Traders of the Bighorn

SUMMER IS APPROACHING FAST!

2008-06-18T15:57:00.003-06:00

Well, our Auction went off with a Bang! We had great weather and a big turn out. We sold over 900 lots and the sale went from 9:00 in the morning until 6:00 that night. Another big success thank goodness. It will be the same time next year the first Saturday after Memorial Weekend. Hopefully, if you did not make this years maybe next year.

If you are still looking for that great Elk Hunt we still have just a few openings left for this year. We also just received a few land voucher tags also. If interested please check out our website www.highparkoutfitters.com or call Dan at (719) 269-7972 for more info.

The store has alot of new merchandise for the summer, please check out our website or better yet stop by the store. We are open 7 days week year around. Right now from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 or later. Our phone number is (719) 275-3205 and our staff would be glad to help you with what ever you are looking for.

Have a great day!

Auction Time

2008-05-01T16:53:00.003-06:00

Hi,

Well, it is time again for our 6th Annual Western Trade Auction to be held on May 31st, 2008. We are now accepting consignments. Primitives, Guns, Wagons, Collectibles, Antiques, Old Farm Equipment, Taxidermy, Western and Indian Items. Only 10% commission. Don't miss out on a good time and quick way to make cash. Please give us a call or go to our website http://tradersbighorn.com/ to view pictures and current gun list.

We are also receiving new merchandise every week in our store. We now have a new shipment of Navaja Pottery in stock.

We still have a few openings this year for Colorado Biggame Hunting, if interested visit our website http://highparkoutfitters.com/ for pictures and information or give Dan a call at (719) 269-7972.

I will keep you updated on up and coming events. Have a great day!

SPRING IS HERE!

2008-03-15T16:27:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone,

We hope the begining of the year has been going well for you. Dan and Ethan are finishing up their trapping season and what a successful season it has been. In the next week we will let you know the grand total and put a picture on for you.

It is that time again for our 6th Annual Western Trade Auction to be held on May 31st, 2008. You can go to our website http://www.tradersbighorn.com and click on auction page and look at last years pictures and sale list and or you can contact us at the store for more information regarding consignment items. (719) 275-3205.

Also, we have a few openings left for this upcoming Colorado Hunting season on our 4th Generation Cattle Ranch. This will be the first time opened up for hunting for the general public what an opportunity. For more information please contact us as soon as possible.

We will also start to get new merchandise in now for spring and summer keep checking and seeing what is new and different.

Have a great day and a Happy Easter!

Dan, Karen and Ethan

CHRISTMAS IS OVER!

2007-12-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

Well, Christmas came and is already gone. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and you all got what you wanted. If not, we still have a great selection in stock. Now is the time to spend those Christmas $'s. Check out our selection if you have any questions please call.

We are busy doing our Predator Control, it has been a good season already. Alot of snow, it should turn out to be a good year.

It's already time to start thinking about booking next year's hunting seasons.
It's not to early since we have a limited basis.

Till next time have a Happy New Year!

The Holiday's are here!

2007-11-03T15:06:00.000-06:00

Can't believe Halloween was here and gone and Thanksgiving will be in 2 1/2 weeks. Keep in mind we have alot great gifts something for everybody. We will also drop ship at no extra charge.

Make sure you check out our recipes we will be adding new ones for the Holidays.

We are already into our 3rd Rifle Hunting Season boy time sure goes fast. Dan got a Bull Elk the 2nd Season. The meat sure tastes good. Keep in mind we are booking hunts for 2008 with limited space available. For more info contact Dan at 719 275-3205.

Have a great weekend.

HOLIDAYS JUST AROUND CORNER!

2007-10-01T16:06:00.000-06:00

Well, it is that time again. The holidays will be here before you know it. If you are looking for that 1 of kind gift we have them. We also have alot of beautiful rugs and blankets in stock. Check out our candles, incense, home decor items and our 24 ct. gold plated leaf and pine cone earrings/necklaces, just to name a few things.

If you can't find them on our website call the store we are open 7 days a week. (719) 275-3205.
Keep in mind we can drop ship for you at no extra charge.

Our first Rifle Deer/ELk season starts October 13th, 2007, be safe and good hunting.

Good Luck!

HOLIDAYS AROUND CORNER!

2007-10-01T15:51:00.000-06:00

Well, it is that time again. With the holidays just around the corner it is time to starting thinking about those 1 of a kind gifts. We have a great supply of beautiful rugs and blankets, candles, incense, gold leaf and pinecone earrings and necklaces and many more items.

