I would recommend Bridger Petrini and Tri-State Outfitters to anyone looking for a great hunting experience in a beautiful area with a lot of big mule deer.

Over a long career I’ve hunted with dozens of outfitters from Alaska to Alabama, and few match the down home, friendly, timely service of Tri-State Outfitters. Facilities are clean and orderly, meals are delicious and on-time, and the staff are both helpful, gracious and respectful. Above all, game is plentiful, mature and undisturbed! There is no competing with the masses. You and your guide hunt at your own pace without fear that someone else will cut in line or beat you to an animal. This is hunting the way it’s supposed to be. The end result for me was an outstanding pronghorn buck green-scoring more than 80 B&C points.

I am really looking forward to my fourth mule deer hunt with Tri-State this year. Why would a guy go back to the same place that many years in a row? Simple. I’ve been able to take three great Mule Deer bucks and one Boone and Crockett pronghorn on those previous hunts. But that’s only part of it. You’ve got great guides, quality equipment, the best territory, a real opportunity to look over a lot of bucks and, hopefully, find that big one. Not to mention wonderful accommodations and outstanding home cooked meals. I have truly appreciated all the effort that you and Tri-State have gone to in making these hunts successful and memorable, and I can’t wait to see you all and do it again this fall.

As an outdoor writer and television show host, and simply as a hunter, I’ve had the opportunity to hunt with outfitters throughout the world. I’ve hunted with a lot of good people and outfits, but my pick of the best is Tri-State Outfitters! Put simply, they just don’t come any better!