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Outfitter Recommendations Welcomed!!

Postby Timmer5223 » 12 11, 2017 •  [Post 1]

Hi all,

Our group (4 guys) is looking to do our second outfitted elk hunt in 2019. This year's trip to CO was fun, but the elk hunting was disappointing - our group went 0 for 6. I understand it's hunting so nothing is guaranteed, but all said we are looking for something new. So, if anyone has some first-hand knowledge and experience they can share with us on an outfitter to use it would be greatly appreciated! We have no preference points in any states, so an easy draw or OTC tag will have to do. We will be putting in for points in some states this winter.

This is the criteria we are looking for:

- Honest, hard-working, dedicated outfitter and guides
- Budget of $900/day or less (excluding tips, tags, and other travel expenses)
- Good elk population and shot opportunity percentage
- Horse back pack-in style hunt (wall tents, food, water, etc. included)
- OTC or easy draw tags
- Archery or Rifle is fine... season dates are flexible as well
- Smaller, more personal outfit preferred
- Quality mature bulls would be an awesome bonus!

As stated, this will be our second elk hunt so our priority is finding a good, honest, hard working outfitter who is dedicated to helping us succeed - someone you can trust. That being said, we are in it for the adventure and tagging out with some nice bulls would be a dream come true! Without knowing many guys with first-hand experience with outfitted elk hunts, it's tough to know where to start.

Any advise or recommendations you guys might have would be welcomed. Thanks!
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Re: Outfitter Recommendations Welcomed!!

Postby Indian Summer » 12 12, 2017 •  [Post 2]

I can definitely help with that. Would you be interested in a drop camp, semi guided, or fully guided? Fully is $3500 each for a 2 on 1 hunt and $4500 for a 1 on 1. Hunts are in Montana and an elk tag is 100% draw odds with no points.

Shoot me an email at joe@headinwest.net or give me a ring at 406-360-5070

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Re: Outfitter Recommendations Welcomed!!

Postby Timmer5223 » 12 13, 2017 •  [Post 3]

Joe, that sounds great! I will give you a call and we can discuss further. Thanks!!
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Re: Outfitter Recommendations Welcomed!!

Postby Dorobuta » 12 18, 2017 •  [Post 4]

this thread has likewise piqued my interest...
Yes, I am addicted to elk. No, I don't need help, I just need a tag.
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