Deer
Montana’s deer license is good for one deer and may be used on either a whitetail or a mule deer. It is a five week season that always closes the Sunday after Thanksgiving so it usually opens about the fourth Sunday in Oct. With a wide variety of habitat at each camp we will usually employ several different hunting methods each week. The hunting method for each day will vary depending on the time of year (pre-rut, rut, post rut), weather conditions, physical condition of the hunter as well as species being hunted. A typical day of hunting would be spent glassing agricultural areas from elevated points hoping to catch animals moving to and from feeding and bedding areas in the morning and evening. The remainder of the day is spent still hunting, spot and stalking, making organized drives, and rattling and calling. The length of the average shot will be from 150 to 250 yards with every attempt to find a solid rest. You should practice shooting prone, sitting, and kneeling while bracing your rifle on a solid object such as a rock, fence post, or tree. Recommended rifle size is .25 caliber up to whatever you feel comfortable shooting and should be sighted in 2” high at 100 yards.

Antelope
Montana has a four week antelope season that opens two weeks prior to deer season and closes two weeks after deer season opens. Hunting for antelope is almost purely spot and stalk with an excellent chance of taking one of the most beautiful and exotic animals in North America. This hunt is perfect for a man/wife, father/son or daughter as it is not unusual to see over 100 antelope per day insuring nonstop action and hunting excitement.
The size animal you can expect to take would be:
Mule Deer: 22 to 27 inch spread, 4 or 5 points per side scoring 145 to 170 Boone & Crockett points
Whitetail: 17 to 20 inch spread, 4 or 5 points per side scoring 125 to 150 Boone & Crockett points
Antelope: horns 13 1/2 to 15 inches long scoring 72 to 78 points 
Although our hunters see and take animals each year larger than the sizes listed above, these are what we feel confident you will have the opportunity to take.

Mill Iron Camp

2010/2011 Rates (per hunter)
5 day deer (whitetail or mule deer) 2 hunters with 1 guide = $3500
5 day deer (whitetail or mule deer) 1 hunter with 1 guide  = $4500
during first two weeks of deer season you may add antelope for an additional $500 if license is drawn
3 day Antelope 2 hunters with 1 guide = $1500
3 day Antelope 1 hunter with 1 guide  = $2250
(non hunting guests welcome at $100 per day)

Pumpkin Creek Camp
5 day deer (whitetail or mule deer)
2 hunters with 1 guide = $4500   1 hunter with 1 guide = $5500

Special Offer
All youth and spouse hunts receive a 10% discount

License Information:  Deer licenses will cost $995 and are guaranteed through an outfitter sponsored category. Application deadline for deer licenses is March 15th.  Antelope licenses cost $203 and are on a limited draw basis with an application deadline of June 1st.

Booking and General Information:

• We require a 1/3 deposit when reservations are made. Deposits are nonrefundable. Balance of the price of hunt is to be paid 30 days prior to arrival.
• The price of the hunt includes everything except license, transportation to and from camp, any gratuities you feel appropriate, and approximately a $60 cost to process your animal if you do not take it with you so the meat may be distributed to needy families.
• Hunters should arrive the afternoon prior to the day their hunt begins and depart the morning after the last day.
• J&J Guide Service provides all necessary services and equipment to insure your success including guide service, meals, lodging and trophy care of animals.
• The only thing you are required to bring is your personal gear, shooting equipment, license and clothing.
• Clothing will vary depending on the time of year and species hunted. For rifle hunts Montana law requires all hunters wear 400 square inches of blaze orange to be worn above the waist and visible from all angles. A soft mesh or orange camo vest is sufficient. All outer clothing needs to be of a soft quiet material.