ELM Program Testimonials

Straight Talk from ELM Graduates

Joshua Quirke practicing the technique of scoring game.

"The Home Study Course was really interesting and fulfilling. Michael & Julie Knott were great with their friendliness and good advice. The hands on school was a blast, being around people with a similar passion and interest. The instructors were absolutely fantastic (as well as patient) I learned so much and had a really good time. If there was nothing more to say it was money well spent for my future in this business."

Joshua T. Quirke, Loxton, Australia

"Thank you for all the valuable information from the Erv book course. There was so much information and the descriptions were all easy for me to understand. It was all so interesting that I could hardly put it down. Thank you both that I have the chance to become a good Packer Guide, Horseman, and Hunter in the Rocky Mountains. I will never forget this opportunity you have given me."

Reiner Scholl, Germany

"Michael & Julie, Thanks for all your help. The textbook course really helped me to get all of the basics down, then going to the hands on school helped to visually solidify what I read and studied in the manual. I learned an enormous amount in such a short period of time. I will keep in touch and let you know how things are going. Thanks again and keep up the great work you are doing training young men and women in this work."

Sincerely, Luke Darling, Lexington, Ohio, USA

"My name is Brian Johnson and I would like to say that if you are interested in being a guide, ELM Outfitting & Guide Training is the best route to go for good solid, thorough training. This program offered by Mike and Julie Knott is exceptional. I have been guiding for 5 years now and love it. I don't think there is a better career. If you love to hunt and enjoy the outdoors I would definitely give them a call."

Brian Johnson, Class of 2003

"Having been a secretary for 17 years a career change into Guiding and Outfitting seemed like an unreachable goal, but now after completing the Erv Malnarich Guide and Packer Training Course (Home Study) and the 4 weeks hands on training school, I now have more confidence in my horse and mule packing, which actually was one of my favorite lessons taught.

Thank you for all your help in getting me this great new job and I know I will soon be guiding for Big Game. In less then a year I have made my dream come true. After graduating from your Montana Guide School my husband and I moved to the West from Wisconsin and now I am well on my way to becoming a success and loving every minute of it. Thank you so much for everything."

Rae W.