TM SERVING YOU WITH PRIDE Guiding & Outfitting since 1974 Rick Wemple Outfitting Inc. www.montana-hunting-outfitter.com or www.rickwemple.com P.O. Box 1167 Victor, MT 59875 Cell: 406-239-1752 or email rickwemple@aol.com A Letter to Hunters: Deer, Elk, Bear, Antelope, Cougar, Wolf, Moose, Sheep and Mtn.Goat Hunters, Thank you for asking about my services. I hope most of your questions will be answered by CAREFULLY reading this brochure. Then call with any questions. I can reserve your hunt dates, and take a deposit when you call my cell, 406-239-1752 or EMAIL rickwemple@aol.com. I can set up an excellent Hunt with high success rates, and help you with licensing, accommodations, food and transportation. I know the meaning of providing quality service and giving more than a 100% effort for our guests. This is what keeps me in business for all these years. My mission is to continue building a reputation as an honest and Top Rated Outfitting business. I can still guide every hunt, and we could hunt together next season! Established in 1983 as an outfitter, license 163, and guiding and outfitting since 1970, in the business of fair chase hunting. Always have been, always will be. In Western Montana, Bitterroot & Sapphire Mountains, Few people, many mountains" I also own and Operate, Rick Wemple's School of Guiding & Outfitting, and I have been training professional Guides and Outfitters since 1983. If you have had any interest in my Guide Training, please do not be fooled by imitations, I can get you started, with a long standing Job Placement service. I was born and raised in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana and Idaho; I have had the good fortune of being a Guide and Outfitter since 1970. With over 44 years of hunting experience in this region, you can have confidence in selecting me as your Outfitter. And we have lots of game! I am committed to providing you an excellent hunting experience. My love for the outdoors and respect for the wildlife, coupled with my hunting experience, has taught myself and crew valuable lessons in guiding for fair chase big game hunts. We hunt hard for our clients!
My goal is the total satisfaction of our clients. I believe Success is Quality Experience, call me to set up your hunt, and I will look forward to meeting you soon here in MONTANA. Sincerely yours in hunting, Rick Wemple Lic. #163 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018/19 Payment Information * I accept personal checks, cash, travlers checks or money orders or credit cards, (5% added for credit card payments). * Deposits must accompany your reservation. * Final Payment required 30 days prior to the hunt starting date. REFUND POLICY ** If you cancel your regular scheduled hunt, I will transfer your deposit to next year IF another replacement hunter is found and all fees are paid, otherwise, all deposits are non-refundable. Antelope, Moose, Sheep, Goat and Lion hunt deposits (drawing) will be transferred to next year or applied to a different hunt, if not successful in drawing. TAG COSTS, MOTEL AND FOOD ARE CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITY Plan on arriving in the afternoon the day prior to the date your hunt is scheduled in Missoula or Hamilton, Mt. If you fly into Missoula, we will pick you up or you may rent a car at the airport and drive to Hamilton, you may wish to sight in if necessary. 50.00 airport pickup and return charge. SUGGESTED Supply list (What To Bring) 1. Fleece or wool pants, both lightweight and heavy. Fleece and wool is highly recommended as they shed water and are also the quietest while hunting. Down or nylon clothing are noisy for hunting. Please, no poncho type rainwear. 2. Fleece or wool shirts and jackets, both lightweight and heavy. Warm underclothing. Plenty of socks, both wool and lightweight. Gaitors are nice to have in deep snow. 3. Toilet kit and personal items. Comfortable pants, shirts and jacket for evening. 4. Cold and wet weather boots. There are a number of good boots on the market today. We have found that waterproof, insulated; Vibram soled leather boots work well and also rubber-bottomed, leather-topped, insulated pack boots with Vibram or Airbob soles. Vasque, Red Wing, LaCrosse, Timberland, Browning, Wolverine, and Herman Survivors are all good and have excellent traction, which is a must for rough country. 5. Daypack, to carry camera, lunch and small items, gloves, hat, Flashlight, binoculars, match case and knife (extra batteries for flashlight). 6. Two boxes of ammo should be sufficient. (Check your rifle here prior to hunting). We do not recommend bronze, silvertip or hollow point bullets. 7. A hunter orange vest is required in Montana and must be 400 square inches. This can be a vest, shirt or jacket that you wear on the outside, above the waist during rifle seasons. Be sure it is quiet material, it may be camo orange.if you have any trouble getting the above items, check with Cabella s or please get in touch with me and I can suggest where to buy them. Our experience in clothing and hunting gear will help you have a successful hunt!
