Guided hunting trip montana bob marshall wilderness. We only book small groups of hunters, the camp is located in a remote area, our guides are experienced, and we work hard. Have any of you guys had the pleasure of hunting this area, i have been studying maps, books, and reading some articles, sounds like steep country with thick timber shots averaging between 1050 yards in thick timber, again this is all from stuff i have read. One in the bob marshall proper and two in the scapegoat wilderness area. Montana bear hunting outfitters bob marshall wilderness. Bob marshall wilderness outfitters charlo 2020 all you. Wtr outfitters is the oldest and most established outfitter operating in the bob marshall wilderness. It is named after bob marshall 19011939, an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and cofounder of the wilderness society. Montana elk hunting outfitter bob marshall wilderness. With salmon forks outfitters bob marshall wilderness fly fishing trip, you camp at the headwaters of the fishery, and each day break out to a variety of areas to walk and wade. Book your bob marshall wilderness area elk hunt today. Im looking at hunting the bob marshall this year for elk and deer. Montana bear hunting outfitters bob marshall wilderness lincoln. Located in the scapegoat wilderness, hd 280 has a browtine bull regulation and that produces an excellent mature bulltocow ratio.
Montanalodge based bob marshall wilderness rut mule. Our hearts go out to all of the individuals, families and businesses affected by the covid19 crisis. The bob marshall is the largest wilderness in montana and. An excellent recount of historical events in the three forks of the flathead area. Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon forks. Learn about the bob marshall wilderness area 7 lazy p outfitting. Your precious time isnt spent setting up and breaking down camp, but rather enjoying your bob marshall wilderness fly. Montana elk, deer, moose hunt bob marshall wilderness. The bob marshall wilderness, the wildest area in the lower 48 is named after this man.
The people who do well are usually with outfitters andor horses. Founded in 1964, the bob marshall wilderness or, the bob, as it is commonly referred is comprised of just over 1 million acres and is located in northwest montana. Montana guided elk and deer hunts when the leaves start to rustle, the nights get frosty, and the elk begin to bugle, here at big salmon outfitters we turn our full attention to hunting. I read this book just after reading the recent 2018 biography of david brower another giant in the environmental field. Im planning to hunt elk and mule deer here in a few years and would like input about hunting the bob and any reputable outfitters that you would recommend. Camp firewood bob marshall wilderness outfitter k lazy 3. Our experienced guides can lead you on horseback up or down the south fork of the flathead or along the white river to find great fishing holes. Elk hunting the bob marshall wilderness has been heralded for over 50years as the quintessential pack in the montana elk hunting experience. Sep 30, 2017 the bob, as its called quite reverently in certain circles, comprises three contiguous wilderness parcels. His experiences have given him a vast knowledge of the mountains and a strong desire to.
The bob marshall wilderness complex, located in the flathead national forest consists of the great bear wilderness and the scapegoat wilderness areas covering more than 1. Posted on 12252017 history of the bob marshall wilderness posted on 12242017 see all camp journal articles hunting options. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness. Montana guided elk and deer hunts big salmon outfitters. We offer an unparalleled wilderness elk hunting experience out of our base camp near the head of the spotted bear river, in the heart of the bob marshall wilderness. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness 7 lazy p outfitting. Guided hunting trip montana bob marshall wilderness cheff. We went on the 9 day, 8 night guided trip to the chinese wall in the bob marshall wilderness area in july of 2019 with bob marshall wilderness outfitters. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness area field and stream.
Your adventure begins at owl creek trail head at holland lake. The bob marshall wilderness complex bob marshall, scapegoat and great bear wilderness areas offers over 1. I am starting to plan an archery elk hunt into the bob marshall wilderness area. There is nothing like hearing the bugle of a bull elk echo across a mountain canyon at first light. Salmon forks outfitters is pleased to offer the ultimate wilderness pack in montana elk. Its about a 5 hour ride to get to our base camp, and we often spike out to access the best elk habitat. Montanalodge based bob marshall wilderness rut mule deer hunt. Hunting for elk, deer, bear and moose with fly fishing in montana this outfitter offers hunting and fishing adventures in northwest montanas bob marshall wilderness area. Bob marshall wilderness pack and fly fishing trip south.
Your precious time isnt spent setting up and breaking down camp, but rather enjoying your bob marshall wilderness fly fishing experience. The bob marshall is legendary for its quality big game hunting. As your montana spring black bear hunting outfitter, we conducted our hunts in the area 280. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and. Wyoming and other states have good wilderness hunting so that perpetuates the wilderness idea. In the 1930s while working for the us forest service, marshall was largely responsible for designation of large areas. I plan on spending the spring and summer scouting via horseback but im still unsure as to the amount of elk in the wilderness. Hello all, there is a group of us looking at a guided combination hunt in the bob marshall wilderness and the flathead.
