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Carron & CO LLC — Licensed Colorado Outfitter

Carron & CO LLC is a licensed Colorado hunting outfitter based in Bayfield, offering Bighorn Sheep, Black Bear, Elk, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer hunts. License 3288 is on file with the state licensing board; the verification link below opens the board’s own record.

Business
Carron & CO LLC dba Vallecito Lake Outfitters, Doug and Sheila Carron
Licensee
Doug Carron, Shela Carron
License number
3288 Active
License expires
March 31, 2027
Based in
Bayfield, CO
Phone
(970) 759-9135
Website
vallecitolakeoutfitters.com
Hunts offered
Bighorn Sheep, Black Bear, Elk, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer

Services offered

Vallecito Lake Outfitters is located 25 miles northeast of Durango at the scenic Vallecito Lake, serving as a premier entry point for the Weminuche Wilderness and the San Juan Mountains. Operating under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service (Columbine Ranger District), the outfit provides high-altitude adventures that range from family-friendly recreation to serious big game pursuits. The operation is designed to be accessible to all skill levels, whether guests are looking for a short afternoon ride or a multi-day immersion in the wilderness. The outfitter’s hunting program is built on traditional backcountry methods, offering several tiers of service to accommodate different hunter needs. Their options include Fully Guided Hunts, where professional guides handle the logistics and tracking, as well as Drop Camps and Pack Services for self-sufficient hunters who need help transporting gear and game in and out of remote wilderness basins. These hunts primarily target elk and mule deer, taking advantage of the steep, timbered terrain and alpine meadows that characterize the Weminuche’s high-success corridors. Outside of the fall seasons, the business is a hub for summer r

Description as published by the outfitter in the Colorado Outfitters Association member directory.

Verify this license with the issuing board

License 3288Verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json License status changes over time — confirm directly with the board before you book.

Hunting in Colorado

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