Swan Mountain Outfitters LLC
Swan Mountain Outfitters, LLC
Rated 0 out of 5.0 based on 1 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Patrick Tabor
Location: Swan Lake, Montana
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Rocky Mountain Goat, Shiras Moose, Pheasant, Mountain Lion, Coyote
State(s) Hunted: MT
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Submitted by: E C
Review Submitted: May 17, 2013
Hunt Date: May 9, 2013
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Foothills
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 2000-2999
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Bear Hunting Experience with Swan Mountain Outfitt
Spent 5 days at Swan Mountain Outfitters hunting black bears and saw No bears after walking for 50 miles and riding for 20+ miles. Guides had not scouted the area ahead of time like you would think a professional outfitter would have done. When we did find a nice place with scat and good grass we hardly ever stopped to hunt there and were marched off to the next area of dead falls and no grass. Seems more like we were on a hiking trip with some destination in mind than on a serious hunt. The only chance we ever had of killing a bear would have been if we had run across one in middle of the road mid march at a range of 30 yards or less. Not only didn't the hunting stink but so did the food and the lodging arrangements. Please don't waste your time and money with this outfitter. They are out for your money only. I bet they don't have much repeat business in the hunting department
Outfitter Response: We were concerned to read that your bear hunt experience was unsatisfactory and below the standards we have set for our outfit. There are plenty of black bears in the Swan Valley, but because Montana is a free chase state and does not allow baiting or dogs there is never a guarantee. In order to overcome these challenges we focus on providing the best in equipment, stock, experienced guides and a strong understanding of the terrain. It’s disappointing to hear you didn’t recognize these efforts and we will look into every aspect of what you describe. As a family run outfit, we operate with honesty and integrity and are always upfront with our hunters. While we may not agree, we understand the importance of what you are saying, and will improve as an organization as a result of it. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
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Contact: Phil Rutt
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope, Mountain Lion, Coyote
State(s) Hunted: WY
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