Montana Hunting Outfitter and Guide Reviews

Outfitter Review: Lost Creek Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jeff Adams

Hunter: Robert Wilke

Animals Hunted: Elk / Deer

Jeff Adams runs a Great Camp. All his guides know the area very well. The quality of Elk was mind blowing. Very large resident herd. Jeff also offers Antelope.Private Property hunt and all the attention of his guides to make the hunt an enjoyable adventure.As always, make sure your in good shape.This hunt would make a great Dad & son hunt.

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: andrew billiel

Animals Hunted: elk/mule deer/whitetail

I went out for the first week of the 2004 season with eight of my friends and had a wonderful time.The Williams family was great,and my guide Jeff was outstanding.Jeff and his brother Corey are both excepttional pepole and guides.Their skill for finding elk is amazing,I can not of asked for two better guys to be guided by.Jeff and Corey are very straghit forward about everything from the quality and quantiy of elk we would see,plus what is ok to do and what is not.The two of them are no bullshit guys.They provided good company on our days out there in search for elk and mule deer.Everything about my trip was great,the food,people,the packer,meat cutters and once again my guide and his brother Corey.I have talked with other outfitters at local sportsman shows and have yet to find one as honest as WW Outfitters,some other outfitters claim you do not have to pay for a hunt if you don t take anything home.Trick is if you do there is a trophy fee tacked on to it.Such is not the case with WW Outfitters. I am already planning another trip with them and my only request is that i have Jeff or Corey as my guide. There is no better outfitter as honest as WW Outfitters.

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: Fred Billiel

Animals Hunted: Elk/Mule/White tail

I had an excellent week. The accommodations wereexcellent.Outstanding showers and bunk house.I found the familly to be friendly,warm and helpfull. Our guide Jeff R.,was outstanding.Such a mature and professional individual. Jeff is a no bullshit guy. My advise is to listen and pay attention when he speaks. The packing out of the bull was superb. The butcher shop was excellent. This all happened so well because we listened to Jeff.

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: Lon Sergeant

Animals Hunted: Elk Deer

Cory and Jeff Reneiker put me on to game every day. I saw between fifty and one hundred elk a day. They busted there ass. I wish I could go every year. On the fifth day of a six day hunt I shot a 6 by 7 bull.The hunt of a life timeLon Sergeant

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: Josh Newman

Animals Hunted: Elk

This was my first archery bull hunt. My father, brother and I were guided by Jeff and Corey. We were in to bulls every day. They put us in the where we needed to be. My brother and I both arrowed the same bull, the only one we killed, but we had 4 excellent chances to shoot at bulls. If I am able to get back to Montana on a bull hunt, these two guides and this Outfitter are who I will use. This was my first archery kill. Excellent time.

Outfitter Review: Trophies West Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Craig Hueter

Hunter: JEFF LONG

Animals Hunted: MULE DEER / WHITETAIL / ANTELOPE

AWESOME HUNT! YOU WILL GET A SHOT AT A TROPHY MULE DEER--NO DOUBTS!!

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: DeWayne Walling

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

They advertise 25"-28" Mule deer are average. Out of 6 hunters, one deer was 26". Mine was second at 23", everyone else was well below that. We all shot the biggest deer we saw. The so called experienced guides consisted of 2 months of pre-season walking around the property observing the game. Two of the three "guides" had never hunted Mule deer before. They were all from the midwest looking for an adventure in the west. We later found out the reason for the guides pressuring us to shoot the first 4 point we saw, they had a contest going between them to see who could tag out their hunter first. Randy advertised you could Turkey hunt after you tag out. When I ask to go turkey hunting, he said he didn't really have a place, but I could go walk around on some state land and see if I could find one. I did not see any Elk nor any Elk sign, so I ask the guides how was Elk Season. They laughed and said out of 32 hunters, one guy got a shot. Randy was late picking me up and the motel in Billings. When he did get there, we stopped at Walmart where he said if I want anything to drink beside water or cool-aid, I needed to buy it myself. Two of our hunters were there for Whitetail. They were furious upon arriving at camp to find out that Randy lost the lease on his Whitetail ranch way back in the summer. Thing is, he failed to call and tell them. If you are interested in shooting a mule deer and don't care if it's smaller than some of our South Texas Whitetail, then go ahead a book with them. But if you want one in the 25"-28" range, go elsewhere.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Warren Fane

Animals Hunted: Elk

The hunt was nothing like I was told it would be by Randy Higgins.I have filed a complaint on Higgins with the Montana Board of Labor.I encourage anyone else who was TAKEN by Higgins to do the same.From what I understand he has FOOLED alot of hunters.Do Not Book with this guy!

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgens

Hunter: Sam Fleiger

Animals Hunted: elk, deer, turkey

I do alot of hunting in my home state as well as some other surrounding states. I live in Missouri and have hunted since I was 12. I found my hunt with Musselshell Outfitters to be alot of fun, and I missed a truly big bull at about 35 yards. I sat on water holes alot and I saw alot of game. I heard elk bugling almost nonstop from 6 am to 10 am. I did not see any of the problems that some of the others speak of. If I go back to hunt this fall and don't get a shot, I will still be happy. I know how elk travel so just hope to get in front of one, and give it my best. One thing is for sure, you can't hunt this outfitters area and see no game. We almost hit deer or elk with the truck every morning on the way to the ranch. I also met a local in town while I was hunting with Musselshell. He was mad because he said "Higgens has all the good places leased up" I didn't say anything at that time, but now I think it is very ironic with some of the negative reports on here.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgens

