head guide Russ in Syracuse, NY 2 yrs ago, and the guy was super nice. Plus with so many outdoor hunting shows doing hunts there, I figured Winterhawk had to be decent. Jay Gregory, Babe Winkleman, Trophy Outfitter's, Lee Lakowski.I have them all on tape. Plus I spoke to Larry several times on the phone. Well I tell ya it was everything he said it would be plus. I had just a outstanding time with them. I wasn't successful, but I did have a real nice 5x6 within 40yds, but just couldn't get a clear bow shot. I'd def. had Elk if had a muzzleloader in my hand. The weather wasn't the best for last yrs. bow season, hunting wasn't what it should've been. It went from unnormal hot tempts to snow awk. later. It shut the Elk down. But I saw plenty, and most the bulls were real nice ones. We did hunt a few outter areas in drop camp setups, and did run into a few cow rifle hunters, but nothing major. I saw maybe 3 hunters in that 1 section, and that was it. My guide worked real well for me, Jason. I even sent him a christmas package. I've alreadly booked a 2nd hunt with them for the fall of 08'. I'd go back there in a heart beat. I had a fabulous time I really did. I think about it all the time, and wish I was going back this fall. I'm also on their reference list now. Its of no benefit to me, they just asked me if I would be for them being from NY. I said sure. Feel free to e-mail me personally with any further questions.

BuckAlley

I also wanted to add, there was several hunters in camp that had hunted with Winterhawk in the past. I also spoke to some of the drop camp hunters. 1 group was being packed out early becasue one guy was having health problems, they'd hunted there several yrs. Another day after a morning hunt, we went to a drop camp that was occupied by some their hunters. They were well known by my guide. They enjoyed having us stop by, and this was their 3rd yr of drop camp hunting with Winterhawk. They said they come back every 2yrs, and just love it there.

bugs11

Can't speak to the WH accommodations or drop camps, as I've never hunted with them, but... I was in their neighborhood during 2nd combined rifle last Oct.

First day hunting I hoof it way back, day started off cold, but by 1 pm. it's getting warm and I'm sweating like a pig humping it up a horse trail. One of WH ranglers (guy looked like he belonged in a Marlboro commercial) was leading 2 mules loaded with firewood down the trail. He was super nice, asked if I was lost or needed any help. I'm sure he thought I was an ignorant flatlander stumbling around the mountians (which I pretty much was; hey it was my first elk hunt, everybody has to start somewhere). He gave me directions, a shortcut back to the FS road. There was a guy with him, younger feller, didn't say anything, he wasn't near as good at hiding his disgust as the first guy was. I wasn't lost and I didn't need any help, but the short-cut was nice.

Anyway, my lone encounter with a WH employee was positive. I might see 'em again this year as I'm probably headed back that direction this fall.

BuckAlley

My guess is that was Bob Shellum, he does look like a Malboro man. Super nice guy. When I was there for 8 days he was nothing but all smiles, and always found the time to stop, and chat if you had any questions. Very helpful employee of WinterHawk. He's one their head guys. It was a privilege to have met him.

younggun308

I think this is a troll.