Welcome & Win a Bear Hunt w/ Gypsum Creek Outfitters.

[robby denning]

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Hey Roksliders

Meet Tim Andrews, Owner & Operator of Colorado Backcountry Precision & Gypsum Creek Outfitters

I met Tim through the outdoors show circuit and the big buck world. Solid guy running solid ops

Besides their rifle range (including a suppressor demo facility,) archery shooting courses, they guide for mule deer, elk, bear on public and private.

A little more about them:

Colorado Backcountry Precision (CBP) was built on a passion for mountain hunting and guiding for big game. As the owner of Gypsum Creek Outfitters, I partnered with my best guide and friend, Colin, and started CBP. We have a suppressor demo facility, a precision long-distance rifle range, and we teach private lessons and schools for mountain hunting. We also offer a full archery range, with both large block targets from 10 to 100 yards, and 32 Rinehart 3D targets situated along a 1.5 mile walk-through course at 8,000 feet on the side of the mountain. For the rifle lessons, we teach the fundamentals of precision long range shooting, helping our clients become more comfortable taking real life shots in hunting scenarios.



As part of their introductions to Rokslide, Tim is offering a fully-guided fall bear hunt to one hand-picked Rokslider! Here's what the hunt is all about:

Fully guided 1-on-1 RIFLE black bear hunt with Gypsum Creek Outfitters, donated by Colorado Backcountry Precision. Spot & stalk style hunt with non-hunting day before and after. Shoot with an instructor the day before the hunt. Lodging and meals included. Mountain tough hunt terrain so being in shape and prepared is a must. Possibly of a giant bear or color phase but limited pressure and highly successful hunt. Transportation to the hunt/license costs are winner's responsibility. Hunt can be scheduled for 2026 or 2027

But this won't be just a "random" giveaway. You need to be qualified to enter for this hunt or as any good outfitter knows, nobody has a good time!

So if you'd like to be considered for this hunt, this is what we're looking for:

You must have 100 meaningful posts on Rokslide to enter. This hunt is for someone who's a participating member of the communtiy. We won't even look at your entry if you don't have 100+ and any whiners might get an all-inclusive free vacation from Rokslide

In 100 words max, tell us these:

1) Hunting background

2) Current physical activity level

3) Why this hunt would be a good fit for you?

4) How you'll feel/react if you don't get a bear?

Tim and his crew will select the best candidates for this hunt and draw for the winner by August 1st, (just in time to apply for the license).

 

[Skyhigh]

Might as well throw my hat in the ring, thanks for opportunity.

1. I moved to Montana in 2019 to have the opportunity to hunt elk every year. Been fortunate to fill elk tags the past four years.
2. I hike a lot for work (weed spraying) and also workout three days a week.
3. I think the hunt would be a good fit because of my previous experience hunting in the mountains, but a lack of bear hunting experience. I would learn a lot, but am confident in mountain hunting.
4. If I didn’t get a bear, I would be understanding. Hunting is difficult, there’s not a guarantee.

 

[street]

1. Grew up hunting my whole life. It's my true passion. I don't have any other "hobbies".
2. In good physical shape. I workout 3-5 times a week and I work construction projects as a side job.
3. It would be a first time bear hunt for me. I've hunted the unit many times and know what it takes physically.
4. I've seen a few bear in the unit in the past and understand how challenging it can be to find them.

Thanks

 

[go_deep]

1. Never had anyone in my immediate family that hunted, so I figured it out on my own. Now I start hunting in September and end my trapping season in March.
2. I'll go till my legs fall off.
3. In the last few years I have gotten heavy into predator hunting and trapping,a lot more of a challenge hunting the hunters of the woods.
4. Disappointed, sure, but it's hunting, not killing, and would drive home smiling regardless.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

1. Grew up hunting but no one in my family hunted so learned everything the hard way. I’m lucky enough to get to hunt now 75-100 days a year
2. Start every morning with 4 miles then weights 5 times a week, will cycle in more stuff come summer to get ready for the fall season
3. I love bear hunting, will be chasing them in the spring but never killed a fall bear
4. I’ll feel grateful either way

 

[Danny Hoey]

Welcome to Rokslide and what a great offer. I am sure you will have lots of worthy applicants. With 3 kids and my dedication to archery elk, I will not enter. But best of luck to everyone who does!

 

[Scottyboy]

1. I’m the only person in my family to ever have rifling in a barrel, pheasants and the occasional duck was all my dad ever did. Fell into Craig Boddington’s book “tracks across Africa” and that somehow got me interested in western hunting (I think mainly as Africa was out of reach and it opened my eyes to possibilities outside of Minnesota)
2. Good physical shape, I average 250 miles/week on my bike (single track/gravel….not a road cyclist everyone hates ) and also a fair bit on a peloton and body weight activities.
3. I would certainly be the anchor in the experience category, but would certainly soak up every ounce of knowledge I could! What knowledge I lack in mountain hunting I would more than make up with hard work and not quitting.
4. Not getting a bear is my speciality! I’ve drawn 4 tags in Minnesota and only notched 1. My friends joke that I’m too busy taking pictures and enjoying the woods as to the reason why I suck at bear hunting. Which is likely true as I enjoy just being out as I do being successful. Having younger twins at home limits my away time, so the time I do get is cherished all that much more

 

[Brendan]

Why Not.

1. I've hunted since college, been going out west (From the east coast) since 2014. All hunts DIY, have hauled out 4 elk, a muley, and an antelope. Had help on one elk, but the rest all solo.

2. Great physical shape, not a worry for me. Train over 10 hours a week, but need to ramp up hiking/rucking as the season comes up as it's mostly biking and lifting now.

3. Never shot a bear, Bait isn't my thing, and I've actually been researching doing a dedicated fall bear hunt. Would love to get one that's fat and gorging itself on berries. Love the mountains and spot and stalk and have all my gear ready to go. Beginning to enjoy company as I get older

4. It happens (more than I'd like) - fuel for the fire for the next time!

 

[benconfused]

1. Hunting background: Adult-onset hunter from TN, 5+ years. One Western trip annually. DIY focus—elk and deer; one mule deer rifle harvest. No bear experience yet. I hunt to feed a family of seven.

2. Year-round training built around mountain hunts. Age 48. Garage-based—weighted step-ups, pack work, no shortcuts. Consistent, disciplined, durable.

3. First bear hunt, high interest and respect for the animal. I’m prepared, coachable, and understand spot-and-stalk execution. This is exactly the kind of hunt I train for.

4. No entitlement. I’ll leave better—more skilled in wind, thermals, and reading country. Experience still wins.

 

[2buffalo]

1. Life long hunter. Mule deer, elk, whitetail, antelope coyotes, turkey, waterfowl. 90% DIY 10% guided.
2. Exercise year round. Hike/Ruck 4-5 days a week in the spring, summer, and fall. Ski and snowboard in the winter.
3. I hunt in the west yearly but never bear.
4. I would feel grateful for the opportunity and react with a thank you for the adventure.