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★★★★★I spent 10 amazing days with Strite and his team pursuing mt lion this past season. What an amazing adventure. Top of the line snow machines and gear, amazing dogs and phenomenal accomodations. I will be back next year and as many following as they will have me. You won't find a more professional crew in the industry. Thanks Strite and team. Looking forward to next year.
★★★★★Strite and Kaitlyn Daniels have done an outstanding job stepping in as the new owners of Montana Wilderness Lodge & Outfitting. You can immediately tell they care deeply about the experience they provide — from the way the lodge is run to the quality of the hunts and overall hospitality. Located right in the heart of some of the best country Montana has to offer, with access to the incredible Bob Marshall Wilderness, this operation is perfectly positioned for anyone looking for a true backcountry experience. They bring a level of professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for the outdoors that sets them apart. Whether you’re coming for a hunt, a lodge stay, or to explore the Bob Marshall, you’re in great hands with this team. Excited to see what the future holds — this is an operation to watch.
★★★★★Hunting Rocky Mountain Elk under the direction of Kaitlyn and Strite Daniels has everything to do with elk hunting and almost nothing to do with hunting. Don’t get me wrong, we harvested 2 magnificent bull elk. What this expedition was truly about was entering an intact, non-compromised wilderness-area. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is a big, wild, place. It is both exceptionally beautiful and sublime at the same time. Looking at the maps prior to our departure did not prepare me for how big and sprawling this place is. When you enter the grasslands and parklands found on the upper mountain slopes, dominated by fescue bunchgrasses and the other broadleaf forbs the valleys are fully unadorned, stretching to the horizon and beyond. On one afternoon in these parklands we watched 11 Golden Eagles in migration, using the updrafts along the upper ridges to move south. On two separate afternoons, we had encounters with a large male Grizzly Bear. This place is resplendent and Kodachrome-like. Kaitlyn and Strite Daniels are phenomenal leaders who will guide you on a World-class wilderness adventure. What makes these outing first class is Strite’s knowledge of this place. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area requires years of experience to understand the best routes and trails. The Daniels’ Percheron / quarter-horse crosses are superior to any horses I have interacted with - true mountain horses. These horses are easy to ride, sure-footed, kind, and gentle. Strite’s first concern is always safety. Second, these people are absolutely honest, candid, straightforward, and easy to understand. Third, there are no hidden cost. You do not end up paying for housekeeping, petrol, sundries, or other hidden or secondary costs. The leadership, accommodations, meal preparations, horses and mules are near perfection. I have been associated with museums, NGO’s, colleges and universities, and have put expeditions and outings together into remote localities. The Bob Marshall is not a simple place to enter. You might struggle dearly if you tried to go into this wilderness by yourself on a hunting trip. Kaitlyn and Strite Daniels were incredibly helpful. I have nothing but good things to say. Gerald W. Scoville, Ellensburg, WA
★★★★★Strite and Kaitlyn are new owners of the Montana Wilderness Lodge, we had the experience of blending with their family and freinds for a partial guided and partial DIY hunting trip. Food was fantastic, and the cabins are nice, with major plans to invest in their future. Located in the heart of one of the most beautiful places in Montana and maybe the world. Highly recommend a fishing trip, a Bob Marshall guided hunt, or just a lodge hunt, look forward to seeing this young couple grow their family and their future!
★★★★★We had a five day family reunion, for the guys of the family, at Montana Wilderness Lodge in late June of 2025. Most of the time there were at least twenty of us in attendance, and twenty four on occasion. Activities included rafting, fishing, hiking, photography, shooting firearms, saunas, a little cold water swimming, and evening campfires with BYO adult beverages. The cabins were rustic and homey with sinks, toilets, and showers as well as comfortable single beds. Food was excellent and served in the lodge, home style at breakfast and dinner, and sack lunches were provided for the mid-day meal. We did not use the horses, though they were available, and the lodge helpers were pleasant and available whenever needed. We had a wonderful experience, start to finish, and built many wonderful memories. I highly recommend Montana Wilderness Lodge, its people, and its location to anyone interested in an outstanding back-country experience.
