Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc

What Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc does

Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned upland bird hunting preserve founded in 1985 and headquartered in Calhan, Colorado (approximately 30 miles east of Colorado Springs and one hour southeast of Denver). The company operates a 5,000+ acre private preserve offering pheasant, chukar, and quail hunts, anchored by a 6,000 sq ft clubhouse, two fully automatic 5-Stand clay target platforms (FREEDOM PYRAMID and LIBERTY PYRAMID) using The PYRAMID clay target system, and outdoor pistol (up to 40 yards) and rifle (25/100/200/300 yard) ranges. The business serves individual hunters, families, and corporate groups primarily across Colorado's Front Range market, with seasonal operations running September through March/April.

Revenue is generated across five streams: per-gun day hunts at $290 (with optional guide-and-dog service at $70), a $1,100/year membership that includes four hunts and year-round facility access, usage-based range access at $20/person and clay target shooting at $8/round of 25, NRA-certified pistol training courses at $90-$225, and coordination fees for out-of-state and international hunting adventures (British Columbia, Alaska, Argentina, Saskatchewan, North Dakota/Mexico, and Colorado/New Mexico). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with reservations handled primarily by phone (719-635-3257) supplemented by website self-service and walk-in clay target access, supported by social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, an email newsletter, and 149 Google reviews at an "EXCELLENT" rating. Ownership and instruction are led by Brett Axton (owner) with Scott Axton and Logan Kidd as NRA-certified pistol instructors and guides.

Name

Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc.

Website

https://rmroosters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Roosters is a privately held, family-owned 5,000+ acre upland bird hunting preserve in Calhan, Colorado, founded in 1985, offering pheasant, chukar, and quail hunts, clay target shooting, firearm training, and out-of-state hunting adventures to individual hunters, corporate groups, and concealed carry permit seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting Preserve and Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quail & Specialty Gamebird Production (e.g., pheasant, partridge) (AFAEADAH)

Keywords

• Private upland bird hunting
• Pheasant hunting preserve
• Concealed carry training
• Clay target shooting
• Guided hunting adventures

