General Information

You are with us seven days and you hunt five days for most hunts. We also have two 3-day hunts available. Plan on arriving the day before your hunt starts, after 1 p.m., please. We’ll fix you dinner and have an orientation session. If you arrive earlier than the day before your hunt, you will need to make hotel reservations. We can make recommendations if you wish. Departure after breakfast on your last day, ideally by 9 a.m.

Due to our remote location, we have a lack of current weather information. Therefore, we turn to the Internet to obtain the closest local weather reports. By entering the local zip codes into a weather based web site, (like www.weatherchannel.com), we get a semi-accurate idea of what the upcoming weather might be.

Here are the zip codes we frequently enter:

• Norwood – 81423, Telluride – 81435, Naturita- 81422, Nucla – 81424 , Montrose – 81401

Usually we take an average of several reports. The last few years we have had unusually warm and dry weather. Archery and Muzzleloader hunters can expect average low’s in the 30’s to 40’s, with average high’s in the 60’s and 70’s, and monsoonal flows bringing mid to late day thunderstorms (which can include rain, hail, snow, and lightening). Rifle hunters can expect average low’s in the 20’s to 30’s, and average high’s in the 40’s to 50’s, with a greater chance of precipitation turning to snow. So come prepared for any temperature range.

Guests flying commercially into the area will be met at the Montrose airport. There is no charge for pickup and return. Tiedowns are available for private aircraft at multiple airports. If you are flying commercially, please contact your airlines regarding weight limitations and transport of weapons, game and antlers.

Hunts are strictly limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A 50% payment with reservations is required, then a payment of 25% of the balance is due by May 1 and the remaining 25% is due by July 1. No refunds are made unless a substitute hunter can be found.

We use Brumfield Taxidermy Studio, out of Clifton, Colorado. Greg Brumfield is the owner and can be reached at 970-434-9299. Greg’s company will pick up your trophy at the lodge. This too is a separate transaction with the following starting costs (this does not include your final shipping cost):

• Starting at $725.00 for deer
• Starting at $1200 for elk (based on body size)
• Starting at $950.00 for bear

All mounts require a 50 payment made payable to the taxidermist. The taxidermist does accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard). Greg does outstanding work, but be prepared, the whole process can take a little more than a year.

*Prices are subject to change without notification.

We insist upon absolute safety and adherence to ethical sportsmanship at Colorado Trophies. Consequently, we follow these guidelines:

• Colorado Trophies values our elk and deer herds. We are committed to placing great effort in recovering wounded animals. A wounded animal will be considered a kill and your hunt for that species is complete.

• We provide an orientation session your first evening at the lodge, to address Colorado hunting and fishing regulations, and to answer any questions you may have.

• We respect our environment, and ask that you bring your trash back to the lodge to dispose of properly.

• We require every hunter to demonstrate their shooting proficiency at the range prior to the hunt to determine their ethical shooting distance in the field.

• We require that all weapons are unloaded with the bolts open at all times when you are in the lodge and in the vehicles. Your guide will tell you when to load your gun.

• We prohibit the use of pot in all forms/uses.

Your safety is always our primary concern. However, any hunting activity is potentially hazardous and it is essential that all directions and advice of Colorado Trophies be followed. We cannot assume responsibility for any illness, accident or loss whatsoever incurred in the course of a hunt, nor for any expenses arising from such illness, accident or loss.

We live and work from our home, which is in Redvale, Colorado. Wing Shadow Ranch is our guest ranch (south of Norwood) and is where our guests stay.

Do NOT use the postal Service. If you would like to ship your gear to the lodge you may UPS it to yourself at the following address:

Your Name
C/O WING SHADOW RANCH / COLORADO TROPHIES
7000 County Road 44Z S  Norwood, CO 81423

One of the most frequent questions we get is in regards to tips. Tips are greatly appreciated by your guide and the chefs. Customarily, tips start at 10 percent and average 15% of the hunt for your guide, $200 for the chefs, and $35 for housekeeping.

Download our Packing Checklist (PDF).

We provide all transportation within the hunting area, meals and accommodations during your hunt. You are responsible for your weapon, ammunition, hunting license, hunter safety card, clothing, personal effects, game processing, and taxidermy.

Trip Insurance is now available through Allianz Global Assistance, 1-800-284-8300, code: ACCAM: F206814. Protect the investment of your trip.

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