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Montana Guided Elk Hunting

These are among the most rugged Montana elk hunts, and we often describe them as “extreme” hunts. Our hunts are guided in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Swan Valley areas of Montana off of horseback. Our guides and horses have been preparing and getting shape all summer long on backcountry pack trips, elk season is what they’ve been waiting for!

Montana Elk

Our elk herds are in better shape today than they have been in thirty years! Our hunting areas also support ample populations of whitetail and mule deer and color phase black bear, increasing the chances of success across species. This terrain is more challenging to hunt elk in, no doubt, no flat land here. We utilize our horses to search the front range of the Bob Marshall for elk. With exclusive access in the areas where we hunt, Swan Mountain Outfitters is able to offer archery elk hunters perhaps one of the most unique and best opportunities to bag an elk of a lifetime with a bow. As the season progresses, migration of elk begins and affords our late season elk hunters an opportunity to bag an elk at lower altitudes.

Our Montana Guided Elk Hunts

All of our Montana elk hunts require more or less rigor and we offer elk hunting in three distinct seasons:

Our season starts with archery elk hunting.
We then offer rifle elk hunts in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Bob Marshall is one of the few areas in the country where you can rifle hunt elk during the rut.
Our last hunting season is during the general Montana hunting season.

We offer combination hunts in which you can target mule deer, whitetail, and bear as well. Some of our hunters have snagged a wolf tag too! Many of our elk hunters bring both their rifle and bow. Multi weapon hunts are popular with elk hunters that like to maximize their opportunity.

We like to get deep into the back country and utilize spike camps. This can get us in closer proximity to the elk for opening day. This spike camp strategy has produced many harvested elk in seasons past, but does lack the comforts of traditional hunting camps.

Not sure you can handle the physical rigor of our Montana wilderness elk hunting? You might consider a later season guided elk hunt, when mother nature brings the elk out of the high country and into proximity of our base camp. The hours in the saddle and elevation gained in hiking is lessened, and the base camp has a few more modern amenities than our upper camp and spike camps. These are good first time elk hunts for youth elk hunters. An extra bonus is that our base camp is in the heart of whitetail deer territory for hunters looking to combination hunt.

Archery Elk

Archery hunting elk, requiring close proximity to the animal, is, by its very nature, quite different from hunting these animals using a rifle. Successful archery hunts require excellent calling abilities and guides who know the difference between techniques utilized for archery versus rifle hunts.

Archery hunts necessitate minimizing over exposure of hunting areas and minimizing scent control and noise. For these reasons, we only take two hunters to each of our “archery only” designated areas.

We have experimented with various styles of guided archery elk hunts and we believe we have landed upon an offering that delivers the ultimate archery elk hunting experience in Montana. Even though the season is actually longer, we focus solely on the time frame surrounding the rut to maximize our opportunity: we offer three sessions of 7-day archery only hunts. Note that this boils down to 5 days of solid hunting as the rest of the time is spent getting to and from the area. We employ two-on-one guiding as we have found it is the best way to maximize our hunters opportunities to be successful.

With limited space, our archery elk hunts are the first to book up. We typically have been booked two years in advance, so don’t wait!

Current Trip Rates

2024 hunting season.

Group Discount Rates: 10% for groups of 4+

Family Discounts: Son/daughter Discount (swan location only): 50% discount for under age of 25 hunting with parent. Hunting Spouse Discount (swan location only): 25% off.

One-on-one guide: $1500 extra

3% Administrative Fee : All multi-day trip rates will have an additional 3% administrative fee added per reservation. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at (406) 387-4405.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $1,000 per hunter is required to secure the reservation. A secondary deposit of $2,000 is required no later than March 1st the year of the hunt. Both deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The remaining balance is due June 1st. If you do not get drawn we will refund a deposit, but will not for any other reason. There are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. If the thought of going home without of an animal is not palatable to you, do not book a hunt! Credit Cards accepted for initial deposit with no fee, all other subsequent payments can be made with a check or cash or a credit card. If you choose to pay with a credit card a 3% convenience fee will be added. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana, or a Hunter Defense Fund fee of $50 collected of all outfitted clients of Outfitter members of the Montana Outfitter & Guides Association for the purposes of defending nonresident hunting rights in the state of Montana. All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405.

2025 Hunting Season

Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $1,000 per hunter is required to secure the reservation. A secondary deposit of $2,000 is required no later than March 1st the year of the hunt. Both deposits are non-refundable. The remaining balance is due June 1st. If you do not get drawn we will refund a deposit, but will not for any other reason. There are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. If the thought of going home without of an animal is not palatable to you, do not book a hunt! Credit Cards accepted for initial deposit with no fee, all other subsequent payments can be made with a check or cash or a credit card. If you choose to pay with a credit card a 3% convenience fee will be added. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana, or a Hunter Defense Fund fee of $50 collected of all outfitted clients of Outfitter members of the Montana Outfitter & Guides Association for the purposes of defending nonresident hunting rights in the state of Montana. All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405.

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Although our success rates are extremely high for harvesting your trophy (nearly 100%), we can't guarantee that every hunter will harvest their trophy. If you don't shoot any game (harvest or wound), you will not pay a trophy fee. All you pay for is the lodging, meals, transportation around the ranch, and guides fees which are all included in the hunt package fee for each hunt.

Trophy Elk Hunt Packages

Our 2023-24 trophy elk packages include five star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights . Your hunt package includes delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650ea). The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee of $150.

HUNT PACKAGE FEES: Non-refundable fee whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses. Trophy fees are in addition to the Package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.

Individual Package: $2500 plus the trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free
Group Package (5 or more hunters): $2200 per hunter plus the trophy fees.

Non-Hunter Additional Guest: $500/night

Trophy Elk Fees:

Under 320" gross B&C score - $7,000
Elk 320" to under 350" gross B&C score - $9,500
Elk 350" to under 375" gross B&C score - $11,500
Elk 375" to under 400" gross B&C score - $14,500
Elk 400" and up gross B&C score - $15,000 plus $100 for each inch above 400"

* In the case of irretrievable wounded animals, full price must be paid based on the gross B & C score. We do our best to recover any shot game, but can not guarantee the recovery of all wounded game.

One wild hog is available for a processing fee of $300.

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar, or 15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20% of the total hunt. Please use a separate check or cash.

BOOKING A HUNT

*Once dates are scheduled, $2000 deposit is required to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

Anchor Point Properties, LLC

2215 Indian Sky Lane

Newbury Park, CA 91320

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or additional fees are due at the end of the hunt.

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Trophy Whitetail Hunt Packages

Our 2023-24 trophy whitetail packages includes five star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights. Your hunt package includes delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. Additional days can be added if desired ($650 ea). The hunt includes field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist/game processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with the local taxidermist will incur an additional $150 fee.

Hunt Package Fees:

Non-refundable fee whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses. Trophy fees are in addition to the Package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill.

Individual Package: $2500 plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free.
Non-Hunter Additional Guests: $500/night

Trophy Whitetail Fees:

Doe - $800
Management Bucks 3+ year old, under 130", and 8 points or less - $2500; September and October Early Season Management - $2200
Bucks 130" to under 150" gross B&C score - $6500
Bucks 150" to under 175" gross B&C score - $8500
Bucks 175" to under 200" gross B&C score - $10,500
Bucks 200" and up gross B&C score - $12,500 plus $100 for each inch above 200"

Semi-guided Management Day Hunts:

$750 per day ranch fee (does not include lodging or meals) plus the management trophy fee

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or any additional fees are due at the end of the hunt.

Buffalo Hunting Packages

Hunt Mill Hollow Bison Hunts 2023-24. The hunts will include meals & lodging for 1 day and 1 night. Additional day/night(s) can be added for $650 per day/night.

Trophy Bull - $8000

Mature Bull - $6500

Management Meat Hunt - cow, heifer, or yearling bull - $3800/bison

*If blood is drawn (bull is wounded), there will be a trophy fee.

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant wingshoot for an additional $600 per gun (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar, or 15 quail per gun, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

*Once dates are scheduled, $2000 deposit is require to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

Wild Hog Hunt Packages (2023 update)

ALL PACKAGES ARE 2 NIGHT MINIMUM - Package fees include lodging; food, snacks, and drinks; transportation around the ranch; recovery, gutting/skinning, quartering your hogs "Ranch Processing" ; storage of your meat in a walk-in cooler prior to your trip home.

2 HOGS/hunter are included in all packages. Additional hogs will a have fee of $300 each

1) Individual Package: 2-night minimum lodging - $1600 includes meals and game processing for up to 2 hogs.

Additional nights - $650/day-night

Non-hunting spouse or child sharing hunter's room - $75/night

2) Group (5 or more hunters) Package: 2-night minimum lodging - $1400/guest, includes transportation around the ranch, meals, and game processing for up to 2 hogs/guest

Additional nights - $650/guest/night

Non-hunting spouse or family sharing the hunter's room - $75/night

Non-Hunter Guest: Additional Non-hunter Room - $500/room/night

Individual Single Day-Only Ranch Passes: $800 per day, No trophy fees, includes transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing" for 1 hog; Ranch processing fee for additional hog(s) - $300 each.

Wild hogs can be harvested in addition to any Whitetail Deer, Axis Deer, Elk, or Bison Trophy hunts or recreational package

Your guides, lodge staff, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group (preferred). The gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20% of the total hunt cost. Please use a separate check or cash.

*Once dates are scheduled, a $1000 deposit for individual hunters ($3000 total for group hunts) is required to preserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt date. Make checks payable to:

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card.

Axis Deer Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Axis Deer herd for the last few years. Our 2023-24 Trophy Axis Deer package (beginning and ending in April) includes your stay at a five-star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights . Your stay will include delicious meals, drinks, and snacks.

HUNT PACKAGE FEES: The hunt package fee is charged whether an animal is harvested or not. This fee covers your stay at the ranch, guides, and other expenses. Trophy fees are in addition to the package cost, but if you do not draw blood, there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill. The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee.

Individual Hunt Package Fee: (2023-24) $2500 plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free

Group Package (5 or more hunters): (2023-24) $2200 per hunter plus the trophy fees.

Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650 each).

Individual Day-Only Ranch Passes: $800/day/person, includes guide, transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing.

AXIS DEER TROPHY FEES:

Buck in hard antler and less than 30" - $4200
Buck in velvet (any smaller size) or hard horned 30" to under 32"- $4800
Buck in velvet or hard horned 32" and under 34" - $5400
Buck in velvet or hard horn 34" and over - $5500 plus $500 per inch
Axis doe - $1200

* In the case of irretrievable wounded animals, the full trophy fee must be paid. We do our best to recover any shot game, but cannot guarantee the recovery of all wounded game.

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or additional fees are due at the end of the hunt.

Fallow Deer Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Fallow deer herd for the last few years. Our 2023-24 Trophy Fallow Deer package (beginning and ending in April) includes your stay at a five-star lodging for 3 days and 4 nights . Your stay will also include delicious meals, drinks, and snacks.

Individual Hunt Package Fee: (2023-24) $2500 each plus a trophy fee, non-hunting spouse is free

Additional days/nights can be added if desired ($650/hunter).

