CONSERVATION
The Charles M. Russell (CMR) National Wildlife Refuge is the second largest refuge within the Lower 48 States. It is one of the most stunning and desolate places in Montana. The refuge is managed for wildlife conservation above all else and over the past 70 years the Rocky Mountain Elk has been a glowing example of that conservation. When Lewis and Clark traveled through the area in 1805 elk were considered abundant but by the early 1900s they had been extirpated from the area. During the winter of 1951-52, 161 animals were transplanted to the area from Yellowstone National Park. Today the population is well over 7,000 and hunting is being used as the management tool to keep these herds healthy and populations in check in accordance with Montana’s Elk Management Plan. Outside of the CMR boundaries there is countless public and private ground that has been enhanced for use by elk. If you are looking to join a group that does more for elk than any other group please consider joining the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. As a commitment to elk conservation we have pledged to donate 5% of our film proceeds to RMEF to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.
PUBLIC LANDS
Consisting of 1.1 million acres of public land spanning 125 air miles it’s easy to see why the CMR is valued by so many. In an era where public land is being attacked on all sides it is invaluable to have places like the Missouri River Breaks that afford individuals the opportunity to explore, have adventure and utilize the lands that they own. With 250,000 recreational visits each year and over 100,000 of those from hunters it’s easy to see why setting aside and maintaining these lands is so valuable to so many. Please educate yourselves on the issues surrounding our public lands. Supporting or involving yourself with the following organizations will help in the fight to keep public lands around for generations to come.
Zack Boughton
Filmmaker | Hunter
By the end of Zack’s first hunting season he had made his up his mind that he was going to buy a bow and chase elk. Since then his fever for elk hunting has only increased and for 2015 he decided to up the ante and hunt with a recurve. A passion to tell stories through the eye of the camera has led Zack to pursue film and photography full time. As director and co-producer of The Outlier he spent over 40 days in the field working on this project.
Travis Boughton
Filmmaker | Hunter
Travis has a passion for all things elk. Whether its with a bow or a camera, he appreciates the chase and interaction with these amazing animals more than anything. As co-producer of The Outlier he spent as much time behind the camera as he did in front.
Brandon Purcell
Hunting Guide | Hunter
If you spend more than ten minutes with Brandon you are guaranteed to laugh. As a hunting guide Brandon has learned that the only way to success is to go ‘full rhino’. AKA giving it a go, before you think through all your options. A mouth like a sailor, but the heart of a kid, Brandon is a solid person to have in your hunting camp.
Josh Rokosch
Fishing Guide | Trout Bum | Hunter
Born and raised in the Bitterroot valley, Josh grew up exploring the mountains in his backyard. He’s a troutbum at heart but enjoys the thrill of the hunt and being able to provide pure, lean, organic meat for his family.
Brandon Purcell
Hunting Guide | Hunter
If you spend more than ten minutes with Brandon you are guaranteed to laugh. As a hunting guide Brandon has learned that the only way to success is to go ‘full rhino’. AKA giving it a go, before you think through all your options. A mouth like a sailor, but the heart of a kid, Brandon is a solid person to have in your hunting camp.
Josh Rokosch
Fishing Guide | Trout Bum | Hunter
Born and raised in the Bitterroot valley, Josh grew up exploring the mountains in his backyard. He’s a troutbum at heart but enjoys the thrill of the hunt and being able to provide pure, lean, organic meat for his family.
Jay Siske
Filmer
Originally from Tennessee, Jay was a staple in the group as a secondary camera during filming. Although small in stature, Jay was a workhorse carrying heavy loads of both camera gear and elk meat. If Jay is around, there is more than likely a jug of sweet tea nearby also.
