Southern Colorado Outfitters Inc
Southern Colorado Outfitters, Inc.
Rated 2 out of 5.0 based on 4 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Steven Martinez
Location: Rye, Colorado
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope
State(s) Hunted: CO
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Submitted by: Mark Viegut
Review Submitted: Jun 3, 2016
Hunt Date: Sep 12, 2009
Species Hunted: Elk
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Bow
Price Range: 2000-2999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Not what was expected
First of all there were 14 hunters in camp. We all pretty much hunted the same mountain, ran into each other numerous times. My guide had personal issues and could not concentrate on what he was doing. Went into town to get maps on Labor Day, guess what nothing was open. spent more time in the vehicle than hunting.....we got back late one night from our hunt and there was no food left, so I did not eat till the next morning. It was a terrible experience for the first time on a guided hunt. Have gone since on other guided hunts and none of them compare to the hillbillies of this outfitter. STAY AWAY!! I give it a one because the plane ride was enjoyable!!!
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Submitted by: David Tolar
Review Submitted: Jan 2, 2013
Hunt Date: Sep 8, 2012
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 9
Hunt Type: Drop Camp
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Muzzleloader
Price Range: 1000-1999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
NOT HAPPY
1) EXECUTED CONTRACT AGREEMENT WAS TO PROVIDE COMPLETE DROP CAMP amenities, and local topographical maps. Verbal contract agreement was to have SCO provide one sleeping tent, latrine, haul water to camp, and mainly to provide fresh and up to date intel on elk movements in the hunting area. Additional VERBAL agreement to one hunter (my wife) in the party was to take her to private land for a day hunt. This particular agreement was stated many times during months prior to arrival in camp, as well as in the presence of Steve Martinez's wife Pat, and two other hunters, one in our party and one repeat hunter. We are experienced hunters, with most of our gear and did not need cooking tent or gear. We made it clear we did not know the area, and we were paying for a good sleeping tent and fresh information on game in the area. When we arrived at camp site, we found tent not completely set, and no latrine set up.We had to set up our own latrine then complete setting up the tent. When Steve arrived he stated elk were right behind camp no other scouting was needed and no maps were provided. We had topo maps of most of the mountain, but he stated we should hunt an area not on maps and he would return with maps. NEVER DID. He also stated he would return to hunt with us a day as well as send one of his guides up to give us new game info. NEVER DID. He stated he would return one day to take my wife to private land, describing the lay of the land and the elk thereon very vividly, only to go bear hunting for himself that day. PROMISE BROKEN LIED TO MY WIFE The elk sign right behind camp was not fresh at all, was prior to archery season opening. We had weather one day which the tent leaked getting most of our gear wet. He did pay for us to catch a room over an hour from the hunting area for that night and provided dinner at their home. We lost a day reorganizing our gear and drying. The tent was a new Cabela's Outfitter tent without a rain fly. During our hunt we continued to exchange text regarding new areas to hunt as well as taking my wife on the promised hunt, he stated he was busy, that things were not going as planned below and would try to get back up to meet with us, he went to work. We continued to express our disappointment, and request more info on game locations but to no avail. We got into elk two days taking one calf. During our stay at camp Forest Ranger paid us a visit to inform us we were not camped on a legal road/camp-site and he should demand us to relocate our camp elsewhere. However we only had two days left to hunt and he would let our location be, he took down the Outfitters name and address for reference. Upon completion of our hunt, we left tent and camp site cleaner than our arrival. We met with Steve on day of departure and discussed our disappointment with his services. Later in October 2012 I contacted Steve requesting he make some sort of compromised arrangement for the following year due to his failure. He stated he would give us an answer by Thanksgiving. NEVER HAPPENED. Thanksgiving one other member of the party contacted him requesting answers, Steve sent text stating he would contact me. NEVER HAPPENED He then phoned Steve, left message, NEVER RESPONDED! I have been associated with, hunted with outfitters for nearly 4 decades, worked as a guide in NM in the late 80's and I clearly recognized he over booked his hunters and could not provide for us, the lowest paid camp what he promised. I have a text from him stating he had to take care of his higher paying clients as a priority over our camp. He was contacted on Facebook advising we were preparing to write a review, regarding his breach of agreement and poor performance, never heard a word from him. We paid him $3,000.00 for a tent half way set up no latrine and no intel, and got lies. He lied to my wife, did not provide by contract the services required, and did I say lied to my wife? The unit clearly has potential for repeat visits, just not with SCO. As he is not a man of his word.
