BACKCOUNTRY ARCHERY HUNTS 2023
SEPTEMBER 16-23
ARRIVAL: September 15, DEPARTURE: September 24
Our September archery hunt promises excitement and exhilaration in a wilderness setting. The Sun River Elk herd is over 1500 in number and in September, the fall breeding season is in full swing. Bugling is very effective in this archery-only area that has many concentrations of Elk and Mule Deer. Our guides use their knowledge of the area and calling to draw in the big bulls to put you within shooting distance.
SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 3
ARRIVAL: September 25, DEPARTURE: October 4
BACKCOUNTRY RIFLE HUNTS 2023
OCTOBER 24 – 31
ARRIVAL: October 24, DEPARTURE: November 1
NOVEMBER 4-11
ARRIVAL: November 3, DEPARTURE: November 12
The migration season begins in late October. Each day begins before dawn to plan the day’s strategy over breakfast, and then head out by horseback for the day’s hunt. Fair chase methods are used, employing saddle horses when desirable, but doing a lot of stalking, glassing, and tracking on foot. We may do some aggressive hiking, depending on the location of game. Chances are good for a lot of snow and cold weather, causing the elk to herd up for their annual trek to the lower elevations. We know the country and game habits well and will do our best to put you in a position to score a successful kill. Although we do take our share of trophy animals each year, we do not make any guarantees on game taken. With top-notch equipment and courteous and knowledgeable staff, we will do our best to give you a rewarding and memorable hunting experience. A list of references that you may contact will gladly be provided.
FULLY GUIDED HUNT RATES
8-day hunt $625 per hunter per day plus forest service fee and includes:
- Dinner, lodging, and breakfast at the ranch before heading out on the trail
- Packing you and your gear into our camp by horseback
- Use of our base camp
- Fully guided hunt (1 guide per 2 hunters)
- All meals – they are delicious and plentiful, we don’t skimp
- Care of trophies and packing out of game taken
NON-GUIDED HUNT RATES
8-day hunt is $525 per hunter per day and includes:
- Dinner, lodging and breakfast at the ranch before heading out on the trail
- Packing you and your gear into our camp by horseback
- Use of our base camp, including meals
- Orientation and sharing of knowledge of best areas for elk
- Care of trophies and packing out of game taken
PAYMENT
We require $1650 per person as deposit with reservations. Balance due upon arrival at Ranch. Deposits are non-refundable with the exception of unsuccessfully obtaining the hunting license in the draw process. We highly recommend trip insurance for “last minute” medical or emergency cancellations. Call Travel Guard at 877-249-5376 or travelguard.com.
CHECK-IN
To allow us to be ready for you, please arrive after 4:00 pm on the day before your hunt heads into the wilderness. You will have ample time to sight in your gun and give your gear to be packed to the packers. Dinner will be served at the Ranch at 6:00 pm, followed by an informal orientation.
