Swan mountain outfitters offers three to nine day horseback pack and fishing trip vacations in the bob marshall wilderness complex. Elk hunting in montanas bob marshall wilderness area on. This area is home to the sun river elk herd, which will be in the rut and then begin the. Aug 22, 2012 the bob marshall wilderness in northwest montana is one of those rare places where people can truly experience the outdoors in its purest form and encounter nature on its own terms. But i want to setup an elk hunt in the bob marshall wilderness of montana in 2014.
Our family has been outfitting in the bob marshall wilderness since 1976. Planners seek input on washington heights facelift in considering how to improve the washington heights community, six men. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness 7 lazy p outfitting. Bob marshall wilderness camping hunting fishing riding outfitting. The area salmon forks has assigned under permit with the usfs, is truly. Several employees and volunteers from the bob marshall wilderness foundation were very helpful and gave me fantastic suggestions. In that time we rode approximately 115 miles on horseback, had 4 campsites and many great views and memorable experiences. The main event every year is the september rifle elk hunt. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon forks. The bob marshall wilderness is considered the crown jewel of americas wilderness system. The scanning errors were edited by the staff of nm ahgp 2005. For sources generally further than 50 km from a class i area, the visibility threshold for concern is not exceeded if the 98th %ile change in light extinction is.
The bob marshall wilderness complex bob marshall, scapegoat and great bear wilderness areas offers over 1. Elk hunting trips our early rifle hunts in the heart of the bob marshall wilderness are an unforgettable way to hunt elk during the bugling season. Bob marshall wilderness pack trips mills wilderness. The book was the moviegoer, and id read about a third, so there was plenty of early narrative to burn. I am planning on using a horse packer to get in and out, but from there it is diy. Whitefish mountain big mountain, is about 1 hr 40 mins away. Im heading solo into the bob marshall wilderness complex, a 1. Our hunting area supports a number of elk herds, populations of whitetail and mule deer, black bear, and allows for the opportunity of a successful hunt with more.
Sep 30, 2017 i catch a ride from great falls, montana, to the rogers pass trailhead with an honesttogod air force nuclear missile technician. Bob marshall wilderness montana 7 lazy p outfitting. By mid november, when the animals start heading out of the high country on their way to their wintering grounds, they have been hunted hard for two months or more. Our bob marshall hunting camp is located 16 miles deep in the wilderness. Welcome to wtr outfitters, and thanks for taking the time to see what were all about. It is named after bob marshall 19011939, an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and cofounder of the wilderness society. One in the bob marshall proper and two in the scapegoat wilderness area.
With salmon forks outfitters bob marshall wilderness fly fishing trip, you camp at the headwaters of the fishery, and each day break out to a variety of areas to walk and wade. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl straye. With over 500 stores, theres something for everyone. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness, 2nd edition. But if youre not sure where to look, chat with us and well help you find just what youre looking for. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana long. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Sept in the bob is a toss up for weather, it can be hot or snowing in the same week. All of our montana elk hunts require more or less rigor and we offer elk hunting in three distinct seasons. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting 8 matching articles. There are also many opportunities to fish for native cutthroat, both big and small.
Nov 19, 2014 having never been in the bob marshall wilderness before, i needed some advice about key places to visit. Explore the largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 on these all inclusive fly fishing adventures to the bob marshall wilderness. This is one of the most spectacular natural settings imaginable. Local hunts in the late season in the blackfoot area.
Forty years of experience can teach you a thing or two about elk behavior. Full text of a descriptive catalogue of the books forming the library of clarence h. The only way to access the wilderness is on foot or horseback. Consider purchasing one or two to help insure a great trip. A renown area for hiking, horseback riding, camping and hunting. A diy pack mule fishing adventure in the bob marshall. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness by erik molvar. With over 30 years of experience in the bob, we will take you into the pristine backcountry for a memorable bob marshall wilderness experience that will inspire you for life. This is not a transcribed record, but a scanned record containing errors. Elk hunting the bob marshall wilderness has been heralded for over 50years as the quintessential pack in the montana elk hunting experience.
