Montana Whitetail Archery Hunt

[Spencie]

I checked online today and saw that I was drawn for my deer tag in Montana, so I will be hunting the Shields River area north of Bozeman September 24-October 1. I have always wanted to do a Montana river bottom hunt for whitetails. 160"-170" is possible but it looks like I can expect 130"-140". I probably should have tried for an elk/deer combo but I am paying for a wedding the weekend before so money is a little tight. Now I need to attempt to draw my compound bow, something I have not tried since my fall. I hope that I am able to but I'm not confident enough to try it yet.

The website for the outfitter is www.montanawhitetails.com. I may just get a one way ticket if the area is as beautiful as the pictures.

 

[Bigslam51]

Congrats, Spence!

 

[Dustinb80]

Way TOO be. Good luck

 

[Hoytmania]

Good luck, hope you have fun.

 

["J"]

Now that's some good news right there!!! Congrats....

 

[Hortontoter]

Great news. Expect to be awed by the country.

 

[Spencie]

Great news. Expect to be awed by the country.

I worked as a guide in Idaho right out of high school. I have not had the chance to go back out since 1986. I am really looking forward to this trip. I know how beautiful it is! Unfortunately, none of my buddies were able to swing the trip so I will be going alone.

 

[joejoe8]

Looks I'll be a few hours north east of you about the same time.

 

[teej89]

congrats man! I was applying for a job in Missoula... GF shot that one down... :smiley_blackeye:

If you're ever interested in a montana elk/deer combo, lemme know! I'm looking to do a rifle/archery OTC hunt in MT in 2017, I'm booked w/ CO rifle elk and potentially(fingers crossed) NM archery elk for 2016.

 

[Spencie]

Looks I'll be a few hours north east of you about the same time.

That's awesome man!

 

[Spencie]

congrats man! I was applying for a job in Missoula... GF shot that one down... :smiley_blackeye:

If you're ever interested in a montana elk/deer combo, lemme know! I'm looking to do a rifle/archery OTC hunt in MT in 2017, I'm booked w/ CO rifle elk and potentially(fingers crossed) NM archery elk for 2016.

Missoula was a beautiful area...30 years ago, lol. There's other girls.

 

[teej89]

There's other girls.

Hahahaha I get the same response every time I bring it up

 

[bowhunter1023]

I'm jealous! Congrats Mike!

 

[Big_Holla]

Congrats!!

 

[Spencie]

I got my compound out today. I sure didn't shoot good but I was able to draw it back with minimal pain so next up is the airline tickets.

 

[Spencie]

Just over 6 weeks away from my hunt. I'm starting to get excited. This trip is way overdo. Can anyone give me some info on if the regular old bow case is good to travel with or do you need a special case?

 

[bowhunter1023]

If you're flying, I'd get an SKB or the likes and check FAA rules. If driving, I'd look at a Plano.

 

[Spencie]

If you're flying, I'd get an SKB or the likes and check FAA rules. If driving, I'd look at a Plano.

It's a flight. From what I've found on Google search any hard case will work. They suggest a TSA approved lock and to pack the case with extra clothing for protection.

 

[bowhunter1023]

SKB would be a wise investment IMO.

 

[Fluteman]

SKB would be a wise investment IMO.

Yup. I'd buy the SKB i-series if I planned on traveling with my bow.