Individual Day-Only Ranch Passes: $800/day/person, includes transportation around the ranch, lunch, and "Ranch Processing.

FALLOW DEER TROPHY FEES:

Fallow Buck - $4800
Fallow Doe - $1600

Aoudad Hunts

Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch has been building a trophy Aoudad herd. We are finally ready to begin our Aoudad hunts in May 2021.

HUNT PACKAGE FEES: Our 2023-24 Aoudad package (pricing beginning and ending in April) for a 3 day/4 night hunt is $2500. This fee covers your stay at the ranch at our five-star lodge, guides, and other expenses. Your stay will include delicious meals, snacks, with wine or beer after the hunt. The hunt package fee is incurred whether an animal is harvested or not. Trophy fees are in addition to the package cost, but if you do not draw blood there will be no trophy fee. Wounded animals will be charged the same trophy fee as a kill. The fully guided hunt includes recovery, field dressing, skinning (to the skull), and quartering of your trophy. Also included in the package is the transportation of your animal to our local taxidermist or game meat processor. Skull caping at the ranch or with a local taxidermist will incur an additional fee.

Additional days/nights: can be added if desired - $650/night/hunter.

Aoudad Trophy Fees:

Rams less than 30" - $4400

Rams 30" to under 32" - $4800

Rams over 32" - $5200

Groups of two or more can add a quail, chukar, or pheasant fall/winter wing-shoot for an additional $600 per hunter (Includes 10 pheasant, or 12 chukar, or 15 quail per hunter, guide, and cleaning/packaging of birds).

The remaining balance of the hunt or recreation package is due upon arrival in cash, check, or credit card. Trophy fees or other additional fees are due at the end of the hunt.

Luxury Quail Hunting Packages

Field Hunt (15 quail per person, includes lunch) - $600 per person

Full Day Field Hunt with overnight stay (30 quail per person with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - $1550 per person

Additional Quail - $20/bird

Additional Pheasant - $30/bird

Additional Chukar - $25/bird

Additional Nights lodging - $650/night

Dog Handler/dog: Half day - $100; Full day - $150 per day

Non-Hunter Additional Room: $500/room/night

Non-hunting spouse in the same room: Free!

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you and work for tips. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The total gratuity is customarily between 15% to 20%. Please use a separate check or cash.

*Once dates are scheduled, $600/gun deposit is require to reserve a date for all hunts. Deposits are non-refundable at 2 months prior to the hunt. Make checks payable to:

Guided Pheasant Hunting Packages

Pheasant Half Day Hun t (10 birds/person) - $600 per person

Pheasant Full Day Hunt with overnight stay (Includes 20 birds, breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - $1550 per person

Additional Pheasant - 1-10 birds - $30/bird

Additional Chukar - 1-10 birds - $25/bird

Additional Quail - 1-10 birds - $20/bird

Additional Night Lodging - $650 per person

Dog Handler/dog: Half day- $100; Full day - $150

Non Hunter Additional Room: $500/room/night

Non hunting spouse in the same room: Free!

*Once dates are scheduled, $500/gun deposit is require to preserve a date for all hunts. Make checks payable to:

Guided Chukar Hunting Packages

One Half Day Field Hunt (12 birds per person) - $600 per person

Full Day Field Hunt (24 birds per person, includes lunch) - $900 per person

Full Day Field Hunt with overnight stay (20 birds per person with breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - $1550 per person

Dog Handler/dog: Half day - $100 Full day - $150/day

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Transportation to or from the ranch: The ranch is located just southeast of Stilwell, Oklahoma. If you need to get picked up at a local commercial airport (Fayetteville, AR -1.5hrs; Fort Smith, AR - 1hr; or Tulsa, OK - 2hrs), there will be an additional charge of $500 round trip (maximum of 3 passengers).

Oklahoma Hunting Licenses: During the Oklahoma deer hunting season, you are required to purchase an Oklahoma Resident Annual Hunting License, a Nonresident Fiscal-Year License, or a Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License. If you are hog hunting outside of the state deer hunting season, you are not required to purchase an Oklahoma Hunting License. www.oklahomawildlifedepartment/licensing

Your guides, lodge chief and cleaner, and game processors will work hard for you. If you feel they have done a good job, please tip them individually or as a group. The total gratuity is customarily between 10% to 20%.

Alcoholic beverages: BYOB except for trophy elk, deer, and bison hunts

Taxidermy: There are several local taxidermists that can do beautiful whitetail deer, elk, and wild boar mounts, or you can bring your trophy home to your own taxidermist.

Additional meat processing: Arrangements can also be made with a local meat processor for complete processing, packaging, and shipping of meat.

Maps: If you are going to go off into the woods, it is a good idea to go on-line to OnX Maps . You can download Oklahoma or the ranch area to save for offline mapping. Your GPS on any smartphone will work offline with an OnX map. Cell reception is best with Verizon.

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We maintain one of the finest trophy elk herds in the United States

With an experienced guide on your side, you’re sure to find a worthy bull at west canyon ranch., utah elk hunting ranch.

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with West Canyon Ranch’s guided elk hunting. Our vast, prestigious elk hunting ranch is home to massive, healthy, beautiful trophy bulls that roam freely over 4,000 acres of preserved grasslands and forests.

We offer an unparalleled hunting experience and first-class accommodations: Authentic Western log cabins, chef-prepared meals, soaking tubs, hunting permits, and more.

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Our guided elk hunts last three days and three nights with a 100% guaranteed shot opportunity.

$500/day per each non-hunter/observer + tax

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$1,000/elk + tax
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West Canyon Ranch Elk Facts & information

You don’t need to be a hunting expert to enjoy the thrill of a guaranteed elk hunt. we’ll take care of all the nitty gritty details for you..

When you embark on a guided elk hunt at West Canyon, you can trust that our qualified experts know what they’re doing. Rather than stressing about the small details, you can focus on the thrill of the hunt and let us take care of the rest.

West Canyon has elk that range from newborn calves to mature bulls and cows. At the time of harvest, we typically harvest cows and bulls between the ages of 4-7 years old.

Cow 400-500 lbs Bull 600-800 lbs

Environment

Elk range in forest habitat, mainly pines, quaking aspen, and maples. They are herbivores who feed on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. They consume 10-15 lbs of vegetation daily. They typically feed at night, early morning, and late evening.

West Canyon Ranch has a population of over 200 elk. The herd is composed of bulls, cows, and calves. It is its own natural working herd.

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West Canyon Ranch has one of the leading guaranteed trophy elk hunts available.

You know just as well as anyone the adrenaline rush of a trophy bull elk hunt. Unfortunately, many hunters don’t get the chance to hunt their once-in-a-lifetime bull for various reasons. Your best shot at capturing a trophy elk is through guided elk hunting at West Canyon. With an experienced guide, you will find a worthy bull on our 4,000-acre ranch.

As a high-fence elk hunting ranch in Utah, West Canyon maintains one of the finest trophy elk herds in the United States.

We issue our own permits from the state of Utah, taking all the hassle and uncertainty out of the hunt so you can focus on the hunt itself. Additionally, our tried and true herd management techniques ensure ideal genetic conditions for record-breaking bulls without the risks of predators.

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We’ve guided countless hunters from across the globe. Here’s what they have to say about their experience at our elk-hunting ranch.

” This is a fantastic operation! Nick, Fred, and their team go the extra mile to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. Great lodge, food, and service in addition to a beautiful ranch. I will be back. William W.

All You Need to Know About Guided Elk Hunting

We’ve got the experience and know-how to answer all of your questions., do i need trip insurance.

If you have to cancel or postpone your trip, you could lose a portion or all of your deposit and hunting costs. It is recommended that you purchase trip insurance if you have to cancel, postpone, or reschedule your trip for any reason. You can purchase insurance by contacting us directly.

What Is Included in Guided Elk Hunting Trips?

We offer several different hunting packages that include a variety of services, from room and board to meal plans and different game types and hunting experiences. Whether you book a three-day guided trophy bull elk hunt or a day trip, you can count on receiving the best treatment possible. Every year, West Canyon Ranch releases a schedule of programs that range in length of trips and cost. Browse our Hunting Programs page to get more information regarding our booking options.

What Types of Hunts Do You Offer?

We offer guided trophy bull hunts and cow elk hunts. You can also choose from different types of game, including bison and turkey hunts.

Each hunter has different preferences, which is why we have options for rifle elk hunts, archery, crossbow, pistol, or muzzleloader hunting. At West Canyon Ranch, you can choose to spot and stalk, hunt from a jeep or side by side, call, or use one of our many ground blinds. Our experiences are all-inclusive.

What Are the Chances of Finding a Trophy Elk?

West Canyon Ranch guarantees a 100% shot opportunity for all of our guests. This guarantee means that every guest will get a shot at their game of choice, including trophy elks. Our Ranch also promises that you will have the hunting experience of a lifetime.

The 3-day, 3-night hunt attracts hunters worldwide throughout the season. Choose between spot and stalk hunting, calling, hunting from a jeep or side by side, or ground blind hunting. Whichever trip you select, West Canyon Ranch will go above and beyond to make your hunt exceptional.

How Can I Prepare for a Guided Hunting Trip?

Our specialists suggest finding a hunting outfitter that provides all the necessities you need, along with advice on how you can adequately prepare. If you work with an experienced outfitter, you’ll get the best bang for your buck. West Canyon Ranch will help outfit you for our guided trips and provide a list of other things you might need to bring, including field dress, choice of rifle, and any other items.

Do You Provide Tags?

As a high-fence Utah ranch, West Canyon takes all the hassle out of hunting. Not only are the big game larger in size, but the managed herds are healthier and more mature. Hunters often spend precious time waiting to get an elk permit, but hunting at a high-fence ranch eliminates all of the waiting. West Canyon Ranch issues our own permits so you can get straight to hunting without worrying about licenses and tags.

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West Canyon Ranch offers a selection of guided hunting trip packages with customized options to ensure your hunt is everything you envisioned and more.   While there aren’t many private hunting outfitters that boast the accommodations and amenities that make the cost worthwhile, West Canyon Ranch commits to making our guided hunting trips well-worth the effort.

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Guided Elk Hunts

We are blessed and humbled to have successfully guided more elk hunters out West than any other outfitter. In fact, We are the only outfitter with two bulls represented in the Top Ten all-time record book! Our top bull in company history is “Turkey Foot” (2023) at just over 458 inches (gross) and “Waldo” (2021) at just over 440 inches (gross)!

Our Team offers full service guided and outfitted elk hunts in five states. We only hunt areas that provide superior age and genetic potential, generally targeting 330”+ bulls throughout the west. Bulls from 340”-380” plus are available during high moisture years in our premier units as seen in our photo album , on our social media , and our TV show . With both draw and private land opportunities available in five of the nation’s best elk states, there’s always a place for you with us in elk country!

Depending on the season and state, elk hunts can be booked as 5, 7, 10, or 14 day trips. Click one of the options below to learn about our guided elk hunts in each of the five states we serve, then contact us to plan your trip! Let’s start making memories today!

If you want to hunt for trophy bull elk with us–in any state, we strongly recommend joining Zero Outfitter Fees .

