Atkinson Expeditions is a full service outfitter specializing in big game hunts that has exclusively secured top hunting and fishing destinations acoss the Western States. Because of the integrity of their business structure and team we they are able to customize packages for hunting and fishing enthusiasts alike.

1. 2012 Media Kit

2. Table of Contents
The Mission ......................................... 3
History ................................................. 4
Trophy Hunting .................................. 6
Colorado .............................................. 7
Nebraska ............................................... 9
Guided Fly Fishing ............................. 10
Corporate and Groups ....................... 12
Forces in the Field Foundation .......... 13
Media Contacts ................................... 14

3. The Mission
A Full Service Outfitter with Guided Hunts in Colorado & Nebraska
Atkinson Expeditions is a full service outfitter specializing in big game hunts that has secured exclusive private
hunting and fishing destinations across Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Because of the integrity of their busi-
ness structure and team of guides they are able to customize packages for hunting and fishing enthusiasts alike.
Whether your next quest is for the regal Rocky Mountain elk, the rut-crazed whitetail in southeast Kansas, the
mule deer giants of the Plains, gobbling mayhem of Nebraska’s spring Turkeys, or the elusive greenback cut-
throat trout in the Rockies, Atkinson Expeditions is your outfitter of choice.
Atkinson Expeditions is a business based on integrity. As a result they have created their own barometer for
the quality of products that they offer. The guides are only interested in sharing experiences with clients that
they are excited to call their own and pride themselves in maintaining a success level that’s among the best in
the industry.
Atkinson Expeditions guarantees integrity in leasing quality habitat, experienced guides, and to work
extremely hard to help sportsmen accomplish their goals.

4. History
Wes Atkinson grew up in Craig, Colorado
where he spent most of his days
delinquent from any social activities
because of his
addictions to hunting and fishing. The days
he spent with his dad and brother growing
up along the Yampa River and in the hills
around Craig are some of the best memo-
ries of his life.
Wes founded Atkinson Expeditions in
2002 in order to share his love for the out-
doors and skills in hunting with
people from around the world. Him and
his wife, Rachelle, work to create
personal and successful experiences
for their clients.

5. History
In 2007 Wes acquired the assets
of well-known hunting outfitter
Adventures Wild, merging it with
Outdoor Expeditions into one
operation: Atkinson Expeditions.
The company has continued to
grow under the Atkinson Expedi-
tions brand and today is recog-
nized as one of the premier hunt-
ing and fishing guide in the West.
Wes also represents Atkinson
Expeditions as a prostaffer for
Sportsman’s News, and as a spon-
sored athlete with outdoor gear
company Sitka Gear.

6. Trophy Hunting
Hunting is a long stading part of culture in the West. For generations, sportsmen have played
out ‘man vs. wild’ for quality meat and recreation. Atkinson Expeditions has use of some of
the best private hunting lands in Colorado and Nebraska.
Quality habitat, experienced guides and plain-old hard work are just a few qualities that set
Atkinson Expeditions among the top hunting outfitters in America.
locations in Colorado locations in Nebraska

7. Colorado Big Game Hunts
Colorado’s mountainous terrain and
foothill areas have always been some of
the greatest places to hunt elk, deer and
antelope. The number of big-game animals
in the ecosystem is bountiful and care-
fully managed by the Colorado Division of
Wildlife. Every year, hunters from around
the world apply for hunting authorization
tags, hoping they’ll come home with their
own ‘he was this big!’ story.
Accommodations range from rustic hunt-
ing lodges to brand new hotels depending
on the hunt’s location.

8. Colorado Hunting Seasons
The archery season starts in early August and
has
windows of permitted hunting time all the way
through December.
Muzzleloading Rifle season starts in mid-Au-
gust and goes through late October.
The most popular season, Rifle season, starts in
early October and goes through mid-December.
Sportsmen are permitted to hunt antelope for one
week in October.
Atkinson Expeditions also has access to special issue tags which allow hunters to enjoy the hunting ex-
perience outside of the normal seasons.

9. Nebraska Turkey Hunting
The wild turkey is the largest upland game bird in North America. Atkinson Expeditions has scouted the best
private land in the vast plains of Nebraska. They offer hunts for Rio, Merriam, and Merriam-Rio hybrids. Adult
Merriam’s, the most common breed in Nebraska, average 10 to 18 pounds. Hybrid birds can be heavier, weigh-
ing more than 25 pounds.
The first-class hunts take place
from ranch house accommo-
dations just minutes from the
roost.
The season
There is a spring and a fall
season for turkey hunts.
Spring archery season starts
in late March. Spring shotgun
season starts in mid-April.
Sportsmen can plan for fall
archery and shotgun season to
start mid-September.

10. Fishing in
Rocky Mountian National Park
“Fishing is much more than fish. It is a great occasion when we may
return to the simplicity of our forefathers.”
- Herbert Hoover
With the picturesque Rocky Mountain National Park setting the
scene and cool water rushing around your waders – it doesn’t
get much better than Atkinson Expedition’s ultimate fishing trip.
This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains,
with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys
to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides
sportsmen with opportunities for countless breathtaking expe-
riences and adventures. Travelers can find 147 streams and 56
lakes in this 400,000 acre-national park.

11. Guided Fly Fishing
Rocky Mountain National Park
The Colorado state fish — the greenback
cutthroat trout — thrives in these pristine
waters. For those who love all four flavors,
Rocky Mountain National Park is your
destination for the ‘Colorado Grand Slam’
— catch a Brown, Cutthroat, Rainbow
and Brook trout without taking a step.
Atkinson Expeditions guides fisherman
on multi-day backpacking and horse pack
trips, or day wades in the pristine water-
ways of Rocky Mountain National Park.
They provide the gear and the expertise,
making a hassle-free experience for be-
ginners or the most avid anglers.

12. Corporate and Group Hunts
If a company, organization, or family is looking to arrange a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a
large group, Atkinson Expeditions has plentiful opportunities. They can arrange a high guide-to-
hunter ratio, instruct beginners, and help the experienced sportsmen perfect their skills. Atkin-
son’s Colorado hunting lodges will give groups a real taste of the West. Hunters will bunk together
in a hunting cabin in the Rocky Mountains and dine cowboy-style. While Atkinson Expeditions
can’t guarantee everyone in the group to score a big game trophy – they can guarantee that their
level of service and expertise with group hunts is unmatched!

13. Forces in the Field
Foundation
The Forces in the Field Foundation is a
501c3 non-profit arm of Atkinson Expedi-
tions. Through charitable donantions and
funding, Forces in the Field enables Atkin-
son Expeditions to take wounded veterans
on restorative hunting and fishing trips
in the wild places of Colorado. Forces in
the Field was founded with the idea that
while we cannot understand the pain and
trauma experienced by wounded veterans
who have returned from war, incredible
outdoor experiences can serve as a restor-
ative and healing experience that reminds
the soldier of the value of our country’s
beautiful land and natural resources, the
value of our freedoms and rights, and the
value of their service to our country

14. Media Contacts
Media Relations
Steve Szczecina fb.com/atkinsonexpeditions
Account Manager
Adventure Media
www.adventuremedianews.com @guidedhunts
(O) 970-568-7423 www.atkinsonexpeditions.com
steve@adventuremedianews.com