Elk Creek Outfitting

Spent a week up here hunting with Jim and Rob of Elk Creek outfitting. One of the greatest experiences I have had. They really care about your experience. They go beyond just hunting but also work to educate and make you a better hunter. Will be going again. Elk Creek is a real classy outfitter professional and friendly. Felt like i have know them for years even though I just met them Jim went above expectations teaching me about everything he could about elk. A true master of his craft. He has an unmatched passion for hunting. He put so much effort into make sure I had good opportunities Rob made sure I had success hunting bear. He made a real impressive effort to make sure we located a bear and had an opportunity at a clean shot. Will never forget the experience I had up there

Had a great experience at Elk Creek Outfitting. The people were all great, food was excellent and lodging was very nice. All the guides really work hard to get you on elk (you have to work though too), I finally had my dreams come true and got a nice bull. The owners are also great and really want to see you succeed in your hunt. Can’t wait to go back!!

For some, our nature draws us to wild places. There is a recognition, as well as an appreciation, that nature is hard. My search for such places, seeking game rich locations, with limited human populations, drew me to Elk Creek Outfitting. I've now had the opportunity to hunt with Elk Creek Outfitting on a number of occasions over a period of years. Each hunt has been memorable. The guides are experienced and know the area well. They are knowledgeable about and will educate you regarding the various species. If you want to challenge yourself physically, you can find that. But with the vast amount of country which is hunted, they can also accommodate physical limitations. A western hunt can be a challenge. It is a lifetime dream for many. Boss, Tammy, Rob, and the rest of their team have provided me with a number of incredible experiences. Dan Johnson California

Great hunting trip! Beautiful mountain countryside everywhere! Lodge is amazing. Food was great and plenty of it. My guide Randy was terrific and a great match for me! This was my first trip with any Outfitter/Guide for hunting. First time hunting in the west for elk and deer. Very thankful for my guides hard work all week that allowed me to be successful! Shot my first Elk and Mule deer! Could not be happier! Got the full on western Montana big game hunting experience. My previous hunting experience is all Northern Maine whitetails, big woods hunting, tracking. Boss and Tami are great people and owners. They take great care to talk with everyone upon arrival and do there best to match your hunting style and abilities with the appropriate guide! They check in regularly with everyone and are at the lodge every day! They are very approachable to help you with anything! Great Host! Take their advice, get in shape and buy the boots! It is very challenging terrain. I did and it paid off for me. Boots were awesome, warm, plenty of grip, no blisters, no issues at all! A lot of the guides wear them everyday. The weather was literally everything, from rain to fog to snow to sun. Hunted as hard(or harder) on day 5 and 6 as we did on day 1! Shot my mule deer day 4, my 5x5 elk day 6. Many thanks to the guides who came in to help pack my elk off the mountain to a trailhead. Many thanks to Boss and Tami for having livestock at the trailhead to finish the pack out to the trucks! Epic adventure! Thanks again to my guide Randy for his hard work, knowledge and teaching me the ropes for a week! I learned a lot and had a blast! My hunt was almost exclusively National Forest public land. So full on fair chase. This was a bucket list hunt for me. I would do this every year if I could! Highly recommend Elk Creek Outfitting.

Absolutely amazing two weeks of hunting Elk/Deer Combo and Bears with Elk Creek Outfitters in the fall of 2023. Because of the situation, I was able to go both during archery and rifle season (unplanned originally), with a chance at elk and deer both times. My veteran guide, Matt, was awesome and was the main reason for going back for rifle season and booking again for 2024 archery season. I had several hunting options depending on what I could do physically and what I was comfortable doing. I was hunting by myself and there were other females (hunter and non-hunters) in camp both weeks I was there; no concerns about being a female in the “boys club”. Everyone in camp and at the lodge were very respectful and helpful. The food was amazing. The cabins were suitable. And it is absolute beautiful country. Communication with your guide is key, let them know how you want to hunt, and they can make it happen. It is still hunting (hence the reason I am going back) with no guarantees, but I had a couple of the best weeks hunting/vacation I could ask for. As always you need to be prepared just in case, for example in case your guide’s pickup breakdown, shxt happens. 😊 I also would suggest confirming what price was settled on before arriving, again communication with Boss and Tami very important. At the lodge there is a large single station archery practice range and two rifle ranges to guarantee your equipment is ready. I have recommended my family and friends to Elk Creek for upcoming seasons and would recommend anyone else that is looking for a guided hunt. It truly was one of the best hunting experiences and something I hope to continue in years to come. Melanie - South Dakota