Headquarters

HQ city

Calhan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Day Hunting: Day hunts for non-members at $290 per gun including 5 birds, with additional birds at $28 each. Guide and dog services available for $70 for 1-4 hunters. Giant Quail hunts at $1250 for members and $1500 for non-members.
2. Annual Memberships: Single membership at $1100 annually includes first four complete hunts, then $170 per gun for subsequent hunts. Members can bring guests at the same daily rate. Membership provides year-round facility access.
3. Shooting Range Access: Rifle and pistol range access at $20 per person per day. Clay target shooting at $8 per round of 25 targets, available year-round.
4. Pistol Training Courses: Basic Pistol Class at $90 for concealed carry certification. Intermediate Pistol Course at $225 for advanced training including drawing from holster and multiple targets.
5. Out-of-State Hunting Adventures: Coordinated hunting trips to British Columbia (Moose), Alaska (Fishing), Argentina (Dove/Pigeon), Saskatchewan (Bear/Whitetail), North Dakota/Mexico (Waterfowl), and Colorado/New Mexico (Elk/Turkey). Revenue generated through trip coordination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Roosters operates a private 5,000+ acre upland bird (pheasant, chukar, quail) hunting preserve in Calhan, Colorado, offering day hunts, an annual membership program, year-round clay target shooting on two automatic PYRAMID 5-Stand platforms, pistol and rifle ranges, NRA-certified concealed carry pistol training, and coordinated out-of-state hunting adventures across North and South America. Its 6,000 sq ft clubhouse, guide and dog services, and gift certificates round out a full-service hunting and shooting venue for individuals, families, and corporate groups.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Roosters operates as a private pheasant hunting preserve offering a portfolio of hunting and shooting services. The core offering centers on day hunting experiences (Hunt for a Day) and annual Membership Program providing access to 5,000+ acres for pheasant, Chukar, and Quail hunting. Supporting services include Clay Target Shooting on two 5-Stand PYRAMID platforms, Pistol and Rifle Range access, and Pistol Training courses. The company also coordinates Other Hunting Adventures including out-of-state trips to British Columbia, Alaska, Argentina, and across North America. Guide and Dog Services are available as add-on services for hunters without their own dogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunt for a Day 3-hour pheasant, chukar, or quail day hunt at $290 per gun including 5 birds, with additional birds at $28 each and optional guide and dog services at $70 for 1-4 hunters; available 7 days a week during the September-March season without membership requirement, designed for individual hunters, families, and visitors to the Colorado Front Range.
• Membership Program Annual membership at $1,100 per year providing year-round facility access, the first four complete hunts included, then $170 per gun for subsequent hunts, with members able to bring guests at the same daily rate; targeted at repeat upland bird hunters and families in the Colorado Front Range.
• Clay Target Shooting Year-round clay target shooting on two fully automatic 5-Stand platforms (Freedom Pyramid and Liberty Pyramid) using the PYRAMID system with up to eight automatic machines, priced at $8 per round of 25 targets; serves clay target shooters and as pre- or post-hunt warm-up for members.
• Pistol Training Courses NRA-certified pistol instruction including the 4-hour Basic Pistol Class at $90 for concealed carry permit certification and the Intermediate Pistol Course at $225 covering draw from holster and engaging multiple targets; intended for Colorado concealed carry permit applicants and firearm owners seeking advanced pistol skills.
• Pistol and Rifle Range Outdoor shooting range with a pistol area out to 40 yards and a rifle range with 25, 100, 200, and 300-yard backdrops, available for $20 per person per day; targeted at recreational shooters, members, and firearms training participants.
• Out-of-State and International Hunting Adventures Coordinated guided hunting and fishing trips to British Columbia (Moose, with a reported 90% success rate on big bulls), Alaska (fishing), Argentina (dove and pigeon), Saskatchewan (bear and whitetail), North Dakota and Mexico (waterfowl), and Colorado and New Mexico (elk and turkey); offered to experienced sportsmen seeking curated multi-destination adventures with logistics handled by the operator.
• Giant Quail Hunt All-day Bobwhite Quail group hunt for 1-4 hunters harvesting up to 100 birds as a group, priced at $1,250 for members and $1,500 for non-members, available October 1 through December 15; targeted at groups seeking an extended multi-bird Bobwhite Quail experience.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Huntin' Fool: Subscription-based outfitter booking and trip-planning platform for trophy hunts across North America; competes for the same adventure hunter customer that RMR targets with its BC/Alaska/Argentina packages.
• BookYourHunt: Online marketplace aggregating outfitters and hunting trips globally - directly comparable to RMR's out-of-state adventure coordination business (BC Moose, Alaska, Argentina trips) and a potential channel partner or competitor.

Direct peers

• Pheasant Bonanza Hunting Preserve: Private pheasant hunting preserve also operating in Colorado, competing for the same Front Range upland bird hunter segment with similar day-hunt and membership offerings.
• Hot Shot Pheasant Ranch: Private pheasant hunting operation with similar day-hunt and membership pricing structure in the broader Colorado/Western region, competing directly for upland bird hunters.
• Kiowa Creek Ranch (Colorado Hunting Company): Colorado-based private hunting preserve offering pheasant hunts, memberships, and corporate events - directly comparable business model targeting the same customer segments as RMR.

Broad incumbents

• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's: National outdoor retail and experience conglomerate owning hunting outfitter brands (Cabela's Outdoor Adventures, Big Cedar Lodge), broadly overlapping in hunting/shooting recreation but at scale across all U.S. geographies.
• Orvis: Long-established sporting brand offering hunting trips, shooting schools, and lodges across multiple states and species, plus retail and apparel - a much broader incumbent that overlaps in guided hunting experiences and sporting clays.
• National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Range Services: Trade association supporting shooting ranges and firearms training; provides NRA-aligned training curricula and range management resources that overlap with RMR's pistol training and range operations.

Others

• Pheasants Forever: Habitat-focused nonprofit dedicated to pheasant conservation with affiliated chapter events and preserve networks; adjacent ecosystem participant that connects preserves like RMR with pheasant-hunting customers.

Regional players

• Sporting Clays / 5-Stand Operators (e.g., Florida's Shooting Sports, Quail Creek): Regional sporting clays and 5-Stand facilities in other U.S. geographies; operate PYRAMID-style automated clay target systems comparable to RMR's FREEDOM and LIBERTY PYRAMID platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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