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MONTANA GUIDE TRAINING SCHOOL
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BEAR PAW OUTFITTERS, LLC GUIDE & PACKER SCHOOL Livingston, Montana Tim Bowers Outfitter/Instructor State of Montana #192 Bordering the 1million Acre Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and Yellowstone National Park Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 |
"Learn to Live Your Dream"
"Do what you love and you won't have to work a day in your life!"
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Associated with and under the direction of the
Elm Outfitters & Guide Training Program
Established in 1959 by Erv Malnarich
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The Erv Malnarich Home Study Prep-Course must be completed prior to |
Tim Bowers
Professional Montana Outfitter
Licensed by Montana Board of Outfitters #192
"I have been there and done that!"
(Graduate of the Official School of Hard Knocks, LTD)
I started my Guiding and Packing career many years ago. One of my few mentors was Joe Gaab one of the early Game Wardens for the State of Montana, who is now 90 years old and still is enjoying life, skiing and horseback riding. Joe and his family own a summer cabin down the road from my place, as a result of this we developed a friendship and I learned a great deal from Joe over the years. Joe was one of the instructors for the Hunter safety program in the 1960's and I was one of his students. Towards the end of his career, Joe was also appointed the first Supervisor of Outfitters for the State of Montana and wrote the first Outfitter test, he rode all over the State of Montana checking the Outfitter camps. Joe usually packed 2 head of pack animals and always rode a good walking saddle horse. You could expect to see him at anytime and anywhere especially in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, attending to his duties as a Game Warden and Outfitter Supervisor. I took several pack trips with Joe, his family and my family. The first trip was through the Bob Marshall Wilderness. We went 116 miles in 9 days, packing up and moving everyday. Throughout the years we packed into various locations in the A-B Wilderness and Yellowstone National Park. Joe is a perfectionist and always strives to do things right. I feel the only way to do things right, is to learn them right from the start, in the Outfitting Business this pertains to taking care of your stock, the resource and your clients.
Note: For Prospective Students
The mountains can be your friends or your enemies. You need to learn to understand, respect and then work with them, to enjoy them to the fullest. Horses and mules are powerful animals and can hurt you, you need to learn how to have them work for and with you. They are your transportation and will become your friends. I have been blessed to work in the wilderness and live the lifestyle that many dream about. I am now ready to pass my knowledge on from my many years and experiences in the Outfitting business. The good people that are retaining our services to be transported into and out of the wilderness are literally quote: "Putting their lives in our hands" :unquote. I do not take this lightly and you should not either. I always strive to transport my clients the safest possible way. The Outfitting business is a big responsibility and should be taken seriously. We also need to tread as lightly as possible on the land, so future generations can continue to enjoy their heritage.
If I was foolish enough to go to New York City , San Francisco or any large city in the U.S.A. and then try to drive around in that mess, I would be lost in a minute. So I would find a good seasoned taxi cab driver that knows their way around to get me to my destinations safely! So here I am your Taxi Cab Driver of the Rocky Mountains- Bear Paw
Our Goal at Bear Paw Outfitters Guide & Packer school is to train our students with field proven guiding & hunting techniques and the proper skills needed to successfully use horses and mules to traverse others and themselves through the mountains in a safe manner. We will provide guide school students with hands-on training in the areas necessary to full fill your dream as a Professional Outfitter and Guide, or simply to be a better steward of the wilderness. You will be taught trail riding and horsemanship; horseback pack trips; big game hunting and wilderness survival; use of maps and compasses; camp cooking techniques; wildlife and outdoor photography, CPR certification, importantly how to get along with the people you are working with and much more. You will learn what the phrase means " With a touch of Professionalism" Good enough, isn't good enough when it comes to learning to be a Professional, in any of your endeavors! We know what is needed and desired by ourselves and fellow Outfitters.
Erv Malnarich knew what was needed and we are glad he had the foresight many decades ago to pass his knowledge on to the men and women who dream about this type of lifestyle. We are thankful to be a part of his vision. His past history in his training techniques and detailed home study course has proven to be the leader in the Outfitting Industry and will continue to be on the cutting edge. There are always those in any business that try to cut corners and costs, etc. for whatever reason. Always remember, some things don't ever change, the oats go in the horse the same way and they always come out the same way. This is a serious business and if you learn it right the first time, as Erv Malnarich saw the need for, you will be able to enjoy to it's fullest potential.
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2008 Classes May 30 - June 30th September 2nd - October 3rd ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2009 Classes May 30 - June 30 September 1 - 30 _________________________________________ Students must enroll and complete the ELM Home Study Program First Elm Outfitters & Guides Training Program ********************************************************* Hands on Guide & Packer School Prices $4000.00 50% non-refundable deposit Balance due 45 days before hands on class 406 222 6642 Curriculum
A school that stresses responsibility and the work ethic that is required to establish a successful career as a Guide, Packer or Outfitter.
Common Sense Approaches & Tried and Proven Techniques
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If Grandson Isaac can be taught how to do it, so can you!
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What is a packer? A real packer is actually an artist. Instead of taking a brush, paint and canvas to create a masterpiece, they take rope, mantie tarp, Decker pack saddle and a good looking mule (my own personal preference on the last two items) and create their own masterpiece. You will understand this when I am teaching you. There is nothing prettier than a nice looking string of mules packed to perfection, going down a wilderness trail.
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A good outfitter tries to ensure that all their clients are treated respectfully and courteously; their pack and riding stock are well trained, well fed and reliable; their camps are clean, comfortable and well equipped; their staff is knowledgeable and skilled; they observe all game laws; they take good care of the meat they pack out; their operations run smoothly; and God willing, they find game. The rest is hunting, and your definition of success is up to you. This is our commitment. |
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406 222 6642
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Last updated March 31, 2008
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