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Dan Adler, Owner/Guide -Veteran USAF Officer and Command Pilot for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Safari Club International - Arizona Chapter Hunter of the Year Many of our Guides are Veterans and First Responders.

Private Land and DIY Drop Camp hunts in Colorado for Elk, Mule Deer, Bear & Kansas Turkey 303-688-9412

Lodge Elk Hunts

2024 Rifle Elk Lodge Hunts: $7,000

This is a full service 2 on 1 guided hunt with meals and lodging included. our success rate has been historically over 80% opportunity. this is an elk hunt that any hunter can do no matter what kind of shape you are in. seeing herds of more than 100 elk is a common occurrence on this ranch. our ranch is surrounded by other big private ranches, so the game is not over pressured. this is a one-of-a-kind ranch for seeing lots of game. our bulls average between 240"to 300". , oct 30-nov 3 (4 spots open).

Novv 9-13 (2 spots open)

Nov 20-24 (6 spots open)

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2024 archery elk lodge hunts: $4,500 to $5,500, private land bow hunt with meals and lodging includded. we mostly hunt over food plots and water holes. this is a very easy hunt with little to no walking...anyone can do this hunt. all bow hunts are during september while the rut is taking place. we mostly only hunt during the morning and evening and let the ranch rest during the middle of the day. this is an over the counter either sex tag. the first two weeks of the season are a 4 1/2 day hunt for $4,500 per hunter...the rest of the bow season are 5 day hunts for $5,500 per hunter. .

Spet 11-15 $5,500 (1 spot)

Sept 26-30 $5,500 (1 spot)

Muzzleloader Lodge Hunts: $5,900

Hunt during the rut with a muzzleloader. Meals and lodging included.

Sept 16-20 $5,900 (1 spot)

We have excellent lodging on the ranch. Our main lodge is 4,000 square feet with satellite TV and WIFI. This is where the hunters eat, hang out and talk hunting or just relax next to the fireplace.

Elk hunting

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Where to hunt elk.

The North American Elk are gradually reclaiming their historical habitat across America, but so far most elk hunting is done in the Rocky Mountain states from Arizona and New Mexico to Idaho and Montana, and the Canadian provinces of BC and Alberta. You can also hunt elk in New Zealand, where it was introduced along with other species of deer, or its next of kin, the Siberian Wapiti, in Russia and Kazakhstan.

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There's not much more exciting than being in the woods during the elk rut. Being in the presence of bugling bull elk will get any hunter's heart pumping. If you've dreamed of hunting elk, watch this video, then let BookYourHunt get you on the mountain to experience this adrenaline filled adventure for yourself!

Price distribution

Depending on location and trip length, most cow elk hunts are in $1,000-$2,000 range, and a 5-day trophy bull elk hunt will set you back around $5,000 and up. Note that some elk hunting trips are self-guided, where the outfitter only takes you out in the wilderness, sets camp, etc., while other offers do not include the tag.

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Tags, licenses and rules.

Most elk tags are distributed by random draw. However, there are options to buy elk tags over the counter , including landowner's tags. Many outfitters use these options, and if you haven't been lucky with the draw, chances are you can still find an outfitted elk hunt with tags included. Some states set minimum limits to the number of points the bull must have before it can be legally harvested.

When to hunt Elk?

The best time to hunt a trophy bull elk is during the rut, when the bulls challenge each other for dominance. The rut takes place in September and October in most areas, and this is usually considered the best time. Cold weather works better for elk hunting, because the bulls bugle more readily and the animals are more active in general, besides, it's easier to preserve the valuable meat. However, archery seasons may start as early as mid-August, and in many places the season doesn't end until December.

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A typical elk hunt takes place well out in the wilderness, and often implies living in a tent camp and riding horses in the true Western style. Trophy bulls are usually taken during the rut, when dominant bulls gather large harems of cows, and guard them against competing bulls. The best elk guides typically combine stalking with calling, using both bull bugle and cow calls to attract a dominant bulls. Cow hunts are usually a classic stalk. A hunter with archery or other short-range gear may also hunt elk from a ground or tree stand, usually over a waterhole.

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Why hunt Elk?

Elk hunting is not only an exciting and challenging pursuit, but a great opportunity to experience striking landscapes and immerse into romantic atmosphere of the American West. The sound of the bull’s bugle will raise the hair on your back, and the sight of the Monarch of the Woods, breathing clouds of smoke into cristal clear mountain air will remain with you forever. Powerful antlers of the bull will foster lasting memories of your adventure. Last but not the least, elk meat is not only delicious, but one of the healthiest on this planet, with lower fat and cholesterol than supermarket chicken.

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Hunting at dry creek ranch

We offer many different hunts including elk, deer, bear and antelope. On a 5 day, fully guided hunt, you have the option to choose what hunt best suits you. Options include day trips while staying at our lodge on the ranch with fresh cooked meals and hot showers, or, if seeking more adventure, riding miles into the mountains on horse back and staying at a camp. Either way, we give you a chance to experience breathtaking views and hunting some of the most sought after game.

With permits from the National Park and Forest Service, Dry Creek Ranch is able to offer great public land hunting opportunities. The areas that we target on public land are very secluded, we use years of experience, horses and the proper gear to navigate our way into the terrain most hunters don’t even consider. The preparation that goes into making our public land hunt’s successful starts by the guides spending countless nights sleeping under the stars in the backcountry during the summer watching the elk’s patterns and the antler development of the bulls. If you are looking for an experience of a lifetime in the wilderness this would be a good hunt to consider. For more information about our public hunts please visit the HUNTS tab.

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If you are interested in any of our hunts, please call me. I prefer talking one-on-one so I can explain the hunts in detail. I will answer any questions regarding the variety of hunts available to set up a hunt suited for you and your schedule.

Located in Southern Colorado, Dry Creek Ranch is approximately 2 hours from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. If flying in, we can provide all hunters transportation to and from lodge. If driving in, let us know and we’ll send you a detailed map on how to find us.

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Why Hunt at C Lazy U Ranch?

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C Lazy U Outfitters offers inclusive big game hunting trips for elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope in Colorado, with archery, muzzle loader and rifle hunts from September through November. Our guided hunting trips are led by experienced guides in a fair-chase environment on predominately private land, with some public land on the property boundaries.

Bring home a trophy mule deer, thanks to C Lazy U's substantial resident herd and the migratory route that bisects the property, which brings in those elusive monster bucks.

Bring your family! They will love the non-hunting activities we offer, which even includes a supervised kids' program so your significant other can have some alone time.
Custom hunts are our specialty! From mobility issues to combo hunts, we work with you every step of the way to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.
We are passionate about rendering excellent hunts through the practice of sustainable hunting, and manage our free-range herds and their habitats year-round.

We look forward to welcoming you to the ranch for your once-in-a-lifetime guided hunting trip in Colorado.

The signature C Lazy U hunt is one of our premier guided elk hunts, thanks to Colorado's large elk population. Because we are located just 10 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, we have some of the largest migrating elk herds crossing our 16,000 acres—and when elk hunting in Colorado at C Lazy U , you'll see bulls ranging from 200” to 300” in size! Our world-class hunting guides can accommodate all hunter needs and styles, guiding archery, muzzle loader and rifle elk hunting trips.

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Combo Elk & Mule Deer

The C Lazy U Ranch is one of the best mule deer habitats in Colorado: year after year, we see trophy mule deer roll in for the rut. While on Colorado mule deer hunts at C Lazy U Ranch, you will see mule deer ranging in size from 150” to 190” — and even larger. To maintain a quality deer population, we offer approximately eight rifle guided deer hunts each year.

Pronghorn Antelope

Similar to our elk and mule deer herds, we have several pronghorn antelope that summer on the sage flats of the C Lazy U Ranch. We accommodate 1-3 hunters per year depending on interest and successful landowner tag applications. Our fully guided hunts are designed around 3 days in early October. Please call for more information on this hunt.

Rates for Colorado hunting trip packages are per person for six nights, five days.

Rate includes the following:

Complimentary shuttle from Granby Airport and the Amtrak train station in Granby. Shuttle services from/to other places can be arranged.
Luxury accommodations based on double occupancy
Three meals daily, prepared by our in-house chef
Transportation in the field
One-on-one guided hunting each day with our expert guides
Most ranch activities, including horseback riding indoors and on trails, mountain biking on our fleet of Spot Bikes, and fly fishing with Orvis equipment.
Our complimentary Fall Kids' Club for children age 3 to 17
Spa services, trap shooting and the ropes course & zipline are also available at a la carte rates.

For more detailed information about C Lazy U hunting experiences, please visit the Plan Your Trip page.

$7,500 /person

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$8,500 /person

$10,000 /person

$3,500 /person

Combo Elk & Mule Deer Hunts

$15,000 /person

Pronghorn Antelope Hunts

Important information.

Non-hunting companions are welcome at our normal inclusive rates.

Single occupancy is available at an additional fee per person per night.

These rates do not include airfare, hunting license, meat processing, taxidermy, incidental charges and normal tax and service charge.

A 30% deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The remainder will be charged to your card 60 days prior to arrival. All payments are non-refundable unless a replacement hunter can be found.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

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Hunter safety.

All hunters born after January 1, 1949 MUST have completed an approved hunter education course before applying for or buying a Colorado hunting license.

For more information about this requirement, please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website .

Hunting Licenses

You will need to purchase the appropriate hunting License(s) for your hunt. We will assist you with this every step of the way, and ensure you are ready to legally hunt when you arrive.

Feel free to visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website's Plan Your Hunt page for very detailed information on preparing for a big-game hunt in Colorado, or download this PDF Big Game Planner .

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Montana Elk Hunting Lodge - Bozeman

Family Rating: Must Join the Hunt/Fishing to enjoy Lodge Rating: Rustic but Nice Lodge, Very Basic Lodge Capacity : 10-12 hunters Season : September to November Age Appropriate : 12 Years or older Location : A little over an hour from Bozeman Nearest Airport : Bozeman Holiday Options: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Activities: Hiking Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer

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After several trips here on three different dates, we can say with certainty that this family owned and operated lodge is as honest as they come. They do the right thing!

On our second and third trip, we took advantage of some Elk and deer hunting in the mountains. We stayed both at the very nice main lodge as well as the spike cabins atop the mountain sides. Our days were spent hiking the mountains from the top down. The altitude was an adjustment for both of us but we managed to spot quite a few elk and tag a beautiful 6×6 after numerous invigorating stalks through the snow. We had an opportunity at a really cool whitetail but we chose not to shoot it to give it another year to mature The guides are experienced and hike like mountain goats but adjusted their pace to meet ours. It was a very rewarding trip with an awesome free-range elk to show for or effort.

This is one of our favorite Elk experiences but it is and adventure and if the weather doesn’t cooperate you just have to enjoy the challenge!

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As the elk pile out of Yellowstone when the snows come, they settle into this basin where Montana Elk hunting is prime. Located in Tom Miner Basin Montana, this owner operated Montana elk hunting lodge offers all the benefits of a horseback Montana elk and mule deer hunt without the need to ride horses for long hours to get to your spike campsite!

