I was raised RIGHT HERE 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.

AN EARLY 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 offered me the opportunity to join him ON various hunts and STALKS. I'M SURE I MESSED THINGS UP PLENTY, but HE NEVER SAID much ABOUT IT. after years along side my father, I began learning what to do...and what not to do. when the day came for me to fill my own tag, I had acquired many of the skills necessary to become a successful bowhunter. although it took several blown stalks, I finally connected on my first mule deer buck at age 12. years later, I decided to become an outfitter and immediately realized I thoroughly enjoyed helping people reach their hunting goals. Since 2004, guiding has lead me to several great places such as SONORA MEXICO, NEW MEXICO, Wyoming, Nebraska, and of course Colorado. I have dedicated myself to giving my clients my best each time i go out, and will continue to do so. it is our mission at SAndy hills to give everyone an enjoyable, honest hunt. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and considering SANDY HIlls Hunting Co. for your next hunting destination.

-the team-

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."

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Neil emick

NEIL IS THE MOST RECENT ADDITION TO SHHC, BUT HE'S 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. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SUCH A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, AND NEIL IS certainly NO EXCEPTION.

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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.
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