What to Expect During our Elk/Mule Deer Combination Hunt.

-We have a been granted a special forest service permit which allows us to set up camp sites and hunt elk and mule deer on a large part of the Little Belt Mountain Range in Central Montana.

-It is not uncommon for our hunters to fill both their elk and mule deer tags during the combination hunts.

-The terrain we hunt consists of open meadows surrounded by thick green timber. 10,000 acres of the national forest was burned 20 years ago. This recovering area is a verdant, rich feeding ground for the resident elk and mule deer herds.

-Our main camp site is located in a wilderness area, which is a roadless area and no motorized vehicles are allowed. A two hour horseback ride from the trailhead will get you to the hunters' tents, cook tent, horse corrals and shower tent. The elevation here is just under 6000 feet.

-We hunt both elk and mule deer from 5500 to 8000 feet elevation. We saddle horses every morning before daylight and after eating a hearty breakfast, head out for the day's hunt. The majority of both elk and deer we kill are within 3 miles of the campsite. We use horses throughout the hunt because we can cover more country in a shorter amount of time, making it easier on the hunter.

Contact us at:  Paul Ritchey, 606 E Montana St., Lewistown, MT 59457
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