Hunter: Toby Dellamano

Animals Hunted: Elk

I hunted elk with Musselshell Outfitters the fall of September 04. I would like to start this report off first by telling you something about me. I am an avid bow hunter and have been very successful over the last 25 years. I have hunted and harvest animals all across the US, Canada, and Alaska. I have won several archery tournaments and bugling awards. Two years ago I became the youngest bow hunter to take the BIG 8 in Colorado. I take great pride in my sport, lifestyle, and fair chase! I don’t post this to brag or boast only to give myself credibility for what I am going to report.I have hunted and pursued elk all my life. However, the vast majority of the bulls we chase in Colorado are not that big. That is why I contacted Musselshell outfitters. Musselshell outfitters told me about 350 P&Y class bulls running around their land and being harvested every year with a 100% shooting opportunity. They even told me a 400+ class bull was shot just across the road. I told them I was an experienced archer and elk hunter and I was looking for a bull larger than 320 P&Y. They said their guides were experienced elk hunters, callers, and archers themselves. That was far from the truth. The guides calling ability was POOR at best, they were not archers and 2 of them didn’t even know the property boundaries very well or the lay of the land. At the beginning of the hunt, Musselshell started off with a group meeting stating that the best way to get an elk was to be patient and sit a water hole. Which I was totally willing to do to get a big bull. The first morning we started off trying to bugle a bull in, we following the heard about 1 mile as we walked along the fence just hoping we could get one to jump over. About 9am the guide took us over to the water hole and showed us the tree stand. We walked around the water hole and saw no track, I asked the guide, “did anybody sit this stand in the first group of archers?” He said, “Yea, pretty much everyday, but I think he only saw a doe and fawn.” We then went to look at other water holes, no track, no track, cattle tracks, lots of cattle at the tanks, lots of stock tanks on one property. When we asked the guide and Randy what made them think we should sit on one of the 6 stock tanks contained in less then 1 mile, they said “they got to drink somewhere!” Which is true, but they weren’t drinking on Musselshell’s property… the lack of tracks proves it! This was true on ALL of their properties; every stock tank we went to either had no tracks or 1 or 2 week old tracks. At which time I opted not to sit a water hole for endless hours. Four other archers in my camp sat water holes the entire time and every time they came back to camp they had their heads down, “no elk, no deer, just birds and lots of cattle.” “I’ve never been on a guide hunt with so little game around” While we were at the different water holes they showed the tree stands. They were not only in poor condition but dangerous! They used old dead branch for steps and access in and out of the stand was contorted and difficult. When I mentioned this to the other hunters in camp they would say “you should have seen mine, talk about dangerous!” They even had a Double Bull Bind, which was falling apart. The guide gave us the blind and said “this is the best one we’ve got” and 2 of the hubs were not working, the plastic nipples were broken off and we had to use our own rope to get it to work. Musselshell told us that they had aprox. 50,000 acres of leased property, what they didn’t tell us was less then half ever had an elk on it. A large majority of their property was burnt land with nothing growing on it, no trees, no grass, nothing. The rest of it was poorly grassed and over grazed by the cattle rancher. It seamed like every property they took us to we hunted the trees running right next to the fence. Another major problem is that other ranches in the area are planting elk feed and water tanks to keep the elk on their properties. We ran into a man from Texas in Roundup while we were eating lunch (lunch was at our cost, Musselshell provided ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo they never put in the frig) and he told us he was leasing up all the land he could (about 30K acres so far) and told us about all the great feed and water they had put on their land and they have elk all over. Musselshell’s guide showed us the Texan’s property and told us how it was getting to be a problem getting the elk to come off that property.The best pieces of property that Musselshell leased was PUBLIC, with other hunters on it! They said we didn’t have to hunt the public land, but when that’s the best of the worst what do you do?Yes we did see some big bulls, but they were across the fence on property we couldn't hunt. Musselshell even told us that if you shoot a bull and he goes across the fence we can’t get them…Don’t even try! We’ve lost bulls that way before, yet we hunted fences everyday just hoping a bull would cross. Nobody in my camp had a shot opportunity on any elk, bull or cow! Musselshell had another group of hunters the same week as us at a different location and they told us only 1 shot was taken, a young boy had hit a 5 point bull but they couldn’t find it. The week before us they shot one 5 point bull the last night. Musselshell’s web site still states: “Overall opportunity for bowhunters with us is about 95%. We very rarely have a bowhunter who does not have an opportunity. An opportunity is any time you are 40 yards or less from the desired game while in the field hunting… We use bugles and cow calls to bring them in close. We occasionally use stands and blinds. We also use natural wallows and food sources to our advantage. We are consistently producing 100% opportunity for our elk hunting guests. Many guests have had multiple shot opportunities at 300"+ bulls!” -- These claims are incorrect and yet he still promotes and publishes these as facts!I feel I was mislead and lied to by Musselshell Outfitters and I will gladly provide you names and numbers from the other 6 hunters in my camp that will fully substantiate my report. I know there are hunters from the group before us and the group after us, and some of those hunters were antelope hunters. (They sat antelope water holes for hours and days on end, yet never had antelope come in). There were hunters both antelope and elk hunters that did everything Musselshell asked them to do, they sat water holes for hours and days on end never seeing anything.The reason I am posting this is for my fellow archer. I have met some terrific people though bow hunting and some life long friends. I have purchased items from other Bowhunters off the Internet with the PROMISE of I’ll send you the check the same time you send me the item. If I only knew this information 1 year ago I could have made a wise choice.As I read through other past hunters reports on Musselshell Outfitters I have to ask myself, ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME OUTFITTER????? I’ll leave you with that thought, and a challenge, GIVE Musselshell your $4000+ dollars and he’ll prove to you that I am correct. Toby Dellamano

Outfitter Review: Montana Trails Trophy Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Michael Clark

Hunter: Alan Bernard

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer, Antelope

I've hunted with Mike eight times and can never wait to go back. Has his own ranch and a couple of leases. The Mule Deer hunting is fantastic. This year I killed a 29" 5x5. I've killed several 15" antelope and have always filled my tags. You will have to pass several quality bucks to shoot a real trophy.

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: Dennis Winterowd

Animals Hunted: Elk

The food is excellent, the family is wonderfull.As far as the hunt goes contact me for details

Outfitter Review: Sunday Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Paul Ellis

Hunter: Fred Gill

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

This was my second hunt with Paul. The first was good and I wanted to bring friends back with me. Our impression: Paul is streched to thin and over comments. WHEN pressed he will work with you but you lose days of hunting doing it. I had other friends that were told they would have a ranch and no one else could\would hunt it. When they got there the guide told him a writer and his son had hunted it hard the week before. I would never suggest anyone hunt with Paul again.Fred Gill

Outfitter Review: Elk Creek Family Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dave Hein

Hunter: Bart May

Animals Hunted: Elk

I have been fortunate enough to be a guest on the 5E for the past 3 seasons.I have hunted hard the back country of Montana for 14 years and have never had the opportunity on bulls like I have hunting on the 5E. The bulls are very callable and Abe and Dave have become experts at calling them in. I had many shot opportunities and was able to harvest 2 smaller 6 points in these past years. The ranch holds some true trophies, 340 plus herd bulls have been common each year with a couple that I can only imagine what they might have scored.In the morning just before light you would step out on the deck to hear sometimes 8-10 different bulls bugling. I would recommend this hunt to anyone searching for either a first time bull or a chance at a true Montana trophy. Give me a call if you want any more information about my experience with Elk Creek Family Outfitters.Bart MayBozeman, Montana406-586-8664

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Jim Duncan

Animals Hunted: elk, deer , antelope

I have hunted with Musselshell Outfitters several years. Great people, great operation. I have always seen good animals and had a great time. Bow hunting big elk is my passion, and that is why I hunt with Musselshell Outfitters. I dont hunt in canned hunt areas or fenced in African concessions. I also listen to my guide when I travel to hunt. Too many easterners are going west for the first time to hunt elk, then talking like they know more than the guide!!! You have to HUNT and enjoy being in the woods to be a true bowhunter. Its not for everyone.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Danny Miller

Animals Hunted: elk, deer, antelope, turkey

I have hunted this area with this outfitter many times, and I know the quality of game and of the operation. It has always been very consistent. I can not believe some of the whining and sniveling about this outfitter and area. If you didn't see any game in this outfitters areas, you are either blind, or you might as well give it up. It sounds like the whiners didn't kill an elk and got mad. Go to a pen and shoot your bull. Hunting wild elk with bow is only for true hunters. If you want to hunt big bulls with a bow Musselshell Outfitters would be very hard to beat. I know of several bulls over 400 inch class that have been taken in his area. You won't take one every time, you gotta be a true hunter in it for the long run and your opportunities will come if you actually hunt hard and work with your guide. I am from New York,(up state) and when I go to Montana I listen to my guide and do what he recommends. I see that many easterners go west and think they know more than their guide, after one day of hunting. They then whine after the hunt because everything was bad. I bet the anti-hunters love that too, because your playing right into what they say we are.

Outfitter Review: Montana High Country Tours - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Russ/Karen Kipp

Hunter: Clark Linn

Animals Hunted: ELK - Bow

I hunted with Russ in 2004. I use a recurve so I needed to be close. 25 yds max. We got close to some nice bulls but just out of range. This is a lodge hunt and has all the comforts of a 5 star resort. The hunting is good. I saw bulls everyday. Russ has several ranches leased plus access to public land that allowed for lots of hunting area and no pressure from other hunters. I did not kill an elk on this trip but that really didn't matter. I had a great time. My wife went along and relaxed and toured the country while we hunted. If you are looking for a tough back country hunt then this is not it. If you want a good hunt with a good chance at a good bull and outstanding accomidations and food then give them a try.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Mike Frey

Animals Hunted: Elk/Deer

I hunted with a group of 6 and none of us got a shot.3 never saw a bull. Was told that we would be hunting private property when in fact most of the time we hunted public land. 4 of us had hunters walk right by us. This hunt is NOT as advertised. Randy had 3 guides 2 of which were terrible. No experience as a bow guide. One of the guides was only in camp 3 weeks before we got there. Randy was supposed to be a guide and when we got in camp things changed. It was clear that the elk was not on the property that we could hunt.We would hear elk, but they were always on the other side of the fence. Everywhere we went there was a fence close by that we could not cross. 2 in our group saw some nice bulls but they were on the other side of the fence. They hunted 50 yards from the fence for the whole trip just hoping that one would cross. I don't believe Randy has all the property that he advertises, because it was obvious that all the elk were pushed off the property we had to hunt.We planned this hunt for 2 years and all I can say is that we feel robbed.I think Randy went 4 elk for 30 hunters in 2004.

