If you have ever dreamed about pack strings trailing over a high mountain pass, glowing wall tents with smoke curling out the stove pipe and bugling elk screaming their challenge in the crisp morning air, then you can make that dream a reality with Lake Upsata Outfitters. 

We start hunting in September during the early rifle season in the famed Bob Marshall Wilderness, located in Northwest Montana.  It's a great time to be in the hills- the elk are in full rut, and the air has that perfect early fall crispness.  This is the hunt you've always dreamed of, so pull on your boots and tighten your hat for the ride.  We look forward to having you join us.

Lake Upsata and Western Montana is "the last best place!"

Hunting adventures with Lake Upsata

Montana Wilderness Elk Hunting

Welcome to Montana elk hunting like you've always dreamed of.  All our hunts will leave from the Monture trailhead, just North of Ovando.   We will match you with a horse and saddle,and as soon as our guides load all your gear onto our pack string, we're off!  Our hunters go over Young's Pass, which takes about 5 1/2  hours riding time.  Not a bad ride at all!  . Arrival time in camp is late afternoon.

Once we’re in camp, the rest of the first day is spent getting settled in.  From the next morning, you’ll hunt for  7 days.  All of our hunts are 2 on 1, unless special arrangements have been made.  You'll be rifle hunting during the elk rut, so be ready for a bull elk charging right through the timber towards you!  We also have great mule deer hunting on the high ridges, and your combination permit will allow you to hunt for grouse and fish the pristine waters of Young's Creek. 

Please give us a call- references available upon request!!

Availability of hunts is strictly a ‘first come – first serve’ basis. Hunter’s may indicate their date preference when a deposit is received.  First hunt of 2011 will start September 15. 

Due to the passage of I-161, Montana no longer has outfitter sponsored tags available.  The good news is the previous sponsored price of $1250 is now $912,  and we expect excellent draw results due to a lower overall number of applicants.

2011 Hunt Dates

	Sept. 15- Departure September 14 - full
	Sept. 26- Departure September 25 - 6 openings
	Oct. 7- Departure October 6 - 6 openings

9-Day Backcountry Combo Elk/Deer Package- $4200 

	(Includes all camp accommodations and meals.) Licenses- Guaranteed licenses are no longer available. 2011 Big Game Elk/Deer combination is $912 in the general draw.
	The easiest way to apply for your tags is to just go online using the link provided below.  Just copy and paste to your browser.

 

We only have a limited number of openings. Once a $1000 deposit is received by us, we'll hold your spot for the upcoming season,  and the State Application Deadline is March 15th.  You can make reservations for 2012 with a $150 holding fee if this year is full when you call.  Again, licenses can be purchased on-line through the following link.  This is not a 'hot link', so just copy and paste this to your browser.

 

https://app.mt.gov/elicensesales

 

Here's what you need to bring with you:  

	Good, warm sleeping bag. (temperature can dip below zero, so bring a bag rated for cold weather) We provide cots and pads.
	Rifle and ammunition.  Call if you're unsure here.
	Binoculars / Knife / Small pack / Camera and film if desired / whatever personal hunting kit items you would normally carry.  Be prepared!
	Plenty of warm clothing- bring clothing that you can layer. Polypro long underwear is great, and wool is always the best. Don’t forget a good warm hat and at least 2 pair of gloves.
	Good Boots! A good pair of leather boots, broken in, and a rubber soled, insulated boot for walking in snow. This is critical; if you don’t have good boots right now, start thinking about it today. Buy them and start wearing them.
	Hunter orange coat or vest. You must have 400"sq. on your torso.
	Personal toiletry kit and medications.

Most importantly, stay in touch with us! We’ll guide you through the whole thing! It’s your hunt, your dream vacation.

Here at Lake Upsata, we'll make sure we always provide you this:  We give you a good ride, a great camp, and super food.  We also guarantee we’ll work as hard as we can to find you your elk and deer.

All you need to provide is the desire!

Call today: 1-406-793-5890.

We are proud members of: Professional Wilderness Outfitters Association,  the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Outfitter Member

Greg Gilchrist, Licensed Outfitter #9349