Rifle hunts (5 full days) are both 2×1 guided. For an additional fee you can have a 1×1 hunt. They are hunting a combination of private ground they own, private ground they lease, and public ground to which they have exclusive access. The total area they hunt on is over 20 square miles.

They use jeeps and trucks to get around the ranch and have two argos with snow tracks in case they have to get somewhere tough. While good physical condition always helps on a high elevation mountain hunt like this one, many hunters take elk without walking much at all. They can accommodate all levels of mobility.

For the hunting family or a combination of a hunting/hiking family, this is a fantastic lodge. Take in the clean mountain air at high altitude as you hike from one side of the basin to the other in search of the majestic trophy elk.

AGE APPROPRIATE: 14 yrs and older.

Each hunter uses the main off season fishing lodge as their home base, traveling to permanent spike camps for one or two nights. This allows all hunters to hunt every part of the ranch.

Spike camps offer double occupancy permanent cabins with outdoor plumbing, heat, generators for light and a cook. They are very basic but are a step up from a tent.

The lodge is located just down the mountain at 6,000 feet elevation. The lodge is set up for hunters in the winter and offers a nice atmosphere. While everyone stays at the lodge for a night or two, those that do not want to stay in a rough mountain camp can stay at the lodge for the entire trip. The only down side to staying in the lodge for the entire trip is that your harvest opportunity rate may decrease for your elk/mule deer. The hunters staying in the mountain camps tend to have better opportunity because they are positioned to have easier access to the game

There will be a camp cook to prepare your meals. The meals are really exceptional camp meals. You will not be suffering, for sure!

Rifle hunts begin in mid-October hunting the resident elk herd. As the season progresses and winter snows begin in the Yellowstone National Park mountains, the “park” elk are forced down to this prime grazing area for food. Hunters are looking for mature herd bulls which average around 320 gross B&C and that’s the outfitters goal for his clients. In 2010 there was a bull taken that scored 389 gross B&C but that is unusual.

Morning hunts normally begin with you and your guide glassing a very large meadow at daybreak. You guide may choose to stay there awhile or to go for a “spot & stalk” type of hunt until lunch. You might drive to another area to hunt as well. Afternoon hunts are normally walking to one of the large meadows and setting up to glass for the afternoon waiting for the elk to move out of the heavy timber to graze.

Please note: This is a true free range hunt! If the weather does not cooperate, the game does not either. This is not a guaranteed hunt and you will work very hard for your opportunities as you hike the high altitudes! This is a fantastic experience hunt and hopefully you will go home with a success story. Either way, you will go home with a story of adventure!

For a free range elk hunt in the middle of the rut, you will have a high opportunity experience. The question is, will you make the shot? Your heart will be racing and the altitude will make it beat harder and faster.

Wounded Animals: As with almost all big game operations if you draw blood or wound an animal you will hunt that specific animal until harvested or your hunt ends. You can not hunt another animal.

Season: Rifle season is from mid-October to late November. The last hunt of the year normally falls over Thanksgiving.

Licenses & Tags: With the November 2010 election, Montana voted to eliminate the guaranteed outfitter tags for non-residents and go with a straight forward draw system. The deadline for tag applications for rifle and bow hunters is March 15th. The outfitter feels that hunters will have a high draw rate since 100% of the applicants did draw for the 2013 season. If for some reason, you do not draw, you will receive a 100% for the deposit that you will have made to hold your spot.

The draw is scheduled to take place the first week of May with the results available online the first week of June.

Bow hunts are 6 Nights/7 Days Rifle hunts are 5 Nights/6 Days

Travel Arrangements: Flights, Hotels, Shuttle Service and Rental Vehicle

We recommend you fly into Bozeman, MT (BZN) the day before your hunt starts and spend the night there. You can rent a car or have the lodge pick you up at your hotel the following morning around 10 a.m for an additional fee. The drive to the ranch is about an hour and a half. Once you arrive, you will eat lunch, sight in your rifle and begin your hunt.

On departure day you can hunt that morning if needed, pack up, eat lunch and head back to Bozeman. We suggest that you plan to spend the night in Bozeman.

Private Planes: Livingston Airport (406)222-2440 is the closest private plane access. However, it is very windy! Most fly into Bozeman and travel from there.

Cell service is limited and there is no wifi.

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Rates: Call for updated pricing

Bow: $6,000 2×1 Guided: 7 Nights / 6 Days (12 hunts)

Rifle: $8,500 2×1 Guided: 5 Nights / 6 Days (10 hunts)

Rifle: $9,800 1×1 Guided: 7 Nights / 6 Days (10 hunts)

Call for more details. Tags will run over $900 a piece. Subject to state change

Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Family Expeditions, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Family Expeditions are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!

What Families Are Saying About Us

Appreciation, adoration, and gratefulness are a few words that come to mind when I think about Kevin and Corinna with Family Expeditions. I have used this family company to book several trips, and I have never been disappointed. They go above and beyond to make any hunting trip exceed all expectations.

Their attention to detail is impeccable. They take care of everything from guides for the hunt to travel accommodations. They help in any way to make sure I achieve my hunting goals/trophies. They also make sure that those trophies make it back to the United States and are handled with great care.

This family has truly helped make my dreams come true. They made sure that all of the hassle was taken care of so that I could enjoy hunting and time with my family. Without their help and guidance, I would have given up on hunts a long time ago. They provide unprecedented customer service and give you everything you want and more! – Keith, KY

“What a year! For my birthday my wife took me to New Zealand to hunt stag, tahr and chamois. We stayed at Family Expedition’s gorgeous lodge and what a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE. Then on very short notice (2 weeks)Kevin and Corinna helped me set up a “bucket list” trip so I could go with a very good friend who is ill. We made it to Northern Quebec for caribou and bear. We had ANOTHER MEMORABLE TRIP and my friend is still hanging in there looking forward to his next adventure. Thanks to all at Family Expeditions. Looking forward to this year’s African experience.” Jeff, Texas

“We are having a wonderful time. Everything from Qatar Airlines to each individual here with us has exceeded our expectations in every way. The boys had great fortune the first full day and we are now on the hunt for Zebras. I wish I could take all of these people home with me as they are so lovely. Thank you for planning such an exciting vacation for us.” Debra, Dallas

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Welcome to Cherokee T.P. Outfitters – your premier destination for unforgettable guided elk hunting trips in Southern Colorado. As a trusted family-owned business, our roots run deep in the rugged terrain of this region, where we’ve lived, hunted, and nurtured a thriving community since 1989. Nestled at the heart of our expansive hunting area lies the Jasper basecamp, serving as a gateway to the extraordinary wilderness that awaits. With over three decades of outfitting expertise, we’ve honed our skills in facilitating remarkable hunting experiences for elk, deer, and bear. What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering a distinctive off-grid adventure in the Rio Grande forest, encompassing the breathtaking landscapes of San Juan wilderness units 80 & 81. Embrace the opportunity to embark on the journey of a lifetime in the captivating southern Colorado wilderness, where our clients forge lasting bonds that transform into cherished friendships, and friends seamlessly become cherished family members. Join us, and together, let’s create memories that will forever echo in the mountains. Guided Elk Hunting Trips Southern Colorado – a rendezvous with nature’s grandeur awaits.

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Moose, Wyoming

Triangle X Ranch, with its historic accommodations and world-class hunting, is the perfect place for your next Dude Ranch vacation destination.

Triangle X Ranch operates three hunting camps in the Teton Wilderness region of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, directly south of Yellowstone National Park. Their camps offer some of the finest big game hunting in America and their region has unsurpassed opportunities for trophy elk. The location of the hunting camps gives Triangle a near monopoly on one of the finest and largest hunting areas in the state of Wyoming. The Teton Wilderness, along with the Yellowstone National Park, summers the bulk of the Jackson Hole Elk Herd. Triangle’s hunting camps are located on the main migration routes the elk take from Yellowstone to the National Elk Refuge. The area produces some of the largest trophies taken each year in Wyoming and often records the highest harvest percentage for elk in the state. Triangle X Ranch guests can come back after a long day of hunting and stay in one of their 20 distinct log cabins. Each cabin has had their historic character preserved, while still being well maintained and comfortable. Their cozy cabins range from one to four bedrooms and are equipped with quality amenities such as a private bathroom, small refrigerator, and a porch with breathtaking views. Enjoy the simple pleasures and connect with unspoiled nature while staying at Triangle X Ranch.

2 Triangle X Ranch Road, Moose, Wyoming 83102

Five generations of the Turner family have welcomed guests into their home in Grand Teton National Park since 1926.

Related Onsite Offerings

With over 50 years of Snake River experience Triangle X and National Park Float Trips provide quality river trips including, scenic raft trips and guided fishing trips to visitors- entirely in Grand Teton National Park.

Caryonah Hunting Lodge

Crossville, Tennessee

Caryonah Hunting Lodge, located in Crossville, Tennessee, is not only known for their luxurious lodging and exemplary customer service but their world-class hunting as well.

At Caryonah Hunting Lodge, they are especially known for their Russian wild boar hunting, as well as other exotic species, including Corsican and Texas Dall rams, buffalo, and elk. Anyone, including families and solo hunters, looking to capture the majesty of the outdoors can enjoy an elk hunt. If hunters are successful in their hunt, their kill is field dressed and hauled by their professional guide and brought from the woods to Caryonah’s walk-in cooler. Meat processing and taxidermy service is available at an additional fee. Upon returning from a hunt with one of Caryonah’s experienced guides, guests can enjoy a Tennessee home-cooked meal at the high-beamed Hunter’s Hall, and then kick up their feet by the rustic fireplace and swap hunting tales. After a long day of trekking through the Tennessee mountains, hunters can come back and enjoy the indulgent comfort of Caryonah’s cozy lodge. Each room is newly remodeled and fully-equipped with an array of amenities including 450-thread count linens, central heat/air conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms with Italian-tiled showers. Caryonah Hunting Lodge has all the comforts of home while being surrounded by the breathtaking Cumberland Plateau, making it the best way to experience the natural beauty of Tennessee.

220 Wild Boar Lane, Crossville, TN 38571

Related activities

Caryonah guests who may not be interested in hunting can fish at any of the private lakes, filled with Bluegill and Bass, or golf at one of the 10 world-class courses in the area.

Caryonah Hunting Lodge is the oldest and largest family-owned hunting lodge in the Southeast.

Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch

Newdale, Idaho

Nestled in the mountains of Southeast Idaho sits Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch, a premier hunting ranch and lodge.

Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch offers an amazing 100 percent guaranteed, fully guided, three-day trophy elk hunt in the Big Hole Mountains of Southeast Idaho. Despite the fact that the ranch guarantees the success of your elk hunt, it is fully tailored to be as challenging as you desire. Hunters can select their weapon of choice, including a rifle, archery, crossbow, and more. Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch can accommodate hunters of all skill levels and physical abilities. They also offer group discounts for three or more hunters and for hunters under 18 years old. Stay in their luxurious handcrafted lodge while hunting trophy bull elk and enjoy spectacular views, both inside and out. Unwind after a day of elk hunting by watching the sunset on their wrap-around deck, catching a movie on the satellite television provided, or soaking in the Green Canyon Hot Springs at the bottom of the hill. There are many activities besides hunting in the surrounding area, including hiking, white-water river rafting, mountain biking, and more. Come to the Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch to escape everyday life and experience the elk hunting trip of a lifetime!

