Meet Our Guides

Here at DC Outfitters, our team of guides is the backbone of our success. With a collective experience of over 50 years, they are not just experts in the field; but passionate hunters who are committed to making your experience unparalleled.

Each guide brings their unique skills and deep knowledge of the terrain to the table, ensuring that you have the best opportunity to pursue trophy-class Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer, and more. They are well-versed in the intricacies of the hunting areas across our expanded territory, which includes the stunning landscapes of Central and Southern Utah.

From the rugged Central mountains and Manti to the diverse ecosystems of Fish Lake, Thousand Lakes, Boulder/Kaiparowits, Mount Dutton, Monroe, and Beaver limited entry units, our guides know these areas intimately. They put countless hours behind the glass and miles on their boots to understand elk behavior, migration patterns, and the best strategies to help you succeed.

But it’s not just about the hunt; our guides love sharing their passion for the outdoors and educating you about the local wildlife and conservation efforts. They aim to build a connection with you as a fellow hunter, ensuring that you not only leave with a great story and a trophy but also with a deeper appreciation for the wild country.

Ryan Carter

Spanish Fork, Utah

Married, 3 daughters

Started guiding in 2004

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Buffalo, Moose, Rocky and Desert Sheep

Areas of expertise: Boulder Plateau, Mount Dutton, Central Nebo, Central Manti, Oak Creeks, San Juan, Range Creek, Henry Mountains, Kaiparowits Escalante, Zion, Wasatch, Antelope Island

Social: @ryan_dcoutfitters

Aaron Jensen

Torrey Utah

Married, 5 children

Started guiding in 2013

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Buffalo, and Desert Sheep

Areas of expertise: Boulder Plateau, Dirty Devil, Henry Mountains, Fish Lake, 1000 Lakes, Escalante Kaiparowits

Social: @arronwjensen

Wesley Fautin

Monroe, Utah

Married, 3 children

Guiding since 2010

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Mountain Goats, Bear, Mountain Lions

Areas of Expertise: Mount Dutton, Beaver Mountains, Monroe, Oak Creeks

Social: @wes.fautin 

Bryan Heward

West Haven, Utah

Married, 2 daughters

Guiding since 2018

Species: Mule Deer, Elk, Shiras Moose

Areas of Expertise: Boulder Mountains, Chimney Rock CMWU, and Antelope Island *specialist

Social: @bryan.heward

Bennett Bradford

Salem Utah

Married, 4 children 

Started guiding in 2018

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, and Desert Sheep

Areas of Expertise: Boulder Plateau, Central Nebo, Central Manti, Henry Mountains, Vernon, and Eslcalante Kaiparowits

Social: @bbradford24

Josh Caldwell

Goshen, Utah

Married, 2 children 

Guiding since 2019

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Desert Sheep, Black Bears, Mountian Lions, and Mountain Goats

Areas of Expertise: Wasatch, Central Nebo, Central Manti, Vernon, Henry Mountains, Escalante Kaiparowits, Nine Mile Canyon

Social: @joshcaldwell4

Hunter McGuire

Santaquin, Utah

Married, 2 children

Guiding since 2024

Species: Elk and Mule Deer

Units: Boulder Plateau, Fishlake, 1000 Lakes, Barney Top/Kaiparowits, Central Manti, Central Nebo, and Henry Mountains

Social: @huntmcguire12

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