The bob marshall wilderness of montana is the benchmark of the american wilderness system, it is the biggest wilderness complex in montana, and one of the largest in the united states. I also was the first female to ever shoot an elk on this land area near meeker. Located in the bob marshall wilderness, early rifle hunts in white river are unique in many ways. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library.
Posted on 12252017 history of the bob marshall wilderness posted on 12242017 see all camp journal articles hunting options. We went on the 9 day, 8 night guided trip to the chinese wall in the bob marshall wilderness area in july of 2019 with bob marshall wilderness outfitters. Hunting for elk, deer, bear and moose with fly fishing in montana this outfitter offers hunting and fishing adventures in northwest montanas bob marshall wilderness area. The bob marshall is the largest wilderness in montana and. The closest downhill ski area is blacktail in lakeside, mt.
The bob marshall is legendary for its quality big game hunting. But during the hunting season, the animals have enough sense to go back into the impact area to hide from the hunters, cason said. He expanded wilderness press trinity alps now in its 5th edition and then wrote his first guide, nevada wilderness areas and great basin national park. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. You should locate the area you want to hunt and find packer that will pack your elk out. K lazy 3s montana wilderness elk hunts are conducted in hunting district 280, which is one of only three areas in the state that offer early season bugle hunts. We work hard to locate elk for you, and we dont give up. Montana elk, deer, moose hunt bob marshall wilderness. Been researching the area as far as size, weather, elevations, elk populations etc, but hoping to hear from anyone who has hunted elk there or backpacked through it.
Book your salmon forks outfitters bob marshall wilderness hunting trip today. Nov 18, 2019 were located at the south entrance to the scapegoat wilderness part of the bob marshall wilderness complex. The rich ranch is located along the blackfoot river valley in the rocky mountains of western montana next to the bob marshall wilderness and surrounded by over one million acres of state and national forest for you to enjoy. Backpacking in the bob marshall wilderness distinctly. Travel books, guides and maps that may be helpful in planning your trip to the bob marshall wilderness area are listed below. Our tent camp in leota park is 10 miles by horse from the nearest road and surrounded by prime wildlife habitat. For those folks looking to experience other areas in the bob marshall wilderness, we do offer customized. All are positioned along elk and deer migration paths with the sun river game preserve and sun river wildlife management area to the northeast and the blackfoot clearwater wildlife management area to the southwest, animals migrate east and south through our hunting. Bob marshall wilderness fly fishing salmon forks outfitters.
The victoria river district doomsday book has its inspiration in jock makins history. Grant county obituary text s names return to obituary index. Glacier national park is a scenic twohour drive north and yellowstone is 4 12 hours south. Hunting the bob marshall wilderness area in montana. In the wilderness we hunt for elk, mule deer, and black bear. Into the wild by jon krakauer, hatchet by gary paulsen, wild. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness, 2nd edition erik molvar on. A buddy of mine and i are pondering doing a drop camp in the bob marshall wilderness area for the early season rifle hunt during the rut. Montana bob marshall wilderness camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and outfitting provider.
Bob marshall 50mi loop recommendations backpacking light. Discussion in elk hunting started by hognuts, may 15, 2012. Wtr outfitters is the oldest and most established outfitter operating in the bob marshall wilderness. These obits were originally scanned by an anonymous person and given to mr. From friday\, septemb er 15\, through saturday\, september 30\, all four branches of the north o lympic library system will hold a community resource drive with a twist. Elk hunting bob marshall wilderness area field and stream. Bob marshall wilderness hunts jjj wilderness ranch, augusta. Bob marshall wilderness for elk the bob is a very tough place for the first timer,if you doing a diy hunt. Bob marshall wilderness, montana elk hunting salmon. With a long background of financial experience in monmouth county, bob knows his business and the community he serves. Theres still a place where time slows down and the only signpost is a hoof print. Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness adventures.
Feb 18, 2020 holland lake is the entrance to the bob marshall wilderness, just a 6 mile drive. This area affords good opportunities to see montana wildlife in one of the most natural strongholds in north america. The bob marshall wilderness area is a congressionally designated wilderness area located in western montana in the united states. These photos and stories, written by hunters, capture tales of successful hunts. My last three months have seen 8 backpacks in the bob, and 2 in glacier, so im voting with my feet. Every hunter who truly wants the full hunting experience must do a wilderness hunt at least once in his or her life. Grouse hunting and fishing offer a change of pace during your stay. I will have a tipi and a stove and at least one or two partners. When i was looking for a great trip and adventure for my 40th birthday, i knew that i wanted something special and unique.
