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We hope you enjoy these select images that best represent our experiences to give you a true feeling of what the wild and rugged mountainous territories of Northwest Montana is all about.

Fascinating photos of our handsome gear-hauling group faithfully leading the way into the wild mountains of Montana

Our outfitters guide the pack string through rugged riding territory hearing only the distinctive sounds of hoof beats.

Our pack string, the backbone of the Montana Backcountry Outfitters, empower us to escape to the most uninhabited heart of the wilderness, over breathtaking passes, and through hidden mountain valleys with limited evidence of human existence.

A herd of horses are crossing a river in the woods.
A row of horses are walking down a grassy hill.
A herd of horses are standing in a river.
A herd of horses are crossing a river in the snow.
Two dogs are sitting on the back of a horse.
A herd of horses standing on top of a rocky hill.
A person riding a horse with a bunch of bags on it
A herd of horses standing on top of a hill.
A herd of horses are standing in the woods near a river.
A river surrounded by snow covered trees and rocks
A person is riding a horse in a field with mountains in the background.
A group of horses carrying a cooler in the woods
A man is riding a horse on a trail in the woods
A group of horses are carrying bags in the snow
A group of people riding horses down a snowy path
A herd of horses are walking across a river
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Photos of our clients enjoying a successful hunt and earning some bragging rights to take back home

Memorable images of our clients celebrating their successful hunts.

The demands of the extreme backcountry with its steep sided ravines and high alpine cirques are no walk in the park for even the seasoned outdoorsman. But for these celebrated hunters, surviving rough terrain to tag the trophy deer or elk on its own turf is a thrill of a lifetime they will never forget.

A man is kneeling next to a large elk in the woods.
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
A man is kneeling down next to a deer in the snow.
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Three men are posing with a large elk in the woods
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
A man is standing next to a large elk in the woods.
Hunting Deer
A man is sitting on the back of a deer in the snow.
Hunting Deer
Two men are standing in the woods holding a deer.
Hunting Deer
A man is standing next to an elk in the woods.
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
A man in an orange vest is standing next to a deer in the woods.
A man is holding a large deer in the snow
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These hunters were in pursuit of an entirely different animal with one goal in mind – the trophy hunting adventure of a lifetime!

Even though they are very secretive in nature, the wolf, mountain lion, and black bear were no match for these proud hunters. These impressive scenes highlight the specialty big game animals harvested by the most persistent of hunters.

“Stalking the Stalker”

Seeking to complete a bucket list hunt while satisfying their hunger for snagging the most elusive of predators in the western states, these accomplished hunters discover their way into unexplored regions of the Montana backcountry and enjoy the experience first hand.

Hunting Cats
Hunting Cats
A man is posing for a picture with a mountain lion in the snow.
A man is holding a mountain lion cub in the snow.
A man is standing next to a wolf in the snow
Hunting Cats
A man is petting a brown bear in the woods.
Hunting Wolves
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Captured on film are the avid fishermen and fisherwomen either trying their hand at some of the best freshwater fishing found in remote mountain lakes of the famed Bob Marshall Wilderness or proudly showing off their big catch of the day

From the first-time angler to the seasoned fisherman, these outdoor enthusiasts are literally “hooked on fishing”!

Two tents in a field with mountains in the background
Two tents are sitting in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
A man in a blue shirt is fishing in a river.
A man in a blue shirt is kneeling next to a river
A man is fishing in a river surrounded by trees.
A man is fishing in a river surrounded by trees
A young boy is holding a fishing rod in front of a river.
Two people are fishing in a river with trees in the background.
Two people are fishing in a river with mountains in the background.
A man and a boy are fishing in a river.
A young boy is holding a fishing rod and a fish.
A group of people are sitting around a campfire in a field.
A man is fishing in a river with trees in the background.
A river with mountains in the background and snow on the ground
A man is fishing in a river surrounded by trees.
A man in a blue shirt is walking through a river
A man is fishing in a river surrounded by trees.
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Our base camp and pack trip photos offer a glimpse of what you will experience in the wild backcountry of Montana's vast wilderness.

Our pack trip photos reflecting nature in its purest form – the Montana backcountry – where civilization gracefully fades away.

A tent in the middle of a forest with mountains in the background
A group of men standing in front of a tent holding deer antlers
A group of horses are standing in a forest
A man sits in a tent with antlers hanging from the ceiling
A large white tent in the middle of a forest
Two men standing in front of a tent holding deer antlers
A deer with antlers laying in front of a white tent
Hunting Deer
A group of tents are set up in the middle of a forest
A group of tents are set up in the middle of a forest
A chicken and potatoes are cooking in a dutch oven.
A horse is standing inside of a tent eating grass
A blue plate with a cake on it on a checkered table cloth
A group of men are posing for a picture with a deer in the snow.
A dog is laying in a blue sleeping bag
A group of people riding horses in a field.
A man drinking from a bottle next to a horse
A tent with deer antlers on the side of it
Two horses standing in a grassy field with trees in the background
A group of men are cutting a log with a chainsaw
A group of tents in the snow with mountains in the background
A group of people are standing around a horse in the snow.
A man is laying on a blanket in the woods.
A group of people are sitting at a picnic table in a park.
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Catch a glimpse of the personalized discoveries our clients experience as their adventures reward them with hardships, challenges, solitude, and reflection

 Also included in this gallery of stunning photos, are the deer and elk racks that our clients will display as souvenirs of extraordinary achievements and experiences.

