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

[JohnnyB]

This is a positive opportunity for Roksliders. Take the innuendo to a different thread or better yet discuss the issue like a man with the outfitter.

Like Dr Phil says, even the flattest pancake has two sides…

 

[robby denning]

This is a positive opportunity for Roksliders. Take the innuendo to a different thread or better yet discuss the issue like a man with the outfitter.

Like Dr Phil says, even the flattest pancake has two sides…

You are right man, but when these guys post and ghost it always puts us in a bad situation. If we don’t say anything, reader thinks it must be true. If we take it down then it’s a big Rokslide conspiracy.
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[2buffalo]

When will the drawing for this be?

 

[CO Backcountry Precision]

Hey guys. I am Tim Andrews, owner of Gypsum Creek Outfitters. We are a small operation and we try to build lifelong relationships with all our clients. We are licensed around 100,000 acres of national forest and hunt 100% public land. We are students of the craft and try to learn every day we are in the field and from every hunt we have been on. We try to take fewer people and offer the best experience possible, ensuring plenty of opportunity for our clients. It is hunting and not killing. We are by no means perfect and just try to continue growing our knowledge every year about the animals and the landscape. I am going into my 8th season as the owner of this operation and was not taught by anyone. I had over 500 miles on my boots when I took my first archery elk and have learned everything from failure. I was taught hard work pays off but that is only the starting point when it comes to public land hunting. I have shot a trophy black bear with my bow (20 11/16th skull). We have guided multiple 200+ inch mule deer, including a 242-inch buck, and we have also killed over 30 bulls in the last 7 seasons. We will continue to learn and grow. I am not on here to get clients for my outfitting business. We limit the number of days we guide in the national forest and we book up every year. We shot a nice bull elk with a client and that is when Precision Hunting Supply (formerly The Best of the West Arizona) contacted me and wanted to come teach us long range shooting. Paul and Brett have both been to my ranch multiple times to do private lessons for us and we host schools with them every year. I just got back from Texas and went down to help instruct a school with Paul. Last week we did a lesson for a dad and two sons that were 12 and 14 and both kids hit 12 inch steel plates at 928 yards. We teach to help us be better guides and take advantage of the situation when we do have a target animal in our glass. We are on here to get the word out about our bad ass archery course. This is a mile and a half from start to finish, featuring 32 3D targets all in very realistic hunting scenarios. We try to give back and have donated hunts to HOWL for wildlife and the mile high expo to help raise money and support the industry. We do not do this to get rich; it's about the lifestyle for my kids. We strive to build lifelong relationships and continue to learn and grow with every client daily. Any feedback helps us learn and move forward.

 

[CO Backcountry Precision]

When will the drawing for this be?

there are usually a ton of black bear tags posted in the leftover list every year so we had August 1st in mind to draw but might need to change it to when the secondary draw is open to make sure someone can get the tag. We are very excited to be able to offer this and take someone with a passion for hunting out in the mountains. We hope to continue to get a bunch of entries and make this an annual hunt for the rokslide crew. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out anytime. Thanks

 

[NickyD]

1. Self taught over the last few years. I’ve killed a few animals but I’m still trying to improve. I’ve only ever seen 2 bears in the wild.
2. Not in the best shape but consistently do hard hunts here in Colorado. Not an issue.
3. I’ve never hunted with anyone more experienced (in Western hunting) than myself so I’d love the opportunity to learn from someone more experienced. Newborn coming in July so I don’t expect to be able to afford a guided hunt for a long time.
4. I understand there are no guarantees in hunting.

 

[BLJ]

I’d like to see pictures of a 242” mule deer.

I bet that’s impressive.

 

[judders87]

1.) Started hunting 10 years ago in my late 20's and did it mostly self-taught. Been Western hunting since 2020 and have gotten 2 elk and a mule deer all DIY.
2.) I'm very physically active with running, biking, hiking, and lifting throughout the week.
3.) I had black bear for the first time this year with my wife and she wants more on the table. I would love the opportunity to chase one.
4.) I've hunted long enough to know going home empty-handed can be part of it but the memories are what counts. Some of my best hunts were "unsuccessful."

 

[doc holiday13]

1) Hunting background: My dad hunted and took me hunting a couple times. We always did archery hunting because we lived in east coast suburbia, and most farmers weren't fond of hunters with guns due to cattle losses. We hunted non farm properties mostly in suburban areas. As i've become an adult i still shoot archery but have gathered a large number of private property access and most i can rifle hunt too

2) Current physical activity level: Weight training 3 days a week with at least 2-3 runs a week

3) Why this hunt would be a good fit for you? I've done 2 western hunts so far. Once for elk and once for bear. Both times I ate tag soup. But both experiences provided me with a lot of knowledge on glassing and locating game. Physical fitness wouldn't be a limiting factor and this would allow me to focus on the hunt instead of trying to figure out what i'm doing

4) How you'll feel/react if you don't get a bear? I've only ever tasted tag soup so I wouldn't feel too terrible. Having a true guided hunt would only make the experience better.

 

[Joshk358]

1. Hunting is what I do, it's who I am. I have been hunting since I was 15 yrs old, 51 now. Grew up hunting antelope, whitetails and small game.

2. I lift weights 4 days a week and mix in a couple miles running 2-3 times a week. I also have 3 daughters 8-17yrs old that keep me moving, non-stop it feels like.

3. It would be a great fit for me because I'd love to learn more about bear hunting/long range gun hunting.

4) Not getting a bear would be a bummer, but absolutely NOT a negative on the experience.

 

[Hunter26]

Welcome!

1. I started hunting when I was a kid. I have an uncle who is very passionate about hunting and mentored me. He is one of my best friends in life. I have hunted moose in AK, elk for 20+ years in Colorado and deer in KS for close to 30 years. Lots of small game stuff as well.

2. I am very fit and ready to roll.

3. This would be an awesome opportunity to do something very different.

4. I would be pissed, but positive the entire time. Never been hunting and the experience wasn’t awesome even if it sucked.

 

[Bluumoon]

I started hunting when my grandfather turned me out on the farm starting at age 7 with a .22 and box of shells every day to hunt chipmunks and ground hogs with the instructions not to shoot rocks or blue birds. Have been hunting CO successfully for 6 years.

I work and hike around my property most days. I’m slow in the mountains, but I get there.

I would be looking for an opportunity to better learn what to look for and how to find fall bear food sources

A bear would be a bonus.

 

[CO Backcountry Precision]

I’d like to see pictures of a 242” mule deer.

I bet that’s impressive.

 

[BLJ]

That’s a wild looking deer.
Typical and non in the same head.

 

[CO Backcountry Precision]

he has a 210 frame with 30 + extras.
I need to update this link but here's a little album of some trail camera pictures of bears from last few years https://photos.app.goo.gl/8ntvjGcV6m2RF9ZV8

 

[CO Backcountry Precision]

he has a 210 frame with 30 + extras.
I need to update this link but here's a little album of some trail camera pictures of bears from last few years https://photos.app.goo.gl/8ntvjGcV6m2RF9ZV8

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!