About Your Outfitter and Guide

Montana OutfitterMontana outfitter, Merritt Pride has been engaged in the hunting outfitter industry since 1978 and has spent a lifetime in the horse business. He graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 1971 and a Masters of Science degree in Animal Science in 1973. He has been a director and vice president of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, the District 3 representative to the Montana Board of Outfitters, as well as Chairman to the Outfitter Advisory Board for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Montana delegate to the Outfitter Advisory Board for the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep.

 

Montana Hunting GuideLuke Novich has been a Montana hunting guide for Lost Fork Ranch since 1999. He is a third generation resident of the Twin Bridges area and operates the family ranch along with his father. Luke is not only accomplished at hunting elk and hunting deer, he is accomplished at providing some of the best guided elk hunts in Montana. Luke likes to make sure that folks he takes on guided hunting trips are successful as well. Luke is an excellent horseman in addition to his other outstanding qualities. He has taken both trophy elk and deer with his rifle and bow. He is a director for the Madison County Rodeo Association, a member of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association and the MTRA. Luke's knowledge of the country, elk and horses offer you the prospective hunter an enjoyable, safe and memorable hunt.

 

Our pledge to you as a prospective hunter is to offer a high quality hunting experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Our high percentage of hunters who return year after year is something we take great pride in. Lost Fork Ranch hopes you will give us the opportunity to guide you on a quality hunt of a lifetime.