Im in the information gathering phase of planning a late september rifle elk hunt in the bob, and would like to tap into rokslides knowledge. Originally established in 1941, the bob marshall wilderness area was named in honor of the late robert marshall, a strong wilderness preservation advocate and member of the forest service. We offer fully guided hunts, unguided hunts, and drop camps. While many of the other bob marshall float trips get you close to these areas, you float away from some of the best fishing. So long in fact pulled a great fake to run 30 next opposition for the tide this is the year hunters will take a more serious look that no one can remember yards before passing off for a wm he either vancouver rep at ways to cut down on hunting accidents, or be seed with for sure just when the try by jack patrick, their wives who dont want. Have any of you guys had the pleasure of hunting this area, i have been studying maps, books, and reading some articles, sounds like steep country with thick. The bob marshall wilderness complex is an administrated unit of the flathead national forest, the lewis and clark national forest, lolo national forest and the helena national forest. There is nothing like hearing the bugle of a bull elk echo across a mountain canyon at first light. Our website describes what a wilderness trip can encounter and it does include the potential for riding in the rain, warm days and chilly nights. Wilderness 0dfvlmqgoazv36rdzif5o5 0diq0kwvic02qoi6eeeoe6 im a believer live neil diamond. Our bob marshall mule deer hunts are one of the special aspects of hunting in our area. Here you can rent kayakspaddleboards, hike into waterfalls or enjoy a great meal or drink at the historic lodge. We have successfully guided some impressive mule deer bucks, and for the hunter who is willing to work up in the high country, the reward is potentially great. Montana elk hunting outfitter bob marshall wilderness lincoln, mt.
Bob marshall wilderness outfitters charlo 2020 all you. The scenery in glacier tends to be more immediately gratifying than the bob, with the bob rewarding longer trips, more miles, and a subtler eye. Veteran guidebook author erik molvar has revised and updated this comprehensive guide to the spectacular trails of the bob marshall, great bear, and scapegoat wilderness areas in montanas northern rocky mountains. Bob marshall wilderness hunts 406 wilderness outfitters. Part of the bob opens for rifle on sept 15th every year. Bob marlette,cristian machado,dave chavarri,jardel paisante,laz. The area you have mentiond accualy has a good numder of elk,mule deer and whitetail,but very,very thick. This is one of the few areas in montana, or anywhere for that matter, where hunters have the opportunity to hunt elk with a rifle during the rut. Full text of a descriptive catalogue of the books forming. Our fullyguided horse packtrips are designed to accommodate all levels of riders through this magnificent, unspoiled country where the only travel is by foot or horse. We are bob marshall wilderness outfitters specializing in summer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations.
A montana wilderness trip with my college buddies was something that i always dreamed about. Bob marshall wilderness pack and fly fishing trip south. Like to fish, then drop a line in the blackfoot river, a blue ribbon trout stream that the movie a river runs through it made famous. These packin hunts begin at the ranch and we ride into our permitted base camp on biggs creek in the sun river valley, near the north fork of the sun river on the east side of the continental divide within hunting district 442. Impact zones typically are closed to the public because of the risk of unexploded ordinance. The native jellibine appears to have not been out hunting along with kailman. The united states congress designated the bob marshall wilderness area as part of the original wilderness act of 1964 and it now encompasses over 1. Log cabin with stunning mountain views near swan river and. Deluxe cabin nestled near the bmwc wilderness, horse. He was very active in the community, especially through scouting and church. Hunting elk during their winter migration is a world away from hunting them duringor even in the first few weeks followingthe rut. Book a trip in the bob marshall wilderness 406 wilderness.
Bob marshall wilderness hunting trips wtr outfitters. Our guides will work hard to take you to the high country where you can hunt for mule deer. Its oddly appropriatethere are so many ways this trip could blow up in my face. Montana guided elk hunting swan mountain outfitters.
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