Backcountry Hunting Gear List

Base / Mid / Top / Outer Layer

• Underwear, (1 per day)
• Base Layer, (2-3 pair, suggest first lite, or merino wool),
• Lightweight camo jacket, (archery, or wool sweater, general season)
• Windstopper camo jacket
• Midweight Camo Jacket (archery)
• Lightweight Camo Vest (archery)
• Lightweight Camo shirt (archery), (preferably first lite, or sitka),
• Lightweight camo pants (archery, preferably first lite, or sitka),
• Midweight Camo Pants ( preferably first lite)
• Wool pants, (general elk)
• Rain Gear , (mandatory for sheep, lightweight poncho in day pak, for sheep)
• Blaze Orange ( 400 square inches, mandatory all rifle hunts, quiet material)
• Lightweight gloves
• Midweight gloves
• Camo Hat, (winter hat)
• Camo Head Net, (archery)

Optics

• Binos, (8 or 10 power)
• Spotting scope, (sheep only, optional for goat or elk)
• Range finder
• Bino harness
• Lens cloth
• Defogger spray, (Leopold)

Footwear

• Hunting Boots (Kennetrek, or Schnees)
• Socks, (1 per day, with at least two pair of kennetrek merino wool)
• Liner socks, (1 per day)
• Camp shoes, ( I like crocs!)

Elk Hunting Accessories

• Cow calls
• Elk decoy (guide will have also, archery only)
• Bugle, (ELK POWER BUGLE, or your favorite bugle)
• Bow Sling
• Day Pack
• Water Bottle (mandatory),
• Flashlight, (batteries)
• Headlamp, (batteries)
• Hunting knife, pocket knife, and means to sharpen in the field
• Multi tool (Leatherman)
• GPS (batteries)
• INREACH GPS, (preferred)
• Fire starter kit
• Game Bags (mandatory)

Additional Gear

• Large duffel
• Sleeping bag
• Thermarest pad

Personal Items

• Lip balm
• UV protection
• Towel
• Medication
• Polarized sunglasses
• Glasses

Available Hunting License & Permit Applications

NON-RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSES

The Montana Fish and Wildlife (FWP) Commission recently changed the deadline for 2021 Montana Deer and Elk permits from June 1st to March 15th. In the past Nonresidents had to apply for a license by March 15th and then apply by June 1st for a deer or elk permit. Now you'll be able to apply for your license and deer and elk permits on the same application and have drawing results by the end of April, providing three additional months to make plans, scout, talk to landowners and get in shape.

Contact us if you have questions or need help. 2021 Montana Deer and Elk permits and the application process are not difficult. We're happy to help our customers.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

We are conveniently located 16 miles southwest of Bozeman on an all weather highway. If you are driving, take U.S. 191 west out of Bozeman on the same route leading to the town of West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park.

Numerous commercial airlines fly regular flights into Gallatin Field which is just six (6) miles from Bozeman.

Arrive early or stay a few extra days enjoying a multitude of local special interests. Visit Yellowstone National Park, fish nearby blue ribbon trout streams (Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone rivers), or tour Lewis & Clark Caverns, the historical Madison Buffalo Jump, or Virginia City (mining ghost town). Three local ski resorts are usually open by Thanksgiving.

Please note, there is a 50% non refundable deposit included with your payment when booking.