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    Gunnison area horse rental

    Now that would be the way to go and it's something we've talked about doing for years now. You'd basically need to cover all the expenses for that guy, but splitting that between 3 or 4 guys would definitely make sense. It would still be a lot cheaper than a drop camp, and this way, you still...
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    Gunnison area horse rental

    Brooks said: If you’re not a horseman and know how to ride and handle a horse you are probably better off leaving the horses to an outfitter. Totally correct. One of our group members and I have owned, ridden, and been around horses most of our lives. We'd even been on guided hunts where we...
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    Gunnison area horse rental

    Horses aren't cheap. Expect to pay anywhere between $800 and $1200 per horse. And, you're looking at 3 horses for 2 hunters, so yeah, it gets expensive. In fact, horse rentals made up at least 50% of the cost of my hunts each year when you add in tags, food, and travel money. The truth is...
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    Gunnison area horse rental

    We've used Bar Diamond outfitters several times in unit 53 of the West Elk Wilderness and it's been great. Last time was 2019 and, I'm not sure if they're still in business. I will warn you, though. If you're not a real horse guy and a little tougher than most, this isn't for you. Hunting with...
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