Rhynard Ranch Montana

[Ghost]

Anyone ever stay there? if so, how were the game populations, accommodations, terrain etc. Thinking of doing an elk rifle hunt there next year. Thanks in advance.

[Ghost]

Or any other place for that matter, drop camp is also an option.

[Indian Summer]

Never heard of them. I see no reviews around either. That means nothing though so don't take it as bad. If you are considering a drop camp I take it you are somewhat self sufficient. Maybe I can help. Do you own any camping gear of your own?

Here's a little info. Sounds like you wouldn't want to be there after it was hunted. Ranches are that way. Very sensitive to pressure. If the elk are bumped... they are gone. In most cases you can go after them out the back door onto National Forest. But in reading this thread it doesn't sound like that's an option. Not good. Also... if the ranch were to give access to public that was otherwise inaccessible that is a plus. But again... doesn't sound like the case. I would NOT want to be "trapped" on 4,000 acres for any length of time. To me that's small. If there are no elk it's really small! That's only 6 square miles or 2 miles by 3 miles... a dot on the map to an elk or an elk hunter.

http://forums.bowsite.com/TF/bgforums/t ... =3&forum=5

I see the owner of Bowsite hunted there but... no reviews??? Hmmm I also see they are no longer a Bowsite sponsor. hmmmm I'd keep looking. My 2 cents.

[Ghost]

I have my own camping gear, did a solo DIY archery hunt last year in the Crazies, but this year my girl is going with, so Id like a little more comfort than a sleeping pad and a dome tent eating mountain house, though I must admit, she is tough as nails and probably wouldnt bat an eye about packing a camp back in.

[Still Hunter]

Sort of answered your own question with your last post.

[ctdad]

If you like the crazies, I can personally vouch for anchor outfitting. I took my dad on an rifle hunt there about 4-5 years ago. It is a fully outfitted (cabin, hot running water, the works), fully guided hunt and they have private land and private access to forest service. If you run out of land to hunt on their place, you'll be exhausted. We both killed bulls and saw elk every day.

I've never hunted with him, but I've always been impressed with what Indian Summer has to say. Seems like a great guide (and guy) and the reviews I've read echo that as well.

[Indian Summer]

Like Elknut & several others will tell you, it's not always necessary to pack your stuff back in. In the right place your time and effort are better spent setting a roadside base camp and putting in a little effort each morning. It's been awhile since I've done it myself. If I do it's as much for the fun and atmosphere as it is to help my success. Heck... even in a packed in camp there's work getting to and from your elk.

Either sex elk, bulls only?

[Ghost]

Either sex would work. Did that 26 plus hour drive last year, this year Id like to fly, that's why Im leaning toward a drop camp, tough to bring everything Id like to on a plane. My main concern is that my girlfriend has a great time and is comfortable.

[Indian Summer]

So flying. That rules out setting your own camp. I looked at the Anchor website. The pics of the property look REALLY nice. But elk hunts are guided only at $4250 per hunter. They do offer a late season cow hunt at $500 per day which might interest you. You can still show the little lady some awesome country and, by the sounds of CTdads hunt, more than likely kill some cow elk.

I know of another decent option. It's in Wyoming. One of the nice things is the area it's in has a gun opener on September 26th! Bulls are still bugling a bit but more importantly she can gun hunt without being subjected to cold and snow that comes with most normal gun season dates. The 6 day elk hunts are $3900 but... the outfitter offers 4 day cow hunts for $2000. It's some big country and hunts are on horseback. If you were to go there we would try to request that your guide is a great friend of mine so I know you'd be in good hands.

My brother has been running my old outfit and the drop camps have done really well. Camps are 4 star but... bow only & bulls only.