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I have been a longtime reader of Rokslide but just created my account. I wanted to share my experience with the outfitter Cody Carr Adventures in plains Montana. Overall a fantastic experience and great family in my opinion. Our guide Jay was one of the best outdoorsman I have had the pleasure of getting to know and hunting with. I’ll share details below, but wanted to start there for the highlights.
After initially booking, someone shared a review or two on this site with a very negative experience that almost made me rethink my decision. It was a big trip and commitment of time and resources in an unknown part of the country. Prior to the hunt, Cody had an hour and 1/2 call together with myself, my dad, and my brother in law. As Texas Whitetail hunters, we had plenty of questions for them. One of his guides also spent plenty of phone time prior to the hunt as well. Both were as nice as can be, professional, and what I perceived as transparent and honest. After reading one review in particular, it made me question if I had a poor judge of character for a brief moment. I am here to tell you that the entire operation, the Carr family, our guides, and staff exceeded my expectations.
I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience but my own but I wanted to give some detail in every area. My hope is that it will help someone, like myself, who is looking for options to book a Western Hunt and gathering up information.
Plains Hunting Terrain/Prep - Cody was very clear that this is a free range Elk hunt and tough terrain. He said upfront to be in the best physical shape possible, and that they will only hunt to the hunters ability. (The Guides do a great job of tailoring your hunt to that end, more below) If you’re not in the best physical shape or willing to hunt hard all day in VERY mountainous Elk terrain, this may not be for you. I’d suggest skipping a few biscuits, eating a few more salads, and climbing any way you can with weight prior to the hunt. We did Elk Fit through MTN ops, which was a great foundation, but the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. Eye opener for some Flat Land South Texas boys.
Guides - Our Guides were primarily Jay, who did a 2 on 1 with myself and my BIL. Tyler and Tanner joined on a hunt as well, when Cody felt we were really close to an Elk Harvest. Owen was a 1 on 1 with my Dad. All were extremely knowledgable, did a great job educating us along the way, cleaning, quartering, and packing animals. They also listen well, and took breaks when our TX lunges desperately needed it. My dad at age 60 hunted more with horseback/trucks, while we got some extreme hikes which we told Jay we were willing to do out the gates.
Accommodations - We hunted last week of rifle, so didn’t need to tent camp, but it was offered discussed if needed by our guide. Great lodge, clean family atmosphere, great camaraderie, and fantastic home cooked meals for breakfast & dinner. A plethora of snacks openly available for your pack.
Animals - We all harvested a buck, two WT. & 1 Muley. Saw multiple moose, couple hundred Elk and passed on opportunities at younger bulls. Late season mature bulls make it hard to find them, since they leave the herd post rut, but we located a few and set up in the morning. Unfortunately never got a shot, but certainly not from lack of effort. It’s hunting after all.
Ultimately, we will definitely be back in the future, likely for a more action packed rut hunt. Fantastic adventure of a lifetime, learned a ton from our guides, made new friendships that will last a lifetime as well, and can’t say enough good things about the folks out there.
If you want a high quality free range Elk Hunt and full mountain experience, and aren’t looking for just the easiest route to kill a bull for your walk. This is it. They have some monsters if you’re willing to put in the work.
God Bless and Happy Hunting!
I have been a longtime reader of Rokslide but just created my account. I wanted to share my experience with the outfitter Cody Carr Adventures in plains Montana. Overall a fantastic experience and great family in my opinion. Our guide Jay was one of the best outdoorsman I have had the pleasure of getting to know and hunting with. I’ll share details below, but wanted to start there for the highlights.
After initially booking, someone shared a review or two on this site with a very negative experience that almost made me rethink my decision. It was a big trip and commitment of time and resources in an unknown part of the country. Prior to the hunt, Cody had an hour and 1/2 call together with myself, my dad, and my brother in law. As Texas Whitetail hunters, we had plenty of questions for them. One of his guides also spent plenty of phone time prior to the hunt as well. Both were as nice as can be, professional, and what I perceived as transparent and honest. After reading one review in particular, it made me question if I had a poor judge of character for a brief moment. I am here to tell you that the entire operation, the Carr family, our guides, and staff exceeded my expectations.
I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience but my own but I wanted to give some detail in every area. My hope is that it will help someone, like myself, who is looking for options to book a Western Hunt and gathering up information.
Plains Hunting Terrain/Prep - Cody was very clear that this is a free range Elk hunt and tough terrain. He said upfront to be in the best physical shape possible, and that they will only hunt to the hunters ability. (The Guides do a great job of tailoring your hunt to that end, more below) If you’re not in the best physical shape or willing to hunt hard all day in VERY mountainous Elk terrain, this may not be for you. I’d suggest skipping a few biscuits, eating a few more salads, and climbing any way you can with weight prior to the hunt. We did Elk Fit through MTN ops, which was a great foundation, but the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. Eye opener for some Flat Land South Texas boys.
Guides - Our Guides were primarily Jay, who did a 2 on 1 with myself and my BIL. Tyler and Tanner joined on a hunt as well, when Cody felt we were really close to an Elk Harvest. Owen was a 1 on 1 with my Dad. All were extremely knowledgable, did a great job educating us along the way, cleaning, quartering, and packing animals. They also listen well, and took breaks when our TX lunges desperately needed it. My dad at age 60 hunted more with horseback/trucks, while we got some extreme hikes which we told Jay we were willing to do out the gates.
Accommodations - We hunted last week of rifle, so didn’t need to tent camp, but it was offered discussed if needed by our guide. Great lodge, clean family atmosphere, great camaraderie, and fantastic home cooked meals for breakfast & dinner. A plethora of snacks openly available for your pack.
Animals - We all harvested a buck, two WT. & 1 Muley. Saw multiple moose, couple hundred Elk and passed on opportunities at younger bulls. Late season mature bulls make it hard to find them, since they leave the herd post rut, but we located a few and set up in the morning. Unfortunately never got a shot, but certainly not from lack of effort. It’s hunting after all.
Ultimately, we will definitely be back in the future, likely for a more action packed rut hunt. Fantastic adventure of a lifetime, learned a ton from our guides, made new friendships that will last a lifetime as well, and can’t say enough good things about the folks out there.
If you want a high quality free range Elk Hunt and full mountain experience, and aren’t looking for just the easiest route to kill a bull for your walk. This is it. They have some monsters if you’re willing to put in the work.
God Bless and Happy Hunting!
