Description

This is a 2:1 fully guided 5 day hunt if chosen to stay in the lodge. Hunters have two different options (with different prices and amount of hunting days) to choose from. The lodge hunt will be conducted on horseback daily from the lodge and will be a 5 day hunt. If wilderness backcountry hunt is selected, this will be a 8 day (1 day riding in/1 day riding out) 2:1 hunt. This option is an additional $1000.00. This outfitter provides hunting in the wildest, most game rich environment left untouched anywhere -- to reach this is an adventure in itself. The ride to camp will take 8-9 hours on horseback. Hunters will need to be prepared to walk down any steep terrain so hunter can expect will be on and off their horses from time to time. Hunter will need to be in shape to mount and dismount as needed. This is not difficult, but seems to be a major problem the outfitter sees every year. Hunter will need to be in shape to get after game at elevation, up to 9,500 feet. Hunter will need to be able to shoot their rifle well. Every year hunters have missed shots that would have been a kill if they practiced. If you commit to a hunt like this, then commit to be in the best shape you can. Practice with your rifle and get riding experience. This outfitter provide the very finest of mountain horses, great meals, comfortable tents and excellent guides. These guides, wranglers, cooks, camp jacks work around the clock to make sure your hunt is a great one.These are the hunts you have read about. Packing in by horseback, sleeping in wall tents, hunting in the pristine wilderness with no sign of modern civilization, being one with the country where you can see your game as it lives, not reacting to being pushed by other hunters, four wheelers or trucks. This is a 2:1 fully guided 8 day hunt. This is 6 actual hunting days, day 1 and day 8 will be riding to and from camp.

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• Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge
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  Lodging & Accommodations Scale

  5 - Cabin/Lodge

  4 - Bunk House/Trailer

  3 - Wall Tent

  2 - Backpack Tent

  1 - Client Provided/Hotel

Hunter will stay and hunt from a clean and comfortable lodge. If backcountry wilderness hunt is selected, a wall tent camp will be used.

• Menu & Food: Full Kitchen
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  Menu & Food Scale

  5 - 5 Star Catered

  4 - Full Kitchen

  3 - Field Kitchen

  2 - Backpack Food

  1 - Client Provided

Lodge hunt has a hired chef that will prepare home-cooked meals. Homestyle cooking-meat and potatoes. The experienced guides, wranglers, cooks and camp jacks strive to provide an incredible hunt.

• Physical Conditions: Heavy Hiking
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  Physical Conditions Scale:

  5 - All Vehicle Access

  4 - Light Hiking

  3 - Moderate Hiking

  2 - Heavy Hiking

  1 - Extreme Back Country

This is a 30 mile wilderness horseback trip into the most remote country in the lower 48 states. You need to be physically prepared. Although we use horses and mules daily, you will be expected to walk up to several miles a day. If you are not in shape and unprepared, this hunt may not be for you. As with anything, the harder the climb, the bigger the rewards. This outfitter has a general weight limit for hunters at 250 pounds. This limit can be discussed on a case-by-case basis if you are physically fit.

Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

More information regarding transportation is available upon request from your Personal Concierge Adventure Advisor.

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Description

This is a wilderness horseback elk hunt. Low temps from could be in the teens to high temps in the 80's. Appropriate clothing is important Long hours of glassing helps spot game from dawn to dusk so the best optics you can bring will be helpful. Bring the firearm that you shoot well and are comfortable with. You are up before sunup and out past sundown so bring two headlamps and batteries. Full gear list to be provided when booked.

What Outfitter Provides

• Meals
• Lodging (either lodge or wall tent depending on hunt selected)
• Horses, tack & saddle

What to Bring

• Thermal Base Layers
• Gaiters
• Warm and waterproof hiking boots
• Rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition
• Binoculars & Rangefinder
• Day Pack
• Sleeping bag (if wilderness hunt is selected)
• Hunting hat & gloves

Recommended Items

• 20 Quart Badlands Cooler
• 45 Quart Badlands Cooler
• Canyon Lightweight Boot Sock
• Mountain Extreme Men's
• Badlands Precision University Academy I - South Dakota

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