Montana 2018/19 Rifle or Archery Hunting ANTELOPE & MULE DEER If you want to have a lot of fun, see a lot of game and get plenty of shooting, try one of our Special Antelope Hunts in Eastern Montana. These hunts usually run 100% success. I hunt on private land and all access fees and transportation during the hunt are furnished. The hunts are spot and stalk using 4-wheel drive for transportation along with some walking. Fourteen to 15 inch bucks are quite common and occasionally hunters will take 16 inch or better bucks. Mule deer up to 36!! These Antelope Hunts are great for the new or beginning hunter. They do not get bored waiting to see game. There is plenty of excitement, great for father/son, father/ daughter or husband/wife hunts. Everyone has a lot of fun and you see a lot of game! The weather at this time of year can be unstable, with rain or snow, but typically we have cool mornings and evenings with warm days. It is a beautiful time of year to be out on the prairies of Eastern Montana. Licenses are on a drawing. If by chance you do not draw a permit, I will transfer the deposit to a hunt the following year, or a different hunt, it s your choice. Applications must be in prior to June 1, You may apply at: www.fwp.mt.gov License and tag will be mailed directly to you from the Department of Fish and Game. These hunts are conducted in hunting area 700 of Eastern Montana. Accommodations are available to hunters on the Ranch. We will make advance reservations for you once you have booked the hunt with us. These hunts are 3 OR 5 full days of hunting. The antelope are plentiful and so are the Mule Deer, if you would like a combination hunt. You only provide your personal gear, rifle, license, lodging and transportation to the ranch, and back home. We take care of the rest; including the trespass fee.we limit the hunts to a maximum of 4 hunters per hunt. We hunt on private ranches with over 250,000 acres of prime Antelope/Deer habitat. (DRAWING: Apply byjune 1 for Antelope Tags)
3 DAY HUNT 1 HUNTER WITH GUIDE -$ 2,400.00 5 DAY HUNT 1 HUNTER WITH GUIDE -$ 3,800.00 3 DAY HUNT 2 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 1,300.00 EACH 5 DAY HUNT 2 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 2,000.00 EACH 3 DAY HUNT 3 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 900.00 EACH 5 DAY HUNT 3 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 1,400.00 EACH 3 DAY HUNT 4 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 750.00 EACH 5 DAY HUNT 4 HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 1,100.00 EACH Lodging & food, 100.00 per day HUNTS ARE HELD ON PRIVATE LAND IN EASTERN MONTANA MINIMUM $500.00 DEPOSIT With reservation
My Guides and Operation Hello, my name is Rick Wemple, I am a native of Western Montana and I have spent my life serving the hunting and vacationing public. I personally guide on every hunt and with over 40 years experience guiding hunters and wilderness pack trips into the mountains of Western Montana and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness Area, I am well known for my ability to get hunters into the game they are seeking and providing a first class experience. I also operate one of the most experienced guide schools in the nation. My school believes in quality graduates that are then hired or placed on jobs from Alaska to New Mexico. I always have guides that give more than 100% and are qualified for the job. Rick Wemple is internationally known as one of the Top Rated Outfitter operations in the West. I am a licensed Outfitter and Guide and PROUD TO BE INDEPENDENT. My ability as a hunter, my honesty and efforts put forth for clients over the years, has gained me respect by outdoorsmen from all over the world, and has made me strive to be one of the best Professional Guides in the business. My knowledge of the area and my backcountry expertise assures hunters their best chance of success. If you are interested in a quality fair chase Big Game Hunt, in some beautiful unspoiled country, I can provide it. Most hunts