Hunting south of Ennis, MT and west of Yellowstone

[Gerald Martin]

What do I do with the guy on his back? Is there an ethical perspective on whether I have to wait until he gets off before shooting or is it okay to blaze away at my discretion? I am shooting a 6.5 Creedmor.

 

[Nameless Range]

I own a cabin south of Ennis and west of Yellowstone. It is one of my favorite places, and I don't spend enough time there, but I don't hunt there anymore.

Maybe it is because that country is too steep for someone as full-bodied as myself, and maybe it is because my decisions on where to recreate in Montana almost always revolve around proximity to Gallatin County, and anymore that country is too close.

 

[MThuntr]

What do I do with the guy on his back? Is there an ethical perspective on whether I have to wait until he gets off before shooting or is it okay to blaze away at my discretion? I am shooting a 6.5 Creedmor.

He's just riding it...wait 8 seconds and you should be good to go

 

[Losing_Sanity]

I own a cabin south of Ennis and west of Yellowstone. It is one of my favorite places, and I don't spend enough time there, but I don't hunt there anymore.

Maybe it is because that country is too steep for someone as full-bodied as myself, and maybe it is because my decisions on where to recreate in Montana almost always revolve around proximity to Gallatin County, and anymore that country is too close.


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My wife and I were up by the Gallatin National Forest this past week. Stopped in at Holly's Road Kill Saloon near McLeod Mt for lunch and cool drinks. Beautiful area! That's in Sweet Grass County I think. I'm not to sure where in relationship to Gallatin County.

 

[Tradewind]

My wife and I were up by the Gallatin National Forest this past week. Stopped in at Holly's Road Kill Saloon near McLeod Mt for lunch and cool drinks. Beautiful area! That's in Sweet Grass County I think. I'm not to sure where in relationship to Gallatin County.

Love the Road Kill Saloon

 

[Losing_Sanity]

Nothing like taking a nowhere thread and making it a conversation... By the way, we didn't see any elk.

 

[Gerald Martin]

Nothing like taking a nowhere thread and making it a conversation... By the way, we didn't see any elk.

It’s all about being able to glean information from subtle references.
I feel like I got a pretty good lead by reading into MThunter’s tip about Miles City.
Some of us can take E scouting skilz to a whole nother level.

 

[westbranch]

Nothing like taking a nowhere thread and making it a conversation... By the way, we didn't see any elk.

We drove across MT from the ND to ID border last Sunday. No elk spotted anywhere. Also no elk spotted on ID part of the drive. I would suggest others plan there hunts accordingly.

 

[gregt9146]

Yes, yes there are elk there, as well as deer, moose, bear, buffalo, squirrels, coyotes, and a host of other critters.

You Forgot about Wolves

 

[LuketheDog]

Couple guys in North Dakota are so pissed right now, you totally gave up their spot...

Yes... along with other furry brown critters... with teeth..

map of where elk possibly reside but not limited to in Montana

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[8andcounting]

Couple guys in North Dakota are so pissed right now, you totally gave up their spot...

I was thinking some Montana residents living in IPA’ville aka Bozeman

 

[MThuntr]

You Forgot about Wolves

A guy named Toby took care of all the woofs in MT with his van

 

[a.a.ron]

Looks like there are elk there.

 

[MThuntr]

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Looks like there are elk there.

BURN

 

[Tradewind]

Love the Road Kill Saloon

The whiskey is high priced. The food is ok.
The ambience is great

 

[Losing_Sanity]

The whiskey is high priced. The food is ok.
The ambience is great

I agree. Except our lunch was awesome.

 

[Tradewind]

I agree. Except our lunch was awesome.

what did you order. I will try it next time

 

[Losing_Sanity]

My wife and I had the BLT. I forget what name they had for it, but it was a good choice.

 

[MT Bound]

Looks like they removed the grizz from WY, you should be good....

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks :: 2 grizzly bears euthanized after conflicts in West Yellowstone

fwp.mt.gov

 

[EastTNHunter]

I own a cabin south of Ennis and west of Yellowstone. It is one of my favorite places, and I don't spend enough time there, but I don't hunt there anymore.

Maybe it is because that country is too steep for someone as full-bodied as myself, and maybe it is because my decisions on where to recreate in Montana almost always revolve around proximity to Gallatin County, and anymore that country is too close.


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“Full bodied”

I resemble that