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A True Wilderness Adventure
All of the pictures on the website were taken on the trail to the
hunting camps or in the area surrounding them.
We would like to thank our hunters and guides for
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Mike Malone,
Rudy, Arkansas 479-632-6352
I was very impressed with the way everything was handled when I
arrived at Bill's office. Everything was planned out and we
were told what to do with our gear in order for it to be packed
into camp. The horseback ride in was breath taking the
mountains, and animals we saw. When we arrived at camp we were
shown the tents we were staying in & took us around to show us
the Cook & Dining tent, the Shower tent and the Bathroom tent.
It was an awesome setup and to think that being back in the
wilderness 30 miles and have these accommodations. The food was
wonderful, it was like eating in a high priced restaurant. The
areas we hunted were beautiful with lots of different game, Elk,
Shiras Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer & Grizzly Bear. The
weather didn't cooperate as it was hot for elk hunting, even
with the weather hot we saw 30-40 head of elk everyday and the
sign was everywhere. Bill said if it were 20 deg. cooler we
would see 60- 100 elk a day, the sign was there, the elk stayed
bedded up during the day. The guides were very experienced &
Knew the lay of the areas. The personal in camp was the best
I've ever seen, polite - considerate & very helpful in what ever
your needs. Bill runs a 1st class operation, from the personnel
to the horses & mules to ride & pack were excellent. If you are
truly looking for a top notch outfitter & person, and an area
that holds trophy elk then give Bill Perry with Hidden Creek
Outfitters a call. I am going on a trophy Mule Deer hunt with
Bill in October next year, that is how impressed & confident I
am with Bill Perry & Hidden Creek Outfitters. 2002. Mike has
now hunted seven times with us.
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Dear Bill,
I hope the rest of the elk season went well for you and the rest of
the Hidden Creek crew. I wanted to let you know what a spectacular
time I had and how much I appreciate everything you did to help make
it happen for me.
It was an experience of a lifetime. The whole aspect of the
wilderness hunt, going back in time and doing it like it had been
done generations before me was important. There are memories from
this trip I’ll carry with me as long as I’m breathing. The time I
spent with Zach who’s a great family man and loves what he does was
very cool. I find you hire and retain top notch people both in
knowledge and character. Spending time with Jim was a treat and I’ll
always appreciate him going above and beyond by bringing horses to
Zach and I after I shot my elk. I also enjoyed spending time around
you at camp. Hearing the stories of previous Septembers added a lot
of color to my experience; as did spending a little time with Ron
and Max. I can only say that I sincerely hope you publish your book
of September memories because not only will it be a spectacular
read, it’s important to future generations to document what you’ve
preserved for all of us.
What I appreciate most of all is how invested you are in keeping
this type of hunt alive for those who want it. I know you care
deeply about the land and the ecosystem. Your desire to maintain the
balances that were there 200 years ago and running your camps the
right way makes me understand more how privileged I am to have had
that experience.
I’m honored to be able to call you a friend and I will certainly try
to do what I can to make it back out there to hunt with you again.
Please feel free to use me as a reference at any time. Lastly know
that I hope if you’re ever in the Northeast let me know. I’ll see if
I can meet you somewhere but also know that you have a standing
invitation to stay at my home in Connecticut. I always have an open
bedroom and a full bottle of whiskey.
Sincerely,
Chris
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Phil Butch
Hollenbeck Seneca Falls, New York 315-549-7024
We went to Cody, WY in the Fall of 2001. The only
negative was the weather. This is a horseback/pack trip back 30
miles from the nearest dead end road over the continental divide.
The weather was extremely and unseasonably warm/hot for the elk to
be moving through the area. The camp had a double occupancy
because it was the week after 9/11 but the staff handily took care
of all of the hunters. I was one of the 8 out of 10 hunters to get
an elk (6 X 6). Hidden Creek is on the outdoor channel which is how
I originally gained my attention and they lived up to my fullest
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Jay Ernst, French Village, Missouri 314 660 0590
I have hunted with Hidden Creek Outfitters six times now and
hoping to draw for the 2020 season. I have had with
80% success for Elk and 100% for Mule Deer. The Thorofare area
is breath taking to say the least. As with all hunting, weather
has a major affect on the animals. If it is hot the animals
don't have to move much, so you will have to cover some ground.
Conversely if it is cold or snow is falling the animals will be
moving. For instance with about 10 inches of snow on the ground
the Mule Deer were moving out of Yellowstone. I counted over
200 deer before I took my buck around lunch time. This hunt can
be as tough as you want it to be, but rarely a cake walk.
Horses are used but not always. With that said, being in good
physical condition is important, don't wait until the last
second to start getting ready. Take long walks at a good pace,
even carry a day pack with a weight equal to what you would
carry while hunting. Include hills or steps to get your legs
stronger. Dress in layers so you won't over heat, or can add
insulation as needed. Gaiters are a wonderful item to have.
They will help keep your lower legs warm and dry, and in quick
shallow creek crossings can help keep water out of your boots.
