Bolt action – Lever action – Pump action rifles are all fine to bring on this hunt,  just practice a lot—and find the time to practice at the range.
Shooting “minute of elk” in the field is what it takes.

You Must Have These Items

• Montana Elk / Deer Combo License/Tags
• Montana Hunting Regulations – Every Hunter must read the entire set of Montana Hunting Regulations and understand them.
• Proof Of Sex must be left on every animal you shoot.
• Headlamp (LED) – you really need this anytime it is dark outside to prevent eye injuries and help prevent falls around the ranch and riding horses!
• One Rifle – very familiar and dependable – 20 rounds of ammo – Fire 200 rounds before you arrive.
• Small First Aid Kit – adequate inclusions for cuts, falls, and painkillers.
• Hunter Orange Vest (State Law) – 400+ square inches of orange – broken camo is fine – orange hat or gloves not mandatory.
• Sleeping Bag to lay out on your bed in your cabin – Toilet Paper in a small Ziploc for your day pack.
• Day Pack – (2) High Flame Lighters – Water Proof Matches – Fire Starter – these 3 items are very important.
• Bottled Water – Bath Towel – We don’t supply them.

Optional Inclusions—Don’t Feel Obligated To Bring All Of These Items

ADVENTURE TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY – This Comes At The Highest Recommendation – We Don’t Refund Money For Any Insurable Reason

Extra Car Keys – Drivers License – Cash – Credit Cards – Gun Case Key – Airline Tickets – Vehicle Rental Confirmation – Car Registration and New Tabs – Meat Trailer – Prescription Medicines – Ibuprofen – Eye Drops – Diabetic Supplies – Cold Sore Med – Clear Safety Glasses for Riding Horses – Extra Eye Glasses – Extra Contacts – Chap Stick – Sunscreen – Neosporin – Hearing Aid Batteries – Leg Cramp Pills – Altitude Sickness Meds called ACETAZOLAMIDE brand name “Diamox”- Quality Binoculars – Bino Lens Covers – Coat Hangers for your cabin – (2) Small Flashlights – Extra Batteries – AAA and AA and 123 – CPAP Machine – 15′ Extension Cord for CPAP – Auto Insurance Card – Removable Scope Covers – Rifle Sling – Favorite Sleeping Pillow – Compact Shooting Sticks – (2) Hankies for lens wiping – Lense Cleaning Solution – (1) Extra Rifle – Liquor – Light Slip On Camp Shoes – Many Meat Coolers or Chest Freezer – Pack Boots – Winter Coat – very small folding mirror for your day pack – Insulated Pants – Warm Winter Hat with ear flaps – Gloves / Mittens – Box Charcoal Hand Warmers – Small Insulated Sitting Pad – Wool or Fleece Shirts – Long Underwear tops and bottoms – Socks – Electric Boot Dryer – Para Cord – On-X program for your phone – Razor Knife – Cell Phone + Charger Cord – 100′ Extension Cord for diesel vehicle – Snow Broom for snowy vehicle clean off – Diesel Fuel Conditioner – (2) Tire Chains – Bungees for Chains – Bore Snake – Elec Tape – (1) Box Per Person of Gallon Ziplocs for your Lunch Bag each day – Lots of fresh clothes – There is no laundry for hunters at the ranch.

If you weigh over 230 pounds there “will be” restrictions on you hunting by saddle horse. If you weigh more than 230 pounds, plan on slimming down. Many of our favorite hunters have lost 35 to 80 pounds for their hunt with us. If you do not want to get in shape for a combo horse/truck hunt please note that you will be truck hunting only.

You will be hunting in the Lewis and Clark National Forest and it is as much Wilderness as the Wilderness is.

Weather can change frequently in October and November.

Each hunter must shoot their own game. Absolutely no shooting for other hunters in your party!

Every Hunter must read the entire set of Montana Hunting Regs and understand the regs.

Sex ID must be left on all game. If you cut it off, your entire trophy and meat may be confiscated.

Asking your guide to “not tell Travis” is grounds for immediate expulsions from camp with no return of any monies.