I highly recommend Jake Gardner of Rising G Outfitters for anyone looking for a truly authentic and well-run hunting experience. It’s a small, family-run operation where you immediately feel like part of the camp, not just another client. The horses are exceptionally well cared for and reliable, the tents and equipment are comfortable and well maintained, and the food is outstanding—hearty, well-prepared meals that you actually look forward to after a long day in the field. I’ve hunted here 12 times in the last 24 years which speaks to the consistency and quality of the experience. I have personally hunted with Jake the past 2 hunts when he guided me when I drew my moose tag and this past year on an elk hunt. He was guiding for the previous owner while learning the country the past 2 seasons. He knows the country and how to hunt the elk in it. Every time I have hunted here, there has been an almost 100% opportunity for a bull and the success rate has run 80-100% most of the years I have been there. If you are looking for a great elk hunt in some awesome country, I highly recommend him.
