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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: kenzmad on January 25, 2013, 10:01:13 PM

Title: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: kenzmad on January 25, 2013, 10:01:13 PM: Dad and I are looming to do a wilderness hunt in the BOB either this year or next. What outfitters would you all recommend? I have read phelps story as well as pauls. Any tips or advice would be great. I am 41 and in pretty good shape,Dad is 70 and is in at least as good shape as I am. Not worried about putting the miles on the boots, just looking for a good outfit for what will probably be dads last hunt. Fill the bucket list and then done

after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: jackelope on January 25, 2013, 10:19:49 PM: I think Little John on here guides in the Bob.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: MikeC on January 25, 2013, 10:31:25 PM: Sportsmans show in Puyallup going on now... There are a few guides at the show that guide in the Bob including the outfitter Paul went with. Havent been myself but sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Definitely on my bucket list!
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: kenzmad on January 25, 2013, 10:44:22 PM: Quote from: MikeC on January 25, 2013, 10:31:25 PM
Sportsmans show in Puyallup going on now... There are a few guides at the show that guide in the Bob including the outfitter Paul went with. Havent been myself but sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Definitely on my bucket list!

That is still like picking a contractor from the phone book. Hoping to get some real life referralls from a huntwa member.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: bobcat on January 25, 2013, 10:47:55 PM: I would definite go with the one that Jason Phelps went with, if they're not already booked up. :twocents:
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: kenzmad on January 26, 2013, 06:35:45 AM: Quote from: jackelope on January 25, 2013, 10:19:49 PM
I think Little John on here guides in the Bob.

Sent him a pm but then noticed he hasn't been on here since sept 2009.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: cooltimber on January 26, 2013, 07:18:30 AM: ford creek outfitters....talk to travis,early bull with rifle,on horseback..out of augusta mt
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on January 26, 2013, 07:36:13 AM: Kenzmad,
I am honored to recommend MONTANA SAFARIS. This outfitter is hands down the best on the entire RM front (from Lincoln to Choteau) He has been in the business for longer than anyone else I know of (that guides the BOB) and is very well respected by all. He has a variety of hunts early-late season and will accomidate any need. He has a great website, look it up. Anymore info PM me. 100% he will put you in front of one, the success is up to you.....
Jake
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: woodman on January 26, 2013, 07:49:31 AM: Quote from: cooltimber on January 26, 2013, 07:18:30 AM
ford creek outfitters....talk to travis,early bull with rifle,on horseback..out of augusta mt

I HIGHLY, AND I MEAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST FORD CREEK OUTFITTERS. FIVE OF US SPENT OVER TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HUNT WITH THEM AND NEVER EVEN GOT TO PUT A SCOPE ON ONE ANIMAL! THE GROUP THAT THAT CAME OUT BEFORE US WERE EXTREMELY ANGRY AT HAVING A VERY AWFUL SUCCESS WITH THEM. THEIR GROUP ONLY GOT ONE TINY BUCK. It was a nice expensive camping trip.
Title: Re: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: kenzmad on January 26, 2013, 08:23:17 AM: Quote from: woodman on January 26, 2013, 07:49:31 AM
Quote from: cooltimber on January 26, 2013, 07:18:30 AM
ford creek outfitters....talk to travis,early bull with rifle,on horseback..out of augusta mt

I HIGHLY, AND I MEAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST FORD CREEK OUTFITTERS. FIVE OF US SPENT OVER TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HUNT WITH THEM AND NEVER EVEN GOT TO PUT A SCOPE ON ONE ANIMAL! THE GROUP THAT THAT CAME OUT BEFORE US WERE EXTREMELY ANGRY AT HAVING A VERY AWFUL SUCCESS WITH THEM. THEIR GROUP ONLY GOT ONE TINY BUCK. It was a nice expensive camping trip.
Ya. After a quick google search of them there seems to be a pattern of unhappy clients. They are not on my list.

after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: puyallupaul on January 26, 2013, 08:24:58 AM: kenzmad: Check out their website & facebook link for the animals taken THIS year. Millswildernessadventures. Ron Mills ( dad ) has been guideing / outfitting 50+ years. If you get Bugle magazine he had stories in two issues.
Sept/Oct 2012 Crash Course in the Bob is on the way to early hunt camp. Nov/Dec Horse Mountain story. General season
If you go to sportsmans show they are on isle 6. My antlers are at show for scoring. Just made B&C 375 4/8. I will be there sunday for contest awards at 2:00.
Sent you a PM
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: jackelope on January 26, 2013, 08:28:50 AM: Congrats puyallupaul..

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106670.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106670.0.html)
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: bobcat on January 26, 2013, 08:32:31 AM: Quote from: kenzmad on January 26, 2013, 06:35:45 AM
Quote from: jackelope on January 25, 2013, 10:19:49 PM
I think Little John on here guides in the Bob.

Sent him a pm but then noticed he hasn't been on here since sept 2009.

You got the wrong guy. There are two on here, one with a space between Little and John, and one without the space.

This is his profile:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=4386 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=4386)
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on January 26, 2013, 09:08:15 AM: Kenzmad....one more thing to add to your list when checking out an outfitter
Look at BBB and Montana Outfitters Association(MOA) I have lived around this area and spent many days and rode all over the BOB (as a guide). I know a few of these guys mentioned, but I would still go with Montana Safaris.......
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: hucklebeary on January 27, 2013, 06:06:17 PM: Montana Backcountry Outfitters is who I went with last year and am going with again this year. They exceeded my expectations and made my hunt truly amazing. Comfortable camps, great food and fun guides. I could have shot bucks everyday and a couple of them were great deer but I am a horrible shot. I did shoot a nice white-tail. I did have an opportunity at a 300+ inch bull but like I already stated, I am a horrible shot. I had no reason to shop around for a different outfitter. Oh yeah I am not a horseman and there animals were gentle and very sure footed.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: vandeman17 on January 27, 2013, 06:11:56 PM: My old man and I went with Mills Wilderness Adventures and though the hunting was tough, we had a great time and would go with them again.
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: washelkhunter on January 27, 2013, 06:17:53 PM: Crary outfitting is first rate. :tup:
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: coachcw on January 27, 2013, 07:17:55 PM: Sun canyon lodge , outfitt : is Josh Carlbom. first notch outfit . Linch creek to headqaurts :tup:
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: JPhelps on January 27, 2013, 07:27:54 PM: Montana Backcountry Outfitters!!! :tup:

Here is our Semi-Live hunt from last year. Let me know if you have any questions. Roby treated us well and it was a hunt I will NEVER forget.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106774.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106774.0.html)
Title: Re: Outfitters for The BOB?
Post by: MikeC on January 28, 2013, 06:04:37 PM: In regards to Ford Creek Outfitters and Travis Barker, My brother, dad and myself visited with Travis year after year at the puyallup show and were very close to booking a hunt with him. During the summer, my brother googled his outfit and found a plethora of negative posts from hunters that were extremely upset with their experiences. That next year he was not at the show and as of last year I heard that he had gone out of business..... CHECK REFERENCES!!!