what our hunters say
"Book with High Mesa Outfitters and have the hunt of a lifetime!"
I met Andrew Sleeker, High Mesa Outfitters guide, at an outdoor show in OKC. From that time on, we have been wonderful friends sharing hunts throughout Oklahoma and Colorado. My elk hunt was set for the first rifle season in Colorado. I had decided early on to invite my dad, who at 75, could still get around pretty darn well. He’d killed his share of elk in the high country of Gunnison County Colorado. I wanted him to share in this experience along the mesas of southeastern Colorado. We arrived at High Mesa Outfitters Ranch just 35 miles southwest of Springfield, Colorado. We took out early that morning bugling and cow calling. We hit the jackpot around 7:45am. As we gained site of the incoming bull, Sleeker said, “Todd, get ready he’s a shooter for sure.” The bull was on a dead trot coming right at us. At 131yds, the 300winmag accomplished the mission. What made this such a special kill was Andrew Sleeker. We all gathered around the harvested bull and said a prayer of thanks to God for allowing a quick and efficient kill. The 349 inch bull was enjoyed by all of our family over the next yr. Andrew Sleeker and High Mesa Outfitters is the best operators in the business. Oh by the way, Sleeker is a world class chef! Book with High Mesa Outfitters and have the hunt of a lifetime! - Todd Bridges
"A first class hunt with a first class outfitter."
From sunrise to sunset the views are second to none, the history around this ranch is unbelievable, I mean where else can you stand in 3 different states and walk along dinosaur tracks within 30 minutes on the same place?! And now the wildlife... from big horn sheep to bugling bulls and Merriam turkeys, never in my life had I had the opportunity to chase such an amazing animal. I was able to take a great bull on the 3rd day of my hunt. Andrew sleeker went above and beyond to make this elk hunt that much more special. Andrew is not only a top notch guide but a fantastic cook, you definitely will not go hungry at High Mesa Outfitters! A first class hunt with a first class outfitter.
- Chance Drawbaugh
"From the lodging to the hunting is top notch."
High Mesa outfitters. From the lodging to the hunting is top notch. If you hunt Oklahoma or Colorado you will see all different types of wildlife. Andrew Sleeker knows every inch of the ranch and will put you on your trophy animal. Grilling out after a long day and enjoying the sights and the sounds of the ranch from the front yard of the lodge is peaceful and relaxing.
- Dale Graves
"I will be back chasing after another big bull."
Hunting with High Mesa Outfitters was so much more then just a hunt, it was memories made and experiences I will never forget. From the first day in camp till the last day I was never disappointed. The fact that you can go from one end of the ranch to the other and see anything from whitetail deer, mule deer, elk and big horn sheep is just absolutely astonishing. Then just the sheer number of turkeys on the ranch is just icing on the cake. Andrews knowledge of the animals and layout of the ranch is top notch. He put us on elk everyday and knew where to be and when to be on every occasion. My time on the ranch is something I will never forget and I will be back chasing after another big bull. - Rowdy Votaw
"I can’t wait for my next chance to go back!"
Andrew, with High Mesa Outfitters, provided an awesome hunting experience. The lodging and food was fantastic and my dad and I felt well taken care of.
We were able to take an awesome tour of the ranch, where we saw Big Horn Sheep, Antelope, and Mule deer. That got me so excited to be on my first Elk hunt.
The hunt itself was short and sweet! We saw three Bulls and Andrew called in the one that I took. There is nothing like experiencing a bull elk and his cows charging down a hill toward you!
I can’t wait for my next chance to go back!
- Tiffany Gulledge
"They will do everything humanly possible to let you wrap your tag around your trophy!"
One of my biggest dreams as a young boy growing up watching all the hunting videos on tv was one day getting to put dirt on my own boot soles in Elk country. I finally got that chance and it truly was everything I had dreamed of when I chose High Mesa Outfitters for my hunt.
First of all, the landscape of SE Colorado is amazing. There are no shortage of breath taking views all over the ranch and the sunsets from the ranch house are picture perfect. There’s no shortage of wildlife. On my trip I saw not only Elk but white-tail deer, mule deer, Merriams turkey, coyotes and Bighorn Sheep!
The accommodations are worth noting as well. The three bedroom 2 bath house you’ll be staying in may not be the typical “roughing it in a tent” you see on tv but I’ve got to say that being able to take a shower and sleep in a comfortable bed isn't a terrible thing after a long day of chasing Elk! Rest assured, there’s still a fire pit to sit around talking about the one that got away! As for the food, you wont go hungry and if you do its your own fault. The guides can flat out cook!
Lets get to the real “meat & taters” though, the hunting. We were on Elk every day. My guide made me pass up a bull that I would have shot anywhere, anytime on the first afternoon. He was a beautiful 6x6 but I later found out from my guide he just wasn't a mature bull. Yes, at the time I thought my guide was crazy! Little did I know that the next bull that began bugling was about to make that other bull look like a pup. After a few minutes of my guide coaxing this bull he finally broke over the scrub oak ridge and that was the last time I looked at his antlers because my guide instantly said, “This is your bull.” I knew if I looked at the antlers again I’d never calm my nerves enough for the shot. He came in screaming the whole way to 40 yards with a deep, throaty bugle that I could feel in my soul!!! He stopped broadside and after a well placed shot my dreams became a reality!!
High Mesa Outfitters isn't just another outfitter. Good times, lots of laughs, incredible food and great people are a guarantee! Hunting is hunting and nothing is promised because sometimes the cards just may not fall right as we have all experienced on our own but I assure you it wont be from lack of effort or the knowledge from the Outfitter. They will do everything humanly possible to let you wrap your tag around your trophy! - Bryan Goode