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Montana hunting offered by 5/S Outfitting,
includes Montana guided elk, deer, & bear hunts.

5/S Outfitting

Glenn Smith, Owner Licensed Outfitter #63
Joel Smith, Licensed Guide

Point of Contact: Joel Smith,
321 Old Hwy 200, Trout Creek, Montana 59874
Home Phone: 406-827-9648

5Soutfitting@blackfoot.net

 

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2011 Hunting News Update:2007 spring bear

A special note: the 2011 Montana Elk/Deer Combination license will all be on a draw basis. The outfitter sponsored guaranteed license is no longer in effect. The last few years, not all the licenses were sold and we anticipate all who apply will have a license. If you give us a deposit and are unfortunate to not be drawn, we will refund your deposit in full or hold it for the following year.

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We had an excellent 2010 spring bear season. Our winter was very mild and spring was early which makes for fantastic bear hunting. The bears main diet after hibernation is tall and lush grass. Unlike the 2009 season we were able to hunt the higher country where the bear are feeding on the new spring grasses and flower bulbs.
 
We started April 29th  with great success and it stayed that way to the end of the season which was May 15th. We took several bears in the six foot size with off colors. Our first time hunters were amazed at the number of deer and elk they saw everyday while out looking for bear.

With the bear numbers high, we have continued to have a Fall bear hunt for the 2011 season. We have openings and will be happy to answer any questions you might have on bear hunting, and look forward to booking you on a bear hunt!

The antler growth started early and we saw several bulls with amazing growth for so early in the spring. Summer being cool and wet this past year kept the antler growth going on the deer and elk.
 

ElkWe started archery season September 2nd. All of our pre-scouting paid off this season. The bulls were not very vocal and with calling off a ridge to hear one would not work. By knowing where the bulls were, we were able to work in close having real good luck with the tactics we used, We didn’t take as many bulls this year as in the past years, but took some really nice mature bulls. There were not many bulls taken overall in the archery season by the general public, that made a very high number of bulls for our general rifle season.

ElkThe guys tell me that after elk archery hunting with all the action and excitement this is the only way to hunt elk, If you have never tried it, you are sure missing out on a hunt of a lifetime.

We started rifle season October 21st and couldn’t ask for better weather for an elk hunter. It was cool with snow early and this kept the bucks and bulls out moving most of the day. We took several bulls in the 280 – 300 class with our largest a massive 6x7 bull that was green scored at 365.

We started seeing mule deer chasing does November 1st and they never stopped all season. We had several opportunities for some nice 4x4’s in the 26 – 28 inch class with a few hunters making some excellent shots on some nice mule deer.

Our whitetail bucks started chasing the does October 15th and by Thanksgiving week they were in the peek of their season. We took some in the 140 – 160 class and several smaller ones. Our whitetail numbers are very high and we can afford to be a little picky on site.Montana deer hunting photo

The best way to summarize our 2010 rifle season is ‘Outstanding’! We are having another mild winter and the game is doing very well. The numbers are high and we expect an even better season next year.


About Your Outfitter and Staff

Joel: (Licensed Guide) The oldest son in the family of outfitters, Joel grew up in the outfitting business. After a few years away, he came home to run the family business.

Berta: Joel's wife of 30 years is the evening cook and provides us with great home-cooked meals; nothing from a box.

Glenn: (Owner, Licensed Outfitter #63) Born and raised in Trout Creek many years ago. Growing up and living to hunt and fish, he decided to start outfitting and guiding in 1968. As his two sons grew up he guided with his wife, June at his side, until his son Joel took over the business several years ago.

For more information on our Montana Hunting packages, please contact us via the contact information provided
at the top of this page, or click below to email Joe & Berta with any questions you may have.
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