The accommodations are comfortable wall tents with cots & foam
mats, a lantern, and a wood stove. Breakfast and Dinner is
always a delicious hot & hearty meal. Most days you will have a
sack lunch to eat while hunting. As we have all heard
"Practice, Practice, Practice with your rifle". You don't need
to go out and buy a super big magnum rifle. A 270 Win. would be
the smallest recommended, always shoot a quality hunting
bullet. Shots can be 20 yards to 300 yards so a hunter should
know where his rifle is shooting in order to make a good kill
shot. Shoot while laying down with your pack for a rest or lean
against a tree for a rest---just practice. Light weight
binoculars in the 8 to 10 power range are handy. The guides will
work as hard as they can, and take great pride in being able to
present a shot to a hunter. Please remember
gratuities are greatly appreciated. Guides, Cook and camp
jack put in very long hours to bring these hunts together. Bring a powdered sports drink to
mix with water for each days hunt. If you have questions let
your fingers do the walking, there are several names and numbers
on the "References" page. Be
ready for an experience to brag about. Many people have
made life time friends while on these hunts. You
will notice many pictures of hunters on repeat hunts.
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Milo "Wes" Burke
When asked if I
knew of or could recommend a good Outfitter for Elk or Mule Deer
hunt. I have only one recommendation & that is Bill Perry owner and
operator of Hidden Creek Outfitters.. Bill's hunts are all fair
chase in the pristine mountains.
Bill helps you from the start beginning with applying for the
license. The equipment and camps (he has two camps) are first class
as is the food, camp jack and guides who work their butts off trying
to get the animal you are looking for. I regret that I was 80 years
old before I met a truly good outfitter. I did some guiding in my
youth and you really appreciate what Bill and the Hidden Creek
Outfitters crew do for their customers.
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| Alan Harrell, Elizabeth City, N.C.
252-339-7903 After saving money for
10 long years for a true wilderness pack in hunt I wanted to make
sure I got it right. After doing my research and calling references
I decided Bill Perry and Hidden Creek Outfitters was the way to go.
A short 30 mile horse back ride into truly amazing country puts you
in some of the best elk country there is. This is a tough hunt with
no guarantees, but if you get in shape and hunt hard you might be
rewarded with a six point bull as I was. Field dressing an elk
beside a fire deep in the Wyoming wilderness and an all night hike
back into camp finished off my hunt of a lifetime.
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Bill,
I wanted to drop you a email telling you that it was
good meeting you, and this was by far the best hunt i have been on.
everything was just great! Good horses, Good Food, Good people, and
Good Hunting, I look forward to hunting with Hidden Creek again real
soon, I am attaching a picture of my Mule deer if you would like to
post it on your web site picture gallery.
Oh! I was
the guy who came with Richard C,
Thanks
Steve
Reynolds
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| Clayton Eakins,
Bloomfield, IA 2010 641 208 6496
I just wanted to tell you that I thought the hunt
trip into Teton camp was just great & very well organized & the
staff was great . I was on the first trip in & bagged a nice 6x6 &
had a Bear encounter , that I will never forget !!
I wanted to know if you had the phone # or contact information for
the guide that I had , I wanted to thank him again & see how the
rest of the season went . I had Davie Gomez & thought that I had his
# , but did not end up with it .
Thanks for a great hunting experience & memories
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Daniel Phelps, CPA, CVA
“We really enjoyed our
experience with Hidden Creek Outfitters. Your personnel, from the
guides to the wrangler to the cook, were top-notch, as were your
pack animals. The Thorofare region is gorgeous, and it was fun to
take in the full experience that included grizzly bears, big horn
sheep and mule deer. I particularly appreciated your help dealing
with the meat after we packed out. Thanks again for your
hospitality.” DP
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Kevin E Kersey, Silver Lake, IN 574 268-7259
Bill,
I had a great time hunting with your outfit. You have an excellent
staff and camp. I took a nice elk on the second day of the last hunt
and a mule deer on the next to the last day. Even if I did not tag
out the experience was unforgettable. It was great just to get out
and away from the everyday grind and experience everything the
mountains had to offer. I did not anticipate some of the terrain we
would be riding the horses on during the hunt but that was also some
of the most memorable moments. I felt the effort you, as a hunter,
put into the hunt was met with its own reward. In closing, I hope to
return to hunt the Rockies in the future and would like to do it
with your group.
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Greg Snider on Dec 7 2009
Hunt Date: Oct 7 2006
Animals Hunted: Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 8
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Best western experience. Hunt of a lifetime. Guides and camp people
worked extremely hard to make the trip the best. Quantity of game
was awesome. Mule Deer migration. Saw some of the best Elk guides
working that you could ever want for a hunt. First rate operation.
Jim and Bill run a fabulous camp. Saw 480 Mule Deer in 4 days of
hunting. Both my friend and I tagged out early. If you want a near
guarantee for mule deer go with Hidden Creek Outfitters. They
probably from what I saw are one of the best elk camps in the
Thorofare area. You can't go wrong with these guys.
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Chas. Steib, Chesterfield, Missouri
For the Hunter
who seeks a modern-day hunt in the wilderness where nostalgia brings
back the travels of Teddy Roosevelt, Hidden Creek Outfitters cannot
be matched. Unbelievable mountain passes, extraordinary trophy
animals and the comradery of true Outdoorsmen is what you will find
with Hidden Creek Outfitters in the Thorofare.
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Bill,
What a great time and incredible
experience. Certainly my greatest hunting moment and I want to
thank you once again!
Pooch did a fantastic job of calling in the bull and I executed the
shot.
Great team!
Best Regards,
Dennis Schneider
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Todd Chadd, Cottonwood, CA
Hi Bill. Thank you again for your
hospitality and arranging a spectacular hunt. I truly appreciate the
hard work and organization to provide this life changing experience.
Please extend my personal thanks to Stretch, Caleb, Brian, Zach,
Ryan, and Jim for their dedication and hard work.
I hope to be back very soon.
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