We hunted in western Wyoming last fall and had in incredible time. I had a few preference points built up but you can typically draw that tag with 2 points. I bought another one for Wyoming this year but I want to save Wyoming points for a unit with better trophy potential or limited entry.
If you haven't been I would suggest trying to find a way to get out west to hunt elk during the rut. It's expensive and our hunt was more than what I wanted to pay but the experience was worth it.

I'm looking for a recommendation for an archery elk hunt with an outfitter where we can get guaranteed tags. I know Idaho allocates tags in certain areas to outfitters that can be bought over the counter. Colorado also has over the counter tags and others have landowner type tags that can be purchased through an outfitter. I do plan to put in for New Mexico which is just a random draw but I really would like some first hand recommendations for a place we could book and go the same year and not be worried about drawing a tag or not. I have also been buying Montana points and do have a recommend outfitter there that some of my friends have been hunting with.

If you have experience with a quality outfitter for archery elk hunting that meets these criteria please let me know. I can't wait to go back but it's a lot of money and want to be sure we go with a quality outfitter that has a good reputation. I also realize you can pay big money to hunt reservations, private ranches, etc. but that's probably going to be out of my budget. I would like to stay in the $5,000-$7,500 price range which seems to be what backcountry elk hunts cost.

Thanks in advance.

I am going with an outfitter this year in Colorado Sept. 10-14. I will let u know after my hunting I recommend them.

Sounds great, please give an update after your hunt. Good luck.

Been looking at going myself just don't know who's legitimate or a scam.
Please give us a review

J-Bar-H Outfitters with Jeanne Horne out of Colorado. I’ve never personally hunted with them, but have read alot of positive reviews on them over the years.

Fwiw, Wyoming doesn’t have units, they call them hunt areas.

Thank you. I'll look him up

Bwhunter check your PM

A lot of good units are over the counter archery for non residents. Just another option. I was able to harvest a 5x5

Small world, but I worked for Jeane for a bit during college, which was a long time ago. You honestly couldn't have recommended a better outfit!!! She and her team are first class and will work their tails off for you! They also have the largest permit up in the Flat top mountains off the white river which has the biggest herd of elk in Colorado. In recent years the quality of size has improved greatly as well!!!

Last I spoke with her, the main ranch house was sold and she was spending summers in Texas but still getting up for hunting season. You won't go wrong with a trip with them.