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We operate three big game hunting areas at different times of the fall hunting season. 

The Scapegoat Wilderness area (out of Lincoln) is where we operate our early season (September - early November) combination elk hunt and deer hunting. This area is one of only two areas in Montana where elk hunting is allowed during the bugle with a rifle. The primary big game hunting focus in this area is taking the mature bull elk, however, we have taken some nice mountain mule deer during the elk hunt. 
The Boulder Drainage area (south of Big Timber) is where we operate our mid season (mid November) mountain goat hunts for those hunters who are lucky enough to draw a mountain goat tag. This area is noted as the most productive area in Montana for producing trophy, record book Billy's.
The Deer Creek Mountains area (out of Big Timber) is where we operate our late season (end of November) mule deer hunting when the rut is at its peak and the big mossy horn mule deer bucks are out. This area also has a resident elk herd population, so if you have a combination license and have not filled your elk tag yet, the combination elk hunt and mule deer hunting opportunity is available.

Combination Elk Hunting and Mule Deer Hunting Camp:


We hunt the lower half of the Scapegoat Wilderness area #280. We operate two back country camp sites, Meadow Creek (a 5 hour horse ride) and Camp Creek (a 6.5 hour horse ride). The camps are about 8 miles apart. This gives us a large area to hunt - about 15 square miles.

On the season opening big game elk hunt, we operate both camps. For the remainder of the season, we use a hunt-rest rotation between the 2 camps. This allows time for the game to settle down and gives new game a chance to locate in the rested area. This rotation system has seen our success rate rise considerably.

Accommodations in all our back country camps consist of a 18' x 23' cook tent, 14' x 17' sleeping tents, tack/equipment tent and a corral. Each sleeping tent accommodates three to four people with plenty of room for personal gear. Each sleeping tent is equipped with a wood stove, cots and foam mattress. It is not the Holiday Inn, but is really quite comfortable for all types of weather.

Meals are prepared by a full time cook and served in the cook tent (breakfast and dinner). Snack lunches are provided and packed with each hunter. We run a clean camp and serve good wholesome food. Family style home cooking with roasts, steaks, pork chops and fresh bakery goods.

We limit the group size in each camp to  6 hunters plus the full time cook & cook's helper and a minimum of three guides or up to six guides depending on the hunt mix (1on1 or 1on2).

Mountain Goat Camp:

We hunt the Boulder drainage which is south of Big Timber, for our mountain goats (region 323). We have just recently begun hunting this area where we are the only outfitters hunting mountain goats this late in the season. Thus our success rate has been 100% with our 2002 Billy making the B&C permanent record book (11" with 6" bases - green measurement). We provide application services for the draw and only operate this hunt when one of our hunters draws a mountain goat tag. The odds of drawing a tag (based upon last years statistics) are 1:8.4 in region 323.

We limit our hunt to a 1 hunter / 1 guide scenario. The accommodations for this hunt consist of a traveling camp where the location is dependent upon the goat movement thus providing you the best chance for taking a trophy Billy. This traveling camp consists of a 14'x17' wall tent equipped with a wood stove, cots, foam mattresses and a small cooking stove. The guide also performs the cooking duties - while the presentation may be less formal, the quantity and quality of the meals are still top rate.

The use of horses and mules to carry the gear, the traveling camp and the final trophy ensures that the hunter and guide energy is reserved for the spot & stalk activity.

Late Season Mule Deer Hunting Camp:

We hunt both the upper Deer Creek drainage and the lower Deer Creek drainage of the Deer Creek mountains for our late season mule deer hunting. Being later in November, these mule deer hunts are at the peak of the rut and affords you the best opportunity at those mossy horned trophy mule deer bucks. The same license can be used at both the Scapegoat camp and this camp (either the Big Game Deer Only or the Big Game Combination licenses). This area also has a resident elk herd population, so if you have a Combination license and have not filled your elk tag, the combination elk hunt and mule deer hunting opportunity is available.

Accommodations for this camp are a step up from our tents camps. Hunters stay in our bunkhouse, complete with hot shower, bathroom, kitchenette and refrigerator. Julie cooks up the family style meals that are prepared and served in our home. YUM-YUM!