Western Hunt Company

Western Hunt Company operates across Montana with a straightforward mission: help serious hunters find the hunt of a lifetime. Owner Tyler Ferris and his team manage multiple ranches and have partnerships with outfitters across the country, giving clients access to diverse terrain and game animals from the Bitterroot Valley to North Central Montana.

Montana Properties: - Elk – Bull and cow elk hunts in the Bitterroot National Forest and valley ranches - Mule Deer – Trophy and management buck hunts at Dry Fork Farms (11,000 acres in Unit 404) and other properties - Whitetail – Specialized hunts across multiple Montana ranches - Antelope – Waterhole and spot-and-stalk hunts at Dry Fork Farms (Unit 404 and 900-20) - Black Bear – Spring bear hunts on mountain properties - Mountain Lion & Wolves/Coyotes – Specialty predator hunts - Spring Turkey – 2-3 bird hunts with high bird densities (25-100+ birds visible per hunt) on Timbered Butte and Yellowstone Breaks ranches

• •Through partnerships: Moose, sheep, mountain goat, desert mule deer, and other game across North America.

"Sweat stains will always wash out of your hat or clothes but those mountain memories that were made will last a lifetime."

While there are 147,040 square miles in Montana, Western Hunt Co. focuses on finding and managing specific properties for longevity. Their guides work year-round—scouting, glassing, improving properties, clearing trails, setting up camp, working dogs, and fishing. They manage for quality animals (targeting 5+ year old bucks, 150-160+ scoring mule deer; elk in their prime).

Dry Fork Farms - Mule Deer (Unit 404) - Archery Management Buck: $4,000 (6 days/7 nights, no lodge/meals) - Archery Trophy Buck: $5,000 + $1,500 kill fee (6 days/7 nights) - Rifle Management Buck: $4,800 (3 days/4 nights) - Rifle Trophy Buck: $6,500 (5 days/6 nights) - Priced for 2 hunters with 1 guide; add $1,000 for solo hunter/guide

Antelope - Dry Fork Farms (Unit 404 & 900-20) - Archery "Waterhole" Hunt: $3,500 (3 days/4 nights, 2-6+ bucks visible) - Rifle "Spot & Stalk" Hunt: $3,500 (3 days/4 nights) - Expected scores: 65-75+ with occasional 80s - 2025 draw odds vary significantly by resident status and points

Spring Turkey Hunts - Timbered Butte Ranches: $2,250-$2,850 (2-3 birds, 3 days/4 nights) - Limited group sizes (4-6 hunters per year at some locations) - Up to 100+ birds visible during hunt

• •Deposit: 25% non-refundable on all hunts
• •First draw/tag: Balance to 50% by May 1st (or when tag drawn)
• •Final balance: Due by August 15th (risk of cancellation after Sept 15th)
• •Hunts booked after July 15th: Full payment due immediately
• •Payment by personal or cashier's check only
• •Mailing address: 5800 Lariat Loop, Missoula, Montana 59808

Cancellation Policy: - 90+ days prior: Full refund minus $1,500 deposit - 60 days prior: 50% refund minus $1,500 - 30 days prior: 25% refund minus $1,500 - Fully paid hunts: Non-refundable (unless emergency) - Recommendation: Trip insurance through Travel Guard by AIG

Included: - Professional guide services - Game location and field strategies - Gutting, skinning, and transportation to processor - Taxidermy referrals (partnerships with top Montana taxidermists) - Meat care and processing facilitation - Donation facilitation if you can't take meat home

Not Included: - Lodging and meals (varies by hunt; some hunts require town lodging) - Processing and shipping fees (your responsibility) - Montana hunting licenses and tags - Travel insurance

Western Hunt Co. helps clients navigate Montana's complex application schedule: - Moose, Sheep, Mountain Goat: May 1st - Cow Elk & Antelope: June 1st - Deer & Elk (General/Special): April 1st - Mountain Lion: July 24th - Bonus Points: July 1st - Preference Points: December 31st

They offer guidance on applying successfully and purchasing preference/bonus points.

• •Civil, polite conduct required; disrespect = immediate removal
• •Full compliance with state/federal wildlife regulations
• •Respect for guides, cooks, staff, other hunters, equipment, landowners, and animals
• •Gratuities: 10-15% of total hunt cost expected (staff compensation is critical to WHC's model)
• •First Blood Policy: If you wound an animal that can't be recovered, your hunt for that species ends

Tyler Ferris - Owner/Outfitter - Phone: 406-546-5683 - Email: [email protected] - Mailing: 5800 Lariat Loop, Missoula, Montana 59808 - Hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm (call ahead for detailed property/hunt questions)