Elk Hunting in the Rocky Mountains
Learn From the Mountains: Rocky Mountain Elk
The Lakota consider the rocks holy because of their age and wisdom. Aldo Leopold wrote to “think like a mountain,” recognizing the patience of such objects.Â
The Rocky Mountains fill us with wisdom and humility. Join Sacred Hunting on the hunt for one of the most challenging and gratifying hunts in all of North America – Elk.
Meet Your Guides
Brian Wasilewski
Brian is one of our most seasoned hunters, with years of guiding elk hunts across Montana’s rugged backcountry. He blends deep hunting and foraging knowledge with professional chef experience to create a truly immersive field-to-table journey. His study of Amazonian plant medicines also equips him to hold powerful space for inner work and personal growth.
Scott Sharp
Scott is one of the most proficient guides on the Sacred Hunting team, dedicated to the craft and discipline of the hunt. His depth of knowledge is exceptional, and he shares it generously with any participant ready to learn.
Hunt Details:
What: Hunting Deer + Elk
When:Â
November 10-13 - Beginner Immersion (Deer)
November 15-20 - Intermediate (Elk)
Where:Â Bozeman, Montana
Cost: We'll discuss on our call + hunting license.Â
Available Spots: only 4 spots left!
Elk in the Rockies
Every tribe in the Rocky Mountains hunted for elk. The Shawnee tribe called the elk “wapiti”, literally “white rump”. The Lakota, Cheyenne, Utes, Arapaho, Crow – all tribes of the Rockies benefited from the nourishment and warmth of these creatures.
To hunt for elk in the mountains is a rite of passage for any hunter. It is a romantic, beloved, and effortful pursuit of a majestic animal and icon of the Rockies.
Each of our Sacred Hunting elk hunts includes the connection-oriented and ceremonial components of our Beginner Immersions with additional physical rigor and challenge. Women are welcome on Elk hunts, pending the same eligibility criteria as in place for men, to be discussed on our exploratory call.
Itinerary
- Meet in Bozeman, MT and depart to hunting location
- Set up camp & opening circle
- 5 AM: Wake up & hunt all day
- 5 AM Wake up & hunt
- PM: Departure back to Bozeman, MT
FAQs - Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt
Hunting in the mountains, especially on public land, is much harder than other hunts. Some areas have 5-10% success rate. This is a group hunt where each attendee will work as part of the collective and support the group endeavor.
Any meat will be taken to a processor for grinding and vacuum sealing. Attendees will pay for meat processing and shipping after a total has been compiled for the group. In particularly abundant years, meat processing might be done by the collective and then taken home frozen in a cooler. Exact plan TBD on the number of animals killed by the group.
Any participant is free to choose, but we highly recommend beginners start with a rifle. It is both easier to have the 0 to 1 experience of taking a life and it is also more ethical to have a quick, clean kill for the sake of the animal.
Yes, you may receive a refund if a replacement is found > 90 days before the event.
You may roll over to a new date for a fee of $1600 within 60 days of the event (at the discretion of leadership).
We always try to entertain kind and creative solutions that will work for everyone.Â
Given there are only 4 spots per Elk Hunting event and many people prepare for months in advance, it is challenging to refill empty spots. This is why our policy is strictly enforced with kind exceptions.
Please be as sure of your commitment as possible beforehand.
Very rarely, an attendee that does not exhibit community-oriented behavior may be asked to leave/not attend an experience. This may be due to mental health concerns, violence, aggression or any behavior that may be a harm to other participants. This decision is at the discretion of staff members (and requires every staff member to agree to ensure it is a valid concern). Repayment or refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis, but often not offered.
Elk Hunt experiences do not include any power plant ceremonies. Check out our Hawaii/ Molokai Immersion if you are interested in an experience that incorporates both ceremony and hunting.
Yes! We wanted to allow excited hunters to do both at once rather than plan multiple separate trips. If this appeals to you, indicate on the exploratory call that you'd like to participate in both for a discounted price.
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