MEDICINE LAKE OUTFITTERS
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Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible so that we can meet your specific trip needs.
While initial contact is often easiest established by email, we believe a visit by telephone is important. A phone call allows us to learn from you first-hand your expectations for the trip and general abilities in the outdoors. A telephone conversation gives you an opportunity beyond the website to assess our services and get an immediate answer to any questions you may have.
We have found it is very important for the party principal to involve the entire party in the booking process. Good communication with every one early on prevents misunderstandings and unmet expectations.
As horses are physically limited in how much weight they can safely carry on steep icy trails, we have a guest weight limit of 230 lbs.
Due to the rugged character of the country and the inherent dangers associated with travel by horseback, we do not recommend these expeditions to anyone with respiratory disorders, heart trouble, or any condition that may be aggravated by altitude.
We do not accommodate special diets.
For wildfire liability reasons, and in consideration of our nonsmoking guests we are strictly nonsmoking.
An initial deposit of 25% of trip fare will secure your party’s reservation in our elk camp for the 2023 season. An additional 25% will be due by May 1st if you are successful in drawing a license.
Payment may be made with Visa or MasterCard using the Secure Payment Gateway below.
The remaining 50% balance of trip fare must be received no later than sixty days prior to the start of your hunt. All payments must be received in a timely manner to maintain the reservation.
There is a very small margin of profit in the outfitting business. In most cases under 10%. Cancellations are devastating to the bottom line.
After you have made your reservation we will likely turn away other potential clients for the same hunt. For this reason all payments are nonrefundable.*
We strongly encourage our guests to purchase travel and cancellation insurance.
*In the event an application for hunting license is properly submitted and the applicant
not drawn, the deposit will be promptly refunded or applied as deposit for a hunt in a
subsequent year at the applicant’s discretion.
Should you wish to fly the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is serviced by Delta, Frontier, American, United, Southwest, Allegiant, and Alaska Airlines year-round.
https://bozemanairport.com/about-the-airport
There are numerous car rental agencies at the airport.
https://bozemanairport.com/ground-transportation
If you are traveling by auto, let us know if you need information and directions on the best routes. There are some significant advantages to driving rather than flying.
Shipping meat and antlers presents complicated logistics when flying, particularly when on a tight schedule.
We recommend that you plan on arrival in Bozeman no later than early afternoon on the day prior to your trip departure date. An early arrival allows you time to pick up any last minute necessities as well as a little time to rest up from your journey to Montana.
Medicine Lake Outfitters is headquartered along the Gallatin River fourteen miles west of Bozeman. As we have limited guest facilities, our clients generally make arrangements for their pre-trip and post-trip accommodations in town.
We give our highest recommendation to the Best Western GranTree Inn. They have complimentary shuttles to and from the airport. While you are on your trip the Inn will allow you to store a vehicle, travel clothes, etc. at no extra charge. Their rates are reasonable (ask for the outfitter rate) and the GranTree’s service is the best.
A word of advice, make your reservations (800-624-5865) or (406-586-5261) as early as possible.
