Bear Paw Outfitters Guide & Packer School
- Livingston, MT

Here at ELM outfitters and guide training school program, we have a  very strong code of ethics and guidelines as to how our endorsed guide schools are run and how students are trained. All of our instructors have the most experience and qualifications as seasoned outfitters and guides themselves with many miles and years to their credit. These instructors know what it truly takes to succeed and they are the absolute best in the business to train you. They as do the outfitters we work with all know the vital importance the home study course makes in preparing students for the hands on training class.There will also be guest instructors who will heighten your learning experience. We personally correspond with each student, monitor their progress, giving them straight/honest answers to all their questions. We advise and counsel them well after they are on their way to becoming top guides/packers/camp cooks. Many of our past students have gone on to running their own very successful outfitting businesses.They were able to obtain the ability to do this through the training they received in our program, along with working for big game hunting outfitters several years. They now contact us often when they are looking for help.

Each of the hands-on schools offer a month-long training class that's run in actual wilderness conditions. We only allow the schools to have a maximum of 10 students per class, as we look for quality not quantity  Keeping the class small allows you, the student, to receive the best education you deserve and need. The small class size also makes your training more personalized. We have a set hands-on training curriculum our schools must follow. First and Foremost is: Ethics & Attitude in  this business!  Horsemanship, packing (decker and sawbuck methods), wrangling, game care, transporting of livestock, shoeing, use of saws, weapons, guiding skills, scoring, woodsmanship, camp set-up, wilderness cooking, forest service and fish and game regulations, First Aid and CPR. See full curriculum.

  There are a few guide training schools in this industry that offer seperate wrangling and or a packing class. We find this to be totally unnecessary as all of our students are taught these skills in the correct way during their hands on class at any of our schools. Another very important aspect of our schools training is, they have students riding and working with the horse and mules more then any other training program around. "This makes a HUGE difference" When you have completed both the ELM Outfitters and Guides Home Study Prep-Course and the hands on training class, the Diplomas you receive from each will be a mark of achievement that you can show with pride, knowing you are the best you can be and ready to begin your new career! Contact an ELM Endorsed school today to reserve your place. Classes do fill quickly."See Schools Listed Above"

*Which ever of our endorsed schools you choose to attend* excellence in training is what you will receive! The schools which are listed above have earned the privilage of our endorsement due to their teaching abilities, vast amount of experiance in the field and professionalism. All of the schools maintain the very high standards which have been set forth by ELM.The guide schools we endorse use the curriculum which is approved by ELM and the state board of outfitters in the state they are located in. Each school will mail you their information regarding class dates, tuition fees and our set curriculum. Give us a call to find out why our schools are the BEST in the business.(406) 961-3603

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