Outfitter Review: S&W Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Brad Hanzel/Howard Seymour

Hunter: Donald Keir

Animals Hunted: Pronghorn

Thoroughly enjoyed 5 day pronghorn hunt. Took a 15 inch buck. Accomidations great. Going to try to convince my sons to come back on a Whitetail/Muledeer hunt.

Outfitter Review: Rivers Edge Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Huff

Hunter: Todd Borst

Animals Hunted: elk

6 years in a row, I got my first 6 x 6 this year. A forty yard shot out of a water hole. I have also shot a spike and a cow. Not bad, fifty percent success rate for archery. I also bagged an antelope during the trip.I enjoy the elk archery season with this outfitter every year.

Outfitter Review: Mussellshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: mike coppa

Animals Hunted: elk bow

this was my third year with randy the first two were for antelope and the hunt was ok but i cant beleive the hunt we had for elk six of us went out and two guys hunted on public land every day their guide had two weeks exp. but at least he could call. they saw elk all day every day but the elk were on the wrong side of a fence so no shots. myself and buddy had a guide with 2 weeks exp. guiding elk hunters and had never bowhunted before and couldnt even call. we spent half the time sitting over water holes and the other half on public land saw one cow elk. heard many bugeling but guide didnt know what to do. other two guys had a decent guide (mike) but they were also hunting public ground at times no shots until this year i would have trusted randy but never again do yourself a favor and find another outfitter

Outfitter Review: Upper Canyon Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jake/Donna McDonald

Hunter: dewayne mikel

Animals Hunted: elk/muledeer

very mislead for two yrs while drawing tags. almost no animals in area, while having excellent hunt conditions. below zero to 9 degrees, 2+ ft snow. guides are friends of thiers from out of state (i was not told this), they do not hunt deep into the availiable country, you hunt on top of each other which upset me when so much country there. no one killed a bull!! only 2 cows killed & it was thier friends who killed them. i feel like they concentrate more on drinking/gambling at night than hunting. they were three of us & we would never go back, even if it was free! that should say enough. first outfitter i ever hunter with & not kill my animal! i had two tags in 2002, thankgiving week. money can be spent much better else where. feel free to call me with any questions.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Wade Hanson

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

I would highly recommend Hidden Valley Outfitters for an outstanding Montana Mule Deer hunting experience.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Brent Hanson

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

This was our second time hunting with Hidden Valley Outfitters. As was the case the first time, I was extremely impressed with the knowledge and experience of our guide. We saw more than our share of above-average mule deer. All 3 in our party shot nice bucks. The food is outstanding and everyone working at the camp is a pleasure to be around. I would definitely recommend this hunt and hope to return for a third time.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Tyler Borth

Animals Hunted: Antelope (archery)

I shot a doe and have missed a P&Y antelope after only 15 min of hunting and this was only about an hour and a half after I had stepped off of the plane. I passed on many animals the next mourning and shot a buck that evening. There was hardly a time when there was not a antelope in sight. This was more action than I had ever expected on a water hole hunt. If you want to decoy or spot and stalk you can try what ever you want. The guides are very flexible to your wants and needs. I have already book for next year.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Bryan Bingel

Animals Hunted: Antelope

My experience with Hidden Valley Outfitters waseverything I hoped it would be and more! The guides were Great! The food was Awsome! I felt like we were at Dennys eating! We had a greathunt! Definately going to do that again!

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Dennis Naylor

Animals Hunted: Elk: Archery Season

Outfitter misrepresented his hunt. No archer in the first three seasons even saw one of the quality elk that he stated that "virtually everyone has shooting opportunities to take". This would be for 310+ animals. Only animal of this quality seen on their properties was when one hoped a fence AFTER shooting hours. Treestands were DANGEROUS. Used dead branches as steps. Some were inverted. Didn't even know where their safety belts were. Some of the double bull blinds had rods hanging out. Stay away from this outfitter. We have filed a complaint and several others have also. Now found out that he was already under probation for other violations.

Outfitter Review: Kibler Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Myron/Mary Beth Kibler

Hunter: Barry O'Connor

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope, FISH, Birds

WOW, what an experience!! These people were truely awesome!! If I didn't see a single game animal my trip would have been a success. I loved meeting these folks. The other hunters, most hunted there befor, were also very nice. This was truely a wonderful experience. But then came the hunt. The hunt turned out to be a selection process; which buck do I want. I passed up countless 'shooter' bucks and on the last day took a good Missouri Breaks Deer. http://www.kiblercharterfishing.com/huntingphotos/huntgallery80.html follow this link for picture. Also, my guide Clint; what an 'eagle eye'. This guy didn't miss anything that moved. If I would have had the fortune to draw an Elk tag for this area I would be in possession of a record book Elk. We saw several huge bulls. I think the one 6x7 we saw was the same size as our truck.Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.

Outfitter Review: Powder River Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Ken Grislen

Hunter: Gary Jenkins

Animals Hunted: whitetail/mule deer

I have been on about 10 or 12 outfitted hunts in various states and this is my favorite.

Outfitter Review: Powder River Bowhunts - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Gene Smith

Hunter: tom weimann

Animals Hunted: mule deer

This is a once in a lifetime hunt for serious bowhunters.Booked for next year and every year.The later you book for a mule deer hunt the better.Saw at least a dozen book bucks.Saw 300-400 animals and at least over 100 bucks.This is no BS.We took 2 does,a 8 pt whitetail,4x3,3x3,and a 4x4. We filled 6 out of 7 tags.He allows no guns.You must draw a landowners sponsorship tag to hunt on his land.You rent a 3 bdrm house on the property.You will see 50 deer in front and 50 deer in back of the house before you even start to hunt,this is every morning.There are no guides,you don't need one.Very cheap hunt,Under $1800 and that included the gas to drive from WI.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Darrell Brown

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Well this is my third hunt with Musselshell and the first for my son. We not only seen nice mule deer, but good herds of elk, antelope 30 to 40 at a time and wild turkeys. The food was Excellant. My son got the first buck the first day. Our guide Randy did a great job of getting him a good shot, also his first buck, boy will it be hard to top. I also shot a good four point the last day of our hunt after passing on several. I have been here for the third time and can't imagine that you could hunt here and not see any animals.But after all some peaple may forget this is hunting and even though you have a guide he can only put you in a good area. Maybe this is the reason high fence operation are becoming so popular. But for those of you that would like a good hunt with good peaple I would highly recomend musselshell outfitters.Thank you, Randy and Jenifer for another great hunt.Darrell and Bryce Brown

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane Kiehl

Hunter: Tim Stark

Animals Hunted: antelope/pheasant

Oct 10 2004 opening day hunt for antelope got a nice 14 inch buck by 9am first day!!!My cousin Frank got another 14 incher that afternoon after a 100 yd belly crawl We were withguide Orren KiehlFrank was bowhunting muleys and had lots of chances but was holding out for a big 4 point(saw them but never close enough)Spent next 3 days chasing roosters with the 3 Kentuckians in camp at same time as us. We pretty much limited out (3) each day. We got 5 sage grouse also. Everyone got their antelope and saw a ton more!!Kiehls are great guys to hunt with in a perfect great plains setting!!