18943 E. Pony Creek Rd., Newdale, ID 83436

Make sure to explore the beauty of Idaho while at the lodge. Jump on a four-wheeler and explore the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, appreciate the beauty of Mesa Falls, or do some fly fishing in Henry's Lake.

Rocky Mountain Elk Lodge offers three fantastic meals a day that will make your hunting experience a true retreat. Don’t worry about hauling in food and numerous supplies, leave the cooking to them!

Strawberry Bay Marina & Lodge

Heber City, Utah

Make the most of your next hunt and skip freezing in a tent with a stay at Strawberry Bay and Lodge in Herber City, Utah.

Nestled high in the Uinta National Forest of the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, Strawberry Bay and Lodge combines convenience and year-round accessibility with the best of outdoor adventure and recreation. Strawberry Bay is perfectly situated in the middle of prime Royal elk hunting country, but other wildlife include black bears, cougars, mule deer, and many more. If you are looking for the hunting experience of a lifetime, Strawberry Bay’s outfitters specialize in guiding in the Wasatch Unit. This unit has more elk than any other unit in Utah and has produced several of the top record elk in the state. Strawberry Bay guests can stay on right on the Strawberry Reservoir and avoid wasting precious fishing time. They have a variety of comfortable rooms in different sizes and types to fit anyone’s needs, from a room with a single full-size bed to a five queen bed suite. When hunters come back from a long day, they can relax with a wonderful view of the Strawberry Reservoir and enjoy a delicious meal at the Strawberry Bay Café. There is also plenty to do for non-hunters during every season, including boating, fishing, and hunting. Escape with your friends and family to Strawberry Bay to experience the best Blue Ribbon fishing, hiking, hunting, and snowmobiling that Utah has to offer.

Strawberry Bay, Heber City, UT 84032

Attention golf-lovers! Make sure to check out the Herber Valley Annual Golf Tournament. The proceeds from the tournament go back into the community and there are awesome prizes available!

The Wasatch Unit has produced several of the top record elk in the state including the 2006 muzzleloader world record, taken just 10 miles from the Lodge.

Branded Rock Canyon

DeBeque, Colorado

Branded Rock Canyon, a private ranch retreat in De Beque, Colorado, is the perfect place for your next elk hunting trip.

At Branded Rock Canyon, make sure to take part in the big game hunting, which includes Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer, black bear, and mountain lions. The ranch is conservatively managed for the highest quality trophies and one-on-one guided experiences. Branded Rock’s big game hunts are by invitation only. They also offer incredibly unique precision shooting and hunting schools during the months of March through August. Shooters who participate in the schools are coached by the most experienced instructors in the industry and presented with real-world hunting and shooting scenarios, angles, and obstacles on life-sized steel wildlife and moving targets. Branded Rock is one of the premier recreation ranches in the world, featuring real situation hunter training on their multiple shooting ranges. Branded Rock Canyon will make sure you are skilled before you get in the ring with big game. The ranch not only has an on-site international hunting concierge service, but also offers luxury accommodations, superb cuisine, and good old-fashioned Western hospitality. The Homestead Lodge and Guesthouse feature 15 private guest rooms with beautiful mountain vistas, five-star amenities, and handmade wood furnishings. Stay at Branded Rock Canyon for comfortable accommodations nestled in the rugged Colorado landscape, as well as an unforgettable elk hunting experience.

4410 County Road 209, De Beque, CO 81630

Make sure to take advantage of all that Branded Rock and De Beque have to offer. Enjoy exquisite wines and spirits and spa therapy at Branded Rock, as well as local tours in De Beque.

The ranch is located approximately four hours from Denver and two hours from Aspen and Vail ski resorts.

Lodge at Chama

Chama, New Mexico

The award-winning Lodge at Chama in Chama, New Mexico is legendary for its big game hunting, trout fishing, and luxurious accommodations.

Lodge at Chama, owned by the Jicarilla Apache Nation, offers some of the most sublime sporting opportunities and scenery in North America. At the lodge, guests can experience the gold standard of big game hunting and hunt some of the grandest bull elk in the world. You and your group can participate in a private herd hunt and explore over 6,000 acres of high valleys, ridges, peaks, and canyons. You can also do a general ranch hunt and hunt nearly 30,000 acres for migratory elk that make Lodge at Chama their home. Along with their world-renowned hunting, the lodge has extraordinary rooms and suites, high-quality cuisine, and elegant corporate facilities. Lodge at Chama is the perfect place to experience the outdoors at their finest.

16253 S Chama Highway 84, Chama, NM 87520

The elevation of Chama, New Mexico is 7,871 feet.

Mountain range

The mountain range of Chama, New Mexico are the Rocky Mountains.

Guided and Unguided Hunting Trips

Upper Canyon Outfitters offers guided and unguided hunting trips for archery and/or rifle season. Our hunts include elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, moose, and mountain goat. Hunts start right out our back door. Located in the heart of southwest Montana, hunting trips from the ranch give unlimited access to the ranges of the Snowcrest, Greenhorn, and Gravelly Mountains in the Beaverhead National Forest and nearby private ranches.

The land varies from the river bottom and hay meadows to rolling sagebrush hills and high mountain plains. Then the terrain transforms into high ridges, deep canyons, scattered timber, and high mountain springs with aspen groves – ideal elk habitat. With so much ground to cover, you can choose your terrain, choose your hunt, and know that you have room to roam. The ranch is at 6000 feet elevation and we hunt up to 9000 feet. There are more than 800,000 acres of public and private land we have access to hunt.

Elk and Mule Deer

Whitetail Deer

Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat

UCO offers both guided and unguided National Forest hunts that take place in the Snowcrest, Greenhorn, and Gravelly ranges. A limited number of guided private ranch hunts are available. We are located in hunting areas 330,324, 326 & 322 which offers some of the best elk hunting in the state of Montana. Elk numbers are higher than the FWP objective in our area, this allows you to harvest a bull elk or cow elk with your big game elk license. The average bull is 5×5 or larger. Elk hunting can be one of the most rewarding hunts and it can also be one of the most challenging hunts. For one of the most exciting hunts, there is nothing that compares to an archery bugling bull hunt.

Mule Deer are also abundant in our area, and we get a number of respectable bucks. Area #330 is a general permit area and area #324 is a permit-only area and UCO will help you with this process.

Seasons and Dates

– Labor Day Weekend to Mid-October – General Permit Area

– Late October through November – General Permit Area

Special Permits:

– Elk B (Cow elk) Permit area #399-00 – Mule Deer (Trophy Buck) Permit area #324-50

Application Deadline:

– April 1 General Big Game License and Deer Permit – June 1 Elk B Permit

License Cost Non-Resident

– UCO helps in the application process to help you get a license. Licenses are not included in the cost of the hunt. Estimated cost for 2021 Big Game Combo Elk/Deer License, Preference points, and state fees $1,170.00.

Guided Hunting Rates

Our guided Private Land and National Forest hunts take place in the Snowcrest, Greenhorn, and Gravelly ranges on more than 800,000 acres of National Forest mountainous terrain. Our private ranch hunts offer you not only hunting on these ranches, but access into the backcountry. These ranches offer elk, mule deer, whitetail and antelope hunting. There is more then 9000 acres of private ranch land. We have experienced well-qualified guides who know the country and understand animal habitat. All our hunts are fair chase hunting.

Each hunt pairs one of our UCO guides working together with two guests who will spend each day hunting resident herds. To ensure the highest success, the majority of hunts are done by hiking. We also provide four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs when needed. For those who prefer to hunt one-on-one, upgrades are available.

1 guide per 2 hunters

Guided Antelope Hunts

Antelope Hunt on Private Ranch Lands. Includes meals, lodging, guided hunt (two hunters on one guide) and pick up and return to Bozeman

Add Antelope to your Guided Hunt

Since you’re out there hunting you can add antelope to your existing hunt with us for an additional fee.

$1000 / Person

Guided Youth Hunts

All above packages are half price for youth between the ages of 12 – 17 yrs old.

Guided 1/2 price with adult hunter

One-on-One Hunt Upgrade

Upgrade to a guided hunt, one-on-one.

$1,500 / Person

Non Hunting Companions

Includes accommodations in the lodge and meals, as well as airport pick up and return: for guided clients only.

Unguided Hunting Rates

Our unguided hunts take place on the Beaverhead National Forest which is right out the back door your hunts start anywhere from 10 minutes to 40 minutes from the lodge. We show you the area; tell you where we have been seeing game. We encourage you to check in with us so we can help answer any questions and give advice on how to hunt each area. Our grandfather homesteaded here in 1910 so we do know the area and enjoy sharing it. This gives you a quality hunt with guidance. We offer game retrieval for your harvested game at an additional charge. There is a walk-in cooler and shooting range available to our guests.

Unguided Cabin Hunts

Includes accommodations in the cabins and does not include meals. Cabins include full kitchens, and meals may be purchased a la carte.

À La Carte Meals

Policies and additional info, testimonials.

I can’t put into words how much I’ve enjoyed my visits to your place over the past several years, but if it’s any indication of just how much my stay at UCO has affected me, I now think about (fondly) Upper Canyon nearly every day… really. The whole experience, starting from the travel both to and from MT, the absolute beauty of the people and MT itself, the work ethic of the local folks, etc. has left an impression on me that won’t ever be forgotten.

Our Island Park Team had a great time. You put out amazing energy for the benefit of your guests. We recognize and appreciate your effort. And thank you for all of the little details, you and your crew provide and attend to.

With wonderful memories and great times, we’d like to thank you for having us join you and your family at UCO. Just loved everything, everyone, and every minute of everyday! We had a great time with Lance. He showed us all and everything we needed to know and do. Certainly thought and showed me HOW and WHERE to find a fish. We were very lucky to have had him for our entire experience with you. So, to you both, Val and her family, the guides all the kitchen staff… thanks. We look forward to our next visit in the Upper Ruby. To you and your for having a wonderful place to park our boots!

Thank you for the wonderful Montana hospitality at the Upper Canyon Outfitters last week at the Bamboo Conclave. The fishing, food, accommodations, service and especially the companionship were all first class. I’m already looking forward to my return visit next year.

Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome here at UCO. I had no idea what to expect when I came out with Lance… but I didn’t expected to travel the entire way across the country to find another home. I think that’s what makes this place so great – your ability to also make a vacation feel similar to being right at home. Your friendliness & kindness amazed me – I really can’t say enough good things about you. You are two of the greatest people I’ve ever met.

Every year at Thanksgiving time and New Years I think back over the events that were special the past year and what I have been blessed to have in my life. Of course at the top of that list are family and friends. Then the special times that I have been able to experience. You both are in those thoughts this year on both counts. I want to “Thank You” for not only providing me with an opportunity to experience hunting in beautiful Montana with Greg, but even more importantly, your friendship, your wonderful employees and of course some of your other patrons like Les and Steve. This year my experience at Upper Canyon ranks at the top this year.

