Recommendations for MT/WY elk?

[oinco]

Trying to plan a 2011 elk hunt, any recommendations for an outfitter with a drop camp service? I have never hunted with an outfitter/guide - just seems like I may have to start.
I don't need "the" elk, just an elk. Preferably large, tasty, and one i don't have to fight too many bears off of. again.

[Mtn.man]

Why go outside the state and pay for outfitter, non resident fees etc.
CO has the largest # of elk in the lower 48. Just have to work sometimes, and an outfitter will work your ass off and if you ain't up for it he will make your life miserable.

[Dryfli]

I agree huge herds here. I've been successful 3 years running and I dont consider myself an expert by any means. also instate tags are alot cheaper

[Colby]

MT is the perfect place to go to find "the" elk, the Flat Tops are the perfect place to go to find "an" elk!

To hunt MT this year, unless you have preference points from previous years, would be very expensive. You would have to get an outfitter sponsored license, which is very pricey, not to mention what you would have to pay for the drop camp.

A drop camp over on this side of the state would be much cheaper in comparison and I believe you could have a great hunt. I'd be happy to recommend some guys and tell you which ones to stay away from.

Colby

[oinco]

I grew up hunting in ID, MT, and AK so hunting with so many people around is a new thing for me to figure out. I guess I just need to find a much more remote spot or change my tactics.

Yes, the new MT regs have me less inclined to figure it out there- I just miss hunting the Missouri River breaks. I have had some really epic hunts there.

I have never hunted in WY but see tons of game everywhere I go there. Last time I was just outside of Cody I got hit by a deer. Maybe he was trying to intimidate me? funny nonetheless as he stumbled to his feet looking up at the parked Blazer. weird.

[JohnTRourke]

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/...nformation.htm