Keep in mind we would love to drop ship your items for you at no extra charge. If you don't see it on the Website, please call the store we are open 7 days a week. (719- 275-3205)

Our first Rifle season for Deer and Elk begins October 13th, 2007. Hope everyone has a safe and productive hunt.

Good Luck!!

FALL IS HERE!!

2007-09-20T17:09:00.000-06:00

Well, we still are having warm days but our nights are now cool and crisp! Typical Colorado weather. We are finishing up our first Hunting Seasons Archery and Muzzleloader. Seems to have been okay even with the hot weather.

With the cool nights approaching fast, blankets will be needed soon. Check out our great selection of various colors and styles. Come by the store we are open 7 days a week or check out our website.

Have a great day!

Hunting Seasons are here!!

2007-09-07T10:33:00.000-06:00

Well, it is that time already. We are now done with all of our shows until next January. Boy, is that nice. We did have a great season.

The store is busy and we have alot of new merchandise. Alot of blankets and rugs with great colors! Check out our candle section also. Come and look you just might find something or go to our website.

Hunting has begun. We are now in Archery Season and Muzzeloading Season begins tomorrow. Hopefully the weather cools down some, it has been so hot. Typical Colorado weather. We will keep you posted on the upcoming seasons and the weather. If you have any questions please call us.

It's Show Time

2007-07-27T15:07:00.000-06:00

Well, Dan and Ethan are set up right now at the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Our booth is set up in the Exhibit Hall E-99. If your going to be there make sure you stop and say HI. They are there until Sunday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m.

We leave there and go to Goshen, IN for the National Trappers Convention. We will have a booth there also August 2nd - 5th at the State Fair Grounds. The boys are really excited about this one, they waite all year for it!!!

We leave there and go to Shipsewana, IN and set up there on Tuesday and Wednesday at the largest Flea Market. So it will be alot of fun. Hopefully, one of these shows might interest you or be in your area.

The store will also be open 7 days a week with lots of great merchandise just waiting for you. If there is anything you need, just let us know we would love to help you out.

New Merchandise Arriving Daily

2007-06-26T11:29:00.000-06:00

Boy, it sure is HOT!!!! We have been reaching 100 degrees for the last few days. We need more rain badly.

We now have new merchandise arriving daily. Today we got in lots of new knives. We have Pottery and McCall Candles coming in any day now, so please keep checking our blog or check out our website.

Oh, by the way we will no longer be sending out catalogs. The latest postal changes have caused alot of problems for anyone sending out mailers. It now goes by size not weight. It increased from .58 to atleast $1.25. We also have to modify our catalog to meet their regulations now and that does not necessarily mean it will be sent, it is all on interpretation of the clerk processing your mail. So we decided not to send any more out. Sorry, you can order off of our website or can call the store 7 days a week.

Have a great day!!!!

Summer Beginning

2007-06-15T15:42:00.000-06:00

Well, our auction went off without a hitch. We had wonderful weather that day. We sold from 9:00a.m. until 7:30 p.m. with over 900 lots. We have to thank all the people that showed up from out of state and of course everyone from here in Colorado. They came from all 4 corners of the state. We are already looking forward to next year which will be the first weekend after Memorial Day so make sure you mark your calendar.

We are starting to get very busy in the store now with most of the schools finally out. We are getting in alot of new merchandise, so make sure you stop by on your travels through our wonderful state or at least check out our website.

Keep us in mind we are now booking for future hunts, so if you have any questions please give us a call we would be glad to help you.

Have a great day!

Memorial Weekend

2007-05-26T11:30:00.000-06:00

Well, Memorial weekend is upon us. The Rafting Companies were swamped this morning and the weather is just perfect!! The store is very busy already and the town is buzzing with people. We also continue to receive new merchandise. Come check us out!

The Auction is just a week away and boy do we have some neat stuff. Make sure you go to http://tradersbighorn.com/auction.php to view the pictures and the current gun list. We also have just received a 1947 Red Ford Pickup, the picture is on the website. We also have a
67 Chevy Pickup and a 66 Chevy Pickup. Any questions please us at (719) 275-3205.

Look forward to seeing you all next week!!

New Shipment of Rugs and Blankets

2007-05-10T16:40:00.000-06:00

We have just received a big shipment of our 5x7 Falsa Blankets and our 32x64 Saddle Blanket Rugs and our 20x40 Rugs. We have great colors to pick from. You can see colored pictures atwww.tradersbighorn.com. Lots more new stuff will be coming in this month we will keep you posted.

Sheep Licenses have been drawn and Bear Licenses were just posted last night. Dan & Ethan drew Bear Tags this season. They are excited. Hopefully your lucky to!!!

We are receiving lots of items for our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction. Please keep checking the Photo Gallery and Updated Gun List for the most current.