Again, thank you so much for your generosity and consideration. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Ten years ago on our first trip to UCO, your dad showed me the sot where Travis shot the bull and I shot the cow. It was both of our first elk. That year the best part of the trip was meeting and learning from him and his wisdom and experience. The respect, not just for hunting, I gained in a very short time with him made taking my first elk in “his spot” even more rewarding. I’m honored and thankful. Best wishes and thank you again.

To begin, Dennis and I can’t thank you enough for a spectacular elk hunt. Your staff and family was amazing and made us feel at home, the accommodations were great and the guides were the most hard working and professional I have ever known. The five day guided hunt was hard work due to the warm weather, but Mitch, our guide, knew where to go and how to put Dennis and I in the right place to bring down a magnificent 6×6 bull elk. I have waited a lifetime to bring home an animal as amazing as this. Please post this on your webpage to let others know how they can benefit from your experience with guided hunts. Dennis and I will return for another hunt and hope you and your staff have a super Holiday Season and Merry Christmas, and please say hi to my new friend and fellow junior firefighter, Eli Thanks again.

Just wanted to say thanks again for the great time and hospitality. I measure my hunts by the experiences I have and not the animals I take home. Using that measuring stick I had a fantastic hunt. The elk were tough but the mule deer Aston found for me was beautiful. Aston was a pleasure to hunt with and put a ton of work into finding me an elk. The entire staff and accommodations were without question the best I have experienced. I would LOVE to come back and visit you again.

I had to write you a note to say how grand a time our family had on our stay and hunt with you there at Upper Canyon Outfitters. Everyone, without exception, was wonderful, friendly, helpful, etc. Our cabins were great. All the hunters in our group are still talking about the great experience they had. Meals, massages, even the snow, were all so especially grand too. One of the girls said that we need to come back in five years for a reunion, but she suggested summer time to see the ranch a warmer season. Thank you, hugely, for a marvelous family hunting vacation.

Thank you for the friendship, generosity, and wonderful hospitality that you shared with me the past two weeks. My stay here was enjoyable and the hunting was challenging. Meeting and hunting with new friends was also rewarding. I will be looking forward to returning to this beautiful spot in Montana. There is no greater hunting challenge than the magnificent elk.

Your warm, welcoming, laid-back atmosphere made us comfortable from the get-go. Your friendly staff and guides are some of the best people around. We appreciated everything they did to make our visit memorable.

My week at the ranch was truly amazing. I wanted to thank you for the incredible experience. I immediately felt like family, as I believe all guests do. I will be telling all my friends, family and coworkers of your gem on the Upper Ruby. It was wonderful to meet your family, especially Eli, and all the other employees on the ranch as well. I hope to make Upper Canyon a yearly visit. Wishing you the best of health going forward into the hunting season. Thank you again for everything.

I am so glad we got to experience your 4th of July gathering. Seeing so many people that visit time and time again is only a testament to how wonderful you are in taking such great care of everyone. Seeing your grandchildren and knowing Tate’s Upper Canyon Outfitters will go on for generations to come – joyous! You are truly special people and that is why you have the guides and guests that feel like family. Until I can return again, I send you my love. It could not have been better.

Thanks for a great month of fellowship, fun, and great times. My mind truly was emptied of all my cares for days at a time, and I was able to really relax. Your untiring ability to be so many things to so many people simultaneously is amazing… and through it all you still manage to be a wonderful friend. Can’t wait to be with you all again, whenever that is.

Just a note to thank you all for a wonderful trail ride and visit with old friends enjoyed by our entire family. It was wonderful to ‘hit the trail’ again to see our Ruby Valley from the peaks across the road. Best of all was getting to see some of the friends were made over the past 12 years. We’ve missed your all since I’ve made Ennis our summer home. Thanks to all for the warm welcome back to UCO – we plan to be back to ride as often as possible.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at your ranch. Eric led us to good fishing and, Donna, we loved the ride… Your efforts to keep the country in us urban boys and girls is much appreciated.

I have never, ever, met such fantastic, good-hearted, hospitable, patient, kind, friendly people all under the same roof. I consider myself fortunate and my faith in human kind has been restored.

Thank you once again for allowing me to share your beautiful place and this amazing experience… I find myself reluctant to leave but with my spirit fed and renewed. I didn’t realized just how badly I need a Montana fix until I got here and felt, yet again, at home. Thank you for your hospitality and the laughs we shared. I cherish those the most.

Thank you for the fabulous week at UCO – the time went by so fast! We had a great group of gals and I am looking forward to visiting you again! Please extend my sincere thanks to everyone at UCO who made the trip so enjoyable. Everyone worked so hard, and with long hours for all of us. Coming back to the ranch every night was like coming home. Everything was just perfect!

Watching the video last night, I had a big smile on my face, but also tears in my eyes… we had an unforgettable experience at the ranch. Horses, dogs, cows and most of all, all of the great people made the week truly the best. I love Montana. I cannot thank you enough. I know we had a lot of fun with the calves on the last day but I hope they are not scarred for life after the tangles with the crazy women wanting to dress them up.

Thanks again, and hugs to all.

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Elk Hunting

At Big Horn Outfitters, we offer fully guided archery and rifle elk hunts in Wyoming hunt areas 34, 35, 36 and 45. All of these areas are in our Special Use Outfitting permit on the Big Horn National Forest and take place from wall tents.. We also offer guided private land elk hunts as well, which take place from our fully renovated lodge and cabins just outside of Buffalo. Whether you prefer a low-elevation, private land hunt or a mountain hunt in the beautiful Wyoming wilderness, Big Horn Outfitters has a hunt for you. Most of our elk hunts involve using a 4WD vehicle or ATV to access the area and then we begin hiking.

Wyoming Elk Hunting Preference Points

All of Wyoming’s elk tags are distributed based on a preference point system. Due to the influx of hunter applications in the past several years, the point requirement will increase each year. The amount of the increase varies depending on which area we’re looking at. Our private land hunt in area 34 will require roughly 5 points for 2024, in the special (high price) draw. Area 35 type 1 (rifle or late archery) will take a minimum of 7-8 points in the special draw. The area 35 type 9 (archery only) should take a minimum of 8 points in the special draw. Area 45 type 1 and type 9, should take 14 points to draw the tag. These requirements are estimates based on the point creep over the past 3 years and are our best guess at the points required, there is no way to know for sure what the outcome will be.

Montana Archery Elk Hunting

We hunt big bulls in Southeastern Montana in the 700 units. The archery tag required for this unit is a 799-21. We do a very limited amount of these hunts each year, the quality of these hunts has been exceptional in past seasons. Bulls between 300-340″ have been the average, and we see bigger bulls frequently. Montana’s preference point system is different from Wyoming, but 3-5 Montana bonus points offers you a great chance at drawing this tag. Please feel free to contact us if you have more questions about this hunt.

Physically Demanding Hunts

As a generalization, all elk hunts are physically demanding in some form or fashion, our elk hunts are no different. The success rate and caliber of bulls harvested correlates directly to the physical condition and shooting ability of the hunter. It is imperative that elk hunters, hunting with any weapon are prepared physically for these hunts, as a rule of thumb the guys that are prepared will have far more opportunities to harvest their animal and have opportunities at better bulls.

Wyoming Archery Elk Hunts

There are few things that rival the excitement of hunting elk during the month of September. The bugle is a sound you’ll remember for the rest of your life. We are fortunate to have access to some of the best archery elk hunting in the state of Wyoming. Archery elk hunts begin around the second week of September and go through the end of the month. There isn’t a better archery hunt in North America than hunting rutting elk. We typically experience very high rates of opportunity, in the fall of 2023, 100% of our archery elk hunters had opportunities with an 80% success rate. At Big Horn Outfitters, we take pride in being hardcore bowhunters ourselves and we have the staff, skills and hunting ground to get the job done. Archery elk hunts are 6 day hunts and can be extended for an additional daily fee.

Wyoming Rifle Elk Hunts

We offer both bull elk and cow elk rifle hunts in multiple areas. Both of these elk hunts have private land and public land opportunities. Bull elk hunts are 5 days and cow elk are 4, but these hunts can be tailored to fit your individual needs. We hunt both limited quota and general license areas. Rifle elk hunts involve lots of glassing followed by a spot and stalk style approach hunt to get within range.

Call us today to talk about your next elk hunting adventure!

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Reverse 7L Outfitters

Fully Guided Colorado Hunting Trips for Elk, Mule Deer, Bear

Welcome to Reverse 7 L Outfitters! We are a family owned business with over 30 years of experience offering Colorado hunting trips for elk, mule deer, bear, antelope and turkey. These big game hunts are conducted by vehicle, horseback, and foot depending on best need for the specific hunt. We are excited to serve you and provide an exceptional Colorado hunting trip and experience you won’t forget. We have taken our knowledge and learning experiences to build a first-class hunt for our clients. At Reverse 7 L Outfitters, we pride ourselves in customer service and look forward to providing you with a quality Colorado hunt !

We guide in the following Colorado hunting units:

Unit 22 Hunts: Elk , Deer, Bear, Turkey (25,000 Private Acres | View Info )

Unit 32 Hunts: Elk, Deer , Bear, Turkey

Unit 33 Hunts: Elk, Deer, Bear , Turkey

Unit 42 Hunts: Elk, Deer, Bear, Turkey

Unit 105 Hunts: Trophy Mule Deer

Make sure to ask us about our MILITARY DISCOUNT !

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Colorado outfitter reviews..

Great people, hunting and camp! If you are looking for those fenced elk farms to hunt than Reverse 7 is not for you. But, if you are looking for real wild Elks on open private land with the guide next to you than Reverse 7 is the only way to go. I booked my guided archery Elk hunt with Reverse 7 and I’m very happy with my decision. There is plenty of other Colorado outfitters out there but Reverse is just on the different level. Great stuff, great people, beautiful camp and definitely delicious meals. I’m definitely coming back next September for another Elk. Read review on Google.com .

Get you on the elk! Bo and the gang are top notch. I don’t know much but I know big wood from kindlin, and if your looking for an all but sure fire chance at drawing blood then you give these guys a shot. Been tearing through the wilderness with these guys for over 5 years and haven’t had to eat tag sandwich yet. Rompin & Stompin!!! Big Ben form Arkansas. Read review on Google.com .

Any Colorado big game hunt! Bo at Reverse 7 L Outfitters is a first class outfitter. Have had the privilege to hunt with him for 2 years. The ultimate outdoorsman, go the extra mile and will make every human attempt possible to make your have a successful hunt. If you want to road hunt, to strapping your boots on and make the hike, he will match want you want. Very professional, ultimate gentleman, great people to be around. I would recommend him for any type of big game hunting. Can’t go wrong. Mitchell from CA. Read review on Google.com .

They have the birds! The owners were extremely quick to respond once I reached out to them via Book Your Hunt. Once I arrived, I met up with Bo (owner) and Tanner (guide) and they were extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the turkey patterns. I had two days to hunt and both days, multiple times we had mature birds close. Tanner went above and beyond to try and put me in the best spot possible to harvest a bird. He was super friendly and an expert at calling. Bo called multiple times each day to make sure things were going well, which I appreciated. I was lucky enough to harvest a bird on the last afternoon. The terrain was relatively easy to traverse which was nice. I will definitely be booking with them in the future. Thanks again for a great time! Read review on BookYourHunt.com .

