Montana Elk Outfitter Recommendations?

[canyelk48]

Going to MT this year for deer/elk and my buddy wants to try a drop camp or semi-guided 2 on 1 type of hunt instead of a DIY hunt.  Anyone have any recommendations for an Outfitter that won't break the bank?  I've searched through pages and pages of outfitters on the internet and have only found a couple that offer hunts for under $2000.  One Outfitter (Broken Arrow Lodge) boned us by telling us they had one spot open for a drop camp, took my buddy's credit card number for a deposit (but never ran it through), and then 3 weeks later they emailed my buddy (after he contacted them with questions) telling him that they "made a mistake" and there was nothing available for a drop camp hunt; however, we could use their "Lodge Hunt", which basically is just staying at their lodge and driving to hunting areas they "point us towards"!  Thanks in advance.

[jstone]

Where is that lodge. I hunted in the big hole area and there was some kind of hunting lodge there. Lots of wolves in that area.. If thats it

[Elknut1]

Check out Two Bear Outfitters! http://www.elkoutfitters.com/  I believe they are in your price range, Alan the owner is a great guy & really caters to both bowhunters & rifle hunters. I will be up there this Sept. myself to check out the elk hunting!

  ElkNut1

[whacker1]

Not sure where you plan on going or when, but some friends went on a Bob Marshall early rifle hunt a few years ago with Snowy Springs Outfitters.  They spoke very well of them, but I know their pricing is not the cheapest, but also not the most expensive. 

[jackelope]

Check out Two Bear Outfitters! http://www.elkoutfitters.com/  I believe they are in your price range, Alan the owner is a great guy & really caters to both bowhunters & rifle hunters. I will be up there this Sept. myself to check out the elk hunting!

  ElkNut1

Great idea...
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[canyelk48]

Where is that lodge. I hunted in the big hole area and there was some kind of hunting lodge there. Lots of wolves in that area.. If thats it

Somewhere near Alder, MT; at least that's their PO Box.  They told my friend that their drop camp was in the Lower Ruby Valley.  Their website states that all hunting is within a 15-20 mile radius of their lodge.  Since I've hunted the Rubys and other areas around Dillon, I'll do a DIY hunt first, rather than pay for their lodge hunt after the way they treated us. 

[ponyboy156]

Went into the Bob Marshall with Sun Canyon Lodge a while back and really enjoyed it. Would definately recomend them. Talk to Josh Carlbaum, he's a good guy. They do have a drop camp option  that puts you over 20 miles into the wilderness and theres allot of animals.

[coachcw]

Josh is a good guy , I've been there  twice and hunted near headquarters creek .

[ponyboy156]

Josh is a good guy , I've been there  twice and hunted near headquarters creek .

When we went the main camp was located on Cabin Creek if I remember right. We hunted allot behind Horse Mountain and around the "airstrip" and even did a little hunting up by Bigs Creek which is where im told one of the main camps are now.

[Hockdo7]

Not in Montanna but I bet we can compete!!

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