Overview
Invest a weekend of your time to avoid years of frustration and unfilled tags. The goal of Western Hunting Summit is to instill the confidence you need, not just to fill a single tag, but to find consistent success year after year. Learn from some of the most seasoned and successful authorities in Western Hunting to develop the skills you’ll need to face any hunt. Four-day summits focusing on Archery Elk and Backcountry Elk & Mule Deer Combo will be available.
- June 15-18, 2023: Archery Elk
- June 22-25, 2023: Combo Backcountry Elk & Mule Deer
Important Info
- Summits will be held in Montana. Location to be determined. This event will take place exclusively on private land.
- All attendees will be required to camp on-site at the event and must be prepared with accommodations (tents, tipis, car and truck camping, small trailers and campers, etc.). Please note that there is no waste disposal available on site and, due to access limitations, large RVs will not be allowed.
- Porta-potty restrooms will be provided.
- Healthy food will be provided for the entire weekend.
- All presentations, workouts, interactive activities, and entertainment will take place at the event site. You’ll have plenty of time to socialize with other attendees and pick the brains of our presenters.
- All summits will take place rain or shine. The Montana weather may provide additional mental toughness training.
- You will be required to provide your own transportation to and from the event. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is approximately an hour away and offers rental cars. If flying in, we can assist in connecting you with other attendees to carpool with or possibly setting up a vanpool service. Due to insurance requirements, we WILL NOT be shuttling attendees to or from the event.
- If you have any physical limitations, please contact us prior to the event to discuss needed accommodations.
Event Rules
- Due to insurance requirements, only paid attendees will be allowed onsite. All spouses, partners and children (of an appropriate age) wishing to attend must have a pass. If you’re bringing a friend or spouse, take advantage of our multiple pass-purchase discount.
- For attendees wishing to bring children between the ages of 9-15, discounted youth passes are available.
- At check-in, all attendees will be required to sign a safety waiver and be given further rules and regulations info.
- Please leave your pets at home. No animals will be allowed onsite.
- We cannot allow alcohol on the premises. Intoxication can result in removal from the event without a refund.
- No unauthorized vending/selling of items or products at the event.
- Please maintain proper hygiene during classroom and meal times. Wash your hands.
- We cannot provide firearms. Please bring your own equipment if you want to participate in rifle instruction. Check airline and travel regulations for all firearms and ammunition.
What to bring
- Tent/shelter (see Camping section below for more details).
- Sleep system (sleeping bag, sleeping pad/cot, ground tarp, etc.).
- Pack (for carrying gear during the hike).
- Water bottle/bladder for the hike.
- Appropriate hiking clothes and broken-in boots.
- Optics/binos.
- Workout clothes and shoes.
- Headlamp (fully charged or with new batteries).
- Shower towel and all needed toiletries.
- Camp chairs (for watching presentations).
- Snacks for the hike and 3D shoot.
- Bow, arrows and release. (OPTIONAL)
- Rifle, hearing protection, minimum of 50 rounds of ammo. (COMBO SUMMIT ONLY – OPTIONAL)
- For attendees unable to bring a rifle, we cannot supply rifles. we apologize for this inconvenience. Please contact us if you have questions.
- Be prepared to bring everything needed for an overnighter on the mountain (packable shelter, Jetboil-style cooking system, packable sleep system, etc.).
Camping
Tents
- We prefer that guests spend the weekend camped out in tents. This will provide the best experience for the event and allow you to test out your gear.
- For guests without tents, we will provide a number of large group teepee tents. Please note that these may need to be shared. Please contact us if you will need this accommodation.
Camper Trailers & RVs
- Please note that space is limited and large RVs will not have room to maneuver and are not allowed. We prefer under 8′ wide. Contact us if you need help with this.
- Wet and muddy conditions are a high likelihood. Please make sure your RV/camper is capable.
- No waste disposal will be available. Plan accordingly.
- Let’s face it… your RV won’t likely make it miles into the backcountry. Consider a tent. Please note that space is limited and large RVs will not have room to maneuver and are not allowed. We prefer under 8 ft wide. Contact us if you need help with this.
- Wet and muddy conditions are a high likelihood. Please make sure your RV/camper is capable.
- No waste disposal will be available. Plan accordingly.
- Let’s face it… your RV won’t likely make it miles into the backcountry. Consider a tent.
Food & Meals
- Healthy food will be provided for the entire weekend. See our Experience page for more details on meals.
- We will be unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions or allergies. Please contact us with any concerns.
- Dinner will NOT be provided for guests arriving Wednesday evening.
- Alcoholic beverages will not be provided at the event.
- Please bring snacks for times between meals and for hikes.
