Garvey Brothers Outfitters, Dustin Garvey

Garvey Brothers Outfitters is a premier specialist for hunting in Unit 61, a region widely considered one of the top trophy units in Colorado for both elk and mule deer. Because this area requires a significant number of preference points—often 20 or more for elk and 10 or more for deer—the outfit treats every booking as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. They operate under special use permits for both BLM and U.S. Forest Service lands, utilizing a strategic migration-based approach. Early season hunts, including archery and muzzleloading, are conducted from a remote high-altitude camp on the Uncompahgre Plateau at approximately 9,000 feet, while later rifle hunts transition to private property cabins as the animals move toward their wintering grounds.