The Montana wilderness that eagerly awaits our arrival provides an up close and personal experience that will not be easily forgotten!

A man is sitting around a campfire in the woods at sunset.
A man with ice on his face wearing a hooded jacket
A man in a camouflage suit is laying in the grass in the woods.
A boy in a blue shirt and orange shorts is holding antlers in a field.
Two men are sitting on a rock looking at a mountain range.
A man is carrying a large deer on his back in the snow.
A man is sitting in front of a fire in the mountains.
A group of people riding horses in a field with trees in the background
Hunter with horse
A man is laying in the grass on top of a hill.
Youth hunter
Man hunting
A man in a camo hat is smiling in front of a tree stump.
A group of hunters wearing orange vests are walking through the woods
A man is standing next to a horse with antlers on it.
A man in a camouflage shirt is holding a large deer antlers
Hunting Deer
Hunting Deer
A man with antlers is standing in the snow
A man in an orange vest is standing next to a skeleton in the woods.
Hunting Deer
A deer with antlers is standing in the snow
Hunting Deer
A deer 's antlers are carved into a block of ice
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Nourish yourself with sweeping views of Montana’s diverse countryside with this collection of images portraying our clients as they spend quality time replenishing, rejuvenating, and escaping from civilization.

“Go Where Others Won’t”

By putting some distance between themselves and the stresses of everyday life, our clients are fortunate enough to live out the promise of the remote backcountry and experience the “loud silence” and soothing isolation of undiscovered wilderness.

A man with a backpack is walking up a snowy hill.
A man is standing on top of a snow covered hill.
A man riding a horse on a trail in the woods
A man is carrying a large deer antlers in a field.
A group of hunters are sitting in the snow
A man is standing on top of a snow covered mountain.
A man is standing in a grassy field carrying a backpack and a surfboard.
Two men are sitting on a rock looking at a mountain range.
A man is riding a horse through a stream in the woods.
A man is standing on top of a rocky hill with mountains in the background.
A man in camouflage is standing next to a large log with mountains in the background.
A person is walking up a hill in the mountains.
A man is standing on top of a mountain next to a tree.
A man is standing in the snow on top of a snow covered mountain.
A man in an orange vest is walking on a rocky trail in the mountains.
A person is sitting on top of a grassy hill overlooking a mountain range.
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Wildlife images that capture the finest and rarest of moments that only nature can reveal.

The spellbinding realism of Northwest Montana’s wildlife is brought into focus with these close-encounters of the natural world.

A black bear is walking on a log in the woods.
A couple of bears standing next to each other in a field.
A cat is sitting on top of a snow covered tree.
A mountain lion is standing on top of a tree branch.
A deer is standing in a field of tall grass.
A bird is perched on a tree branch with barbed wire in the background.
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A world apart. These amazing photos of Montana depict its unwavering balance of wild, unscathed nature with the innocent spirit of its inhabitants.

Montana portrays the old cliche, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”.

A mountain covered in rocks and trees with a blue sky in the background
A river flowing through a forest with mountains in the background
A sunset over a river with mountains in the background
An aerial view of a mountain range with a blue sky
A squirrel is standing in the middle of a forest covered in leaves.
A view of a mountain valley with trees and mountains in the background.
A mountain is visible through the trees in the background
A mountain covered in trees and grass with a tree in the foreground.
A river runs through a snowy forest with mountains in the background
A mountain range with trees on the side of it
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Indulge yourself with a series of photos unveiling the mysterious appearances of the mountain lion - “the Ghost of the Rockies”.

Witness the intelligence of the phenomenal mountain lion in action in the these photos offering a front-row seat wildlife documentary.

A squirrel is sitting on a tree branch in the snow.
A mountain lion is sitting on a tree branch
A mountain lion is climbing a tree in the snow.
A close up of a mountain lion cub with blue eyes.
A mountain lion is sitting in a tree with its mouth open.
A mountain lion is sitting on a tree branch looking at the camera.
A cat is sitting on a tree branch in the woods.
A silhouette of a cat sitting on a tree branch
A mountain lion is sitting on a tree branch looking at the camera.
A mountain lion is standing on top of a tree branch.
A mountain lion is sitting on top of a snow covered tree.
A mountain lion is laying on a tree branch.
Bobcat
Bobcat
Bobcat
Bobcat
Bobcat
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