Samuelson Outfitters, LLC, Richard, Cathy, and Ehren Samuelson

Samuelson Outfitters is a premier, third-generation hunting and adventure operation based in Fraser, Colorado, specializing in the rugged landscapes of the Troublesome Basin within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Operating primarily in Game Management Unit 18, they provide a range of traditional “Fair Chase” hunts for Elk, Mule Deer, and Moose. The operation is renowned for its high-country expertise, taking hunters deep into pristine wilderness areas that are accessible only by horseback, typically at elevations ranging from 9,000 to 11,000 feet.

The flagship experience at Samuelson Outfitters is their Fully Guided Hunt, which offers a professional guide for every two hunters. These trips are all-inclusive, featuring well-maintained mountain horses, hearty chef-prepared meals, and comfortable wall tent accommodations equipped with wood-burning stoves and cots with foam mattresses. For the more independent sportsman, they offer Drop Camps—a DIY-style hunt where the staff handles the heavy lifting of packing gear and hunters into remote, pre-set camps, allowing the group to focus entirely on the hunt while still having the security of professional pack-out services for their harvest.

A unique specialty of the Samuelsons is their “On Call” Pack Service, a vital resource for public land hunters in Unit 18 who may find themselves successful deep in the woods and in need of horse power to retrieve their game. Beyond the fall hunting seasons, the family leverages their decades of horsemanship to host summer pack trips, family day rides, and specialized events like the “Cowgirl Camp” wilderness retreats. Whether you are a veteran archer chasing a bugling bull or a family looking for an authentic Rocky Mountain experience, Samuelson Outfitters combines nearly 60 years of commercial expertise with a heartfelt commitment to preserving the “Wild is REAL” lifestyle.