★★★★★Had a great time hunting in the Bob Marshall wilderness area. Strite put in a lot of hard work. The horses and mules were well trained and the food was great. I got a 6x6 bull elk on the hunt and was happy with the experience
★★★★★Just back from a fly fishing trip with Montana Wilderness Lodge and Outfitters…incredible!! The staff at Montana Wilderness is top notch, friendly and very professional. From the owners to the support staff they were all there help ensure a memorable adventure. The guides are exceptional and had me on fish all day, every day! If you are looking for a great camping/fly fishing adventure this is the place!!
★★★★★What. A. Trip!!! There is really no way to adequately describe how incredibly wonderful our time in the Bob Marshall with the Montana Wilderness Lodge Outfitters was on our recent trip. The scenery was utterly breath-taking, the fishing was outstanding, the time on the trail, the river, in camp were all simply phenomenal. But what set this trip apart was the care provided to us by the Wilderness Lodge team. We were treated to incredible meals (thank you Kaitlyn!), special side-trips, stories, and an overall level of support and kindness by every single person hosting us on this trip. We are so grateful. We'll be back.
★★★★★We did the 7 day Bob Marshall fly fishing trip with Montana Wilderness Lodge & Outfitting in the summer of 2024 after Strite and Kaitlyn bought the business in May 2024. It was a trip and adventure of a lifetime. A trip into the Bob Marshall requires a lot of planning and coordination, and the crew handled it seamlessly. The entire crew was professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly. We loved the 2 day horseback ride into the where the rafts are launched and enjoyed camping along the River each night. The guides were great about putting us on the fish. If you are looking for a remote and unique fly fishing experience, we highly recommend Montana Wilderness Lodge and Outfitters. If you're lucky, Scout might join the trip.
★★★★★On a recent backpacking and fly fishing trip through the Bob Marshall Wilderness our group of 5 backpackers were plagued with blister issues from our first day on the trail. Several days into our trip we arrived at Big Prairie deep in the wilderness. Our group happened upon Rich McAtee of Montana Wilderness Lodge and Outfitting. He graciously talked with us and offered to pack our group out on his horses and mules which happened to be there due to him just dropping off a group of floaters along the South Fork of the Flathead River. Rich even reached out and reserved flights for our group while we were at Big Prairie. Our group spent the next two days on horseback. We stopped early the first day on horseback to fish some remote and wonderful runs along the South Fork. Rich and his crew were extremely professional and very experienced. Once back at the lodge, Rich continued to be extremely gracious and hospitable with our situation. All the amenities and food were absolutely first class at the lodge. Rich even allowed us access to a vehicle while we stayed with him so we could drive around to various fishing locations. It was such a delight to have had the opportunity to meet Rich, a true salt of the earth gentleman. Rich went completely out of his way to help 5 strangers who found themselves in a tough spot. If you have the good fortune of being able to plan a trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness, I would strongly recommend using Rich to help facilitate a wonderful and relaxing time. Our group of 5 spent 3 days laboring through the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Upon meeting Rich, we were fully able to take in the true splendor of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Matt
★★★★★Top notch! A fishing trip of a life time! Rich and the rest of the team at Wilderness Lodge deliver an amazing experience! They are dialed in on what it takes to pull of such a massive experience. Multi-day horse back ride and mule train into the Bob Marshall wilderness. 5 days of fly fishing in a setting that is essentially a majestic painting. Unreal! The team go out of their way to make guests comfortable and happy. You'll never see anything quite like it anywhere else. I'm heading back for sure! Highly recommended!
★★★★★My husband and I just got home from our first black bear hunt with Montana Wilderness Lodge. We had the best time and enjoyed the entire trip. It was a different experience having a lodge with food and a bed and shower but definitely the way to go! Our guide Strite was amazing we told him we would do whatever it took to have an opportunity and he took us up on it. We hiked all over the place and saw a couple of black bears but never had the opportunity to take a shot. I cannot say enough good things about the food, Regan and Kaitlin made sure there was always hot coffee, lunch to go if needed, and amazing dinners there was always plenty to eat and it was delicious! The whole staff was so accommodating and nice and took great care of us. We will definitely be back and if you are looking for an amazing public land hunt from a business that cares for its hunters you need to give them a call!
★★★★★What an amazing stay; great food, staff, accommodations and fishing adventure.
★★★★★This is the perfect place to help you take a guided horse back ride or have a pack trip.