BOOKING INFORMATION
- Deposit of 25% at the time of booking is required.
- An additional payment of 25% is required by February 1st of hunting year. For Spring time hunts, the final balance is due February 1st.
- The balance of the hunt cost is typically due at least 60 days before arrival.
- Payment details will be outlined on the liability contract. Payment schedule will be adjusted according to hunt dates and how far in advance your hunt is booked.
These deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Clients with booked hunts and who have unsuccessful draw applications will be carried over to the following year on same hunt or any hunt of the client’s choice. If booking years in advance, a 15% deposit is required.
Please note that you do not have a reservation until a deposit is received. All deposits are considered non-refundable. Because of this, we highly recommend purchasing
trip insurance to cover your expenses and non-refundable deposits.
Global Rescue offers insurance plans designed to cover US and international residents’ needs. Plans include valuable medical coverage, trip interruption, emergency travel services and more. If you choose to purchase trip insurance, you may use any insurance company you desire.
Also, please read carefully all the Montana hunting information provided here.
AIRPORT and ARRIVAL INFORMATION
- Airport pickup is from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Missoula International Airport the day before your hunt begins
- Departure leaves the lodge at 7 am until 10:30 am from hunting lodge (please do not get flights earlier then 10 am, it is a 1.5 hour drive to airport).
It may be a good idea to book your flight the day before pickup and get a hotel in Missoula and we will pick you up at your hotel the day before your hunt. This ensures your gear and luggage will be here on time for your hunt if bad weather conditions occur.
We recommend the following hotel:
C’mon Inn (406) 543-4600, address: 2775 Expo pkwy, Missoula, MT 59808
If you need picked up or delivered at unscheduled times, the fee of $200 will be added to your hunt, no exceptions.
If you choose to rent a vehicle, we recommended
Dollar-rent-a-car at (406-542-2311)
If you are driving in, your arrival time will be no earlier than 2 pm the day before your hunt starts and your departure time shall be no later than 8 am the day after your hunt.
MEAT HANDLING
Cody Carr’s Hunting Adventures will field dress and deliver your animal to one of two reputable local meat processors. We have worked with these businesses for years and have found they always do an excellent job for our clients! There are freezers on site to store meat and capes.
Clark Fork Custom Meats (406) 826-0169
Average costs of processing your animal are:
- Elk: $250 – $350
- Mule Deer: $50 – $70
- Antelope: $50 – $70
* These price estimates do not include the making of jerky or sausage.
Shipping can be very expensive to ship processed meat home because it usually has to be shipped next day. Jerky and sausage is less expensive to ship because it doesn’t require to be shipped next day. Many of our clients drive to Montana for their hunt in order to transport the meat back home. Most of the processors we work with are very accommodating and can have the meat ready to go in 1 or 2 days.
TAXIDERMY & TROPHY HANDLING
If a client wishes, Cody Carr’s Hunting Adventures can deliver the antlers and cape to
Alpine Artistry, the world-renowned taxidermist (406) 726-3120. If room is available we can deliver your mount to the PA show and schedule pickup the last day of the show so we can display your trophy. It is $75.00 to deliver deer, $125 for elk and $150 for life size animals.
Prices for taxidermy of your Montana trophy can vary greatly depending on the type of animal and the desired mount. Feel free to contact Alpine Artistry if you have any questions for your particular hunt.
We have freezers on site if you want to take your hide’s home with you after hunt. If driving throw a small chest freezer in your trailer or back of your pickup truck to transport meat and trophies back home.
TIPS for GUIDES, COOKS, and PACKERS
The standard tip for a guide is 15% to 20% of the cost of your hunt.
Remember to bring tip for the cooks and packers in the camp as well.
The amount you give reflects your appreciation for your guide’s hard work and effort.
CLIENT to GUIDE RATIO
- Remember most hunts are scheduled as 2 clients per 1 guide, unless a 1 on 1 is prior requested at $300 a day for the 1 on 1 fee will be applied to hunt cost.