All multiday trip rates will have an additional 3% administrative fee added per reservation. I live a few hours from each of these and the truth is that they dont support enough wildlife for my liking. We have taken fall black bears during our early season rifle hunts in september and october, although this can vary due to snow pack. Together, they house more than 200 miles of the continental divide between helena, montana, and the southern border of glacier national park. All are positioned along elk and deer migration paths with the sun river game preserve and sun river wildlife management area to the northeast and the blackfoot clearwater wildlife management area to the southwest, animals migrate east and south through our hunting. The bob marshall wilderness is named for a man who was one of the first champions of wilderness protection. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness adventures. Adventures in montanas bob marshall wilderness and glacier national park. Bob marshall wilderness hunts jjj wilderness ranch, augusta.
A wall trip that some people book years in advance. We use the roving hunts to capitalize on bull elk and mule deer movement as they disperse into rougher areas off the beaten path. Home trip bob marshall wilderness pack trip vacations swan mountain outfitters offers three to nine day horseback pack and fishing trip vacations in the bob marshall wilderness complex. The bob marshall is one of thee most remote area s to hunt in montana. Home to north americas foremost big game animals, this unspoiled wilderness provides unsurpassed beauty and trophy opportunities. Big game hunting in western montana takes place primarily on remote lands owned by the flathead national forest, the state of montana, and private timber. We then offer rifle elk hunts in the bob marshall wilderness. The bob marshall wilderness extends for 60 miles 95 km along the continental divide with elevations varying from 5,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 406 3874405. One of the standout features of elk hunting the bob marshall wilderness is that it is one of the few places in the country that you can hunt elk during the rut with a rifle. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana. Bob marshall wilderness fly fishing trips 406 wilderness.
The bob marshall wilderness complex is an administrated unit of the flathead national forest, the lewis and clark national forest, lolo national forest and the helena national forest. A day ride to the largest lake in the bob marshall wilderness, big salmon lake, where you can fish, swim or even paddle around on one of our inflatable paddle boards. The bob marshall wilderness area expands for 60 miles in central montana. Glacier was packed even at the end of the season so the bob was where we headed.
Have any of you guys had the pleasure of hunting this area, i have been studying maps, books, and reading some articles, sounds like steep country with thick. A renown area for hiking, horseback riding, camping and hunting. Travel books, guides and maps that may be helpful in planning your trip to the bob marshall wilderness area are listed below. We work hard to locate elk, mule deer, and big game for you to fill your tag, and we dont give up. Elk hunting in montanas bob marshall wilderness area paperback january 1, 1996 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Big game hunting in montana with swan mountain outfitters. We work hard to locate elk for you, and we dont give up.
Our family has been outfitting in the bob marshall wilderness since 1976. On the flip side i live in an area of lots of timber and brush cover and lower. Book your salmon forks outfitters bob marshall wilderness hunting trip today. We offer fully guided hunts, unguided hunts, and drop camps. Saddle up for the triple j hunting campjoin us for the hunt of a lifetime in montanas 1. Village augusta, known for the biggest oneday rodeo in montana, is 18 miles east of the ranch. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness regional hiking. This is one of the most spectacular natural settings imaginable. Without this book to guide us, we wouldnt have known where to go. Price new from used from paperback, 1996 please retry. Like to fish, then drop a line in the blackfoot river, a blue ribbon trout stream that the movie a river runs through it made famous. The first 9 miles of trail goes up to gordon pass, then 20 miles down the canyon to camp. Every hunter who truly wants the full hunting experience must do a wilderness hunt at least once in his or her life.
The only way to access the wilderness is on foot or horseback. The united states congress designated the bob marshall wilderness area as part of the original wilderness act of 1964 and it now encompasses over 1. The great bear wilderness is composed of some very fine county and the hunting is superb. I plan on spending 56 days in there and could use any info about the area i can get. Our tent camp in leota park is 10 miles by horse from the nearest road and surrounded by prime wildlife habitat. In that time we rode approximately 115 miles on horseback, had 4 campsites and many great views and memorable experiences. Welcome to wtr outfitters, and thanks for taking the time to see what were all about. The only thing i can find online about it is a lot of outfitter stuff and a couple of fairly old stories of people with great success. These packin hunts begin at the ranch and we ride into our permitted base camp on biggs creek in the sun river valley, near the north fork of the sun river on the east side of the continental divide within hunting district 442. Swan mountain outfitters is fortunate to have, based on our hunting permits, access to thousands of acres of the flathead national forest, in and around the famed bob marshall wilderness.
