Precipice Outfitters

Precipice Outfitters operates from Montana's Paradise Valley, north of Yellowstone Park, running guided hunting expeditions for hunters of all skill levels. The outfit focuses on backcountry terrain accessed by horseback, with trips into rugged units where elk, deer, mountain goats, and black bears live.

• •Mountain Goat Hunts (7 days, $7,500 + $2,500 deposit)
• •Units 313, 314, 323
• •Application deadline: May 1st
• •Horseback expeditions into challenging terrain

• •Elk & Deer Hunts (5-7 days, $7,500 + $2,500 deposit)
• •Archery or rifle
• •General draw regions 301, 314, 317
• •Deer and black bear included at no extra cost
• •Application deadline: April 1st
• •Lodge-based rifle hunts available (5 days)

Black Bear Hunts - Spring (5 days, $4,500) – spot and stalk, over-the-counter tags - Fall (7 days, $7,500) – included with elk/deer packages - Available in color phases: black, brown, cinnamon

Meals, lodging, animal field care, and extraction are provided on all hunts. You handle your own licensing, tags, and airport transport. Processors are available locally—hunters pay for processing.

When hunting season closes, they offer horseback trips (July 1–September 1): - 2-hour rides: $200/person - Half-day (4 hrs): $400/person - Full day (6-8 hrs): $700/person - 2-person minimum; lunch included; lake fishing available (bring your own license)

The outfit emphasizes ethical hunting and responsible wildlife management. Guides are experienced in backcountry navigation and animal behavior. All deposits are non-refundable but will be held for future dates if you don't draw your tag.

• •Location: 45 miles from Bozeman, 25 miles from Gardiner, near Chico Hot Springs and Sage Lodge.

• •Phone: 406-223-7787