Outfitter Review: Simpson Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Simpson

Hunter: Dan Reel

Animals Hunted: Elk, Antelope, Mule Deer, Whitetail

Great experience, first time hunting with this outfitter, by far the best. Hunted with friend who has hunted with this outfitter several time, said that experience has always been excellent. Saw plenty of quality game. Large areas to hunt. Each hunter has his own Personal guide with lots of experience. All three hunters filled tags with quality animals in first two days. For a great hunt contact Mike Simpson at 406-227-5277.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Barry Stratton

Animals Hunted: Antelope, Mule Deer

FIRST CLASS is the only way I can describe it. The camp is nice, the guides great hunters, and the cook is in a class of her own. Mr. Higgins is an honest, upfront, hard working outfitter. The material and information provided was accurate, concise, and easily understood. The only surprise was that the camp, people, and hunting area's were even nicer/better than expected! The bottom line is that I had a terrific hunt. Seeing new animals, walking new terrain, meeting new folks with a common interest was absolutely wonderful. I got a taste of Montana hunting, and I like what I saw/experienced. In fact, I'm already making plans to go back. I have hunted all over Alaska as well as other states and countries. I can tell you from first hand experience that Musselshell Outfitters is a quality operation, despite what a few negative posters would like you to believe. I have never had a guide or outfitter work as hard as Mr. Higgins and his crew to ensure my happiness and satisfaction. I will be going back.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Joe Foreman

Animals Hunted: antelope/mule Deer/Whitetail

Hunted w/Randy in 2000 archery elk/deer , 2001 archery elk/deer/antelope,2004 rifle antelope/deer.It gets better every time I'm there!My wife wanted to hunt antelope for our 25th wedding anniversary 2004. We hunted 2nd week of rifle season.Had a ball!Lots of game.No other hunters.Great food.Great accomadations.Rifle season-deer-2004. Saw 54 deer (16 bucks)first day.Harvested a great whitetail 3rd day.

Outfitter Review: K Lazy 3 - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Brett Todd

Hunter: Jon Sinnen

Animals Hunted: Elk and Mule Deer

I have had the opportunity to hunt in all three of Klazy3's camps and would highly recommend hunting in any of them. Brett Todd and his guides have proven to me that they run a first class backcountry elk and mule deer hunt. I have had great opportunities in the three years I have hunted with them. I will look forward to returning to hunt with Klazy3 again in the future.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Caesar Fonte

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

The Hunt I booked was supposed to be on the Powder River Ranch. The Outfitter lost the lease and did not inform me of this until I arrived at camp. In fact as of 11-11-04 It still shows this ranch available for hunting. The Mule deer I say were in the 22-26 inch class and not really the quality of Mule Deer that I was told to expect.

Outfitter Review: F & M Ranch - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Floyd /Marilyn Price

Hunter: Gary Plotts

Animals Hunted: Mule deer/Antelope

I have hunted all over the US and Canada. Floyd and Marilyn are the best. They have a ranch in Roundup, Montana that is groomed year round to hold and keep whitetail and mule deer. You will never see more deer, including large bucks, than you will see here. There antelope hunting is done on another ranch, there were 3 of us, we got there at 9am and were done by noon time. This outfitter is 100%, the best. They do not advertise and only take a few hunters per week, if interested contact me and I will give you there phone number.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Larry Reese

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer/ Elk Archery 2004

After a bunch of lies an a hunt from Hell I called the MT outfitters Association an he has had 3 violations all with disciplinary action resulting in fines and his Lic. on each violations was give 18 months probation. Has of this report his Lic is in active Probation. Don't think of hunting with this guy. One of the violations was he did not pay his guides. Another was he hired guides that were not Lic. The other was a citation from the MT fish and wildlife for guiding /hunting on land he did not have permission. If you don't believe me call the MT Outfitters Association 406-841-2373.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane/Orren Kiehl

Hunter: Roger

Animals Hunted: Antelope/upland game

Can't say much more than what is indicated above. These are good people with thousands of acres to hunt, friendly, experienced guides, very nice accomodations, great cooks, lots of game, lots to do after you "tag out" on your antelope, muley, or elk. Plenty of upland birds and waterfowl opportunities. No negative "surprises", all things were acurately represented. No guide pressure to tag out instead of waiting on trophy yet they generally experience 100% success on the targeted species. Bottom line, after two Alaska hunts, three canadian hunts, multiple TX waterfowl hunts etc, this was the best run outfitter/guide service we have experienced.

Outfitter Review: Wildlife Adventures - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Rick Wemple

Hunter: Coy Ross

Animals Hunted: ELK

There is no way this outfitter should be allowed to keep their license.

Outfitter Review: Mussleshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: TODD GREEN

Animals Hunted: ANTELOPE

13HRS A DAY FOR 3-DAYS---SEEN NO GAME---LAST DAY SAW A SMALL HERD---ONE BUCK SMALL---NO BACK UP PLAN IF IT WAS NOT 90DEG---WE HAD COOLER WEATHER THIS WAS BLAMED FOR LACK OF GAME???---THEY STILL HAVE TO EAT---THIER WHOLE HUNT IS PLANNED AROUND CATTLE TANKS AND IF THE GOATS ARE NOT WATERING THEN YOU WATCH CATTLE COME TO TANKS----NO SCOUTING WAS DONE BEFORE HAND---AREAS LIMITED TO HUNT ANTELOPE----JUST BEFORE ROUND-UP--ON THE WAY IN WE SAW NUMEROUS ANTELOPE AND SOME GOOD BUCKS---THEY HAD NO LEASES IN THEM PARTS AND RANDY SAID AT THE TIME OF ARE ARIVAL THAT WE SHOULD NOT EXPECT TO SEE THOSE QUANITYS--BUT THE QUALITY WOULD BE MUCH BETTER---NONE OF THIS CAME TRUE---JUST NO ANTELOPE IN AREA--ONERHUNTED--I DONT KNOW---OVER SOMETHING---BECAUSE TEAM OF 4 HUNTERS WENT HOME NEVER EVEN GETTING CLOSER THEN 150 YARDS---ONE WENT HOME WITHOUT EVER SEEING A ANTELOPE--THE WHOLE TRIP I HOPE HE SAW SOME ON THE WAY BACK TO THE AIRPORT---DO NOT BOOK THIS FOR ANTELOPE---AGAIN DO NOT BOOK THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

Outfitter Review: Mussleshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: R. HIGGINS

Hunter: G/. WILSON

Animals Hunted: GOAT

WEATER WAS COOLER THEN NORM----SEEN A FEW NEVER CLOSE--SEEN ONE BUCK---WAS 100PLUS YARDS AWAY--SAW THE BLIND I WAS IN AND SPOOKED---DUE TO BLINDS NOT BEING UP AHEAD OF TIME---SET OF CATTLE TANKS 2 DAYS IN A ROW FOR 13 HOURS HAD NO TRACKS AT TANK BUT WAS SET ON TANKS ANYWAY???? WHY,,WHY,,WHY----GUIDES HAD NO ANSWER--RANDYS ANSWER WITCH IM TIRED OF HEARING THIS IS NOT A CANNED HUNT---ANIMALS GO GO ANYWHERE---WHAT ANIMALS---I COULD SEE IF I SCREWED UP OR REFUSED A SHOT--OR EVEN HAD ANIMALS JUST 50YARDS--SOMETHING--OTHER THEN COWS AND CATTLE TANKS AND THE RARE BIRD---THIS AREA SEEMS TO BE MORE FOR MULE DEER---BUT NEVER SAW ANY BUCKS--EXCEPT DRIVING BACK TO CAMP AT NIGHT---THEN NOT VERY BIG---DID SEE ONE BULL ELK WAS VERY NICE BUT THIS WAS WHILE DRIVING AND ON A RANCH NOT SUBJECT TO HUNTING ACCORDING TO GUIDE???---THEY HAD A ELK HUNTER IN CAMP THAT NEVER GOT CLOSE TO A ELK---ELK HUNTERS BEFORE HIM HAD THE SAME STORY NO ELK---GIUDE SAID HE WISH HE WOULD GET BIT BY A RATTLER SO HE COULD GO HOME EARLY---BUT AS THE ANTELOPE HE COULD NOT FIND A SNAKE EITHER!!!!

