10/21/2026
Great info from one of the best outfitters we work with!
R***e Season is days away!! Don’t forget to double check our pack list before you leave.
Items Needed:
•HUNTING LICENSE AND TAGS *Keep these important documents in a secure, waterproof bag.
•R***E AND AMMO
*You need to be confident to shoot 300 yards minimum. We recommend 270-caliber or larger. The .300 and .338 Wi******er Magnums are our favorite. Quality am******on is key. Elk are large and tough animals. You need a bonded or monolithic bullet. We trust brands like Nosler and Barnes.
*Do not wait until the last minute to shoot or sight in your r***e for the first time! Practice, practice, practice! Be comfortable and confident with your r***e before bringing it on your hunt.
•SHOOTING STICKS- Make sure they are adjustable shooting sticks that can be set up on various terrains. We recommend the Spartan Precision Springbok. (If using a bipod, only the SPARTAN Precision Bipod is allowed- this is the only bipod able to fit in a r***e scabbard.)
•HIGH-QUALITY HIKING BOOTS *We recommend Kenetrek, Crispi, La Sportiva, or Schnees boots.
*DO NOT WAIT TO BREAK IN YOUR HUNTING BOOTS- Break in your boots well before your hunt, ensuring you are comfortable and ready to hike.
•HUNTER ORANGE - Montana requires 400 square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist during general r***e season. Don’t forget your orange hat and vest
•TOP AND BOTTOM OUTER LAYERS
•TOP AND BOTTOM THERMALS *Try to get wool!
•GLOVES
•RAIN GEAR- ESSENTIAL
•PUFFY COAT
•HIGH-QUALITY WOOL SOCKS
•HEADLAMP- it needs to have a good red light- the red light is good for horseback (it doesn’t bother them.) we recommend Peaks
•HIKE PACK *You do not need a giant frame pack- just a good quality day pack will be great
•SLEEPING BAG *Your pick! We recommend a 0-degree bag or colder. (expect -20 through +20 approximate temperature)
•GLASSING PAD
•BINOS- Either 8x42 or 10x42
•RANGE FINDER
•HYDRATION SYSTEM- Insulated & able to hold at least 1 liter of water.
•WATER FILTRATION- Water tablets or Steripen in case of emergency. We will have water filtration systems in camp.
•KILL KIT- Game bags, Nitrile Gloves, Knife, Knife Sharpener, Small Sandwich Ziplock Bag, Electrical Tape
•CAMP SHOES- Bring some comfortable shoes to slip on and wear around when you are at camp
