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A Montana elk hunting vacation awaits as you  experience the natural splendor of  wilderness elk hunting in the heart of Big Sky Country.

 

Our base camp at Hahn Creek is right beside Young's Creek, one of the tributaries to the world famous South Fork of the Flathead River. 

 

September and October offer fantastic fly fishing.

Your combination permit includes a fishing license, so you can throw in a beak-down fishing rod or fly rod and try your hand at some West-Slope cutthroats if you get your elk early in the week.

 1-800-594-7687
 Phone: 406-793-5890
 Fax: 406-793-5894
 E-mail:
reservations@upsata.com

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Montana Wilderness Elk Hunting

Welcome to Montana elk hunting like you've always dreamed of.  We start and finish all of our hunts right here at the guest ranch, so plan on arriving here and spending your first night in one of our cozy cabins with dinner in the lodge.  Next morning, we'll leave early and the drive to the Monture trailhead only takes about 25 minutes, so you’ll be in the saddle in no time at all.  We will already have you matched with a horse and saddle, so as soon as our guides load all your gear onto our pack string, we're off! Ride time into Hahn Creek camp is approximately 8 hours. 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.  At the end of the week, you'll return to your cabin at Lake Upsata for a hot shower, dinner in the lodge, a dip in the hot tub, and a chance to reminisce with new friends or old, and dream of your next year's hunt. 

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

We will provide transportation to and from the Missoula, MT airport if necessary.

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 2009 will start September 15. 

2009 Hunt Dates

Availability as of December 4, 2008

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Sept. 15- Ranch arrival September 13 - 4 openings left

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Sept. 27- Ranch arrival September 25 - 4 openings left

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Oct. 8- Ranch arrival October 6 - open

 

Hunting Photo Gallery (Click to enlarge image)

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Dan A. from MI

John F. from PA

John S. from PA

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Ray B. from AL

Jody F. from MT

Our kitchen

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Muley Heaven

Dave S. from MI

Typical Terrain

Montana pack horses

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Bringing one out

Kid Creek

The Pack String

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Young's Creek

Jerry Z. from SD

The Cook Tent

Jim Haynie & Josh

Jim's bull on trail

Randy's bull

Ty Hajjar Carl Pickett & Slim Josh Pickett & Nick
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Drew Cole from FL Hunters & guides Nick the elk guide
Bill W. from AL Mark from OR Chet from OR

 

2009 Hunting rates

9-Day Backcountry Combo Elk/Deer Package- $4200 
bullet (Includes all accommodations, meals, airport transfer if necessary.)
Licenses- Guaranteed licenses and tags are available for non-resident customers with reserved, outfitted hunts. 2009 Elk/Deer/fishing combination is $1500.00. Once a  deposit is received, we'll send you a certification form complete with all the information necessary to apply for your license and tags. 

We only have a limited number of openings. Once a $1200 deposit is received by us, we'll send you the information so you can apply for your license and tags, and the State Application Deadline is March 15th.  You can make reservations for 2010 with a $150 holding fee if this year is full when you call. 

 

Here's what you need to bring with you:  

bullet Good, warm sleeping bag. (temperature can dip below zero, so bring a bag rated for cold weather) We provide cots and pads. 
bullet Rifle and ammunition.  Call if you're unsure here.
bullet Binoculars / Knife / Small pack / Camera and film if desired / whatever personal hunting kit items you would normally carry.  Be prepared!
bullet 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.
bullet 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.
bullet  Hunter orange coat or vest. You must have 400"sq. on your torso.
bullet 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 have a 100% GUARANTEE we have NEVER failed on:  We Guarantee a long ride, a great camp, and great 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: 1-800-594-7687.

 

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

Greg Gilchrist, Licensed Outfitter #9349

  Experience Montana's backcountry the ultimate way,  with a fully outfitted, guided hunt for elk and deer.  Wilderness pack trips done right.

Lake Upsata Outfitters offers an unforgettable hunt. We hunt the Bob Marshall Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest. Elk and  deer numbers continue to rise every year.  Game is plentiful- there's never been a better time to book a backcountry hunt!  You'll see beautiful country, ride horses on high mountain tops, eat great food and sleep on cots in cozy wall tents.   This is a truly unique experience that you'll want to return to year after year.   Don't wait too long on this one.  Openings are limited!