Auction Update

2007-04-25T18:48:00.000-06:00

Just to let you know we are starting to get in some really neat items for our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction on June 2nd. We have a Covered Wagon, Freight Wagon, old cart these are just a few examples. Also, we will have some great guns this year to. Keep looking at our Auction Page to see new pictures and items listed.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate with us, we just had 6" to 2 feet of snow yesterday! Typical Colorado weather. Everybody keeps saying we need the moisture, I guess our pastures are finally turning green hopefully, we will have a great hay cutting this summer.

Brochure almost ready for our Deer, Elk and Bear hunting for this September on the 4th generation cattle ranch that has just opened up for hunting. Call us if interested.

Changes & Waiting

2007-04-17T12:41:00.000-06:00

Now, the waiting game begins. Colorado Division of Wildlife won't be holding any of their drawings until May and June for Deer and Elk. It's called wait and see and the anticipation grows!

Also, the store is busy. We are always getting in new merchandise. But, we are getting ready for our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction too. Already starting to get in some really unique items. Keep looking at our auction page.

This year we will not be attending the National Muzzleloader Shoot in June. Our Annual Western Trade Auction will be on June 2nd and Dan would need to leave on the 5th to get back to Indiana and set up. The show starts that Saturday. We are normally there for 2 1/2 weeks. But, Dan has also been really busy with his Animal Control Business and he will be doing a big job for a Water Works Department removing Geese which has to be completed by June 30th, 2007 by Federal Law. So, there is just not enough time. Hopefully, next year.

Auction Time& Hunting Licenses Due

2007-04-04T08:15:00.000-06:00

Good Morning,

Big Game Applications were due yesterday. Hopefully you got yours sent out. Now we just have to wait and see if we draw anything.

Fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to hunt Bear, Elk or Deer this fall, Archery. Open for the first time to public hunting. A 4th generation Cattle Ranch, for more information please call Dan at (719) 275-3205.

We are getting ready for our Auction circuit which will start this coming Sunday. For the next couple of months we will be traveling and buying new trade goods for our store. This is what keeps us different from everyone else. Also, we will be having our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction on June 2, 2007. This is held in our store parking lot. If you are in the area we would love to see you. Also, you can look at our Website under Auction and this will have a listing of some of the merchandise and guns that will be available or you can print a Auction Flyer off.

Have a great day!

Dan, Karen & Ethan

Fur season over and Spring is here

2007-03-17T17:15:00.000-06:00

Hi there, well the fur season is now over. The numbers were down a little from last year, which we contribute that to the bad weather we had this season and the inability to even get to some of the ranches that we contract to. The prices seem to be stable, so that was good, but not as good as last year.

Remember, Big Game Licenses will be due the first part of April, so make sure you get them mailed so you don't miss out on any points. Also, we will be arranging and guiding Deer, Elk and Bear Hunts this September and October on a private ranch that we trap on. This is a first time opportunity as this 4th generation working cattle ranch is now being opened for the first time for the general public. For more information contact us about this fantastic opportunity.

The store has been pretty busy, lots of spring-breakers right now. We will also be doing quite a few Estate Sales and Auctions this spring, like we usually do. That's what keeps us different from everybody else. This year, our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction will be held on June 2nd, 2007. You can get updates and flyers on our website or call the store.

Oh, by the way it was just brought to our attention that we have a disgruntled customer. He purchased two head mounts from us over 1 1/2 years ago, each of them a few months apart. We do not feel that we are obligated to stand behind the product with as much time that has gone by, and with the Mounts being out of our possession. We have sold thousands of mounts over the last 15 years and he is the first person to have mentioned a problem. We wanted to mention this as an update and that if anyone is to deal (buy, sale or trade) any item of plant or animal origin, they need to be aware of the risks that come with this because of predatory bugs, moths, beetles and the like. Anyway, this is what has been going on with us and the store over the last several months.

We will continue to update as we go.

