Hunting from Dome Mountain Ranch's Wilderness Camp can be the adventure you have been looking for. Many hunters prefer this type of hunt to all others simply due to the unique ability to live in the heart of elk country. The smell of wood smoke, brisk mornings and hot coffee from the cook tent make it all worthwhile.

Dome Mountain Ranch has two camps. One camp, the "Six Mile" camp is located on the Absaroka Wilderness border. The camp itself is north of the private property of the ranch and in areas of the Gallatin National Forest. This camp sets in an open mountain meadow. Two small wild cutthroat streams run right through camp. The terrain is steep and rugged. Dark timber combined with open grassy slopes and hidden mountain top ridges provide a unique hunting experience. This camp is complete with new canvas tents, airtight stoves and plenty of room for hunters and guides to enjoy the hunt. Although on Forest Service land the mountains surrounding camp invite only the hardiest and toughest of hunters. The habitat is excellent for elk and Mule Deer. Because of the terrain, seldom do domestic livestock make it to these areas. In addition, few public hunters have the means to make it back this far. It is not uncommon to feel as if the woods are yours and yours alone.

The "Red Mountain Camp" lies just inside our property line at the base of Red Mountain. This camp is tucked away in a grove of old growth timber. It might be considered luxurious as far as camps go. Because it is on the private property of the ranch many structures are allowed to remain standing. This has allowed us to make continued improvements to the camp over the years. Most of the guest areas are hard sided cabins, many with porches. This is also elk country. From the camp itself hunters may find themselves in a variety of hunting areas. Many hidden open parks are dotted through the timber. The 3500 year old Ponderosa Pines offer excellent cover for deer, elk and bears. These are the places where they grow big. Each of these camps has been successful over the years. The ability to run either of these camps allows us to put hunters where the elk are. This is something we usually decide right before the season.

Because elk are effected by many factors, they may choose one place over the other. The distance between the two camps is less than a half days ride which allows each to also work as "spike camps". This gives hunters more opportunity once elk are located. Dome Mountain limits the number of hunters to 4 per week in camp unless a larger group of friends requests otherwise.