Were working on website updates join us on instagram. Unguideddoityourselfdiy montana elk hunting from a. Upper canyon outfitters is one of the few outfitters permitted in the beaverhead national forest to offer guided archery and rifle hunts for elk and mule deer, plus rifleonly hunts for whitetail deer, antelope, moose and mountain goat. The bull was taken on a solo public land hunt by montana resident, steve felix. Located in the scapegoat wilderness, hd 280 has a browtine bull regulation and that produces an excellent mature bulltocow ratio. Fishing montanas waters is enjoyed by many, but only a few anglers catch a record fish. The official declaration was made today by the boone and crockett club. But elk hunting montana can make the hunt a reality by offering a thorough and detailed explanation of where to find public access in big sky, and also find good elk. 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.
Montana elk hunting outfitter bob marshall wilderness. Our best bull taken on this ranch was a 7point, recordbook bull scoring 382 after deductions. Elk hunting montana book matching articles outdoor life. Fishing montana s waters is enjoyed by many, but only a few anglers catch a record fish.
Some 44 of these bulls scored better than 350, with around 50 percent scoring more than 300 inches. The top states for record mule deer are colorado, utah and idaho. The montana bull may also crack the boone and crockett top five. Bitterroot houndsman takes record book mountain lion pics.
Records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. Montana has relinquished about 425 archery recordbook bulls during the past 10 years, making it number one in recent archery recordbook entries. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Normally, districts 452 and 580 have one week of eithersex elk gun hunting, while deer and elk archery hunting are always eithersex. Although this web site presents and honors those larger specimens of montana big game animals, it is important that we. Elk usehabitat type relationships on summer and fall range in long tom creek, southwestern montana. Henderson of burlington, wyoming was recently honored by the boone and crockett club for his trophy typical american elk. Montana elk is potential archery world record gohunt. Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Some states have a higher elk population than others. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search.
Montana has also entered the record books and received national attention recently for the no. Montana hunting guides montana big game outfitters. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Recordbook bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. These are biggest moose kills in the safari club international record book. The montana hunter has chosen for now to remain anonymous, also keeping secret the exact. To put that in perspective, its the largest typical bull elk taken in almost 50 years. Montanas top bull elk could be archery world record the. The bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the.
American hunter potential worldrecord elk confirmed. Larry miller south dakota typical firearms elk record. The unofficial score put schwalbes elks antlers at 444 points, which would have surpassed the montana state record for american nontypical elk of 429 18, according to the boone and crockett club scoring system that equates points with inches. In 2014 we had a hunter success rate of 75% on bulls that were six points or better. Elk hunting elk hunting information elk hunting tips. Hes not searching for a trophy or record book bull, hes searching to find redemption in the field, whatever that may be. Pending montana state record bull elk montana hunting. The elk, taken with a crossbow in fremont county during the 2014 season, scored 408 and received a firstplace award at the boone and crockett clubs 29th big game awards banquet. My home state of montana grants us with a generous eleven weeks of big game huntingnot including new shoulder seasons. With low hunting pressure and great genetics we have taken several record book animals in recent years. Brandon bates heads back to montana for an archery elk hunt. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose.
Record book animals are not uncommon on both national forest and our private grounds. Stan is a diehard elk hunter and spends the majority of the season based out of our elk camp in white sulphur springs. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Each year over 200,000 hunters go out onto montana. In addition to wyoming, theres always a great deal of trophy. Hunts take place from either our main lodge or high country camps. American elk nontypical, american elk typical, bighorn sheep, bison. The elk s official entry score was confirmed at an astounding 430 inches. The elks official entry score was confirmed at an astounding 430 inches. There are certainly other opportunities out there, but as a publicland hunter, i primarily look to montana, wyoming, colorado, idaho, utah, new mexico and arizona.
With the state producing many recordbreaking trophies, montana is one of elk hunting magnets. Every year, recordbook bulls are taken on the general rifle elk hunts in both montana and wyoming, and colorado and idaho as well. Recordbook montana bull elk on display in missoula outdoors. Like elk, montana seems to continue to produce recordbook bighorn. If youre the doityourself hunter whos resourceful and willing to give the boots a workout, this book helps you plan for success in a state known for good bulls and a lot of. Any game animal taken in fair chase, no matter the size, is indeed a trophy to be proud of and is every bit as worthy of respect and admiration as those of record. Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. Montana bowhunters elk was biggest ever taken in montana, largest. The big bull was about 100 yards away, but happily i couldnt see any cows or calves, or even footstomping mule deer, in the thinly timbered basin. Whitetail deer hunts elk creek outfitting montana elk.
Mereers bull, harvested in 1958, measured out at 41948. A young elk guide kills a bull big enough for the record books. These are among the most rugged montana elk hunts, and we often describe them as extreme hunts or the ultimate free chase elk hunt. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. Montana bowhunters elk was biggest ever taken in montana. Redemption a rmef film rocky mountain elk foundation. In this area the elk herd has grown to be over 4500 head. Wyatt doyle of sula shot his first mountain lion recently while hunting with his dad jerry and family friends ben guenzler and brodie huls.
It was sometime around 1899 when john plute looked down the iron. Have you seen the pending new mt state record, 444. With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family. South dakota typical firearms elk record book entry larry miller. Perhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wilda utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public landhas been confirmed as a new worlds record. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased.
Take advantage of our great mountain mule deer hunts during the peak of the rut for some exciting trophy hunting action. Hunting an bull elk killed by a montana bowhunter in september is a state record, the largest recorded in the u. Guide to nonresident applications rocky mountain elk. Montana hunters missouri river breaks bighorn ram ties. When researching, start by seeing which states have the best elk hunting. The largest nontypical bull elk ever taken in the state of montana is now on display at the rocky mountain elk foundation in missoula.
This private property, which sits at an elevation of 4,0006,000 feet, allows these animals to become mature. An elk taken by a montana bowhunter this past season was the largest ever taken in the state and the largest recorded in the u. Thats why oftentimes, the alltime records list you see arent the most accurate depictions of where big deer are truly coming from. This monster montana elk is the new world record with a bow. Shutterstock cornelius doppes photo data can be deceiving. To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. This bull, photographed at a kentucky check station, was taken during a modern rifle hunt. If you are shooting from the hip so to speak on this elk hunt, a little research can go a long way when determining how to start looking for an outfitter. The new worldrecord archery elk this publicland montana bull is the new worldrecord typical elk by steve felix nothing spoils a promising elk stalk like cows staring directly at you. Stan is the senior guide for montana big game outfitters. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records.
Montana archers bull elk may be world record hunting. Garth sessions was all smiles as he carried out what would become the largest nontypical bull elk recorded in montana. Although this web site presents and honors those larger specimens of montana big game animals, it is important that we remember that the pursuit, harvest, and possession of a trophy has special meaning. Elk hunters are treated to waking up to the sound of bugling. Massive bull elk is the latest montana nontypical record. The 60day drying period is up on the monster montana elk taken in september. Elk creek outfitting provides some amazing whitetail deer hunting opportunities for those who are looking for trophy class animals. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bulls of all time. But how does the state rank in terms of trophy quality for record book pronghorn. Southwest montana elk just shy of state record explore. Montana wilderness elk hunts are operated in earlier hunting seasons, so. Colstrip mans massive bull elk is the latest montana nontypical record. Upon confirmation, it should also become the largest elk ever killed in the state of montana. This publicland montana bull killed by steve felix is the new worldrecord typical elk.