include guides, transportation, game retrevial and trophy care. With over 1 million acres of true Gods country that is full of mountains, Trophy Big Game, trails, canyons and places no human has gone before, you will have the hunt of a lifetime! In Montana, MY guides will truly work hard for you. Guides WILL NOT HUNT IN COMPETITION WITH YOU. Their sole job is to get you into the game and provide you with a safe hunt. We seriously consider the ability, comfort and safety of our guests. Success is Quality Experience. Come to Montana and have a successful hunt with RICK WEMPLE Outfitting Inc. We are an Equal Opportunity Service Provider. Thank you, Rick Wemple -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Montana Hunting General Information Rick Wemple offers Archery and Rifle guided fair chase Hunts for: ELK, DEER, BLACK BEAR, ANTELOPE, MOUNTAIN LION, MOOSE, WOLVES AND BIG HORN SHEEP if you have appropriate license and tag. MOST hunts are on a drawing and if unsuccessful, your deposit is transferred to another hunt OR NEXT YEAR. You may apply ON the internet @ www.fwp.mt.gov FOR ALL TAGS The beautiful Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains with their majestic peaks are home to trophy size Big Game. Our Montana areas for hunting are in the Bitterroot National Forests of Western Montana.We are permitted on over a million acres, in coperation with Lic. # 26005, Ranger Peak Outfitting, including areas: 204, 240, 250, 260, 261, 270 and area 700., hunting access to the Bitterroot Forests is primary by 4 x 4 vehicles. Horses and mules may be used for game retrieval. Most hunting is done on foot. Since there are many remote roadless areas available, our guides try to hunt places with little or no hunting pressure from other hunters. Professional Guides are licensed and trained in calling, stalking, capeing, skinning, and will get your game to a processor or cold storage. All guides, game retrevial, pre taxidermy work, 4 x 4 vehicles and equipment ARE provided. ALL you need is personal gear, food, LODGING, weapon, license and tags. ACCOMMODATIONS, AT A NICE MOTEL FOR DISCOUNT, DOUBLE OR SINGLE. A FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED, AND WE HAVE A 24 HOUR GROCERY STORE and RESTURANTS NEARBY. We recommend you sight your rifle in at 2 high at 100 yards. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Montana 2018/19 Black Bear Hunting Come join us for an exciting hunt next Spring or Fall. After a long winter or summer, it is time to get out, relax, and have some fun and do some Bear Hunting. Guides and 4-wheel drive vehicles are furnished for the hunt. We take care of transportation, guiding, capeing; skinning and we have local processing and taxidermy available. You provide your personal gear, local lodging/ food, rifle, license and transportation here and back home. There is plenty of excitement. Black Bear and Antelope hunts are great for father/son, father/daughter or husband/wife type of hunts. You see a lot of game!! The best time for Bear Hunting is in May, June, September or October. Pelts are prime at this time of year and make for the best rugs or life-size mounts. The Black Bear population in this portion of the Rockies comes in various shades of Black, Brown, Cinnamon and Honey colors. All Bear Hunts in Montana are spot and stalk type of hunts. We are not allowed to use dogs or bait. You will see an abundance of other game, elk, deer, moose, etc., so bring your camera and plenty of film. Non-resident license and tag should be purchased one month prior to opening of the season. Tag cost is $350.00 per person. YOU CAN PURCHASE THE TAG ONLINE AT: www.fwp.mt.gov license and tags will be mailed directly to you from the Fish and Game dept. (continued) GUARANTEED LICENSE AND TAGS! NO DOGS, NO BAIT!! 2018/19 FAIR CHASE Hunts for Black Bear
