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Doug Spencer - Owner/Outfitter/Guide

Doug was raised in Colorado, spending all of his time as a young man in the Rocky Mountains hunting and fishing. His love of the outdoors and hunting has taken him around the world.

His love for hunting and conservation has extended to his family and friends. Even with his extensive experiences hunting around the world, his first passion is elk hunting. The friends made from hunting and guiding are priceless and have become family.

He is dedicated in providing a quality hunting experience!

Tim

Tim Hagen - Owner/Outfitter/Guide

Tim grew up hunting and fishing in Minnesota.

Hayden

Hayden Spencer - Lead Archery Guide

Hayden was born and raised in Northern Colorado. He spends all of his time surrounding himself with hunting, fishing and archery. 2009 he started guiding and outfitting elk hunts with his father and now loves to share that passion with friends.

His first job was in a fly shop. Soon he started to guide fly fishing trips in Roosevelt National Forrest and Rocky Mountain National Park.

For six years Hayden also worked for a youth organization instructing archery, fly and spin fishing and trap shooting. He enjoyed mentoring and organizing youth pronghorn, deer, elk and upland hunts for the program.

Chad

Chad Ruff - Archery Guide

When I'm not running around the Rocky Mountains chasing elk, deer, and other critters. I love fly fishing, hanging out with my wife and two kiddos, and taking my chocolate lab to chase upland birds. My day job is teaching Middle School Physical Education and Outdoor Education in LaSalle, Colorado. I also have been involved in Colorado Youth Outdoors, a program that helps families build relationships through traditional outdoor activities. I have a passion for conservation and sharing the knowledge of the outdoors. 

Drew

Drew Oswald

Growing up in the beautiful and majestic Rocky Mountains, outdoor activities were common and gratefully explored. Joining my father on elk hunts at a young age, I was hooked and have been sharpening my skills ever since. Spending years archery hunting in Colorado, I can confidently confirm that the key to happiness has been found in bows, bugles and beers back at the lodge. The experience of a lifetime is waiting just over that ridge, what are you waiting for?!

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