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Meet Mouse.He’s a powerhouse that just does his job. Not the top of the herd like his brother Mac, but he holds his own ...
04/23/2026

Meet Mouse.

He’s a powerhouse that just does his job. Not the top of the herd like his brother Mac, but he holds his own and doesn’t let the younger ones push him around.

Mouse was started by Gary and has spent years doing ranch work before carrying clients through the backcountry. A lot of folks who ride him end up calling him Moose.

He’s steady, kind, and the kind of horse you’re always glad to have under you.

📷: McDonald

The best way to start a summer morning in Grizzly Creek.Coffee in hand, horses waiting, and a full day in the mountains ...
04/21/2026

The best way to start a summer morning in Grizzly Creek.

Coffee in hand, horses waiting, and a full day in the mountains ahead.

If this sounds like your kind of summer morning, reach out and we’ll help you plan your trip: https://www.blackotterguideservice.com/contact-us

📷: McDonald

04/16/2026

Morning at Grizzly Creek.

The mist settles in the valley below camp, the river just starting to show through, and everything is still for a little while before the day begins.

It’s one of those views you don’t forget once you’ve seen it.

If you’ve been thinking about a summer trip, this is what’s waiting for you. Reach out and we’ll help you plan it: https://www.blackotterguideservice.com/contact-us

📷: McDonald

04/16/2026

🟧 2026 Deer and Elk Permit Drawing Results Are In! 🟧

Montana deer and elk permit drawing results, along with nonresident combination licenses, are now available!

How to check your results:
There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit https://fwp.mt.gov/ click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP account. You may also sign up for an account at myfwp.mt.gov. Applicants may also call any FWP Regional office or the licensing office at 406-444-2950.

Thanks to the online application system, drawings are completed faster than ever, making this the sixth successful year of the streamlined process.

⏰ Upcoming Deadlines:
• May 1: Moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and bison
• June 1: Elk B, deer B, and antelope

Buy and Apply here: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply

Good luck this season!

How many steaks do you think Duane cooked over the years?Were you lucky enough to have one?There’s a lot of Black Otter ...
04/14/2026

How many steaks do you think Duane cooked over the years?

Were you lucky enough to have one?

There’s a lot of Black Otter history in moments like this. Back in camp, after a long day, with something good cooking and everyone gathered around.

We're looking ahead to fall days like this!Pack string loaded, the hunt behind you, and a successful day in the books.Do...
04/09/2026

We're looking ahead to fall days like this!

Pack string loaded, the hunt behind you, and a successful day in the books.

Do you have your hunt booked? Reach out and we’ll get you on the calendar: https://www.blackotterguideservice.com/contact-us

📷: McDonald

Meet Gus.He’s one of our favorites, and he’s not shy about it. Gus will walk right up to you and lean in for a scratch w...
04/07/2026

Meet Gus.

He’s one of our favorites, and he’s not shy about it. Gus will walk right up to you and lean in for a scratch with that big forehead of his.

As the biggest mule in the string, he’s the one we trust with the heavy loads. He’s steady on the trail and has learned (mostly) how to give the trees a little extra space when he needs it.

He is rideable… although we’ve never tried. You’d probably need a ladder to get on!

04/02/2026

The trail into Grizzly Creek.

Rivers running, wildflowers out, and everything green in the middle of summer.

If you’ve been thinking about a pack trip, this is what’s waiting. Reach out to get on the calendar: https://www.blackotterguideservice.com/contact-us

Heading up Wallace Pass. Nearly 10,000 feet and a long way from the nearest trailhead.This is the kind of travel that de...
03/31/2026

Heading up Wallace Pass. Nearly 10,000 feet and a long way from the nearest trailhead.

This is the kind of travel that defines a Black Otter summer trip. Not rushed. Not crowded. Just good horses, amazing views, and big country.

If you’ve been thinking about a summer backcountry trip, now is the time to get on the calendar: https://www.blackotterguideservice.com/contact-us

Moments like this don’t happen by accident. They start months before the season ever opens.Applications for 2026 are ope...
03/26/2026

Moments like this don’t happen by accident. They start months before the season ever opens.

Applications for 2026 are open now, and the nonresident deadline is April 1. If you’re thinking about being in the mountains with us next fall, now is the time to get your application submitted and your hunt booked.

Have questions about the draw process? Give us a call. We’re happy to help you plan it out.

03/24/2026

Attention hunters!

The deadline to apply for deer & elk permits and nonresident combination licenses is April 1, and it’ll be here before you know it.
Apply online through here: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply and make the process even easier with helpful how-to videos on our YouTube Channel and the MyFWP app, where you can store licenses, permits, and E-Tags right on your phone (even offline).

Bonus: You can reapply for last year’s selections with just one click; no need to start from scratch.

Key deadlines to remember:
• Deer & Elk Permits – April 1
- B Licenses - June 1
• Nonresident Combo Licenses – April 1
• Black Bear & Paddlefish (white tag) – April 1
• Sheep, Moose, Goat, Bison – May 1
• Antelope – June 1

Get your application in, double-check your details, and get ready for the season ahead!

Have questions before you apply? Reach out to our licensing hotline. We’re here to help!

Most FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The licensing call center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 1; after April 1, the hours return to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center can be reached at 406-444-2950.

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Meet Mac! Mac is the alpha of the bunch, so he goes bossing everyone around. Many of you have probably ridden Mac on you...
03/24/2026

Meet Mac! Mac is the alpha of the bunch, so he goes bossing everyone around. Many of you have probably ridden Mac on your trips.

He was started by Gary and is owned by Gary and Nika's daughter Bailey. Big and stout, he has seen many miles of Montana backcountry and has been a key horse for our clients.

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131 Pray Road
Pray, MT
59065

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+14062240035

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