This is by far the most exhilarating outdoor experience a bow hunter can enjoy! Dedicated deer hunters must arrive prepared for the thrill of a bull elk standing 15 to 50 yards away (bugling his head off)…attempt to calm nerves and draw back your bow!

Archery hunters see the most action; it is not uncommon for our hunters to be in elk everyday of their hunt. Our guides’ passion for archery hunting, enthusiasm for the sport, and expertise in the field, makes archery hunting with Covered Wagon Outfitters one of the most exciting and enjoyable hunts possible. Some techniques we use during archery season are bugling, cow calling, sitting wallows and game trails, and stalking.
At the present time, our archery operation runs the last three weeks in September. This is usually when we have seen elk in rut.

Situated nine miles into the wilderness, an archery hunter can expect not only resident bulls, but also the possibility of roaming bulls from Yellowstone Park. Adjacent to Yellowstone Park, in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Covered Wagon Outfitters obtains the only over-night use permit in this area. Our camp is 7800 feet in elevation, and we hunt up to 10,000 feet and as low as 6000 feet. We limit a maximum of 5 hunters per week during archery season and we operate on a one on one hunter/guide ratio.