High Top Outfitters was founded in 2000 by Jay Simon and Shane Ellis. It began with 2 friends hunting cougars together for a couple of clients per year in the southern Utah mountains.

The picture to the right is a double whammy. Jay and Shane had two clients hunting cougars. They began early and cut the first lion track and within a few hours had harvested their first lion of the day. They continued hunting and cut another fresh track. By that afternoon they had taken their second lion. Both clients were thrilled with their success.

Jay Simon began to guide backcountry trophy bull elk hunts using horses. This hunt was a one on one guide service and the results were outstanding. Jay's clients were taking 350 to 380 bulls on public land. The bulls were among the best in the state. Jay and Shane Ellis began to hunt the Utah Black Bears with their hounds. Black Bear hunting kept the dogs in shape year round. Both Jay Simon and Shane Ellis have personally harvested Tom Cougars in excess of 7'7" in length and 180 pounds. They know how to hunt Utah's big game.

High Top Outfitters success was noticed by western hunters. Interest and demand grew through the years. In 2007 the company hired Shane Scott as an Outfitter and Guide. Shane Scott has been a law enforcement officer for 14 years and a firearms trainer for 9 years. "One of my goals is to help our clients with their pre hunt rifle preparation. I want them to have confidence in their skills and equipment during their upcoming hunt". The lower picture to the right is a picture of Shane Scott's successful Utah Paunsaugunt Hunt. At 24 years of age Shane Scott harvested this 31 inch Utah Mule deer. At High Top Outfitters we know what it feels like to take trophy animals. We want our clients to have the hunt of their life. It starts from the time they draw their tag until they harvest their trophy.

In 2009, High Top Outfitters successfully Outfitted and Guided Wisconsin client Joel Dingeldein to his Utah Bull Elk that made the all time Boone And Croocket Record Book. High Top Outfitters has guides covering the majority of Utah State. Our staff has specific unit expertise. Our quality staff will continue to produce some of Utah's best trophies in the years to come.

If we can't guide the area you need to hunt, we will find you a quality outfitter that can.

On all our hunts we start early, we finish late. Prepare for your hunt both mentally and physically. It takes both to succeed.