Montana Rifle Elk Opener - Day-by-day videos

[Big Fin]

Seems like just a few days ago, but I guess it was a month ago, that we were heading into the hills for our Montana general rifle season opener. We were joined by Beau Baty (llama man) and Lucas Burt of Leupold, along with twelve llamas that Beau felt would allow for the kind of camp he always wanted to have. It was about six miles to where we set up camp, but the scenery was worth the hike.

On this hunt, I was mostly focused on Beau and Lucas getting an elk. I knew we had more elk hunts ahead for us, so I wasn't too concerned. Marcus, Beau, and Lucas have all hunted this area before. I had never hunted here, so it was cool to get to explore some new country and put the planning and logistics in the hands of others. Probably as relaxing and stress-free of a hunt as I can remember.

This was a general unit, and as you will see, filled with a lot of other hunters who had the same idea we had.

[video=youtube_share;lBlwx9W6Gek]https://youtu.be/lBlwx9W6Gek[/video]

 

[Big Fin]

Day 2 is the scouting day prior to opener. Not sure Beau could be more excited.

[video=youtube_share;pVEKIRDTxIY]https://youtu.be/pVEKIRDTxIY[/video]

 

[Big Fin]

Day 3, opening day. The llamas get a work out.

[video=youtube_share;1glltmWTw0E]https://youtu.be/1glltmWTw0E[/video]

 

[teej89]

been seeing this pop up in my youtube feed, can't wait to watch it!

 

[recon6036]

Watched 1 and 2 last night. Outstanding as always. Appears beer and popcorn will be on menu for episode 3 tonight

 

[sneakypete]

I've watched 1&2 the last two days and now my schedule for today is set!

 

[Irrelevant]

Beau is a great guy and entertaining to watch, keep having him on.

 

[Pagosa]

Very good and successful hunting. Beautiful country and lots of elk.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Enjoying every episode,You Tube And On Your Own.Next time you's guys' are in Az.Give me a shout .Rattlesnake tastes just like Chicken,and Jackalope is "The Bomb"
Almost forgot Snipe Hunting!

 

[C17loadclear]

Great episodes...shows the challenge of hunting on public land and how hard work pays off. No pickled eggs for this guy though...

 

[Threedognight]

Next year will be my first year hunting elk. After watching his Colorado hunt, I’m thinking I waited to long. Getting older with bad knees I might be able to get into some of those places, but getting out with an elk would be another story.

 

[Big Fin]

Part 4 - Another interesting day.

[video=youtube_share;nojXk9yzGH0]https://youtu.be/nojXk9yzGH0[/video]

 

[Pagosa]

Randy - Great videos and wounded game is sometimes part of hunting. God’s critters need to eat too and I bet there will not be anything wasted. They probably should have slowed down on the tracking part, or circled out in front, but hindsight is 20/20. Thanks for posting. Preston

 

[Big Fin]

Randy - Great videos and wounded game is sometimes part of hunting. God’s critters need to eat too and I bet there will not be anything wasted. They probably should have slowed down on the tracking part, or circled out in front, but hindsight is 20/20. Thanks for posting. Preston

Thanks. Tomorrow will bring a conclusion.

 

[d-bone20917]

I've been looking forward to these videos. I was one of those other hunters on the mountain that morning and came upon Marcus and Beau shortly after daylight when they had that bull down. It was fun seeing them and chatting for a few minutes after all the hours I've spent watching your content.

 

[Quest1000]

I've been looking forward to these videos. I was one of those other hunters on the mountain that morning and came upon Marcus and Beau shortly after daylight when they had that bull down. It was fun seeing them and chatting for a few minutes after all the hours I've spent watching your content.

Did you get an elk?!

 

[Doublecluck]

Just watched part 4 with my daughter, when he took that shot we both looked at each other like hmmmm.looked like there were a couple cows behind it. Maybe had a cow tag as well going for the ol Montana double. Awesome epsodes anyhow definitely following this one..

Ps had that been a Berger vld, that bull would have fell where it stood.. lol.. just kidding nosler..

 

[Big Fin]

The final day. A great time with great people.

[video=youtube_share;2Hc1JBhMaV8]https://youtu.be/2Hc1JBhMaV8[/video]

 

[d-bone20917]

Did you get an elk?!

Unfortunately I'm still working on that part.

 

[jnagel32]

Enjoyed watching and was happy to see the injured elk get taken. I'm interested in the pulley setup for hanging the game bags. Could we get some more info on exactly how he rigs it up?