I purchased this book as well as the authors book on glacier np. Bob marshall wilderness hunts 406 wilderness outfitters. We only book small groups of hunters, the camp is located in a remote area, our guides are. On these bob marshall wilderness hunts, we operate from our remote base camp and from roving spike camps. Nonresidents think wilderness means more animals but thats not the case due to uncontrolled predators in backcountry areas. This area is home to the sun river elk herd, which will be in the rut and then begin the.
The bob, as its called quite reverently in certain circles, comprises three contiguous wilderness parcels. In the wilderness we hunt for elk, mule deer, and black bear. The area salmon forks has assigned under permit with the usfs, is truly. To hunt the bob is to experience one of americas national treasures. The book was the moviegoer, and id read about a third, so there was plenty of. Bob marshall wilderness hunts jjj wilderness ranch. A buddy of mine and i are pondering doing a drop camp in the bob marshall wilderness area for the early season rifle hunt during the rut. They have a love for their state and all that it has to offer, and r ichs passion for the outdoors has taken him on numerous adventures throughout the bob marshall wilderness. Our last hunting season is during the general montana hunting season. For all overnight trips, a 25% nonrefundable deposit for each participant is required to reserve a trip. Hunting in one of the wildest and remotest areas in the continental us is truly an unforgettable experience. Elk hunting in the wilderness is special as the bob marshall is one of the few areas in the country where you can rifle hunt elk during the rut or bugle. Bob marshall wilderness fly fishing salmon forks outfitters. The bob marshall wilderness area is a congressionally designated wilderness area located in western montana in the united states.
Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana long. Salmon forks outfitters offers fully guided horseback pack in your montana elk hunting trip into the bob. Posted on 12252017 history of the bob marshall wilderness posted on 12242017 see all camp journal articles comments from some of our guests. Discussion in elk hunting started by hognuts, may 15, 2012. Grouse hunting and fishing offer a change of pace during your stay. K lazy 3s montana wilderness elk hunts are conducted in hunting district 280, which is one of only three areas in the state that offer early season bugle hunts rifle, starting september 15th.
This alaskanstyle roving hunt strategy gives us an edge and can produce some outstanding elk and mule deer. Register log in home forums elk hunting bob marshall wilderness hunt. Bob marshall wilderness camping hunting fishing riding. Bob marshall wilderness, drop camps, elk hunting, deer hunting, bear hunting, back country experience, wilderness hunting experience, early rifle hunting, archery, black bear, mule deer, bow hunting, great bear wilderness, horseback, backcountry. Were located at the south entrance to the scapegoat wilderness part of the bob marshall wilderness complex. Deluxe cabin nestled near the bmwc wilderness, horse. Ruralwere at the border of the lewis and clark national forest, seven miles by lake trail to the border of the bob marshall wilderness, and 18. I would skip going after game in the biggest wilderness areas like the bob marshal, and selwayfrank church. Montana bob marshall wilderness camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and outfitting provider. Rich and marcey mcatee have both been raised in the area with their families going back several generations in northwest montana. Our hunting area supports a number of elk herds, populations of whitetail and mule deer, black bear, and allows for the opportunity of a successful hunt with more. As your montana spring black bear hunting outfitter, we conducted our hunts in the area 280 during the second week of june. It would be with swan mountain outfitters during the rut using either archery or rifle, depending on whether or not we are in wilderness area or national forest.
The bob contains more than one million acres of rugged wilderness beauty untouched by roads of any kind. The bob marshall is one of thee most remote areas to hunt in montana. In this weeks outdoor report, winston greely takes us into the bob to meet bob marshall. Elk hunting trips our early rifle hunts in the heart of the bob marshall wilderness are an unforgettable way to hunt elk during the bugling season. This is some of the most remote, wild country in the lower 48. Our hunts run from september 14 to october 16, a full 6 weeks prior to the rest of the state opening for elks hunt for the general season. Bob marshall wilderness hunting trips wtr outfitters. All of our hunts are fully guided with two hunters to one guide ratio. Consider purchasing one or two to help insure a great trip. A bob marshall wilderness hunt is something that every hunter should experience in their lifetime. Camp is roughly 29 miles into the heart of the wilderness at the mouth of gordon creek.
Great bear outfitting bob marshall wilderness game hunting. Rangers, trappers, and trailblazers and millions of other books are available. This book is a wonderful collection of adventures that happened in western. Explore the largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 on these all inclusive fly fishing adventures to the bob marshall wilderness. Home montana bob marshall wilderness cheff outfitters llc. The terrain here is almost all mountainous and will range from 4,0009,000 feet above sea level. The bob marshall wilderness of montana is the benchmark of the american wilderness system, it is the biggest wilderness complex in montana, and one of the largest in the united states. The center of our wilderness operation is our base camp in the white river, just four miles from the continental divide. The bob marshall wilderness was our backup if we couldnt get permitted to glacier. The sun river elk herd is over 2000 in number and in late september, the fall rut season is in full swing.
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