Elk Outfitter Recommendations

[YancyW]

I usually elk hunt in Chama area of New Mexico, but I am seriously considering a pack-in elk hunt in either Montana or Wyoming for 2019.

I want a horseback hunt and maybe be interested in adding a mule deer also. I have heard good things about Swan Mountain Outfitters, but would love to hear from those with experience.

 

[Hutch01]

I’d contact Worldwide Trophy Adventures/Cabelas TAGS program for something like that. I use Caleb Sutton. He’s booked mountain lion and elk for me and my brother. All outfitters are vetted and so forth.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I have elk hunted in Montana for about 17 years, using Rising Son Outfitters (http://www.huntinginmontana.com/ ) My most recent hunt with them was Nov 2017 when I took my son-in-law on his first big time, guided hunts out west. Report here: https://www.africahunting.com/threa...on-outfitters-in-montana-november-2017.40896/

A couple of months ago, I emailed Rising Son (Randy & Dena Petrich) to see about booking a 2019 hunt and they were completely booked up. I think you will find this pretty common with the better outfitters and you need to book about 2 years ahead. I booked a 2020 rifle hunt for late October.

PM if you have any questions or want any more details, will be happy to reply.

 

[YancyW]

I have elk hunted in Montana for about 17 years, using Rising Son Outfitters (http://www.huntinginmontana.com/ ) My most recent hunt with them was Nov 2017 when I took my son-in-law on his first big time, guided hunts out west. Report here: https://www.africahunting.com/threa...on-outfitters-in-montana-november-2017.40896/

A couple of months ago, I emailed Rising Son (Randy & Dena Petrich) to see about booking a 2019 hunt and they were completely booked up. I think you will find this pretty common with the better outfitters and you need to book about 2 years ahead. I booked a 2020 rifle hunt for late October.

PM if you have any questions or want any more details, will be happy to reply.

I found one of your hunting reports when I did a search for elk hunts, sounded like a great hunt.

 

[thi9elsp]

Triangle X: https://trianglex.com

Great family run operation. 18 - 20 mile horseback ride to camp and then daily rides out to the meadows. They have mule deer but not really big ones. The elk taken in camp were 270 - 350 when I hunted with them in 2012. All 7 of us had our elk within three days - and the other six hunters were all return hunters. I got mine on day 2 and passed on two younger bulls the first day.

 

[wesheltonj]

You can always try the Gila in New Mexico, it will give you the type of hunt you are looking for.

 

[cagkt3]

I've been looking at Rising Son (as @375 Ruger Fan suggested), and also work with a few guys from Montana that have recommended Black Mountain Outfitters (blackmountainoutfitters.com)

 

[YancyW]

I've been looking at Rising Son (as @375 Ruger Fan suggested), and also work with a few guys from Montana that have recommended Black Mountain Outfitters (blackmountainoutfitters.com)

Thank you, I will check them out.

 

[YancyW]

Triangle X: https://trianglex.com

Great family run operation. 18 - 20 mile horseback ride to camp and then daily rides out to the meadows. They have mule deer but not really big ones. The elk taken in camp were 270 - 350 when I hunted with them in 2012. All 7 of us had our elk within three days - and the other six hunters were all return hunters. I got mine on day 2 and passed on two younger bulls the first day.

Their website is a little thin on details, were you able to hunt mulies after got your elk?

 

[slam8031]

has anyone hunted near Capulin New Mexico? good area to hunt?

 

[thi9elsp]

Their website is a little thin on details, were you able to hunt mulies after got your elk?

Sorry, been away for awhile. Yes, I hunted mule deer. So several bucks - 4x4's with spread inside the ears. I didn't shoot. Guide said those are about the size they get.

 

[YancyW]

Sorry, been away for awhile. Yes, I hunted mule deer. So several bucks - 4x4's with spread inside the ears. I didn't shoot. Guide said those are about the size they get.

I am going to shoot you a pm, of that's alright.