YELLOWSTONE OUTFITTERS Formerly Petersons Hunting And Fishing Camps since 1950 ... is a family owned business now operated by Lynn Madsen & wife Marcene (Peterson) Madsen, along with their son Chad, and daughters... Making this a third generation outfitting business...We have had many years of combined experience in outfitting and guiding wilderness hunting and fishing pack trips ... We feel this experience is a valuable asset to our hunters and guests, as we work in our Wilderness Camps as your guides and/or camp boss ... We supply business, character & professional references on request.

Ray Funck    (Annville, PA) Bull killed September 2000 Scored 340

HAWKS RESTCAMP

Our fully equipped camp consists of a large Cook Tent, Sleeping Tents, with Cots, Foam Mattresses, and Wood burning Stoves along with plenty of fire wood... We are proud to say that our camps hold an excellent reputation earned by hiring reputable licensed Guides, maintain a clean comfortable camp, serving good food and supplying both good horses - mules and equipment.

10-Day TETON WILDERNESS PACK HUNTS
(Elk and/or Moose)

Our Hawks Rest Camp is located in the Teton Wilderness northeast of Jackson ... It sets off the southeast corner of Yellowstone Park between the Yellowstone and Thorofare Rivers ... (Area 60 on a Game & Fish map) ... It is a one day-pack 28 miles, from our base camp at Turpin Meadows ... The Hawks Rest camp holds the reputation of being the furthest spot in the continental United States from a road in any direction.


7-Day TETON WILDERNESS PACK HUNTS
(Elk or Moose only)

This hunt is scheduled during October from our Hawks Rest Camp on the Yellowstone in the Teton Wilderness for those who cannot spend 10 days on a hunt ... It is the same quality pack-in hunt with a quality wilderness camp experience, but just a shorter hunt.

MOST ASKED QUESTIONS

Over the years, we have had many, many hunters ask the same question ... What is the best hunt to come on and what is the best time??? Also what is you percent of Kill??? There is no single hunt date over the years that has proven to be the best time , it varies from year to year....The rut for elk normally runs from the opening of the season, through the first week in October from our Teton Wilderness Camp, and in this camp the later hunts bring weather and snow .. So due to different conditions from year to year the hunts will vary .. This makes all of the hunts at one time or another the best from year to year... All Hunts usually produce very well.

The percent of kill and success ratio will vary from year to year due to weather fluctuations, ability and skill of hunters' shooting and "Lady Luck." According to reports we file each year with the State Board of Outfitters and Guides, our kill percentages consistently runs between 80% and 90% on elk and moose from our Wilderness Camp. Most hunters have an opportunity, and with game that is either killed, missed, wounded or turned down ... Success is 90% to 95% on all hunts ... Our area #60 is one of, if not the best, area in the state for hunter success for Elk and Moose ... THIS IS TROPHY COUNTRY AND WE HUNT AND DO ALL POSSIBLE TO TAKE TROPHY ANIMALS!

PACKING GEAR
Your gear should fit into one or two duffel bags, with your Bedroll rolled separate ... It is better to use two or three shorter duffel bags than one big long duffel bag .. Please try to use duffel bags that are not over 36 inches in length ... Army type is good ... We want you to take what you need, and we do not have a weight limit, but please remember that all gear must be packed in 28 miles by mules.

AIRLINE SERVICES
There is an airport eight miles north of Jackson, with several major airlines flying in and out of Jackson Hole daily.
    

TAXI SERVICE There is taxi service available to and from the airport for all flights ... Also several rent-a-car agencies are located at the airport ... We will supply transportation from motel in Jackson to Base Camp. TOWN SERVICE There are many centrally located motels in Jackson ... All of which are a five minute walk from any needs that you might have ... We can assist you in your reservations. SIZE OF CREW Our camps have a guide for each two hunters (unless someone wishes to book a one-on-one guide) and including a camp boss, an experienced camp cook, and two full time packers for our Hawks Rest Wilderness Camp to pack game and supplies.

Paul Mutschler    (Gilbert, AZ) Bull killed October 2000 Scored 382 7/8 - 58 Inches Wide

FOR PARTIES OF THREE OR FIVE
We furnish a guide for each two hunters ... This means that the odd hunter in your party is normally put with another single hunter .. Unless the odd hunter wishes to book a personal guide ... Wilderness regulations make it mandatory that we have only two hunters per guide.

We suggest that you bring a rifle with which you are familiar, one that has a high velocity load with a flat trajectory .. There are a number of good ones ... Shots will vary from 25 to 400 yards, but most shots are about 200 to 300 yards ... We recommend that you sight your rifle in at 200 to 250 yards.

INSURING GEAR
You may wish to insure your rifle and other valuable equipment against damage or loss during the hunt as we except no responsibility for loss or damage of personal gear.

HUNT DEPARTURE TIME
On the pack-in day, if you need transportation from Jackson, we will pick you up at your Jackson Motel by van, at 6:30 a.m. to transport you to Base Camp. If you wish to drive your own automobile, you need to be at our Base Camp, ready to pack-in, by 7:30 a.m.

MEALS ON DAY IN AND OUT
Breakfast on the morning you pack-in ... Dinner on the evening you pack-out ... will be Hunters responsibility.

COLORED CLOTHING
All hunters are required by Wyoming Law to wear one or more outer garments of Fluorescent Orange.
    

Peter Poggetti    (Fayetteville, NC) Bull killed October 2000 Scored 310

GETTING IN SHAPE We strongly recommend that you prepare yourself for the hunt by hiking, preferable up and down hills ... Wearing the boots you intend to hunt in ... If possible you should also ride a horse ... If you do not have access to a horse we suggest you ride a bike ... You use similar muscles riding a bike as you do riding a horse. GAME PROCESSING Game is packed out shortly after it is killed and delivered to the locker plant ... You can have it cut, wrapped and frozen to be transported if you wish.... Dry ice and shipping cartons are available and extra. EMERGENCY EVACUATION We are in Wilderness Area ... Therefore, no motorized vehicles are allowed ... If an emergency evacuation is necessary we have access to a U.S. Forest Service radio and a helicopter can be called in ... This is your obligation and the guest is expected to pay the fee ... Rates are high ... Most insurance policies will cover this under the ambulance clause.

WEATHER
Weather will vary during the hunting season ... It is possible to get snow at almost any time during the season ... Normally during the early part of the season the days are warm with cool nights ... In the later part of the season there is more chance of snow and much cooler temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees above zero ... The elevation of the hunting areas range from 8,000 to 11,000 feet.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
You are welcome to bring your alcoholic beverages and mixes with you ... Bottles can be packed and surrounded by padding in duffel ... Make sure the lids are on tight and taped shut ... Cans and six packs should be kept separate from duffels and in their rings, we will assist in packing.

We are active members of the following organizations:

• Charter member of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association
• Jackson Hole Outfitters and Guides Association
• Lincoln County Outfitters Association
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
• Afton Chamber of Commerce
• Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
• A Lifetime member of both the North American Hunting Club, and the National Rifle Association.