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Breakaway Classic
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P.O. Box 442
Ellicottville, New York
USA 14731
(716) 699-4835

Most of the outfitters in this region bring hunters into the draws that lead into Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness because it requires less time and effort. But the most beautiful and abundant elk habitat is on the plateau. Patrick and Judy Faast, owners of Pack String Ranch Outfitters, concentrate on bringing their clients clear to the top when weather permits. It takes 3 1/2 hours on horseback, but it's worth it! The harvest opportunities are great. We go the extra mile on our camp facilities as well. Great equipment, and a professional staff. Our guided hunts are fed by a real cook! Not the guide. And the food is fresh. We deliver more than simply a great harvesting opportunity, we deliver a great experience

Guides: A guided hunt usually consists of a minimum of four clients. There will be one guide per two clients for rifle and muzzle loaders, and one guide per hunter for Archery. A guide knows the area, the travel patterns of the game, and how to advise the hunter to produce the highest odds of harvesting game. This guide is available to assist his hunters according to their needs and abilities.

Accommodations: Most camp sites with four clients or more have three tents. A client tent, a staff tent, and a cook tent. There is an outdoor toilet, pit type with seat and privacy tarp. There is also a shower setup in an enclosure. Each tent has a wood stove and a supply of wood for heat. Client tents comes complete with a cot, foam pad and wool blanket for each person. We provide a recommended personal gear list to clients. Each of our hunt tent sites is chosen for its privacy and its beauty. Two of the sites are near springs, and the third is next to a lake. Base camp is next to a creek.

Stock: Two camps are in areas that the forest service does not allow overnight stock, and two camps are in areas that do allow overnight stock. In the camps that do not allow overnight stock, wranglers pack harvested game back to camp as needed. Be sure to communicate whether your group prefers to hunt on foot or on horseback. We pride ourselves in having top shelf pack mules and riding horses.

Cook: We take pride in our food. Hunters work hard and deserve top quality fresh food prepared by a real cook. We spare no expense when it comes to food for our hunters.

Harvested animal care: Client must assist in retrieving harvested animals back to camp. Guides are available to assist in dressing and to cape animals for their clients. Wranglers or guides will assist in leading harvested animals on pack animals and getting them back to camp. There are local taxidermists and butchers in our area. The Flat Tops have only a four month window of semi snow-free weather and the nights are always cold, so you won’t have to worry about meat spoilage. We pack all meat capes and antlers out when your hunt is over.

2009 Elk Hunting Packages

Rifle - October/November (5 days hunting + 1 day in and out by horseback = 7 days total)
(4 to 6 hunters)-$4,000.00 US per hunter
(3 or less hunters)-$4,250 US per hunter
Note: for groups of 3 hunters or less, PSRO reserves the right to bring additional hunters into the camp to complete a group size of between 4 and 6 hunters (unless otherwise specified in contract agreement). A standard length hunt is 7 days afield, including 2 days of travel and 5 days of hunting.
Archery - August/September (5 days hunting + 1 day in and 1 day out by horseback = 7 days total)
(2 clients to 1 guide)
$3,750.00 US per hunter
(1 clients to 1 guide) $4,000..00 US per hunter

We offer additional trips with the same outfitter,hunt buffalo, mule deer and antelope. Please call for details and prices.