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Sombrero Ranches, Inc. — Licensed Colorado Outfitter

Sombrero Ranches, Inc. is a licensed Colorado hunting outfitter based in Longmont, offering Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope hunts. License 217 is on file with the state licensing board; the verification link below opens the board’s own record.

Business
Sombrero Ranches, Inc., Rex Walker and Freda Bishop
Licensee
Rex Walker & Freda Bishop
License number
217 Active
License expires
March 31, 2027
Based in
Longmont, CO
Phone
(303) 442-0258
Website
sombrerohorses.com
Hunts offered
Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn

Services offered

Sombrero Ranches is widely recognized as the titan of the Colorado outfitting industry, managing one of the largest and most respected saddle horse herds in the nation. With a history spanning over 65 years, the operation serves as a primary supplier for other outfitters, film productions, and the general public, specializing in everything from hourly trail rides to long-term horse rentals for backcountry hunting. Their vast network of locations includes their flagship stables in Estes Park, as well as specialized operations in Meeker, Craig, and Longmont, providing unparalleled access to the Rocky Mountain backcountry. The outfitter is perhaps most famous for the “Great American Horse Drive,” a massive annual spring event where the family and a select group of riders move hundreds of horses over 60 miles of open range from their winter pastures to ranch headquarters. This event has become a bucket-list experience for riders worldwide, showcasing the raw energy and untamed beauty of the West. For hunters, Sombrero Ranches offers elite DIY and guided opportunities across Game Management Units 002, 023, 024, and 301, regions known for producing some of the largest elk and mule deer i

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

Verify this license with the issuing board

License 217Verified 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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