Outfitter Review: Montana Breaks Outfitting - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Donny Lynn

Hunter: Steve Galusky

Animals Hunted: Whitetail Deer

Donny is a great guy with a great place to hunt. The hunt takes place in the Milk River where they shoot the Realtree videos. I killed a 130" 8 point on the 3rd morning of the hunt. Should have killed a 150" buck the first day. Saw 19 bucks the first day. You hunt irrigated alfalfa fields along the river. The river is the only bedding for miles. The mosquitos are world class. For a pope and young buck, I can't believe that there is any place better. If you are looking for that once in a lifetime 180" buck, this is not the place but you will see 130" bucks everyday.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Mt

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Wayne Britt

Animals Hunted: Whitetail/Mule Deer

Week of my hunt was a week of high wind. Saw lots of does, but the big boys kept out of sight. I enjoyed the hunt in spite of not making a kill. Mule Deer hunters in camp did much better, everyone except 1 mule deer hunter brought in a really nice mulie. Can't address the problems some of the other post raise, but i was very pleased with Randy, Jennifer and guides. I know the grain fields on the Musselshell River hold some really nice whitetails, and I'l return as soon as possible to hunt with Randy.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: R. TOLL

Animals Hunted: ANTELOPE

PHONE CONVERSATIONS VARIED GREATLY FROM WHAT WE SAW AS FAR AS GAME----GIUDES DID NOT HAVE AREA SCOUTED AT ALL--NO IDEA WERE TO FIND ANTELOPE,, ALSO AREAS LIMITED FOR HUNTING---CATTLE ROUNDUPS FORCEING US FROM CERTIAN HUNTING AREAS (TWICE) BLINDS NOT SET UP AHEAD OF TIME CAUSING GAME TO SPOOK AT THE SITE OF THEM---CRUSHING THE ONLY CHNACE WE HAD THE WHOLE TRIP----AREA IS NOT PLENTYFUL WITH ANTELOPE--GUIDES HAD NO EXPLANATION TO WHY WERE NOT SEEING GAME--JUST THE FAMOUS IT MUST BE THE WEATHER---ONE HUNTER IN CAMP WENT 3 DAYS AT 13 HRS A DAY SOLID HUNTING AND NEVER SAW ONE ANTELOPE GIUDES HAD HIM IN SAME WATER WHOLE FOR TWO DAYS (26HOURS) AND NO SIGHTINGS LAST DAY HE WAS PUT ON A CATTLE TANK THAT HAD NO TRACKS AROUND IT---WE HAD THE SAME NO TRACKS NO GAME NO FUN----WASTED MONEY WASTED VACATION----YOU WANT TO HUNT ANTELOPE GO TO WYOMING (GILLETTE)WE SAW 3,000 ANIMALS ON THE WAY BACK TO MICHIGAN--MANY MANY BUCKS--I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND RANDY HIGGINS FOR ANTELOPE

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Larry Reese

Animals Hunted: Elk Archery 2004

I was told and read on his web site that there was a good concentration of Elk on his leased land, There has been a 100% shot opportunity on 300 class bulls each year, I would see good bulls every day, there were large Muley bucks in the 28" spread that I would see. I hunted 6 days and Never saw a Elk on any of his leased land and Never saw a Muley buck of any size, did see some does. The 10 hunters ahead of me told me the same story upon my arrival, NO ELK!! Ask him for the names of them that hunted the week of September 8-15, 2004 I was there 16-23rd . There was also 4 antelope hunters in camp when I was there get there names also they will tell you about how much game he has. If you can't get them from him e-mail me I will give you there phone numbers.

Outfitter Review: Elk Creek Family Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dave Hein

Hunter: Jerry Bartleson

Animals Hunted: Elk

Dave and his son did a great job helping me to harvest my first elk. Felt like I was hunting with old friends. The number of large elk was unbelievable. They did a good job of calling and stalking the elk with several opporunities before I was able to harvest a nice 6x5 elk. If you want to see and hear a large number of elk and have a chance at shooting a real trophy than contact these guys. I plan to return next year and openings are limited. Call for questions.

Outfitter Review: Northfork Creek Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Ralph Johnson

Hunter: M MORROW

Animals Hunted: ELK/MULE DEER

MY BIGEST COMPLANT WAS THE SO CALLED GUIDE, WHO WAS A 19 YEAR OLD ROOKIE FROM WISCONSIN. THE KID WOULD TELL ME AND MY BROTHER TO SIT AND WAIT FOR AWHILE. WE THOUGHT HE WOULD BE CALLING FOR ELK, WRONG, TAKEING A CRAP. WE WOULD "HUNT", WALK AROUND IN CRICLES LOOKING FOR BOUNDRY LINES, TILL 11am HAVE A BAG LUNCH AND WAIT FOR OUR "GUIDE" TO TAKE A NAP. MY OTHER BROTHER AND DAD SAW ONE ELK THE WHOLE TRIP, BUT WAS IN THE PARK. I TOOK A SMALL MULIE AND HAD TO GUT, SKIN, AND QUATER IT MYSELF, THE "GUIDE" DIDN'T HAVE A CULE. MY BROTHER AND I PACKED IT OUT OF THE VALLEY AND WAITED 3 HOURS FOR THE "GUIDE". MY DAD'S GUIDE, SKITTER, AND THE PACK MAN LARRY, WORK HARD FOR US. THE CMAP COOK IS RALPHS WIFE AND SHE DID GREAT FOR WHAT THEY HAD. OVER ALL THEY JUST DIDN'T CARE THAT WE DIDN'T SEE EVEN SEE AN ELK.

Outfitter Review: JB Klyap - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dome Mountain Ranch

Hunter: Brain Smith

Animals Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer

I hunted the wilderness camp. JB prepared me like no other outfitter. While in camp I realized some of the other hunters had not prepared well for this rugged, fair chase hunt and as a result were not able to get to areas where we were seeing elk. JB pointed out that this was not a "game ranch" and is not suited for faint of heart hunters, however this was some of the most beautiful elk country I had ever seen and some of the best people around.

Outfitter Review: Montana Experienced Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Carl Mann

Hunter: KENNY STILLWELL

Animals Hunted: MULE DEER/ANTELOPE

SAW NUMEROUS MULE DEER AVERAGED PROBALLY 5-15 NICE BUCKS PER DAY. DREW A SPECIAL ANTELOPE TAG AND HAD A GREAT HUNT KILLED 15" ANTELOPE BEFORE NOON ON 1ST DAY LET ONE GET AWAY THAT WAS 16" OR A LITTLE BETTER. ME AND MY FRIEND BOTH KILLED AVERAGE 5x5 MULE DEER. ONLY ONE PERSON IN CAMP NOT SUCCESSFUL HE WAS WAITING ON THE BIG ONE!!! GREAT HUNT WITH GREAT PEOPLE WOULD LOVE TO GO BACK!!

Outfitter Review: Elk Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Brent Fitchett

Hunter: Harry Surprenant

Animals Hunted: Elk/Deer

I went to Elk Creek for a Combo Elk/Deer hunt.The lodge at Elk Creek is beautiful and the accommodations are excellent.My hunt was a 2 on 1 hunt. I was paired with a hunter who was on his 4th trip to Elk Creek.On the first day , the first 15 minutes of the hunt I shot a nice 4x4 mulie that the other hunter and guide had overlooked.(spot and stalk)The country in Montana is gorgeous but you had better be in great shape for this hunt or you wont enjoy it as much. I had a really good time...however I was disappointed with the effort that was put forth by my guide to put me close to an elk the remainder of the week. Especially the last evening , when he put me in a stand behind Brents house for Elk and there was another hunter right behind me blasting at a spike deer.I just felt like he took the easy way out. He could have brought me where we had at least seen Elk earlier that week. But that's the problem when you book a 2x1 hunt. I spent the majority of the week hunting alone while the guide was trying to get the other hunter a deer. I would love to return to Elk Creek and try again.This time I would book a 1x1 hunt and hope for a more experienced guide.