Lodging for your Colorado elk and deer hunting trip.

Relax in camp at one of Reverse 7 L Outfitters Colorado cabins while you enjoy your hunt trip. Each hunting camp has a modern cabin(s) for accommodations. These newly built, comfortable log lodges offer hunters all the amenities such as; running well water, propane & wood heat, septic, shower. Best of all you will be rested for chasing elk and mule deer the following day. Big game hunt pricing includes lodging.

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The ‘shed hunt’ is on. Towering prongs of elk antlers are the prize.

The often intense event commences every May 1 on national forest land in Wyoming, drawing enthusiasts who search on foot, bike and horse.

JACKSON, Wyo. — The first day of May dawned frosty, partly cloudy and, Brady Rivenes hoped, auspiciously for snagging a “really big stack” of elk antlers in the snow-flecked national forest 20 minutes from where he sat in a black pickup.

His truck was No. 23 of 367 vehicles registered to begin lining up the morning before at the Teton County Fairgrounds, the starting spot for what may be the hottest event of a booming pastime in the American West: the annual Jackson “shed hunt,” an intense and sometimes cutthroat search for the antlers that bull elk sprout every year, deploy in autumn battles for mates and then drop each spring.

Some shed hunters collect antlers. Others mount them on walls, fashion them into light fixtures or place them in gardens. A growing number sell them as dog chews — an industry that has surged so much over the past two decades that the price of antlers is now upward of $16 a pound. Whatever the use, the largest ones — towering bones that can span four feet and weigh 30 pounds — are typically the most coveted.

“Some people come here for the really big horns,” said Rivenes, 24, an environmental engineer who traveled with family and friends from Gillette, more than six hours away. “Personally, I’m looking to find a bunch.”

Rivenes carried bare-bones equipment: a camo-patterned backpack and binoculars. In pre-dawn darkness on Wednesday, other participants had telescopes, horses, fat-tire bikes and tracking dogs — all useful tools. Their vehicles would be led in a motorcade by law enforcement across the expansive National Elk Refuge, where shed hunting is not allowed, to Bridger-Teton National Forest, where the season opens at 6 a.m. each May 1.

In a sign of the burgeoning interest, all vehicles in this year’s procession sported Wyoming plates. The legislature in 2023 voted to restrict the first week of shed-hunt season in certain areas to residents only.

State Rep. Ryan Berger (R), a special education teacher who sponsored the change, said he hoped to give seniors and people with disabilities a head start as well as to quell frenzied scenes that have led to harassment of wildlife, fistfights and felony charges.

When Berger was a child in the ’70s and ’80s, families “used to just go out and take a bucket of chicken or a sandwich and walk around the hills to look for antlers,” he said. But profit seekers have made “a big mess of the season. It’s just been crazy.”

By crazy, he means: Flying drones over public lands to identify fallen antlers or bulls with big racks. Using snowmobiles or dogs to chase winter-weakened deer, elk and moose until their horns tumble. Collecting shed antlers out of season, when wildlife authorities — who sometimes plant decoy antlers to catch poachers — say fragile animals require tranquility to survive to spring.

In 2022, a Montana online dog-chew retailer pleaded guilty to federal felony and misdemeanor charges for illegally caching antlers on Bridger-Teton land before the calendar allowed; he was already on probation for the same offense in 2019, when authorities found more than 500 antlers that he hid on the refuge and in a horse trailer. Last month , an Idaho man was fined $6,100 and sentenced to three years’ probation for illegal collecting in the same areas. Authorities said he had 1,000 pounds of antlers worth $18,000.

Such fervor has prompted officials in the West, home to the nation’s largest elk herds, to limit shed hunting on public lands. Several states now have winter bans. Wyoming requires nonresident participants to buy a $21.50 conservation stamp. Utah requires everyone to take an online “antler gathering ethics course.”

The rules trouble Utah resident Weston McArthur, part of a thriving community of shed influencers. McArthur caught the bug 12 years ago, when he was making a living erecting cell towers and found his first sets of antlers. Six years later, he had built enough of a following and sponsor base — his online handle is “Rise and Shed” — that it became his full-time job.

“Every niche has its bad egg,” said McArthur, who says limiting access on federal lands to only some people seems wrong. “But I don’t like the shed closures for the fact that they hurt the honest person.”

Rivenes has mixed feelings. Wyoming’s new rule greatly improves his chances of finding that big stack every year. And, he said, he understood the need to crack down: The antler market has “ruined the sport.”

But with far fewer vehicles, the vibe at this year’s Jackson hunt was less social and kinetic. Rivenes had made out-of-state friends during the past five years, and he was bummed not to see them.

Still, hanging out at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, he had no doubt he would have a blast at what he described as something like an adult Easter egg hunt.

“It’s a rush here. It’s the competition — you’re trying to beat everyone to them and find more than everyone else,” he said. “Every one of us will leave here and can’t wait to come back next year.”

If Jackson had an official animal, it would probably be elk. More than a century ago, the herds here were thin, depleted by hunting and settlement. Federal and state officials responded with winter feedings, a practice that helped revive the population yet is now a controversial wildlife management tool . The federal refuge hosts a winter-long buffet for some 8,000 elk that tourists can admire from horse-drawn sleighs. Feedings on nearby state lands sustain thousands more.

The result is lots of elk — and, come springtime, lots of antlers that have tumbled to the forest floor.

Arches made of antlers flank Jackson’s town square, where at the annual Elkfest in May, piles of the twisted tines are auctioned in a fundraiser for the refuge and local Scouts. Last year, buyers purchased 9,700 pounds of antlers.

Antler prices have doubled over the past decade, said Samantha Maher, a University of California at Berkeley graduate student who recently surveyed shed hunters in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She was surprised to find less than 4 percent of those polled — nearly all white, male, big-game hunters — were motivated by profit.

“There’s that narrative of out-of-staters coming to collect antlers for money and creating this gold rush atmosphere,” Maher said. “What I found was, most people keep them for trophies and give them to friends and make pet chews. Really, people just like being outside.”

As the vehicle procession arrived at a trailhead near Curtis Canyon around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Rivenes and his group darted into the hills. Riders on horseback galloped ahead.

Brian Prosser, an electrician with a red beard to his chest, headed uphill toward a campground. He quickly found a five-point horn and strapped it to his backpack.

Prosser had avoided the Jackson hunt for several years because, he said, “it was chaos.” Instead, he searched for sheds on the state feed grounds closer to his home south of Jackson, where he had found half a dozen antlers within the first hour last year. “Like Christmas morning.”

The residents-only rule drew him back, and he had a bet with a co-worker: Whoever found more horns owned the other one lunch.

“So I’m looking for quantity,” he said.

Wearing short sleeves despite below-freezing temps, Prosser walked briskly up and down grassy hills, twisted branches crunching underfoot. He kept a sly eye on three other hunters within 100 yards. Staying ahead of them increased his chances of a find.

In the dusting of snow, he spotted coyote and wolf tracks. Early growth poked through the frozen ground. He passed the leg of a dead elk and the wings of a raptor. He avoided deep snow, knowing elk also would have eschewed it. He spotted a narrow trail, its coating of snow undisturbed.

“This is perfect,” Prosser said, because elk love trails. “We’re all lazy. Doesn’t matter if you’re an elk or a marathon runner.”

More than two hours after the opening, hunters surveyed their treasures near a trailhead. Horses carried packs stuffed with antlers. One man toted the skull of a ram, horns intact.

Kayden Romrell, a 24-year-old welder in fringed chaps, stood over a “deadhead” — a skull with six-point antlers still attached, which he said he had broken off the spine of a dead elk as a bighorn sheep watched.

An hour later, Rivenes emerged from the trail, cheeks rosy from sprinting in the chill. There were far fewer hunters in the hills this year, he said, but also far fewer antlers — maybe, he surmised, because a low-snow winter had made elk less motivated to migrate toward the refuge.

Rivenes dumped his loot: Four antlers, including what appeared to be a set, and one 8-point. He had left two deadheads on the land, in part because those take time to separate from their carcasses, in part because they smell awful.

“It’s a pretty average pile. Nothing too special. But it was a good walk,” he said. “I’m ready for a nap.”

FILE - South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem attends an event Jan. 10, 2024, at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D. The Guardian has obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too. She writes, according to the Guardian, that the tale was included to show her willingness to do anything “difficult, messy and ugly.” (AP Photo/Jack Dura, File)

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too.

The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” In it, she tells the story of the ill-fated Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer she was training for pheasant hunting.

She writes, according to the Guardian, that the tale was included to show her willingness to do anything “difficult, messy and ugly” if it has to be done. But backlash was swift against the Republican governor, who just a month ago drew attention and criticism for posting an infomercial-like video about cosmetic dental surgery she received out-of-state.

In her book, Noem writes that she took Cricket on a hunting trip with older dogs in hopes of calming down the wild puppy. Instead, Cricket chased the pheasants while “having the time of her life.”

On the way home from the hunting trip, Noem writes that she stopped to talk to a family. Cricket got out of Noem’s truck and attacked and killed some of the family’s chickens, then bit the governor.

A horse gets a bath after a workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Noem apologized profusely, wrote the distraught family a check for the deceased chickens, and helped them dispose of the carcasses, she writes. Cricket “was the picture of joy” as all that unfolded.

“I hated that dog,” Noem writes, deeming her “untrainable.”

“At that moment,” Noem writes, “I realized I had to put her down.” She led Cricket to a gravel pit and killed her.

That wasn’t all. Noem writes that her family also owned a “nasty and mean” male goat that smelled bad and liked to chase her kids. She decided to go ahead and kill the goat, too. She writes that the goat survived the first shot, so she went back to the truck, got another shell, then shot him again, killing him.

Soon thereafter, a school bus dropped off Noem’s children. Her daughter asked, “Hey, where’s Cricket?” Noem writes.

The excerpts drew immediate criticism on social media platforms, where many posted photos of their own pets. President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign surfaced the story on social media alongside a photo of Noem with Trump.

The Lincoln Project, a conservative group that opposes Trump, posted a video that it called a “public service announcement,” showing badly behaved dogs and explaining that “shooting your dog in the face is not an option.”

“You down old dogs, hurt dogs, and sick dogs humanely, not by shooting them and tossing them in a gravel pit,” Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project wrote on X. “Unsporting and deliberately cruel ... but she wrote this to prove the cruelty is the point.”

Noem took to social media to defend herself.

“We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm,” she said on X. “Sadly, we just had to put down 3 horses a few weeks ago that had been in our family for 25 years.”

She urged readers to preorder her book if they want “more real, honest, and politically INcorrect stories that’ll have the media gasping.”

Republican strategist Alice Stewart said that while some Republican voters might appreciate the story “as a testament to her grit,” it ultimately creates a distraction for Noem.

“It’s never a good look when people think you’re mistreating animals,” Stewart said. “I have a dog I love like a child and I can’t imagine thinking about doing that, I can’t imagine doing that, and I can’t imagine writing about it in a book and telling all the world.”

