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Hey guys. I have a business meeting in Banff in early October. If I have to go that far for some work, I might as well try and get in a 3-4 day elk hunt. Does anyone have any experience in this area or know a guide I should look into or avoid? I was hoping to bring my new to me 444 Marlin.

Thanks for any tips.
Micky

Believe the zone beside the park is archery only though some awesome elk and sheep coming out of their. Sorry no links to outfitters.Rifle hunts close by too no doubt.

www.guinnoutfitters.com/elk.

Try this guy. Closest I can think of to Banff.

Good job AB2506 you beat me to the punch.

the link wont work

Thanks for the link but their dates don't work with my trip. I have the 16-20th to hunt and that doesn't work with their schedule. Any other places???

Thanks for the help
Micky

Edith Nagy & Pat Deuling Outfitting





www.hunt-rockies.com/
Give them a call great hard working outfit great folks with some nice elk

Thanks for the advise

http://www.anchordhighmountainhunts.com/

This guy has been around a long time. Must do something right.

You might want to consider a little more power than a 444 Marlin.

I don't think the 444 lacks power... but range might be an issue, depending. I've done a lot of back-country miles in the upper Highwood/Sheep area, and ranges can vary from close to pretty far. I'd more likely to take a 270 or 7mm Mag for elk up there.

Regardless, you have to get drawn first. Rifle/caliber choice don't mean jack if you don't have a tag.

Check on the APOS (Alebrta Profeesional Outfitters Society)website for links to Banff area outfitters.

On what planet. He is good to at least 150yds with good bullets.

I agree with Doc, have spent almost a month hunting elk just to the South of Banff...444 has plety of umphff...youd be fine in the timber but get on an open gravel bar or up on the tops and you could find youself lacking the range...