Central Eastern Montana

[Jazz]

I recently hunted on a private ranch in central Eastern Montana. The hunt was very poor with many 3 point genetics. I was also told that it was a "down year" for growth but I have talked to others in this area and they don't seem to agree with that assessment. Anyone have any other thoughts?

 

[Jazz]

By the way this hunt was booked through Steve's Outdoor Adventures.

 

[finnman]

That right there was your first mistake.....

I hunted that area of MT and I can't say that was our experiance.

 

[treedagain]

sounds like poor management

 

[montanamuley85]

Most of MT got hit hard with a blizzard in the late late spring. I know that killed a few bucks. One rancher I talked to even lost 200 calves because they drifted over in a coulee.

"...and now it's time for me to go, the autumn moon lights my way..." -Led Zeppelin

 

[Jazz]

Sounds about right to me. I believe the ranch has very poor genetics, poor quality management and was certainly over "advertised" via this booking agent. The guide was weak at best as well.

 

[go4steelhd]

LAST EDITED ON Dec-26-09 AT 06:38PM (MST)[p] I went with an outfitter in south east montana this year and saw alot of bucks. I got a 25 inch wide 4 x 4. And seen at least 8 or 10 other shooter bucks. And seen proble 50 or more 3 and small four points on this hunt. So it may just have been who you went with. I know I will be back as soon as I can. It sounds like your trip wasn't the same. Who did you go with? PM me if you don't want to put it up on here. I just don't want to go with them after what you said.

 

[Jazz]

The hunt was booked via Steve's Outdoor Adventures. Not good for sure.

 

[drahthaar]

>Most of MT got hit hard
>with a blizzard in the
>late late spring. I
>know that killed a few
>bucks. One rancher I
>talked to even lost 200
>calves because they drifted over
>in a coulee.
>
>"...and now it's time for me
>to go, the autumn moon
>lights my way..." -Led Zeppelin
>


Holy buckets.

 

[skipbuck]

LAST EDITED ON Dec-29-09 AT 05:04PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Dec-29-09 AT 05:02?PM (MST)

There is no need for booking agents, they rarly know anything of what they sell.You should ask the agent for his %20 cut back and next time do your own research.

 

[Jazz]

In general I agree and I have already asked as you suggested. I also had a lot of difficulty with the "guide" as he was inexperienced but "knew" everything. I do a lot of research but this one "got me" so a lesson learned for sure.

 

[mtAl]

>In general I agree and I
>have already asked as you
>suggested. I also had
>a lot of difficulty with
>the "guide" as he was
>inexperienced but "knew" everything.
>I do a lot of
>research but this one "got
>me" so a lesson learned
>for sure.


Bummer Jazz. Lesson learned, will hopefully work better for you next time.

What? A guide in Montana who thinks his stuff doesn't stink, if full of crap and a know it all? NOW WAY!! You just described most guides I've met around here, though I haven't met very many.

Definitely complain to your booking idiot! Tell him you need some $ back.

 

[Jazz]

mtal,

I have done as you suggested with NO response, other than Lip Service. You are right a lesson learned so don't use the agent I mentioned here.

Jazz

 

[Zigga]

Just watched Steve's show with Travis Tritt. Kind of painful to watch.

How did he get his own hunting show?

 

[Jazz]

I'm not sure but when you watch the show you see very little quality! The hunt I was on was terrible and it seems like it's time to spread the word a little.

Jazz