Outfitter Review: Silver Bow Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Leonard Howells

Hunter: Steve Boswell

Animals Hunted: Elk, Deer

I booked a ten day archery hunt, one on one. My guide was the owner and we had agreed to a pack in on horses, high country hunt for deer and elk. We never used horses. We never packed in and we never hit the high country. The weather cooperated, but the outfitter always had plenty of excuses. I saw one cow elk in ten days and the only deer seen were a few doe and yearlings that hung around camp. The oufitter lives year round in the area I hunted. It soon became obvious the outfitter did not scout beforehand. The oufitter was busy trying to put the motor back into his truck during the middle of the day when he had told me this is when we would be fishing while in the high country. His wife guided me on a couple occasions while he worked on his truck. I found out later she was not licensed during the time she guided me. Between the outfitter and his wife arguing and pack rats climbing around the cabin, it was an interesting time to say the least. The outfitter has about eight to ten horses/mules with new saddles and gear but didn't have equipment to transport them. I contacted Montana Guide and Outfitter Association to file a complaint, with little to no satisfaction. The Board members are guides and outfitters themselves. This outfitter has had several complaints filed against him in the past but none have been sustained; therefore, he is in good standing with the Board.

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: Steve MAaerry

Animals Hunted: Elk/Mule Deer

The outfitter was open and honest obout the odds of getting a bull elk. I hunted with Jeff as my guide. Several of the other hunters were not prepared for the mountain hunting, thus bringing me down for a few days. Finaly Jeff and I broke away and hunted for elk. After an hour I had a bull ready for the horses to pack out. If your lucky enough to draw a limited mule tag, a 30 inch buck is waiting for you with Jeff as your guide.

Outfitter Review: Powder River Bowhunts - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Gene Smith

Hunter: Tom Weimann

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer/Antelope

Powder River Bowhunts is owned by Gene Smith.He is not a licenced outfitter but owns 27 sq. miles of land and you draw landowner sponsorship tags. That's why there are no guides and hunt by yourself.Went in 2002,shot a P&Y antelope and spike buck on the last day of my hunt.Deer and antelope everywhere.You don't need a guide to find the deer,there are plenty around.Saw lots of mature 4x4.Drew tags for 2004.Booked for 2005.

Outfitter Review: Milk River Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Eric /Robyn Albus

Hunter: Jim Boyer

Animals Hunted: Whitetail/Mule Deer Elk Antelope

Milk River Outfitter's Whitetail leases are among the very best I have found in my travels. The numbers and quality of the Whitetails is what you dream about. The Mule Deer hunting is fantastic as well and again among the best I have personally seen. Milk River does the best job I have seen of giving you a full hunt for your money and after you harvest your big game animal you can hunt pheasants, waterfowl or varmints. You can not go wrong booking with Milk River for any species.

Outfitter Review: Royal Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Ty Throop

Hunter: bart grejtak

Animals Hunted: mt-lion ,mule deer,antelope

I have hunted with Ty since 1994 and have taken 2 mt-lions,elk,2 mule deer,antelope,and have hunted upland for sharptails and duck,geese. over the years I have enjoyed many days in the field with ty and he taught me to hunt western style. and many other hunting techniques.

Outfitter Review: Lone Wolf Guide Service - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Mark Baumeister

Hunter: Gene Cobb

Animals Hunted: Prairie Dog

Mark asked for $500 to hold a date, which I sent him.After that I did not hear from him until I call him 3 months later, when he asked for all the money up front. I told him we still don't know where to meet him for the shoot, he said he sent a letter, which I still have not seen. I told him we will pay The rest of the money when we get there, so he called off the hunt and kept the $500

Outfitter Review: Mon-Dak Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Alvin Cordell

Hunter: Harry Royer

Animals Hunted: Antelope

Excellent Antelope hunting in SE Montana and NW South Dakota.

Outfitter Review: Upper Canyon Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jake/Donna McDonald

Hunter: Eric Mosier

Animals Hunted: Elk and Mule Deer

I hunted with Upper Canyon Outfitters several years ago (1999), but I just found this site and I think that it's such a great tool for someone planning a hunt that I wanted to add my review.I have been on two rifle elk hunts out West in the past few years. During both hunts, the weather was unseasonably warm. I learned that hunting elk in hot weather (when they are not in rut) is extremely difficult. There were four in my party. My uncle saw three elk at 7:00 the first day, but those were the last any of us would see. The guides worked hard for us (particularly Donna's brother Joe), although I think that a few of the other guides may have been a little unfamiliar with the territory. We covered a lot of ground in five days, but we just couldn't get on any elk. If you go with UCO, try to get Joe as a guide and you won't be disappointed. That is a big compliment, considering I didn't see any elk. The lodge is really nice and comfortable and the rest of the staff is great. Also, the horses were amazing. I'm not a big horse guy, but they were really easy to ride, even on some pretty rough terrain.I listed this hunt as just "good" because we didn't see any elk. I'm pretty sure that was because of the weather. Considering all of the other aspects of the hunt, if we had seen some elk, it would have been an "excellent" hunt.Feel free to contact me with questions.

Outfitter Review: Royal Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Ty Throop

Hunter: Henry Passerini

Animals Hunted: ELK & Mule Deer

I hunted archery elk and rifle seaon with Royal Outfitters, Ty and wife Gail make every effort to make our trip comfortable and successful. I want to commit most on my times archery hunting elk. It is an extreme fair chase hunt. Really a great experience and an excellent opportunity to harvest an elk. I took both a bull elk with bow and mule deer with rifle on separate hunts.

Outfitter Review: Wildlife Adventures - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Canniglia

Hunter: Coy Ross

Animals Hunted: ELK

Beyond a doubt one of the worst outfitters in the lower 48. A total rip off

Outfitter Review: Simpson Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Simpson

Hunter: Richard Yates

Animals Hunted: whitetail

has several reanches leased in central montana for elk, mule deer,antelope and whitetail. I have hunted with this outfitter for 15 yrs. and have not been disappointed yet. He works very hard to get me the best buck on ranch. Normally a 145 to 155 class Whitetail.

Outfitter Review: BearPaw Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Dale Denny

Hunter: Ed Boss

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Second time in two years with BearPaw. Actually couldn't count all the bucks I saw and passed on.On the second morning I took a beautiful mature 4X4 with real deep forks. I had passed on numerous bucks which had wider antlers but not the deep forks. This is a family run business where the hunters feel more like family than clients. Dale, Sam, Bud and Sandy are a team thats hard to beat.

Outfitter Review: Big Buck Outfitter - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Brian Biesher

Hunter: Caesar Fonte

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Brian does a nice job on this hunt. My only negative was the truck situation. 2 out of 4 trucks went down. Deer seen are on average 20 to 25 inches with bigger deer available. I shot a 27 inch 7X7 that scored 190 gross(Great Deer!!!). 2 Hunters shot 23 & 24 inch bucks. My brother shot at a 25 inch 7X5 but it got away. Overall a good hunt with nice deer available.

Outfitter Review: Bear Track - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Pete Dube

Hunter: John

Animals Hunted: mule deer, pronghorn

My brother and I hunted with bear track outfitters and the owner Pete Dube was our guide. Pete seemed like he would be more interested in taking the President of the North American hunting club. We where just two regular folk and it was hardly worth his time to be bothered with us. He could spot game very well and we each got a pronghorn and a mule deer but it was not worth listning to him ask my brother if he was brain dead after giving him bad directions that no one could follow. The food was bad. I think it was left overs from the week before.

Outfitter Review: JM Bar Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Jeff/Maria Freeman

Hunter: Dan Manial

Animals Hunted: Elk

If you are looking for a traditional type elk hunt(pack in on horses,sleep in wall tents with wood stoves, full time cook in main camp, or ruff it in a spike camp) this is the hunt for you. Jeff and his people will do everything they can to see to it you have an enjoyable/successful hunt.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Tracey Weyer

Hunter: Sam Humphrey

Animals Hunted: mule deer

Hidden Valley Outfitters are true professionals. This hunt is everything they said it would be. If you like big game hunting with excellent accommodations, this is the hunt for you. My hunting partner and I were done hunting by noon the first day. I would recommend Hidden Valley Outfitters to anyone looking for a real adventure in hunting.

