It is our hope that these books, selected for relevance to Montana and Montana real estate, will enhance your enjoyment of Montana and offer reliable guides for experiencing both the well-known and the lesser-known attractions of the Treasure State.

Author Ron Spomer is a noted outdoor writer and photographer, with credits in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and Sports Afield. He currently acts as a technical editor for Rifle & Handloader, a contributing writer for Wildlife Art, and a regular columnist for Sporting Classics.

Big Game: Elk, White-Tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Black Bear, Mountain Lion - distribution maps, hunting tactics and techniques, shot placement, signs and tracks, habitat and habits, rutting behavior, trophy dimensions, hunting public and private lands, hunting equipment, archery equipment, caring for meat and trophies.

The Maps: Over 116 map, including: distribution maps for each species, climax vegetation by region, land use by region, mountain ranges, federal lands.

Plus: Listings for sporting goods, guns and gunsmiths, meat processors, taxidermists, accommodations, restaurants, campgrounds, car repair and rental, hospitals, airports, and more. (500 pages)

By Chris Cauble (editor), another great "end-table" book from Montana Publisher Riverbend Publishing. A first-of-its-kind collection of breath-taking wildlife and hunting experience color photos and memorable text that truly captures the thrill of hunting in Montana. A perfect gift for any hunter on your list!

Here are 239 trail-tested, hunter-proven tips from people who really know elk hunting, the 100,000 members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This is a book by men and women who are passionate about elk and hunting elk. Any hunter will find a useful idea in this book - in fact, a hunter probably will find dozens of ideas that will make hunting better, safer, and more successful. Short, easy-to-read, and immensely entertaining, these tips cover 14 subjects: scouting, closing in, scents, tracking, rifles, muzzleloaders, bowhunting, calling, optics, camps, horses and mules, meat and trophy care, outfitters and guides, and hunting safe and smart.