Colorado Big Game Hunting On-Call Pack Service
Successful Harvest?
We can help. Be sure to contact us ahead of time before you loose reception to coordinate logistics if you are considering utilize this service.
When you touch base with us we will need GPS coordinates of the harvest. It is important that you field dress your animal before we arrive. The animal needs to be accessible by horse. If we need to blaze a new trail or carry your quarters down or up a hill, additional fees will apply.
Save our In-reach number before hunting & be prepared
In-Reach Addresses:
- Ehren.samuelson@inreach.garmin.com
- Elk1@inreach.garmin.com
How it works?
On-Call Horse Packing Services
Operating in Unit 18 and surrounding regions.
On-Call Packing Services are available to public hunters actively hunting within Unit 18. These services allow hunters to utilize the Samuelson Outfitters team and horse resources when needed during an active hunt, subject to availability.
On-Call services provide supplemental horse packing support and are intended for situations such as game retrieval, gear transport, or additional logistical needs that arise during a hunt.
All On-Call services operate are scheduled based on availability, terrain, weather, and livestock safety.
What On-Call Services Include
- Transportation of harvested game, meat, or gear
- Packer labor and horse handling
- Service within Unit 18 only
What On-Call Service Does NOT Include
- Drop camp amenities or camp infrastructure
- Camp setup or teardown
- Guided hunting services
- Guaranteed response times or standby availability
- Off-route travel or locations outside designated zones
- Emergency or priority service
On-Call services are not continuous standby services and are provided when and if resources are available.
Payment Terms
- On-Call services are billed based on labor need, service provided, number of horses used, and trip requirements.
- Final payment is due on site via cash or check
- Pricing does not include pack-in & pack-out or drop camp services unless separately contracted
Sample Harvest Packing Fees
Mule deer $1050.00
- $800 - staff fee covers up to two packers.
- $250 - 1 pack horse to load the deer.
Bull or Cow Elk $1300.00
- $800 - staff fee covers up to two packers.
- $500 - 2 pack horses to load the elk.
Bear $1300.00
- $800 - staff fee covers up to two packers.
- $500 - 2 pack horses to load the bear.
Moose $1550.00
- $800 - staff fee covers up to two packers.
- $750 – 3 pack horses to load the moose.
Additional fees can include the following at $50 per staff member per hour:
- Off-trail recon (if we have to make trail to get your harvest)
- Quartering
- Field Dressing