Big Horn Sheep Hunts

We hunt two of the few remaining areas of North America where Big Horn Sheep permits are available on an unlimited basis in areas 300 and 501. Licenses must be purchased by May 1, but are guaranteed to all who properly apply. We offer two hunts, which have continued to give us one to several rams each year. The areas are very rugged and difficult to hunt. If your physical condition is above average and you're willing to hunt hard your odds are above average. Mountain Goat can be combined with sheep hunts if a goat permit is drawn.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hunting parties of up to 6 (varies with camp) can be accommodated, but smaller groups are equally welcome. Hunting parties of four or more in one group are accommodated alone in one camp. If the date is secured it will be strictly your camp with no other hunting parties included. Make your reservations early for the best selection of hunt dates. Any hunters who book back immediately (within 30 days) for the following year will be given a 10% rate reduction.

In camp guests are provided heated sleeping tents, cots, and a foam mattress. All meals are served family style in a clean wholesome manner. The cooks take great pride in their meals and serve plenty of food for the heartiest appetite. The camps have ample tents and space for privacy. We offer women hunters/guests an excellent opportunity to feel completely comfortable on a back-country hunt.

Our horses are gentle with good mountain savvy. A professional guide accompanies each two hunters. Our guides are unique - all have up-to-date first aid, are good horsemen, and they know the country and game habits. All hunts are fair chase with the hunter and only the hunter pulling the trigger. Guides will not hunt in competition with you, their job is assist you in finding the game and take care of it after you bag it. We do ask that each and every hunter get in the best physical condition possible as this is rough country and we hunt hard from daylight until dark. We also ask that you do a lot of practice shooting during the year. Shoot from odd positions, standing, prone, etc., do not use a rest other than to sight in your rifle. Most shots will be quick and less than 150 yards. Wild elk and deer will not stand around and wait for you to find a rest to shoot from, often you will have less than ten seconds.

Camps are in beautiful scenic back-country, accessible only by foot or horseback. The camps are in the Gallatin National Forest of southwest Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park (Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hunt areas 308, 310, 311, 315 and 580 for elk).

The only items you furnish are your rifle, sleeping bag, personal effects and license. A recommended list of clothes to bring will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Spouses/guests are welcome in camp as hunting or non-hunting clients. Special rates for non-hunters.

The number of days quoted for each hunt includes 1/2 day for packing into camp and 1/2 day for packing out. Your game is transported back to the ranch where provisions can be made for cold storage, cutting, shipping, taxidermy work, etc. Hunter stands all costs for processing game. Each hunt is detailed in a written contract and there are no hidden costs.

Guide gratuity is at the option of each client, and is not included in the hunt fee. Some form of gratuity certainly helps a guide feel that his hard work was appreciated.

We will gladly furnish references in your region for anyone seriously considering one of our hunts.