Submitted by: David Tolar
Review Submitted: Jan 2, 2013
Hunt Date: Aug 9, 2012
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 9
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Muzzleloader
Price Range: 3000-3999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
NOT PLEASED
EXECUTED CONTRACT AGREEMENT WAS TO PROVIDE COMPLETE DROP CAMP amenities, and local topographical maps. Verbal contract agreement was to have S.C.O. provide one sleeping tent, latrine, haul water to camp, and mainly to provide fresh and up to date intel on elk movements in the hunting area. Additional VERBAL agreement to one hunter (my wife) in the party was to take her to private land for a day hunt. This particular agreement was stated many times during months prior to arrival in camp, as well as in the presence of Steve Martinez's wife Pat, and two other hunters, one in our party and one repeat hunter. We are experienced hunters, with most of our gear and did not need cooking tent or gear. We made it clear we did not know the area, and we were paying for a good sleeping tent and fresh information on game in the area. When we arrived at camp site, we found tent not completely set, and no latrine set up.We had to set up our own latrine then complete setting up the tent. When Steve arrived he stated elk were right behind camp no other scouting was needed and no maps were provided. We had topo maps of most of the mountain, but he stated we should hunt an area not on maps and he would return with maps. NEVER DID. He also stated he would return to hunt with us a day as well as send one of his guides up to give us new game info. NEVER DID. He stated he would return one day to take my wife to private land, describing the lay of the land and the elk thereon very vividly, only to go bear hunting for himself that day. PROMISE BROKEN LIED TO MY WIFE The elk sign right behind camp was not fresh at all, was prior to archery season opening. We had weather one day which the tent leaked getting most of our gear wet. He did pay for us to catch a room over an hour from the hunting area for that night and provided dinner at their home. We lost a day reorganizing our gear and drying. The tent was a new Cabela's Outfitter tent without a rain fly. During our hunt we continued to exchange text regarding new areas to hunt as well as taking my wife on the promised hunt, he stated he was busy, that things were not going as planned below and would try to get back up to meet with us, he went to work. We continued to express our disappointment, and request more info on game locations but to no avail. We got into elk two days taking one calf. We saw one immature buck deer during our entire hunt. Steve stated "oh you will have to get above timber line to find deer." During our stay at camp Forest Ranger paid us a visit to inform us we were not camped on a legal road/camp-site and he should demand us to relocate our camp elsewhere. However we only had two days left to hunt and he would let our location be, he took down the Outfitters name and address for reference. Upon completion of our hunt, we left tent and camp site cleaner than our arrival. We met with Steve on day of departure and discussed our disappointment with his services. Later in October 2012 I contacted Steve requesting he make some sort of compromised arrangement for the following year due to his failure. He stated he would give us an answer by Thanksgiving. NEVER HAPPENED. Thanksgiving one other member of the party contacted him requesting answers, Steve sent text stating he would contact me. NEVER HAPPENED He then phoned Steve, left message, NEVER RESPONDED! I have been associated with, hunted with outfitters for nearly 4 decades, worked as a guide in NM in the late 80's and I clearly recognized he over booked his hunters and could not provide for us, the lowest paid camp what he promised. I have a text from him stating he had to take care of his higher paying clients as a priority over our camp. He was contacted on Facebook advising we were preparing to write a review, regarding his breach of agreement and poor performance, never heard a word from him. We paid him $3,000.00 for a tent half way set up no latrine and no intel, and got lies. He lied to my wife, did not provide by contract the services required, and did I say lied to my wife? The unit clearly has potential for repeat visits, just not with SCO. As he is not a man of his word.
Submitted by: Biil Nemo
Review Submitted: May 25, 2011
Hunt Date: Sep 25, 2010
Species Hunted: Elk
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Foothills
Method: Bow
Price Range: 2000-2999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
had a great hunt would do it again
Contact: Matt Brewster
Location: Latham, Ohio
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Turkey
State(s) Hunted: OH
Kansas Hunting Information
Kansas is one of the top producing monster whitetail buck states in the country. It also has some excellent turkey hunting and a few big mule deer in the western part of the state. Kansas has an excellent reputation as a top notch destination for upland birds. It has excellent populations of pheasant and quail due to the vast expanse of suitable prairie and grassland type habitat.
Quebec Hunting Information
Quebec is probably best know as an excellent caribou hunting destination. Hunters from across the globe travel to Quebec to hunt their big Quebec-Labrador caribou migration. In addition to caribou hunting, Quebec offers black bears, Canada moose and whitetails.
Utah Hunting Information
Utah has recently been outstanding for trophy elk, but the best tags take many years to draw. Utah does have conservation tags available for purchase that allow hunters to bypass the drawing. Given the high demand for these premium tags prices can be high. In the past Utah has been a top trophy mule deer state but recently only a handful of units consistently produce B&C caliber deer.