Til, next time, Dan, Karen & Ethan

Fur Season coming to an end

2007-02-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Here it is almost the end of February, boy where did the winter go. Dan and Ethan have been busy trapping and doing Predator Control trapping Coyotes for our area ranchers and it has been a tough season. He has over 20 ft drifts in alot of the areas and this is how it has been for the past 2 months. We had 5 weeks in a row with snow over the weekends leaving anywhere from 12 to 36" each time. The fur harvest has been pretty good considering the conditions it sure takes Dan alot longer each day. Next year we will be better prepared. We had gotten spoiled with the Colorado weather the last 15 years. The store has been busy and we are already starting to do our shows that we do each year and getting ready for our annual auction. Til next time take care! Dan, Karen & Ethan

Finishing up with Colorado Hunting Seasons

2006-11-13T10:59:00.000-07:00

Boy, time sure goes by fast. We have just finished our 3rd Rifle Hunting Season and getting ready to start our 4th on Wednesday. Over all this year I think the seasons have been productive. We have seen a lot of game out in the woods and a lot of animals have been harvested. The seasons has been a challenge with the unpredictable weather. One day it might be 70 and 80 degrees and the next we may have a snow storm dumping a foot of snow. Typical Colorado weather you just never know. It has been exciting and fun. This year Dan and Ethan both got really nice Mule Deer so we are going to do a Pedalstal Mount with both of them. That should look great. With Thanksgiving just next week that means Dan will start his Predator Control for the winter which he is looking forward to. He loves this time of year. Well, until next time hope you have a great day and a Happy Thanksgiving! Dan, Karen and Ethan

Shows @ Hunting Updates

2006-09-22T15:32:00.000-06:00

It's been awhile, just wanted to update you. Yes, we are still doing shows. Dan has been in Indiana all month. He just finished up with the Fall Shoot for the National Muzzleloaders Assc. in Friendship, Indiana. It was alright had alot of rain this year. He has a couple more shows in the next week then he will be home and definetly ready to go hunting!! Archery season is still going on until Sunday, September 24th and Muzzleloader season ended last Sunday. It looks like some really nice Elk and Deer have been taken this year. That is a good sign. The hunters say they have been seeing alot of game, more than the previous years at this time. Right now our mountains are getting a lot of heavy wet snow. This should help push the animals down to the lower elevations. We will try and keep you updated on how the rifle seasons are doing and how the local weather is. Until then have a great day!

Dan, Karen and Ethan

4th Annual Auction and Current Shows

2006-07-26T16:32:00.000-06:00

Well, we had our 4th Annual Auction last Saturday. We had a great turnout, even though it was a 100 degrees. We had over 350 buyers from several different states with a total of 500 to 600 people. We thank everyone for making it a great success. We look forward to next year! We are now up at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming we have a booth set up there. Seems to be a good turn out and a good show so far. We get back on Monday and leave Tuesday for Hutchinson, Kansas to set up a booth at the National Trappers Convention at the State Fair Grounds. If any of these places is in your travels we would love to see. Hope your summer is going well! I can't believe it is almost over. Until next time Dan, Karen and Ethan.

Summer plugging along

2006-06-30T17:33:00.000-06:00

Well, back from Friendship and the heat of the midwest at the National Muzzleloading Champion Shoot. Traffic was good and gas prices were not all that bad. We can't do anything about it anyway so you might as well suck it up and live with it. Have been doing damage control trapping for coyotes and trying to get stuff ready for our 4th Annual Western Trade Auction at our store on July 15th, 2006. This weekend we gather and brand cattle ,around 180 head and next week I go to New Mexico to pickup a load of furniture. Ethan drew an Elk and Antelope tag and I drew a 3rd season Buck Deer Tag and an Antelope. Applied for alot more but will take what we can get. The summer season here has really cranked up and the tourist are buzzing like bees. It is still real dry and the fire danger is extreme but not near as bad as 2002. Left over licenses will be available through the Division of Wildlife about the 3rd week of the month and then that process becomes a rat race. That's all for now, and good luck and take advantage of your life.

Dan

National Muzzleloader Spring Shoot

2006-06-15T14:54:00.000-06:00

It's time again for our summer shows. We are now in Friendship, Indiana for the National Muzzleloader Spring Shoot. It's been going great, the turn out is really good and the weather has not been to bad, a little rain but mostly sunny. Everybody seems to be glad summer is here and it is vacation time. If you get down this way please look us up we would love to see you. If not our next show is Cheyenne Frontier Days in July, maybe there. Till next time have a great day!

BIGHORN,GOAT AND BEAR LICENSE DRAWINGS ARE COMPLETE

2006-05-13T19:26:00.000-06:00

Well, another license drawing in Colorado for mountain goat , bighorn and desert sheep , along with black bear is complete , and we did not draw any of the above this year .We now are waiting for our next shot , to draw one of the coveted 185 shiras moose licenses . That drawing is on May 16 , but I won't hold my breath. Later in the month the other draws for deer , elk and antelope will be held ....
Have been trapping lots of nuisance critters in the past week , mostly skunks and squirrels but the beaver work is really picking up as well . Also picked up and scouted another 15,000 acre ranch for coyote control work this fall .Should be a great piece of ground . We'll know soon enough .UNTIL NEXT TIME , DAN