Hunting Pack Trips
Aaron Lee & Judy Burkhart, owners of Early Winter's Outfitting and Saddle Co., would like to invite you to hunt with them this Fall 2007.

Aaron Lee and Judy Burkhart, owners of Early Winters Outfitting and Saddle Co., would like to invite you to hunt with them this Fall. Aaron and Judy have been in the outfitting business for 22+ years. Aaron has lived in the Mazama area for 47 years. Judy operates the riding stable and repairs and builds tack and cooks on pack trips. Aaron began packing under Jack Wilson's watchful eye in 1973, and has developed a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable packers in the North Cascades. Avid hunters and anglers, Aaron and Judy are considered by most locals to have an "inside track" on the location of trophy mule deer and trout. So make your reservations today! EWOSC is licensed under the U. S. Forest Service in the Pasayten Wilderness and Okanogan National Forest. EWOSC is an equal opportunity recreation service provider. We would like to thank our staff and helpers.

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2004 Hunting pictures

Mule Deer Drop Camps
Modern Rifle and Archery (two person minimum)

High Hunt:
Sept High Hunt: Sat. Sept 15th - Tues. Sept 25th; unit 203/ Pasayten Wilderness
Guests ride horses or mules. Gear is packed on mules. High hunt is located in the Pasayten Wilderness, unit 203. You will meet us at the Hart's Pass trailhead. No extra charge to hunt bear.

General Season:
October General Hunt runs Sat. Oct 13th - Sun. Oct 21st units 203, 218, 231, & 300. Call for more information.
Guest ride horses or mules. Camp gear is packed on mules. Travel is approx 5-12 miles. Hunters meet at our ranch in Mazama, WA. Cougar and bear hunting is included.

Archery Season:
Sat. Sept 1st - Sun. Sept 30th.
Call for more information.

Guided Hunts:
We use horseback, 4 wheel drive vehicles and foot. Basecamp and spike camps. Federal and private land.

Bear Hunts:
We use horses and foot hunting.

Costs:
$700
each person
(if party size is two persons)
$650
each person
(if party size is three or more)


We furnish: 12'x14' or 14' x 16' wall tents, stoves, axe, shovel, scabbards, lantern and fuel. No extra charge for game transport, caping, or preparing trophies for travel; weight restrictions apply, extra weight needs prior approval, approx 125 lbs of gear per person. Drop camps are available for 3-9 days at the above price.

 

Deluxe Trips...


Mule Deer

Deluxe five day hunt
includes guide and cook		 $2500/person

Black Bear
Deluxe five day hunt
includes guide and cook		 $2500/person

Goat
 
Deluxe five day hunt
Methow unit, by permit only		 $3000/person

White Tail Deer
 

Deluxe five day hunt
by permit only, call for exact dates & more information

 $2500/person

Quail & Chukars
 
Deluxe bird hunts
December & January		 $145/person/day

Turkeys
3 day deluxe hunt
April 15 - May 15		 $700/ person


Deposits
30% is required to book hunt.  Balance due 30 days before hunt.

The 2006 Hunting Season Overview
2006 was the second season in a row that wildfire contributed to numerous closures. The Pasayten was completely closed prior to hunting season. On the 15th of September, portions of the Pasayten were opened and we were able to put four camps in. The General Season also had many closures. Cedar Creek, Ramsey and Tripod areas were closed.

With the combination of a short season (only nine days) and mild weather conditions, hunting was generally slow.


The 2007 Hunting Outlook
As always we are already looking forward to next season. The winter snow fall to this point is above average. February and March weather will be the determining factor as to winter kill. Although post season buck counts are down from last year, the mule deer habitat will improve in the near future due to recent wildfires. With 2006's shortened early season and mild weather conditions, these factors should produce larger and more plentiful bucks for the 2007 season.

Custom Orders
We are now taking orders for custom made saddles, rifle slings and scabbards.

References
Dick Hale, Quincy, WA 509-787-4047
Dan Lieske, Port Orchard, WA 360-876-8838
Jim Reymann, Gig Harbor, WA 253-858-2540
George Irwin, Enumclaw, WA 360-825-3194
Roy Gotham, Port Angeles, WA 360-457-4304
Brain & Stefanie Southbloon,
Rainier, WA		 360-446-3754
Daryl Ames 253-556-1737
Charles Sehmel 253-857-5308
Please no reference calls after 9pm.

 

Our Release Form - Required
please download, print, fill out and mail in



  Forest Service Regulations
for Wilderness and Forest Use

 

What to Bring
Click on the goat to see a list of gear to bring!


 
Early Winters Outfitting
Aaron Lee & Judy Burkhart, Outfitter & Guides
HCR 74, Box B6 / 18078 Highway 20, Winthrop, WA 98862
Phone (509)996-2659, or (800)737-8750
Saddle Shop & Riding Stables (509)996-3432
Email: horse@methow.com

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