Lower Prices, New Dates Lots of Bear 85% opportunity average or better!! SPRING RIFLE SEASON APRIL 15- JUNE 15 FALL RIFLE SEASON SEPT. 15 - NOVEMBER 1 FALL ARCHERY SEASON SEPT. 1 - SEPTEMBER 14 5 DAY GUIDED HUNTS ONE HUNTER WITH GUIDE - $2,900.00 TWO HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $1,600.00 THREE HUNTERS PER GUIDE - $1,200.00 FOUR HUNTERS WITH GUIDE - $ 900.00 50 % DEPOSIT REQUIRED WITH RESERVATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Montana Mountain Lion! 2018/19 Mountain Lion HUNTS Rifle - Handgun - Archery Hunting Rick Wemple has established himself as one of the West's foremost Lion Guides. The Hunts run from December 1, thru April 15. The Cougar population is at an all time high. We use dogs for the chase on these big cats. Snowmobiles, 4-wheel drive vehicles, and snowshoes for transportation. Everything except your own personal lodging, food, and license is furnished. $4,500.00 per hunter $500 Deposit with reservation FIVE DAY TROPHY MOUNTAIN LION HUNTS HUNT NO. 1 Dec. 01 through Dec. 5 HUNT NO. 2 Dec. 10 through Dec. 15 HUNT NO. 3 Jan. 3 through Jan. 7 HUNT NO. 4 Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 HUNT NO. 6 Feb. 1 through Feb. 5 I ask you to be flexible on your time schedule. I set up a schedule of hunts and will book you into one of those slots. However, if a hunter completes his hunt early and the conditions are perfect for hunting, I may ask you to arrive earlier than your booked time. And on the other hand, if the weather is not perfect for the hunt, I may ask you to wait a few days to arrive until the weather is better. I really want your hunt to be a success and will do everything possible to assure you that it will be. I will help with application and area choices. You may apply by internet website. Deadline for Application is AUGUST, 1!!! -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Further Information Having been in Business for over 44 years as full-time Outfitter and Guide, I am well aware of the time, effort, and costs that go into planning for Big Game Hunts. The success of your hunt depends a lot on the knowledge, experience, character and integrity of your Outfitter and guide. I am licensed and insured to operate in Montana. I have satisfied clients from all over the globe. My integrity has a track record that speaks for itself and we try as hard as possible for your success. I strictly abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Rifle Association, Montana Outfitters and Guides Associations and the laws and regulations of Montana. I want you to relax, bring a good attitude, have fun and enjoy your hunt. Your success will be in direct relation to how well you enjoy the hunt. All of our hunts in Montana are fair chase. I do not guarantee game, but I guarantee we will do Our best to provide you with an enjoyable, successful and memorable hunt. Success is Quality Experience Non-hunting companions may accompany hunters if prior arrangements have been made for an additional fee. A complete what to Bring list is furnished in this BROCHURE Services Missoula International Airport (MSO) located in Missoula, Montana and is served by many commercial airlines. Airport is 45 miles away from motels, availabe for hunts. Private planes can land at either Missoula, or the Hamilton Montana Airports. Car rental is available. Etc. Furthermore, I also operate and manage Rick Wemple s School of Guiding & Outfitting. With Complete training and JOB PLACEMENT service. For further information on any of these programs call, write, or visit the web sites. I will be happy to furnish you with detailed information. Please Visit: www.guideandoutfittertraining.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2018/19 BULL ELK or DEER RIFLE HUNTS MONTANA 2018 Rifle Season Dates: Oct. 20 - Nov. 25 Millions of acres to hunt, 37 day rifle season, Bitterroot National Forest. If you want a really good fair chase chance at a Bull Elk, then hunt with me. Your success becomes my goal! My hunters have higher than 50% chance at fair chase Elk, and you have 100% success getting a license! I was born and raised here, guiding since 1974 in some of the best elk country, famous for trophy bulls. I provide a quality hunt, you will not be dissapointed. The game is here. Guides hunt hard, and we want you to be successfull! Higher herd numbers in 2018!! ELK OR DEER FULLY GUIDED 5 DAY RIFLE HUNTS 2 hunters with 1 guide - $2,000.00 EA CALL ME 1-406 - 239-1752
