Plan Your Hunt
Know before you go.
The practical stuff — what to bring, what’s included, and how a lion hunt with Arrow J actually works.
What to Bring
- Cold-weather layers built for snow country
- Insulated, broken-in boots
- Warm gloves, hat and a neck gaiter
- Your rifle or bow and a valid Colorado lion license
- Daypack, water and snacks for long days
What’s Included
- 6 days of fully guided hunting
- Houndsmen and a trained pack of dogs
- Good food and lodging during the hunt
- Transportation in the field
- Care of your cat in the field
The Country
- White River National Forest, units 23 & 24
- Private ranches across Rio Blanco County
- Snow country — expect real winter weather
- Based out of Meeker, Colorado
- Long, active days on the mountain
Questions
Frequently asked.
Mountain lion — toms only. We target mature male lions across Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
The White River National Forest, units 23 and 24, plus several private ranches scattered across the county out of Meeker, Colorado.
Our standard hunt is 6 days, fully guided. We also offer “will call” hunts — reach out and we’ll explain how they work.
With hounds. We cover ground by pickup, snowmobile and side-by-side, and saddle up for horseback miles when the country gets rough. When the dogs strike a track, we follow it.
One to two hunters per hunt, so you get real attention in the field.
The fully guided mountain lion hunt is $8,500 per hunter. Contact us for current availability and to hold a date with a deposit.
Yes — a valid Colorado mountain lion license is required. Contact us and we’ll walk you through licenses and the season dates that fit your hunt.
Yes. Good food and lodging are provided during your hunt.
Should you need to cancel your booking, your deposit will be non-refundable. However, you can transfer your deposit to another available date at the discretion of the outfitter. The outfitter will make reasonable efforts to find a suitable alternative date, but rescheduling is not guaranteed and depends on availability.