It’s not the first time Noem has grabbed national attention.

In 2019, she stood behind the state’s anti-meth campaign even as it became the subject of some mockery for the tagline “Meth. We’re on it.” Noem said the campaign got people talking about the methamphetamine epidemic and helped lead some to treatment.

Last month, Noem posted a nearly five-minute video on X lavishing praise on a team of cosmetic dentists in Texas for giving her a smile she said she can be proud of. “I love my new family at Smile Texas!” she wrote.

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An Oklahoma tourist says he faces 12 years in prison in the Caribbean after he mistakenly left 4 bullets from a hunting trip in his carry-on duffel bag

Ryan Watson was on vacation when he was charged with illegally carrying ammo into Turks and Caicos.
He and his wife, Valerie, say the four bullets in their duffel bag were unknowingly left there from a hunting trip.
Watson now faces 12 years in prison, alongside several US tourists charged for similar offenses.

An Oklahoma man traveling with his wife in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos faces 12 years in prison after four rounds of ammunition were found in his luggage.

Ryan and Valerie Watson arrived in Turks and Caicos earlier this month to celebrate his 40th birthday with several other couples, their families said in a GoFundMe. NBC Boston reported that the Watsons arrived on April 7.

But the pair, who have two young children, were arrested in the self-governed British territory after airport security found the four bullets in their carry-on duffel bag.

Their families' GoFundMe said the ammo had been left in the bag unintentionally, and was from a prior deer hunting trip.

"They were hunting ammunition rounds that I use for white-tailed deer, and I recognized them, and I thought: 'Oh, what a mistake.' I had no idea that they were in there," Ryan Watson told NBC News.

Valerie Watson was released from the charges on Tuesday and flew back to Oklahoma to reunite with her children.

But her husband remains in Turks and Caicos, and was granted $15,000 bail the day after by the local supreme court, according to a police statement.

He now faces 12 years in prison, which is the minimum custodial sentence for bringing firearms or ammunition into Turks and Caicos.

Ryan Watson must stay on the islands and report twice a week to a local police station while waiting for his hearing, which is set for June 7.

Meanwhile, his family is trying to raise $300,000 for his legal fees and housing in the Caribbean.

"Isolated from their family, friends, and children, they face mounting legal fees, living expenses, and the overwhelming stress of their situation," their GoFundMe reads. "The emotional and financial toll is immense, and they are at risk of losing everything."

Eight US tourists prosecuted since February

It is illegal to bring firearms or ammunition into Turks and Caicos, and penalties apply regardless of the offender's status or country of origin, according to the local attorney general's chambers.

Several tourists caught under this law were previously let off with just a fine, while at least one was given a prison sentence under the minimum limit.

But in February, a court of appeal ordered that all offenders be given at least the minimum sentence of 12 years in prison.

At least eight tourists from the US have since been prosecuted under this rule, per the attorney general's chambers.

Another American tourist, 31-year-old Tyler Wenrich , was charged on Tuesday with possessing ammunition after he arrived in Turks and Caicos on a cruise ship, according to local police.

"While going through a security checkpoint, it was discovered Mr Wenrich allegedly had ammunition in his possession," a police statement said.

Amid the recent spate of tourist arrests, the US State Department published a September advisory warning US citizens that it wouldn't be able to secure their release if they brought firearms and ammo into Turks and Caicos.

"We strongly encourage you to carefully check your luggage for stray ammunition or forgotten weapons before departing for TCI," the advisory said.

The US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.

Tourism is a key revenue for Turks and Caicos, and in 2019 provided about $787 million, or 65% of the island's GDP, to the territory, per a 2023 report by the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.

The Caribbean archipelago is a popular port of call for US cruise ships, and this year has seen a 127% jump in tourist arrivals — the largest increase in the world — compared to 2019, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said in February.

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Updated on: April 30, 2024 / 9:28 AM EDT / CBS/AP

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem – who has been considered to be a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump – addressed on Sunday the recent attention on her new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog and a goat.

The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem's soon-to-be-released book, "No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move American Forward." Noem is scheduled to be interviewed on "Face the Nation" next week about her upcoming book, set to be released on May 7.

In it, she tells the story of the ill-fated Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer she was training for pheasant hunting.

She writes, according to the Guardian, that the tale was included to show her willingness to do anything "difficult, messing and ugly" if it has to be done. The backlash was swift against the Republican governor and on Sunday, she addressed the issue on social media.

"I can understand why some people are upset about a 20 year old story of Cricket, one of the working dogs at our ranch, in my upcoming book — No Going Back," she wrote in a post on X , the platform formally known as Twitter. "The book is filled with many honest stories of my life, good and bad days, challenges, painful decisions, and lessons learned."

In her book, Noem writes that she took Cricket on a hunting trip with older dogs in hopes of calming down the wild puppy. Instead, Cricket chased the pheasants while "having the time of her life."

On the way home from the hunting trip, Noem writes that she stopped to talk to a family. Cricket got out of Noem's truck and attacked and killed some of the family's chickens, then bit the governor.

On Sunday, she defended her decision to kill the dog, saying that "South Dakota law states that dogs who attack and kill livestock can be put down."

"Given that Cricket had shown aggressive behavior toward people by biting them, I decided what I did," Noem wrote. "Whether running the ranch or in politics, I have never passed on my responsibilities to anyone else to handle. Even if it's hard and painful. I followed the law and was being a responsible parent, dog owner, and neighbor."

In the book, Noem also writes that her family also owned a "nasty and mean" male goat that smelled bad and liked to chase her kids. She decided to go ahead and kill the goat, too. She writes that the goat survived the first shot, so she went back to the truck, got another shell, then shot him again, killing him.

The excerpts drew immediate criticism on social media platforms, where many posted photos of their own pets. President Joe Biden's reelection campaign surfaced the story on social media alongside a photo of Noem with Trump.

It's not the first time Noem has grabbed national attention.

A month ago when she posted an infomercial-like video about cosmetic dental surgery she received out-of-state.

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In 2019, she stood behind the state's anti-meth campaign even as it became the subject of some mockery for the tagline "Meth. We're on it." Noem said the campaign got people talking about the methamphetamine epidemic and helped lead some to treatment.

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Kristi Noem killed her pet dog, "Cricket," after the animal misbehaved on a hunting trip, she says

In her tell-all book, noem proves she can get the “job” done, no matter the animal, by nandika chatterjee.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican seen as a potential running mate for Donald Trump, tells a story in her new book about shooting and killing her young dog and a goat, The Guardian reported .

In the book, Noem explains in excruciating detail how she gunned down a 14-month-old wirehair pointer named "Cricket." What crimes earned this dog the death penalty? Noem reported that the puppy was disobedient and out “having the time of her life” during a pheasant hunting trip and that the animal later attacked and killed a neighbor's chickens.

The ill-fated Cricket proved not to be a bad hunter, after all, but was guilty of killing the wrong kind of bird. According to Noem, since a shock collar didn't instill the desired discipline, the only reasonable thing to do was to kill the excitable and “untrainable” pup.

Noem, who became governor in 2019, likened murdering her canine to having the ability and willingness in politics to do anything “difficult, messy, and ugly.” It’s not the only animal she chose to sacrifice that day, she wrote: "I realized another unpleasant job needed to be done.”

The “job” in question was killing a “nasty and mean” male family goat. What outrageous crimes did the goat, whom she described as “disgusting, musky, rancid,” commit other than needing a bath? The uncastrated, unnamed farm animal, “loved to chase” Noem’s children, knocking them down and ruining their clothes.

After killing the goat, who proved to put up a bit more of a fight than the defenseless dog, Noem wrote that the school bus arrived to drop off her kids. Her daughter Kennedy looked confused, according to Noem, asking: “Hey, where’s Cricket?”

“I guess if I were a better politician I wouldn’t tell the story here,” Noem wrote.

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Montana Elk Hunting Lodge
Once you arrive, you will eat lunch, sight in your rifle and begin your hunt. On departure day you can hunt that morning if needed, pack up, eat lunch and head back to Bozeman. We suggest that you plan to spend the night in Bozeman. Private Planes: Livingston Airport (406)222-2440 is the closest private plane access.
Guided Elk Hunts in Southern Colorado
Welcome to Cherokee T.P. Outfitters - your premier destination for unforgettable guided elk hunting trips in Southern Colorado. As a trusted family-owned business, our roots run deep in the rugged terrain of this region, where we've lived, hunted, and nurtured a thriving community since 1989. Nestled at the heart of our expansive hunting ...
World-Class Wyoming Hunting Adventures at Big Horn Outfitters
Big Horn Outfitters offers world-class guided hunting adventures in the beautiful Big Horn Mountains of Northern Wyoming. We offer 100% fair chase hunts for Antelope, Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Shiras Moose, Merriams Turkey and Prairie Dogs. Owners Dustin DeCroo and Rich Sweeny are Wyoming natives and have spent nearly their entire lives ...
Top US Elk Hunting Trips
Come to the Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch to escape everyday life and experience the elk hunting trip of a lifetime! Address. 18943 E. Pony Creek Rd., Newdale, ID 83436 ... including boating, fishing, and hunting. Escape with your friends and family to Strawberry Bay to experience the best Blue Ribbon fishing, hiking, hunting, and snowmobiling that ...
Hunt It
Elk and Mule Deer. UCO offers both guided and unguided National Forest hunts that take place in the Snowcrest, Greenhorn, and Gravelly ranges. A limited number of guided private ranch hunts are available. We are located in hunting areas 330,324, 326 & 322 which offers some of the best elk hunting in the state of Montana.
Wyoming Elk Hunting with Big Horn Outfitters
Elk Hunting. At Big Horn Outfitters, we offer fully guided archery and rifle elk hunts in Wyoming hunt areas 34, 35, 36 and 45. All of these areas are in our Special Use Outfitting permit on the Big Horn National Forest and take place from wall tents.. We also offer guided private land elk hunts as well, which take place from our fully ...
Montana Outfitters
We offer many types of hunts for families, whether it is a father/mother and son/daughter excursion or the whole family! Sunday Creek Outfitters would be happy to personalize a hunt for you and your family that will be remembered for a lifetime! Mule Deer/Elk Season Dates: October 23th - November 28th, 2021
Colorado Hunting Trips for Elk, Mule Deer, Bear, Turkey, Antelope
Welcome to Reverse 7 L Outfitters! We are a family owned business with over 30 years of experience offering Colorado hunting trips for elk, mule deer, bear, antelope and turkey. These big game hunts are conducted by vehicle, horseback, and foot depending on best need for the specific hunt. We are excited to serve you and provide an exceptional ...
Elk antlers are the prize in the intense annual 'shed hunt' in Wyoming
The 'shed hunt' is on. Towering prongs of elk antlers are the prize. By Karin Brulliard. May 2, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT. Spencer Anderson of Glenrock, Wyo., leads his horses back to their ...
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On the way home from the hunting trip, Noem writes that she stopped to talk to a family. Cricket got out of Noem's truck and attacked and killed some of the family's chickens, then bit the governor. READ MORE Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing ...
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