2012 Media Kit

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

A Full Service Outfitter with Guided Hunts in Colorado & NebraskaAtkinson 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.

The Mission

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.

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.

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.

Trophy Hunting

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The season

“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.

Fishing in Rocky Mountian National Park

Guided Fly FishingRocky 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.

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!

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

Forces in the Field Foundation

Media Contacts

Media Relations

Steve SzczecinaAccount ManagerAdventure Media

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steve@adventuremedianews.com

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