Wilderness Hunting: Why?

Ahhh, the wilderness!  Take a deep breath and imagine yourself surrounded by moonlit mountains, the scent of crisp pines, spruces and firs, and the sound of a Wild Elk Bugle…this is how the masses experience the wilderness…through imagination.  That’s fine and dandy, but there is still opportunity for the Authentic Experience of a true western MT Hunt, the way it […]

Gratuity – the Elephant in the Room

It seems uncomfortable to ask about what is appropriate for gratuity and how and when it should be arranged.  Well, let’s talk about it. First, let’s be sure that we all know gratuity is very much appreciated, but never is expected.  It is ultimately up to the hunter to decide what and how much to […]

Taking Care to Pair

There is an art to this sort of match-making between a hunter and Montana Field Guide.  In choosing to experience a Montana Hunt, be it Guided Mule Deer Hunts or Montana Elk Hunts, in a wilderness area or on Ranch Hunts, it is important to take into consideration the way in which a hunter and […]

Hunter’s Rifle Marksmanship: Two

Now that you are beginning to develop a sense of natural point of aim I want to slowly introduce more concepts of Marksmanship Training for you to integrate. The next principle is Proper Sight Alignment. However, before we jump right in to that I have to touch on some essential elements of Sight Alignment. Rather […]

A Letter from Curtis Derick

Kurt and Rebecca, Its already been a month and a half since my adventure out west. I just want to thank you both for the fantastic, friendly service, friendship, and hunting I experienced on my trip. I also want to thank Ben, Jeramiah, Ed, Jess, Chelsea, Astrid, Pete, Joe, and Gilbert for the work they […]

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Curtis Derick’s Bull Elk

Curtis Derick (right) with his Elk Bull, Montana Hunting Guide, Ben Van Alstine, and Montana Outfitter, Kurt Puckett (front).  This bull was taken during Week 3 of our Archery Elk Hunts in the wilderness area.