I was raised ON THE EASTERN PLAINS OF COLORADO AND IF THERE'S one thing I'm passionate about IT's locating, MANAGING, AND harvesting mature MULE DEER AND ANTELOPE. Each year we harvest a number of great animals strictly because of our dedication and preparation. we understand your time is limited, so we spend ours scouting to ensure you have excellent opportunities once you arrive.

PASSION FOR GUIDING

As a young boy, i spent much TIME AFEILD WITH MY FATHER HONing MY SKILLS AND DEVELOping A STRONG PASSION FOR the outdoors. his patience and understanding afforded me the opportunity to join him ON various hunts and STALKS. I'M certain I MESSED THINGS UP PLENTY, but HE still encouraged my involvement. quickly, i acquired many of the skills necessary to become a successful bowhunter.  years later, I decided to become a guide and immediately realized I truly enjoy helping others reach their hunting goals. Since 2004, guiding has led me to many great places, such as SONORA MEXICO, NEW MEXICO, Wyoming, Nebraska, and of course Colorado. In 2014, i decided to form my own company and created Sandy hills Hunting company; A program comprised of professionals and dedicated to a quality, not quantity approach. we limit hunts to ensure the hunts we do offer give our clients honest potential. we Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, and for considering us on your next adventure.

neil emick

NEIL IS NO STRANGER TO THE EASTERN PLAINS OR BIG GAME HUNTING. HE CONTRIBUTES HIS PASSION LARGELY TO BEING RAISED IN A RURAL RANCHING ENVIRONMENT AND THE TACTILE EXPERIENCES OF HIS YOUTH. NEIL HAS HUNTED NUMEROUS SPECIES DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY AND UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND CULTURE. "THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT EXPERIENCING A NEW PLACE, A NEW CULTURE, AND A NEW HUNT, BUT THE HUNT ALWAYS BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER."  AND WHILE NEIL MAY HAVE A LOT TO OFFER ANY CLIENT, HE'S ALWAYS LOOKING TO BENEFIT FROM THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS. Neil is also our web developer/IT guy and graphic designer. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SUCH A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, AND NEIL IS CERTAINLY NO EXCEPTION.

tim howard

TIM GREW UP IN A SMALL TOWN IN EASTERN COLORADO, SO IT'S ONLY NATURAL THAT HE IS ADDICTED TO THE OUTDOORS.  BEING RAISED BY A FAMILY WITH GREAT PASSION FOR HUNTING REINFORCED TIM'S OWN DESIRE TO HUNT AND EVENTUALLY GUIDE.  WHETHER HE IS ALONG ON A HUNT OR ALLOWING SOMEONE TO COME ALONG, HE UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK. " TEAMWORK IS CRITICAL ON ANY HUNT, BUT ESPECIALLY ON A SPOT AND STALK HUNT.  FOR ME, THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE GETTING CLOSE TO A BIG, MATURE MULE DEER " TIM HAS HUNTED AND GUIDED NUMEROUS SPECIES ACROSS MANY DIVERSE LANDSCAPES. HIS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE ARE SECOND TO NONE AND WE COMMEND HIM FOR BEING AN ETHICAL AND RESPECTFUL GUIDE. TIM'S PASSION FOR HUNTING, GUIDING, AND THE OUTDOORS IS CERTAINLY CONTAGIOUS. OUR CLIENTS FIND SPENDING TIME WITH HIM IS AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.

casey mekelburg

CASEY WAS RAISED IN EASTERN CO AND IS THE SON OF A GAME WARDEN. HIS BACKGROUND HAS PRESENTED HIM WITH A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITY TO HUNT AND FISH.  "I HAVE HAD THE EXPERIENCE OF HUNTING ALL OVER AND HAVE BEEN GUIDING SINCE I WAS 21."  ALTHOUGH CASEY WORKS IN THE OFF SEASON, EVEN IF HE DOESN'T HAVE A HUNTER IN CAMP HE IS ALWAYS ASSISTING WITH A HUNT IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE.  "JEREMY AND I STARTED HUNTING TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE YOUNG KIDS AND HAVE TRAVELED TO MANY PLACES HUNTING TOGETHER. JEREMY IS THE BEST HUNTER I HAVE EVER MET... I'M CONSTANTLY LEARNING SOMETHING NEW FROM HIM."  CASEY'S PASSION FOR SHARING THE EASTERN PLAINS, A GIANT ANTELOPE, OR A BIG MULE DEER BUCK WITH SOMEONE OF A DIFFERENT HUNTING BACKGROUND IS WHAT KEEPS HIM EXCITED.  "THERE'S NOTHING LIKE TAKING SOMEONE ON THEIR NEXT HUNTING ADVENTURE."

Shane jones

Shane grew up on a ranch in a small mountain town on the western slope of Colorado. A true passion for the outdoors was ignited almost from the day he could walk. Shane started working for a guide service when he was only 14 years old. he was able to hone his skill set pursuing big mule deer, elk and bear under the watchful eye of his grandfather; who was a true outdoorsman. The passion for pursuit and the outdoors has only grown in the last 30 years. making memories with family, friends and clients motivates shane and keeps him passionate. "Working for Sandy Hills allows me to live a dream. I literally get to do something I love every hunting season. people are what make hunting so much fun. That smile after someone pulls the trigger or releases an arrow for the first time is something you never forget and I enjoy being a part of it."

robert hawk

robert grew up and still lives in a small town on the Western slope of Colorado. Hunting has always been a passion from the time he was old enough to tag along with his Grandpa and dad. "If I am not hunting for myself or guiding, I’m looking for someone who has a tag that will let me go along.  I own my business which has allowed me to have freedom in the fall to hunt and guide other hunters for Sandy Hills Hunting Company."  Hunting mule deer, bear, antelope and elk is something that cannot come soon enough every year. 

tanner crist

Tanner is the newest addition to our team. he grew up and has hunted the eastern plains his entire life and is no stranger to large and small game. "I just like being outdoors. whether it's hunting elk in the mountains, chasing a muley on the plains with my bow, or long-range rifle hunting for pronghorn...I enjoy every aspect of hunting and helping people achieve their goals."