While we often see the glamorous vacation trips of cruises and Italian villas popularized in movies and TV shows, we rarely see any ranch vacation except for comedies. Yet, for those who love the countryside and outdoors, a ranch vacation will often be their favorite compared to a cruise. Specialty ranches offer vacationers a wide array of activities on what seems like endless acres of land. It is typical for most ranch vacations in Montana to offer hunting grounds for those seeking their next prize deer or wild game. However it is not customary for all ranches to offer an elk guide with a hunting trip. If elk hunting is something you are specifically interested in, it is important to weigh the circumstances and options associated with that.

Ranch Vacation

This is often a resort ground owned and run by a family or resort management. It is also known as “dude ranch vacation.” The family or management who runs it will provide day trips to people who want to be part of the activities they offer. They would also offer lodgingand dining in their cabins or houses like a bed and breakfast. There are also ranches that offer a room where guests can spend the night at and some may even have full-on cabins where you will have bedrooms, a living room, bathrooms and a kitchen where you can cook. There are several activities that you can do at the ranch range such as water sports, hunting and spa treatments to those who seek relaxation. If you want to have a fantastic getaway with your spouse, kids, or friends, plan ranch vacations in Montana.

Guaranteed elk hunts

You can find elk ranches that offer guaranteed elk hunts. This means that their elk guides will guarantee that you will come back with a catch. Keep in mind that some of the permit fees for elk hunting during your ranch vacation can be as much as $600, especially if you are not a resident of the area. Therefore, guided trips that go on for days can cost you up to $4,000 per head. Various ranches will offer different methods like hike hunting or horseback hunting for elk. Because you will be paying for a huge amount of money during your ranch visit, try to go to a place that offers guaranteed hunt or a ranch with a very high success rates. You can find resorts that have the best herds of trophy elk. They may even offer success rates that are as high as 95%.

It is also worth going elk hunting if you stay at a ranch that offers a variety of services. Do they offer both hunts with elk guides as well as unguided hunts? Do they have separate hunts for different weapons like rifles and archery? A ranch with a solid experience will allow you to maximize your hunting trip.

If you choose a ranch vacation in Montana with great variety, hospitality and experience, finding an elk guide and doing some hunting will be a great option for you.