Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting 8 matching articles. Price new from used from paperback, 1996 please retry. Book your bob marshall wilderness area elk hunt today. 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. This area contains numerous waterfalls, lakes and forests sustaining the wildlife which includes moose, elk, black bear, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, wolves, osprey, bald eagles, trumpeter. The bob marshall wilderness is named for a man who was one of the first champions of wilderness protection. This unique combination makes elk sightings and hunting in the bob marshall wilderness truly remarkable. 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. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness in montana youtube. We have taken fall black bears during our early season rifle hunts in september and october, although this can vary due to snow pack.
Without this book to guide us, we wouldnt have known where to go. In the wilderness we hunt for elk, mule deer, and black bear. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness area field and stream. Im looking at hunting the bob marshall this year for elk and deer.
Bob marshall wilderness outfitters welcome to a lazy h outfitters. I have hunted the bob several times with mills wilderness adventures out of augusta, m. The people who do well are usually with outfitters andor horses. In the 1930s while working for the us forest service, marshall was largely responsible for. Saddle up for the triple j hunting campjoin us for the hunt of a lifetime in montanas 1. Hunting elk during their winter migration is a world away from hunting them duringor even in the first few weeks followingthe rut. 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.
We work hard to locate elk, mule deer, and big game for you to fill your tag, and we dont give up. 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. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness. The sun river elk herd is over 2000 in number and in late september, the fall rut season is in full swing. In this weeks outdoor report, winston greely takes. Elk hunting the bob marshall wilderness has been heralded for over 50years as the quintessential pack in the montana elk hunting experience. Bob marshall wilderness hunts 406 wilderness outfitters. Bob marshall wilderness hunts jjj wilderness ranch, augusta. 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. Nothing is more exciting than bringing a bugling bull in. Elk hunting in the bob marshall has been heralded for over 50years as the quintessential pack in wilderness hunt experience. The terrain here is almost all mountainous and will range from 4,0009,000 feet above sea level. One in the bob marshall proper and two in the scapegoat wilderness area. Our hunts offer one of the few opportunities to hunt bull elk with a rifle in the wilderness.
Located in the bob marshall wilderness, early rifle hunts in white river are unique in many ways. I plan on spending the spring and summer scouting via horseback but im still unsure as to the amount of elk in the wilderness. The bob contains more than one million acres of rugged wilderness beauty untouched by roads of any kind. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness 7 lazy p outfitting. Book your salmon forks outfitters bob marshall wilderness hunting trip today. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness adventures. The bobs dense timbers and meadows provide elk with an ideal mixture of shelter and food. We only book small groups of hunters, the camp is located in a remote area, our guides are. 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. Wyoming and other states have good wilderness hunting so that perpetuates the wilderness idea.
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. For more information on bob marshall, the man, you may want to read a wilderness original. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana. Been researching the area as far as size, weather, elevations, elk populations etc, but hoping to hear from anyone who has hunted elk there or backpacked through it. You should locate the area you want to hunt and find packer that will pack your elk out. Montana elk hunting outfitter bob marshall wilderness lincoln, mt. The bob marshall, scapegoat, great bear wilderness areas and. Part of the bob opens for rifle on sept 15th every year. By mid november, when the animals start heading out of the high country on their way to their wintering grounds, they have been hunted hard for two months or more. Together, they house more than 200 miles of the continental divide between helena, montana, and the southern border of glacier national park. This is one of the few areas in montana, or anywhere for that matter, where hunters have the opportunity to hunt elk with a rifle during the rut. The bob marshall wilderness area is a congressionally designated wilderness area located in western montana in the united states.
There is nothing like hearing the bugle of a bull elk echo across a mountain canyon at first light. The bob, as its called quite reverently in certain circles, comprises three contiguous wilderness parcels. Glacier was packed even at the end of the season so the bob was where we headed. This is an excellent time to hunt bugling bulls during the rut. Montana elk hunting outfitter bob marshall wilderness. Hunting trips on bob marshall wilderness territory. We work hard to locate elk for you, and we dont give up. My first go into the backcountry of the bob via horse.
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. There are elk there, and you can hunt the rut, but it is big, big rugged country and elk do not come easy. 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. Montana guided elk and deer hunts big salmon outfitters. Sep 27, 2005 generally, september is reserved for bowhunters, but in montanas huge bob marshall wilderness complex, the hardest thing about getting an elk is getting to the elk. 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. The bob marshall wilderness is one of the elk migration corridors along their winter habitat journey. Elk, whitetail and mule deer, canadian lynx, bobcats, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears, wolverines and cougars also make their home in the bob, along with smaller. I purchased this book as well as the authors book on glacier np. 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. Our last hunting season is during the general montana hunting season. Montana bear hunting outfitters bob marshall wilderness. Nonresidents think wilderness means more animals but thats not the case due to uncontrolled predators in backcountry areas.
