WTR Outfitters

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01/28/2013

Tom is heading off to sports shows in Seattle, Washington and in Maine....a little different environment than the backcountry he loves so much!

01/28/2013

Tom is heading off to sportshows in Seattle, Washington and in Maine....a little different environment than the backcountry he loves so much!

10/24/2012

Well....the photos and stories are rolling in from a very successful early season in the Scapegoat. Stay tuned over the weeks to come as we capture some of the highlights.

10/24/2012

10/24/2012

One of our hunters took this awesome shot of the Scapegoat Plateau in black and white.

09/14/2012

A few photos from the trip into our Scapegoat hunting camp.

09/14/2012

Rod Boothby on the midnight ride out from setting up hunting camp with the WTRO crew....the second clip is video, but all Rod and the mules can see is the darkness.

08/21/2012

Shed hunting in the Sun River...this family had a great day!

08/17/2012

Watch now: 3 Miles An Hour | MontanaPBS Presents | MontanaPBS Video

This is a great video about Smoke Elser, but also about the history of outfitting in the Bob Marshall. Great scenery too. http://watch.montanapbs.org/video/2176749351/

The story of retired back-country outfitter Smoke Elser.

08/16/2012

07/10/2012

Change of Ownership

We're excited to announce a change in ownership! As of Wednesday, July 11, Tom and Melanie Parker will be the proud new owners of WTR. They're an amazing couple who will be doing great things with the business. Please welcome them and give them a shout if you're interested in doing a trip!

It sure has been a while since we last wrote, and this letter comes with exciting news. We're happy to announce a change in ownership! As of tomorrow, we're handing the reins of WTR over to a fantastic couple, Tom and Melanie Parker. We have every confidence they'll not only continue our unique visi...

04/03/2012

WTR Outfitters's cover photo

04/03/2012

The snow is melting and it's starting to look and feel like spring. We're moved into our new place and Mike's making awesome progress getting the "base of operations" ship shape. Life is good, and we're looking forward to the start of the season.

03/27/2012

USDA Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people.

The Forest Service just released its newest Planning Rule - which will replace its 1982 predecessor.

USDA Forest Service national headquarters website; the home page and gateway to all Forest Service websites.

03/22/2012

Hungrier Planet Strains Water Supply

Happy World Water Day. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on the tremendous problem of global water scarcity - AND be thankful for the in-tact ecosystem and watersheds we have here in The Bob.

Demand for water is growing along with population, especially as the demand for food increases. This year on World Water Day, Thursday, March 22, the United Nations highlights the critical role water plays in food security, at a time when water supplies are already under severe strain in many parts ...

03/22/2012

The grizz are out already! Hope they have enough food.

We have our own groundhog in Montana, the grizzly.
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268748/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=smCZn77F
Photo by Mike Madel.

10/24/2011

The Chinese Wall at Dusk.... absolutely gorgeous.

10/14/2011

2011 News Releases

RMEF has reached its 6 millionth acre of protected elk habitat - pretty cool.

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has recorded its 6 millionth acre of habitat protected or enhanced for elk and other wildlife.

10/11/2011

Save Bristol Bay - Red Gold Road Show in Seattle

This would be great to check out if it's showing in your area.

Save Bristol Bay's "Red Gold" Road Show2 Weeks - 7 Cities - 1 GoalJoin us for food, drinks, and a screening of the award-winning documentary, Red Gold, as you learn more about the fight to Save Bristol Bay. Seattle, WashingtonMonday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m.Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th Street, ...

10/04/2011

Service Proposes Gray Wolf Delisting and Transfer of Gray Wolf Management to the State of Wyoming

Wolves might finally be delisted in Wyoming.

On October 4th, we announced a proposed rule to remove the gray wolf in Wyoming from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The best scientific and commercial data available indicate that wolves in Wyoming are recovered and no longer meet the definition of endangered or threatened under the...

10/04/2011

Just got back from our second hunt. Congrats to Mike O. on getting a bull! We had a GREAT time with all eight of you - can't wait to see you again!

09/30/2011

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year Nominations Unde

Great to see large, well-known companies partnering with our environmental agencies to further conservation.

ST. LOUIS (September 23, 2011) ? Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) will team up again this fall to honor four conservationists and award $65,000 in grants for candidates' conservation projects as part of the 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year progra...

09/24/2011

Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day. Quite "apprapo" the day before our second hunt :).

09/14/2011

Headed off into the mountains this morning for our first hunt of the year! From traditional archers to folks who have never shot a bull to folks who have shot many monsters, we're excited to share an amazing backcountry experience with all of our hunters.

09/08/2011

One reason why we love what we do. "The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of the earth, sea and sky and their amazing life."

"We have let Roger share our enjoyment of things people ordinarily deny children because they are inconvenient..." Rachel Carson wrote in 1956 called 'Help Your Child to Wonder.' Here's the link to the full article, about her relationship with her nephew, Roger. For the parents, does this article, more than 50 years later, have relevance today? What are the ways you help the children in your life wonder? http://go.usa.gov/00m