2018/19 BULL ELK ARCHERY HUNTING MONTANA 2018 Season Dates: Sept. 1 - Oct. 15 Millions of acres to hunt, 45 day archery season, Bitterroot National Forest. The areas I hunt in Montana provide little or no pressure during the bugle season for elk. Your chances of scoring on a BIG bull elk, with experienced guides that will hunt in close with you, are higher than 50%. WE WORK hard to get you that PERFECT ARCHERY shot. Guides will do all the bugling and cow calling for you. What a way for you to have the most exciting hunt of a LIFETIME! Listening to that big bull elk challenge you with a blood curdling bugle and then come in close enough for that forever remembered shot. CALL ME 1-406 - 239-1752 FULLY GUIDED 5 DAY ARCHERY ELK HUNTS 2 hunters with 1 guide - $2,000.00 EA ------------------------------------------------------------------
MONTANA Non-resident LICENSE & TAGS DEADLINES & COSTS (2018) APPLY at www.fwp.mt.gov BY MARCH 15 for NON-RESIDENT BIG GAME COMBO LICENSE...$1,010.00 (Good for archery &/OR rifle seasons, includes: conserv. lic. fee, Upland Birds & Fishing licenses and 1 ELK, AND 1 DEER TAG, ) 5.00 & 9.00 permit/area validation costs seperate (after 3/15 leftover tags without validation are available) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NON-RESIDENT ELK ONLY LICENSE...$ 875.00 Good for archery &/OR rifle seasons, includes: conserv. lic.fee 1 ELK TAG, Upland Birds & Fishing license ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NON-RESIDENT DEER ONLY LICENSE...$ 650.00 Good for archery &/OR rifle seasons, includes: conserv. Lic. fee, 1 DEER TAG, Upland Birds & Fishing license Bow and Arrow License Required for all Archery Hunters... (Seperate cost). $ 10.00 MOOSE, SHEEP & MTN.GOAT TAGS...$ 755.00 drawing fee & conservation lic. Fee required APPLY BY MAY 1st ANTELOPE TAG... $ 205.00 Drawing fee & conservation lic. fee required APPLY BY JUNE 1st MOUNTAIN LION TAG...$ 320.00 (Drawing fee & conservation lic. fee required) APPLY BY AUG. 1st (Additional $ 50.00 upon kill, paid to Fish & Game for inspection) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTEED HUNTING LICENSES AND TAG (Conservation lic. fee required) BLACK BEAR...$ 350.00 WOLF...$ 50.00 (You must apply 30 days before SPRING OR FALL BLACK BEAR HUNTING seasons) LICENSE AND TAG ARE HUNTERS RESPONSIBILITY CALL ME FOR DETAILS, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------
Rick Wemple's Unbelievabalistic Elk Hunting Club is unique, offering a drive to wall tent camp, located in the Bitterroot Valley, on State owned land in the heart of the Bitterroot National Forest of western Montana. The camp is set up in the North Fork of Rye Creek, hunting area 270. Only a 45 minute drives from Darby Montana, a small town on Hiway 93, 35 miles north of the Idaho border, and 65 miles south of Missoula. 4 wheel drive trucks are needed. Camp elevation is 5840 feet. The camp has propane cook stove, BBQ, heaters, latrine, cooking equipment, cots, coolers, gas & propane, gas lanterns, 1st aid, wood, and a licensed guide with his own vehicle. Hunters supply their own food and personal gear including sleeping bags and toiletries. Hunters can hunt straight out of camp on foot, or use guide to get dropped off, or use guide for all day. Radios and GPS units are very helpful. Maps can be purchased for the area and studied, the guide knows the mountain roads and area, and is able to help plan out hunts for hunters, retrieve game and help with the camp. Showers may be arranged in Darby if needed. Most of the country has had forest fire, from back in 2000. The mountain forest roads let you cover a lot of country, and between the roads there is a lot of elk movement. Good optics and a gun able to shoot 300 yards at least are recommended. Every year, you as a club member can apply for the nonresident elk tag, or the combo