The only way to access the wilderness is on foot or horseback. As your montana spring black bear hunting outfitter, we conducted our hunts in the area 280 during the second week of june. This is some of the most remote, wild country in the lower 48. Generally, september is reserved for bowhunters, but in montanas huge bob marshall wilderness complex, the hardest thing about getting an elk is getting to the elk. This season allows the hunting of cow as well as bull elk, along with deer and black bear in the area. 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. Packin tent camp hunt on horseback bob marshall wilderness our wilderness camp in leota park is 10 miles by horse from the nearest road in area 150 on upper youngs creek of the flathead national forest. Come on an adventure with us for incredible views in montana and even better hunting and fishing opportunities. The bob marshall wilderness complex is the last holdout habitat south of canada for the grizzly bear and provides critical habitat to the endangered gray wolves as well. We are pleased to offer the ultimate wilderness pack in elk hunt. The bob marshall is legendary for its quality big game hunting. Bob marshall wilderness hunting trips wtr outfitters.
Im still learning the regulations of the early rifle hunt and if all other species will coincide with elk in that area. The elk numbers are down in general, but the area they hunt seems to hold a fair number of elk. We then offer rifle elk hunts in the bob marshall wilderness. Our bob marshall hunting camp is located 16 miles deep in the wilderness.
We are bob marshall wilderness outfitters specializing in summer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations. Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon forks. The area you have mentiond accualy has a good numder of elk,mule deer and whitetail,but very,very thick. Sept in the bob is a toss up for weather, it can be hot or snowing in the same week. Its about a 5 hour ride to get to our base camp, and we often spike out to access the best elk habitat. Salmon forks outfitters is pleased to offer the ultimate wilderness pack in montana elk. 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. We offer fully guided hunts, unguided hunts, and drop camps. In that time we rode approximately 115 miles on horseback, had 4 campsites and many great views and memorable experiences. The area salmon forks has assigned under permit with the usfs, is truly. The bob marshall is the largest wilderness in montana and provides hunters a remote and exciting arena to hunt elk.
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. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana long. The great bear wilderness is composed of some very fine county and the hunting is superb. 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. Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon. Every hunter who truly wants the full hunting experience must do a wilderness hunt at least once in his or her life. The book was the moviegoer, and id read about a third, so there was plenty of. It can also be in the scapegoat and great bear too. The main event every year is the september rifle elk hunt.
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. With over 30 years of experience in the bob, we will take you into the pristine backcountry for a memorable bob marshall wilderness experience that will inspire you for life. Posted on 12252017 history of the bob marshall wilderness posted on 12242017 see all camp journal articles hunting options. Amazing elk hunt bob marshall wilderness montana video. Great bear outfitting bob marshall wilderness game hunting.
On september 29th i shot a nice 6x7 that i would not say that was a typical bull in the area. To hunt the bob is to experience one of americas national treasures. Im thinking of making a go along the western side though still checking out routes into the 151 area as well. Our main camps for regular season are cabin creek and lynx creek both are located in the bob marshall wilderness, up the north fork of the sun river in area 442. Hello all, there is a group of us looking at a guided combination hunt in the bob marshall wilderness and the flathead. Bob marshall wilderness outfitters charlo 2020 all you.
We only book small groups of hunters, the camp is located in a remote area, our guides are experienced, and we work hard. Ive hiked many years ago though more from the ovando southern side and once via hungry horse. Professional outfitters and back country guides providing extraordinary hunting, fishing, and horse packing excursions into montanas famous bob marshall wilderness. Your precious time isnt spent setting up and breaking down camp, but rather enjoying your bob marshall wilderness fly fishing experience. Mar 21, 2010 elk hunting bob marshall wilderness in montana. Register log in home forums elk hunting bob marshall wilderness hunt. This area is home to the sun river elk herd, which will be in the rut and then begin the. 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. 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.
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. The bob marshall is the largest wilderness in montana and. It is named after bob marshall 19011939, an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and cofounder of the wilderness society. 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. 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. The bob marshall wilderness was our backup if we couldnt get permitted to glacier. Discussion in elk hunting started by hognuts, may 15, 2012. I have had great success with them, three elk and one mule deer out of five trips.
People who hunt the bob marshall wilderness hunt for the wilderness experience, not necessarily the elk. Bob marshall wilderness for elk the bob is a very tough place for the first timer,if you doing a diy hunt. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness regional hiking. Elk hunting in montanas bob marshall wilderness area paperback january 1, 1996 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Located in the scapegoat wilderness, hd 280 has a browtine bull regulation and that produces an excellent mature bulltocow ratio.
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. Big game hunting in montana with swan mountain outfitters. Montana elk, deer, moose hunt bob marshall wilderness. Elk hunting in montanas bob marshall wilderness area paperback january 1, 1996 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. 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. Our early rifle hunts in the heart of the bob marshall wilderness are an unforgettable way to hunt elk during the bugling season. We have taken fall black bears during our early season rifle hunts in september and. Bob marshall wilderness hunts jjj wilderness ranch. 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. Bob marshall wilderness outfitters in montana a lazy h. But i want to setup an elk hunt in the bob marshall wilderness of montana in 2014. Grouse hunting and fishing offer a change of pace during your stay. Elk hunting in montanas bob marshall wilderness area on. There is a group of us looking at a guided combination hunt in the bob marshall wilderness and the flathead.
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