Outfitter Review: Pine Hills Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Bartholmess

Hunter: Don Moore

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

I have hunted with Mike for two years and took a27" buck, 170 B&C in 2002 and a 28" 175 B&C buck in 2003. Very hard working guides, great country, nd lots of quality bucks.Don Moore

Outfitter Review: Montana Experience Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Carl Mann

Hunter: Kathleen & Dean Swygert

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Great hunt! My husband and I both got very nice mule deer and a friend of ours got a nice mule deer and antelope. Carl and his staff are wonderful - they will go the extra mile for you!We're ready to go back!!

Outfitter Review: WW Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Jeryl Williams

Hunter: MAX FLY

Animals Hunted: ELK

I have just come back from a late season (rifle) elk hunt. My outfitter, Jeryl Williams was honest with me about the quantity, quality of game and shooting opportunities. If a man is honest then he is probably also a hard worker and takes pride in doing a good job. He probably hires guides who exhibit these qualities also. Jeryl Williams lives by these principles. My guide, Jeff, also exhibited these traits. He knew where the elk were and got me there each and every outing. His decision making and skill at stalking to get me close enough was superlative. I got a small bull (my first) on the second morning and my biggest white tail ever (20 inches inside)that same afternoon while Jeff was getting my elk off the mountain. I saw several muy grande mule deer but the season had just ended and my tag was only good for a whitetail. The Big Horn sheep that I saw every day are plentiful and within easy access if one is lucky enough for the tag.

Outfitter Review: Big Sky Trophy Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dale Denny

Hunter: Kevin Schlueter

Animals Hunted: Antelope

I hunted Antelope with Bow near Forsyth, Mt with Sam Borla. Sam has access to allot of excellent private land that hold a great number of good animals. Sam has a great deal of experience hunting Antelope bucks with a decoy as well as water hole blinds. You will be working animals all the time on this hunt.

Outfitter Review: North Fork Creek - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Ralph Johnosn

Hunter: Art Pilot

Animals Hunted: Elk

Nine hunters in camp (supposed to one party of 6. 5 guides, noone fired a shot. & people left 1 day early. Other camp only hunter sho shot shot a moose wile hunting elk!! Camp crew lost the horses every night. 2 out of 4 days my guide did not have a horse. One day I shared my lunch of a can of pop, an apple and bag of chips with my guide because he did not bet one. No animals in the area. Tons of other hunters. Would not go back if it was r=free.

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Scott Ganshirt

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Tracy, Don, Harriet and the whole group made our third trip to Montana the charm, I shot a massive 27" spread the first morning, and my partner shot a 24" 3 hours later. Everything they write about there Outfit is accurate, from food, to the large private ranches,to the quality and quantity of game. The best experience we've had, they really make you feel like family.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Randy/Jenifer Higgins

Hunter: Darrell Brown

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

I went on the same hunt with my brother four years ago. We took two nice four points 23 inches with nice tall racks. 2003 we were a little more selective and it really paid off with much largerBucks. There is a four point rule, the guide will tell you if the Buck meets this rule. From that point on you have the option if it's the one your looking for, bang!Jennifer and Randy provided us with an awesome hunt. I am looking forward to taking my thirteen-year-old son on the next hunt 2004

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outiftters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Tracy Weyer

Hunter: Bud Meadows

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

This was my 4th HVO hunt, and my best. Shot a 29" spread 5X5 on the last day of the hunt. Of our group of 6, we went 6/6 on trophy bucks. Of the HVO camp total of 11 hunters, we went 11/11. My guide, Brad, was simply unrelenting in his efforts to put me on a monster buck, and his efforts paid off. Can't wait for HVO trip #5!!

Outfitter Review: Hidden Valley Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Tracey Weyer

Hunter: Fred Waites

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Despite ideal cold weather hunting conditions, the rut being under way, a trully excellent guide that knew the land in detail and worked his butt off from the crack of dawn to the dark of dusk, I was disappointed with both the quality and quantity of mule deer that we came across. I had one opportunity at a really nice buck. It came on the 3rd day. He was spooked out of a draw and the only shot I had was as he was moving out at 275 +/- yards. I missed. I saw maybe 10-12 bucks total. Only 4 were decent. On day 4, I opted to take a 22" wide, tall, deep forked 4x4 with kickers at the bases that brought it to a 6x8. I was satisfied. If I return to HVO I will pay the extra $$$ and book a hunt in one of their "restricted" access areas. The bucks taken from these during the week were all excellent. HVO runs a straight up, 100% fair chase, by the book hunting operation. The camp food is "ma-ma" made. Great table fare and more than the camp could possibly eat. Camp house is Spartan but more than adequate.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane/Orren Kiehl

Hunter: Danny Reed

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

You are always apprehensive when putting a hunt together for a group of friends. These guys made me look like a genius with the overall quality of their operation and attention to detail. Our group of 8 limited on both deer and antelope by the end of the second day. We hope to return next year.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane Kiehl

Hunter: David McSwain

Animals Hunted: Mule deer

We saw more game in one day than we ever imagined. All four in our group shot our deer the first day, three of us the first morning. Saw lost of mule deer and whitetail. Also plenty of antelope, but did not have a tag and elk too. After we tagged out we hunted pheasant and coyotes too. Never a dull moment. The food was home cooking from scratch, more than you could eat. I can not say enough about the outfitter and guides. All know their stuff and are willing to work as hard as you are to get your trophy.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwayne/Orrin Keihl

Hunter: Johnny Brown

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

This trip was more than I expected. The people knew their function and were extremely accomodating to whatever your hunting needs and desires were (as long as it was legal). The food was so good I gained ten pounds while walking several miles a day. You will not regret getting to know these people and having the hunting experience of a lifetime. Thanks....jb

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane Kiehl

Hunter: mark henry

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Flatwillow does a great job, every guide is great, and they do not stop until you have killed what your looking for.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane Kiehl

Hunter: Jon & Kim Finck

Animals Hunted: Antelope

My wife & I both got dandy antelope 13" - 14" range, but we both saw & missed bigger ones. Also hunted coyotes, prarie dogs. Even got a badger! We will hunt with the Kiehl's again, as soon as we are able. Guides are really nice and know how to get you on good game.

Outfitter Review: Big Sky Guides & Outfitter - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Tom Brogan

Hunter: scott pruitt

Animals Hunted: elk/mule deer

good trip to get away. ride the horse in the mountain for elk. that was ok. last day we went for mule deer. ride around in suburbans and hunt from them. was told our group of ten would be the only ones there, about ten more was there. two suburbans to hunt from. they split up and rode over the same places to hunt so we was basically followed each other. guide tried very hard, 1st year guiding for some, college kids.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane Kiehl

Hunter: Joshua Flournoy

Animals Hunted: Antelope

I hunted with Dwane in 2001 and took a nice P&Y antelope buck with my bow. I hunted with him again in September of 2003 and didn't score. The weather was really tough while I was there. They had rain, high winds, and cold. The bucks weren't coming to water well, and they weren't decoying well yet. I missed one buck, I think the 40 mph crosswind might have had a little to do with it. There were several other good bucks that we got close to, but they weren't quite within my limited range of 35 yards and less.The food was great, lodging was a very clean and comfortable lodge, and the people are really nice. You can't go wrong hunting with Flatwillow Creek Outfitters, I hope to be hunting with them again in the next few years.

Outfitter Review: Armells Creek Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Mark/Deanna Robbins

Hunter: David Hamilton

Animals Hunted: Elk/Mule Deer

I booked my first elk hunt with Mark and Deanna in Sept. 2002. Tagged my first elk, a 6X6 the first afternoon. Mark knows the area extremely well and got this rookie elk hunter a 25 yard shot with a bow. Spent the rest of the week chasing several nice muleys around the ranch. Was a great hunt with only two hunters in camp and we stayed in an nice older ranch house that was located close to some coulees with several mule deer. For the antelope hunters there are tons of them around. Deanna cooked lots of good food and I had a great time. I would definitely recommend Mark and Deanna as outfitters that work hard to make sure you have a great hunt both in the field and in camp.

