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 […]

Photos of Harvested Animals 2010

We are very proud of all of our hunters this year!  We were lucky enough to have guided hunters who exhibited some of the most Ethical Hunting we’ve seen!  They walked away without a harvested animal by thier own choice and are therefore not in photos below.  This is really something for which to be […]

I-161 Passed – What does this mean for Non-Resident Hunters?

Non-residents must enter the lottery to draw their hunting license.  Initiative 161 made it to the ballot November 2nd this year.  After active opposition by Supporters for Preserving Montana’s Outfitting Tradition, a coalition of individuals & organizations that believe outfitting is an important partner in the cause to protect and extend the Montana Outdoor heritage, […]

Hunting Trip Insurance

I know.  I didn’t want to bring it up.  Truth is you don’t want it when you don’t need it, but you’re overwhelmed with thankfulness when you need it and have it to use.  Or, as a wise man once said, “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and […]

One on One Guiding

We want our hunters to leave happy; that’s why Sage Peak Outfitters soley offers 1 on 1 Hunting Guide Services.  If you are shopping around for Montana Trophy Outfitters, we recommend a 1 on 1 hunting experience instead of a 2 on 1 option.  You can skim some cost of Montana Elk Hunting Trips with the latter, […]

Hunter’s Rifle Marksmanship: One

So, what are You bringing to the equation? Accuracy can be considered as the sum of a very simple equation broken down into three broad categories. These categories include the inherent accuracy of your rifle, environmental factors and you. Are you a net positive in the equation or a net negative? The degree to which […]