elk and deer tag license. You will validate your elk tag for the area camp is in, 270-45, and have a chance to draw a 270- mule deer tag if you apply. Your deer tag is always good for a buck or doe whitetail deer. Your deer tag can also be validated for area 240-50 which always allows you to hunt mule deer until Nov. 15 approx., each year. The area also has black bear and wolves, which tag you, can get over the counter. The area also has trophy quality moose, sheep and mountain lion if you wish to apply for those tags which are on a drawing. Every year you apply, and purchase the bonus points, you increase the chances to get the Sheep and Moose. Mountain Lion has a pretty good chance after a year or two, and the 270 Mule deer is about the same as Sheep or Moose. A Cow Elk tag is also available, if you like, for first time hunters.. and IF SUCCESSFUL IN SPECIAL DRAWING, MAY GET A COW TAG AS WELL and shoot bull & cow ELK in the special areas. Inquire early!! Yearly renewable membership each January (only $500.00), entitles club members to the semi guided 5 day elk hunting camp for only $600.00 each hunt cost Club membership also gives members a 50% discount on retail priced 5 day fully guided Black Bear hunts, 5 day fully guided Mountain Lion hunts. (2 yr. mbshp. required) And 50% off a 5 day fully guided trophy special draw tag Shiras Moose or Big Horn Sheep hunt. Lodging and food separate 2014 was Ricks 40th year Anniversary guiding here. You should come hunt Montana with us.
2018 2019 Pricing: NEW HUNT MENU 2018 seasons :( Archery 9/1-10/15) (Rifle 10/20-11/25) License and tag cost separate - Food/Lodging separate $80.00 per day average - Food & Lodging/Camping, all easily available. Google, Hamilton Montana FAIR CHASE - ELK & DEER HUNTS Prices good for Bull Elk or Buck Mule deer, rifle or archery hunts. -------------- Non guided hunts, $550.00 per hunter. 5 day Hunt Includes: Game retrieval from national forest. Guide transportation. Care for taxidermy. Detailed instructions, maps and coordanates for hunting, from a Professional licensed guide with local hunting experience.no hunting transportation. Easy to understand and access. Semi guided hunts, $750.00 per hunter. 5 day Hunt Includes: A Professional licensed guide. Guide transportation. Game retrieval and care for taxidermy. Detailed instructions, maps and coordanates for hunting, with guides help. Fully guided hunts, 5 day Hunt Includes: Licensed Guide, with hunter transportation. Game retrieval and care for taxidermy. 1 Hunter with guide $3,800.00 2 Hunters with guide $2,000.00 each 3 Hunters with guide $1,400.00 each 4 Hunters with guide $1,100.00 each -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DELUXE Fully guided hunts, with 5+ year professional guide: 5 day Hunt Includes: Licensed Guide, with hunter transportation. Game retrieval and care for taxidermy. 1 Hunter with guide $4,800.00 2 Hunters with guide $2,400.00 each 3 Hunters with guide $1,800.00 each Trophy Fully guided hunts, with 10+ year professional guide: 5 day Hunt Includes: Licensed Guide, with hunter transportation. Game retrieval and care for taxidermy. Go for a big one! 1 Hunter with guide $5,800.00 2 Hunters with guide $3,000.00 each ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARANTEED Trophy Fair Chase Hunts NO LIMIT ON DAYS, or YEARS if needed!! HUNT UNTIL YOU SHOOT OR QUIT
You really want a nice Bull Elk, are you willing to turn down smaller ones?? I ll guarantee with the guides I have, if you have the time, and want to hunt fair chase, I can get you a fair opportunity at one. Fully guided hunts, with Outfitter or a 10+ Year professional guide: Limited Hunts Available One Hunter with one Guide, Rick Wemple Fair Chase Hunt Includes: Licensed Guide with hunter transportation, Game retrieval and care for taxidermy. Fair Chase 300 B&C class Bull Elk $8,500.00. License, Lodging & Food Separate. Hunt with guide until you shoot or quit. Fair Chase 350 B&C class Bull Elk $9,500.00. License, Lodging & Food Separate. Hunt with guide until you shoot or quit.