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As we say goodbye to cold, blizzardy winter, we greet the warm summer sun with open arms. Upper Canyon Outfitter’s 40th Year has been filled, so far, with laughter, good food, and lifelong…

The wind howls and moans, bitter cold outside my cabin window.  The temperatures reach well below zero, as I slip on my slippers and snuggle my steaming cup of coffee close to my…

Things are starting to pick up again here at Upper Canyon Outfitters. Summer season is officially upon us! The days are warmer and the nights shorter. Our staff is thrilled to have one…

One of our favorite hunts for both beginning hunters as well as experienced clients is pronghorn antelope hunts. Not only are you able to hunt all day long, but you are virtually assured…

Snowcrest Trail is one of several hiking trails within a few miles of UCO. One of the great advantages of Upper Canyon Outfitters\’ location is that we are surrounded by thousands of acres…

As a past, present, or prospective guest with Upper Canyon Outfitters (UCO), you’re a part of our family.You should know we always take the health and safety of our guests and staff very…

Physically training for your hunt is not going to be as effective if you don’t fuel your body with the right foods. Proper nutrition is critical to get your body to perform to…

When hunting in Montana, it\’s best to come as prepared as possible – especially when it comes to fitness. The six P\’s of hunting with UCO Have you heard about the 6 P’s?…

Guest Post by Rick Rice Upper Canyon Outfitters in Montana has been my favorite place to get away and fish since my brother and I first visited the ranch in 2003. From the…

Most of our clients here at UCO are repeats guests. We are thankful and blessed to have so many loyal people return to our home year after year. We believe that there are…

Planning and preparing for an exciting Montana adventure can inspire life-long healthy habits that not only create a better vacation experience, but create a healthier and happier version of yourself. Are your fishing…

It is December and the chill of the winter has finally set in. It is easy this time of year to embrace the warmth of your home and the comfort of the holiday…

Backcountry skills that take you far beyond the hunt. Join us for a women\’s focused week of backcountry awareness skill training to sharpen your outdoor abilities.  You\’ll spend a week learning how to…

There really is something special about your local fly shop or stopping in to visit with local fly shops on your journey out west to fish the famous waters of Montana.   Stopping in…

  We had a great season opener this 2014.  For our guided hunters, we harvested two bulls and one cow on our private ranch hunt, and two bulls and one cow on the National…

Guest post by Steve Alber Steve   Somebody asked me, “What’s so special about the Ruby River?” Let me tell you. The Ruby River isn’t terribly well-known, which is…

Guest post by Les Kodlick \”Stellar Experience\” A full moon over the ranch illuminates the cabins on an early morning before guests wake up. The friendly, professional staff are up early fixing a…

A guest post by Les Kodlick & Rick Rice Here are some scenes from our first day at Upper Canyon Outfitters. After many travel delays, everyone arrived by Sunday morning. While our original…

A quick capture of the ranch from one of the ranch\’s favorite hikes Upper Canyon Outfitters (UCO) is one of my favorite places to get away from the daily…

The Arctic Grayling is a species native to northern North America. The only populations native to the lower 48 states were in Michigan and Montana, and the Michigan population is now extinct. Consequently,…

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, here\’s a few tips to keep in mind as you kick off your summer in the mountains!  When horseback riding in the back country, it may feel…