BACKCOUNTRY ARCHERY HUNTS
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 with many concentrations of Elk, Whitetail Deer, and some Mule Deer. Our guides use their knowledge of the area and calling to draw in the big bulls to put you within shooting distance.
ARCHERY HUNT DATES 2025
SEPTEMBER 22-28 (7 Day) ARRIVAL: September 21, DEPARTURE: September 29
BACKCOUNTRY RIFLE HUNTS
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.
RIFLE HUNT DATES 2024
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 6 (8 Day) ARRIVAL: October 29, DEPARTURE: November 7
NOVEMBER 11-16 (8 Day) ARRIVAL: November 10, DEPARTURE November 17
RIFLE HUNT DATES 2025
OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 4 (8 Day) ARRIVAL: October 27, DEPARTURE: November 5
NOVEMBER 8-13 (6 Day) ARRIVAL: November 7, DEPARTURE: November 14
NOVEMBER 18-23 (6 Day) ARRIVAL: November 17, DEPARTURE: November 24
FULLY GUIDED HUNT RATES
6 or 8-day hunt $650 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 on 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
6 or 8-day hunt is $550 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 on 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
How to Book a Hunt
Our family handles all reservations and will strive to answer all your questions, ensuring this is a good fit for you.
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Check availability by calling us at (406) 562-3653, by emailing us, or by using our online form.
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Once your dates are confirmed, we’ll send a link to complete the reservation form and pay the deposit
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You will receive a confirmation email and other information about your trip.
PAYMENT
TO RESERVE: To secure your reservation, a $500 non-refundable deposit is paid at the time of booking. Deposit must be received within 10 days of booking or forfeiture may occur. By April 15 or after the successful drawing of your license, an additional $2000 is due. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before your hunt. **We highly recommend trip insurance in case of cancellation. Contact: https://www.montanaoutfitters.org/travelersinsurance/ or Travel Guard at 877-249-5376 or www.travelguard.com. If you choose to decline purchasing travel insurance, please understand that there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy. Any changes made to your reservation after booking that result in a decrease in the number of participants sacrifice their portion of the deposit.
CHECK-IN
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 and talking trip details.
TRANSPORTATION: Transfer to/from the Great Falls International Airport or a Great Falls hotel. Round-trip: $100 per person. We provide transportation as per the following schedule only:
Arrival: We typically pick up guests between 12:30 to 1:30 pm and will depart Great Falls no later than 2:00 pm on arrival day. Call beforehand for a meeting time and place. Please make flight arrival before 2:00 pm.
Departure: The JJJ van will leave the Ranch around 9:30 am on departure day, arriving in Great Falls around 11:30 am. Please make sure the flight is after noon on departure day.
If your itinerary must fall outside this schedule, you can arrange to stay in one of Great Falls’ many motels the night before, or after your trip. We can help with hotel referrals. *Because airlines often overbook flights causing some guests’ arrival delays, it may be wise to arrive in Great Falls the day before. If your flight arrives late, or you have an early flight out on departure day, you must rent a car.