Outfitter Review: Wayne Hill Outfitting - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Wayne Hill

Hunter: Jeff Galow

Animals Hunted: black bear

Two of us hunted with Wayne in May '03 for spring black bear. He guided me. We saw one small blond bear the first evening, then I took a large, jet black bear the second morning. I couldn't be happier with my hunt. Wayne's a native and knows the area well...mind you, he's "rough" around the edges, but committed to getting you on game.My buddy hunted the week (with me tagging along) with another guide and saw a couple of bears, mostly small, mostly far off, with no shot opportunity.I'm no expert by any stretch, yet even though the NW corner of Montana is supposed to be the best area for bears in the state, my sense is actual bear density is fairly low.

Outfitter Review: A Lazy H Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Al/Sally/Joe Haas

Hunter: Daniel F. Courtier

Animals Hunted: Elk/Mule Deer

I hunted with A Lazy H in the fall of 2000. The hunt was advertised as an early season rifle bugle elk hunt. Hunted for a whole week and never saw an elk, never heard a bugle. The hunting day consisted of riding out of camp in the morning, sitting on top of a ridge for the whole day then riding back to camp. Two hunters out of the six that were in camp with me killed mule deer. One 24" 4 x4 the other a 2 x 3. I did enjoy the pack in experience and would consider taking my wife back for a wilderness trail ride in the summer. I would not hunt with A Lazy H Again.

Outfitter Review: Wayne Hill Outfitting - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Wayne Hill

Hunter: jim Green

Animals Hunted: Elk

Archery elk hunt - NW Montana - 7 hunters - 4 got elk - 2 others had shots - 7th heard nor saw anything

Outfitter Review: Montana High Country Tours - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Russ Kipp

Hunter: Paul Snyder

Animals Hunted: Elk

The hunt was everything advertised....rare in my experience for a guided elk hunt. You can't beat the accomidations, food, guides, and the hard work they went through. I got a 5x5 the last day...all 6 hunters in the camp had an opportunity of a 5x5 or better during the week...a few nice 6x6's were taken. Russ is a full time local guy that knows his herd and how to hunt it. In my opinion, if you doin't get a chance at a decent bull, it will be due to the weather or the hunter being out of shape....things out of MHCT control.

Outfitter Review: Rivers Edge Outfitters - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Huff

Hunter: Todd Borst

Animals Hunted: ELK

Great hunt, 5 years in row, need I say moore. Petey is still alive.

Outfitter Review: Sunday Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Paul Ellis

Hunter: Fred Gill

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

Private Ranch hunts during the rut. The guide and I saw 6 to 8 bucks everyday that were 23-25inch, most were very nice bucks. I was holding out for 26 or better and we saw three in that range in 4 days. I missed the shot I had, my fault not the guides. The outfitter offers Rut hunts so seeing the animals most of the day was common. Fun hunt and I am going back to give it another shot.

Outfitter Review: Musselshell Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Randy Higgins

Hunter: Joe Laautneschleger

Animals Hunted: Mule deer

I haven't seen so many animals on a hynt before, I saw game every day and all day long

Outfitter Review: Ford Creek Guest Ranch - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Liz & Travis Barker

Hunter: Matt Mc Cauley

Animals Hunted: Elk / Mule Deer

I shot an average 4x4 Mulie (which I spotted, dressed & dragged myself)but they have NOT killed an Elk since 1997. The TWO big bulls (in the brocure)were killed by a father & son that happened to head them off in a vehicle as they crossed the road. Terribly misrepresented and a waste of money. They had only ONE experienced guide in 2000 and he was let go along with the entire staff in 2001. Do NOT book here !!!!!!!!!

Outfitter Review: Suntrek - MT

Outfitter / Owner: John Humble

Hunter: Michael .C Wheeler

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer and Antelope

I went on this hunt expecting nothing and ended up shooting both a mule deer and Antelope by the second day!Everything was great all of it!!

Outfitter Review: Rawhide Guide Service - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Don Degroff

Hunter: frank

Animals Hunted: Elk & Deer

This area has the potential of being a very good place to hunt but i think as with many Outfitters they book to many hunters and we spooked animals every day and had to hunt the same area the next day , maybe with less hunters you could leave an area cool down for a couple days

Outfitter Review: Weare's Outfitting - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Eric Weare

Hunter: Sean F. Salvarezza

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer/Elk

I have hunted with Eric twice, 1999, 2001 and I am planning on going back 2003.Both trips I killed very nice mule deer and had opportunities at trophy elk. A good friend of mine killed a beautiful non-typical mule deer in 1999 and another friend killed a very good 4x4 Mule deer that year to go along with mine. My father killed a 6x6 elk in 2001, to go along with my second 4x4 mule deer.The 2001 trip was marred with very poor weather conditions, or else we probably would have seen more game. The one clear day we had I killed a Mule deer and saw several other deer and Elk. If not for hunter error (mine) I would have harvested a beautiful elk after tracking it through the snow for the better part of a day.Eric runs a tight ship and his guides are extremely hard working and do everything in their power to put you on game.Keep in mind this is a public land hunt in very difficult terrain. You need to be in good physical condition. The shots can be long range so you also need to be prepared for that.There are no guarantees for a trophy, but in my opinion you can count on this outfitter giving you maximum effort, and they will hunt as long and as hard as you are able. It is also my experience that the guides have an intimate knowledge of land they hunt, and spend the off season scouting and preparing.You also hunt in some of the most beautiful country in the world.For my money, this outfitter is tough to beat.Oh yeah - the food and camp are great too.

Outfitter Review: Rivers Edge Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Mike Huff

Hunter: Todd Borst

Animals Hunted: Elk

I shot my second elk with the bow. I couldn"t have asked for a better hunt. Mike gives 100%. His other guide is an asset to his business.

Outfitter Review: Mitchell Outfitting - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Floyd Mitchell

Hunter: George Major Jr.

Animals Hunted: Mule Deer

This was my first mule deer hunt. Booked the hunt through Cabelas. It was not the type of hunt I expected. The country is wide open and they hunt from vehicles. You are stuck in a Chevy suburban from sun up to sun down. Got to glass and stalk up on a nice buck in the Mountain area of the property. No luck on my shot. Took a nice average 4x4 the third day. I believe I could have taken a much better buck had I had more time, However my youngest daughter went in to the hospital back home on the second day of my hunt and I had to rush home. The thing that impressed me the most was the good nature of the owner and guides. They were all local guys who had grown up together in Broadus. They were as friendly as could be and worked hard to get you an animal. I would go back in a heart beat.

Outfitter Review: Flatwillow Creek Outfitters - Montana

Outfitter / Owner: Dwane/Orren Kiehl

Hunter: Tom Quaal

Animals Hunted: Mule & Whitetail Deer

2002 marks the 8th year in a row I have hunted with Flatwillow Creek Outfitters. This year our party of four took a 19" 5X5 whitetail, 23" tall, heavy 5X5 mulie, 25" tall, heavy 5X6 mulie, and a 27" non-typical 4X5 mulie. This outfitter just keeps getting better and better. The hunt is fantastic but the quality of the people out shines everything. This hunt is the highlight of my year and I can not imagine a year without a trip to Flatwillow Creek Outfitters. Our party of 7 has already booked for 2003.

Outfitter Review: Rocky Niles - MT

Outfitter / Owner: Rocky Niles

Hunter: Bob McGonagle

Animals Hunted: whitetail/mule deer

Just returned from a hunt. I hunted mule deer and tagged out the first day of the hunt with a nice 5x5 mulie. My partner along with the other 5 hunters in camp hunted whiteails.All hunters sighted nice mature bucks every day. My partner shot a 120+ class buck. Alot of deer in the river bottoms. Guides work very hard.Highly recommend hunt . I will be returing next year.